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MAT 131 - Calculus I 4 credits
Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with numerous applied problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 or equivalent
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MAT 132 - Calculus II 4 credits
A continuation of MAT 131 including methods of integration, indeterminate forms, infinite numerical and function series, power series, and Taylor and Maclaurin series.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131
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MAT 140 - Mathematics for Business 3 credits
Mathematical analysis for economics, accounting, finance, and management. Graphing, exponential and logarithmic functions, mathematics of finance, derivatives and optimization.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 or equivalent score on placement test
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MAT 166 - Concept based Mathematics for Elementary Classroom Teachers 3 credits
Designed to strengthen foundations, conceptual understanding, procedural skill/fluency, and ability to apply math to solve problems. Shifts required by Common Core standards are promoted through deeper focus on concepts, skills and problem solving in addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, whole numbers/fractions, ratios/ proportional relationships, early algebraic expressions/equations, rational numbers, and linear algebra and functions.
Prerequisite(s): sequenced in first semester of enrollment in the College of Education
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MAT 167 - Concept-Based Mathematics for Elementary Classroom Teachers II 3 credits
A continuation of MAT 166. This course also focuses on understanding the mathematical concepts necessary to teach elementary level mathematics in the classroom across the curriculum. Concepts include real numbers and algebraic thinking, probability, data analysis, and geometry
Prerequisite(s): MAT 166
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MAT 201 - Probability and Statistics I 3 credits
Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, mathematical expectation, binomial, normal and t-distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 or equivalent
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MAT 202 - Probability and Statistics II 3 credits
Linear regression, correlation, multiple regression, chi-square tests, experimental design, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 201
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MAT 231 - Calculus III 4 credits
Multi-variable calculus in finite- dimensional Euclidean spaces and its mathematical applications in differential topology and geometry, geometric analysis, and partial differential equations. Syllabus may vary.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 132 and MAT 274
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MAT 233 - Ordinary Differential Equations 4 credits
Topics may be selected from the following: methods of solving linear system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) of finite order, initial and boundary value problems, qualitative theory of nonlinear ODEs, and rudiments of differentiable dynamical systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 132 and MAT 274
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MAT 251 - Foundations of Mathematics 3 credits
This course uses logic to study, in a unified manner, mathematical structures of algebraic, order, topological, and metric types as well as structure-preserving mappings. Concrete examples such as real and complex number fields are examined as applications.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131
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MAT 253 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
This course will teach discrete mathematics, including basic logic, elementary theories of sets, relations and functions, some basic number theories, counting principles and some graph theories.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131
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MAT 274 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
An introduction to vector spaces, sub-spaces, linear dependence and independence, bases, linear transformations and their matrix representations, dual spaces, eigenvalue problem, spectral theorems of linear operators, and scalar-product spaces. Emphasis is placed upon finite- dimensional vector spaces over the field of real numbers.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131
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MAT 312 - Geometric Structures 4 credits
Topics from Euclidean, non-Euclidean, finite, and projective geometries. Appropriate topics from the History of Mathematics will also be considered.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131
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MAT 321 - Topics in Algebra 3 credits
Possible topics include group theory, ring theory, advanced linear algebra, and algebraic number theory. Course may be taken for credit more than once, as different topics are chosen.
When Offered: Course is offered in the spring semester of odd years or upon request
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131 and MAT 274
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MAT 325 - Interest Theory 4 credits
A rigorous, calculus-based treatment of the Theory of Interest, including simple and compound interest, present and future value, annuities, bonds and other securities, yield rates, amortization schedules and sinking funds, yield curves, portfolios, cash flow duration, immunization, and practical applications. This course prepares students for a majority of the content on the Society of Actuaries FM examination.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 132
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MAT 328 - Statistical Models 4 credits
Problem-formulation, estimation, inference, diagnostics and prediction using various statistical models. A statistical computing package will be used. Students may not receive credit for both MAT 228 and MAT 328.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 OR MAT 274
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MAT 335 - Topics in Analysis 3 credits
Possible topics include, but not limited to, complex analysis, geometric analysis, and partial differential equations. Course may be taken for credit more than once, as different topics are chosen.
When Offered: Course is offered in the fall semester of odd years or upon request
Prerequisite(s): MAT 231 and MAT 274
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MAT 371 - Mathematical Probability 4 credits
An introduction to Probability using the tools learned in courses through Calculus. Combinatorial and integral methods will be used to calculate probabilities and expectations of functions of random variables. There will be discussion of Discrete and Continuous Probability Distributions including Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Gamma and Multivariate Distributions.
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MAT 435 - Real Analysis 3 credits
Study of continuity and differentiability properties of functions of real numbers. Theory of integration, series of functions, and metric spaces. Emphasis on understanding and proofs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131 and MAT 251
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MAT 489 - Senior Seminar 3 credits
When Offered: Offered fall semester by arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): senior math standing
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MAT 495 - Practicum/Field Experience/Internship 3 credits
Provides students an opportunity to do deeper study or research in mathematics, apply their mathematical knowledge in the real world. The experience includes working for business, industries or government agencies. Students can also find interested topics in mathematics, study and give seminars. These activities will be under the supervision of math faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Any 300-level Mathematics or MAT 435
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
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MLT 100 - Clinical Chemistry I 3 credits
Topics include: laboratory math, quality control, theory of instrumentation, carbohydrates, electrolytes, mineral balance, renal function, lipids and arterial blood gases. Emphasis will be placed on the lab analysis of blood using spectrophotometers and correlation of laboratory test results with normal physiology and disease states. Course originates from UMPI.
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT Program or permission of the instructor
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MLT 103 - Phlebotomy 2 credits
Orientation to the field of medical laboratory including professionalism and ethics, laboratory safety, and medical terminology. An introduction to blood collection: safety precautions, types of specimens, collection and handling techniques. Routine venipuncture and dermal puncture equipment and procedures as well as special situations and additional techniques used to accommodate them. Course originates from UMA
When Offered: Offered first summer of the Program
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT Program or permission of the instructor
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MLT 104 - Phlebotomy Practicum 1 credits
Practicum in phlebotomy utilizing the laboratory facilities and staff at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and clinical affiliated hospitals. The fundamentals of specimen collection, specimen processing and handling with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections including venipuncture and skin punctures will be performed.
When Offered: Offered first summer of the Program
Prerequisite(s): MLT 103 and permission of the instructor
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MLT 105 - Urinalysis 3 credits
The course prepares students to perform a complete urinalysis, which includes physical, chemical and microscopic analysis. Topics explore anatomy and physiology of the urinary system and its functions, urine formation and the procedures used in analysis of urines and body fluids, and the correlation of abnormal findings with disease states. Course originates from UMPI
When Offered: Offered first summer of the Program Fee
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT Program
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MLT 203 - Clinical Chemistry II and Immunology 3 credits
Topics include: the analysis of proteins, enzymes, laboratory markers of cardiac damage and function, liver function, hormones, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and body fluids. Emphasis will be placed on the correlation of laboratory test results with normal physiology and disease states. Course originates from UMPI.
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Prerequisite(s): MLT 100 or permission of the instructor
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MLT 204 - Clinical Microbiology 4 credits
Consideration of pathological forms of microbes including their morphological, physiological, and nutritive characteristics. Some emphasis will be given to mycology and parasitology. Three 2-day intensive labs and/or review sessions. Course originates from UMA.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 105 , MLT 203 or permission of the instructor
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MLT 205 - Immunohematology 4 credits
Fundamentals of immunohematology with emphasis on antigens and antibodies of ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, antibody identification, pre-transfusion practices, donor screening, preparation of components and adverse effects of transfusion. Routine serological tests and quality control are included. Four intensive labs and/ or review sessions. Course originates from UMPI.
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Prerequisite(s): MLT 206 or permission of the instructor
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MLT 206 - Hematology/Coagulation 4 credits
Identification of blood cell types and their enumeration of body fluids. Various red cell and white cell disorders are discussed. Coagulation including routine coagulation tests, coagulation disorders, and anticoagulant therapy is covered. Three intensive labs and/or review sessions. Course originates from UMA
When Offered: Offered second summer of the Program
Prerequisite(s): MLT 105 , MLT 203 or permission of the instructor
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MLT 395 - Hospital Practicum 1 12 credits
A supervised clinical practicum in hematology, coagulation, blood banking, serology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and microbiology utilizing the laboratory facilities and staff at various clinical affiliates around the state. Course Fee.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 100 - MLT 206
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Nursing |
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NUR 200 - Introduction to Professional Nursing 2 credits
This course introduces the student to professional nursing: career and employment opportunities, the history and scope of nursing, communication, theories and theorists, critical thinking, the nursing process, legal and ethical issues inherent in nursing practice. Further, the course provides students with opportunities to practice professional nursing skills and to participate in professional nursing activities.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher
Co-requisite(s): NUR 201L or NUR 202L or Nur 212L
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NUR 201L - Fundamental Skills of Nursing Lab I 1 credits
Nursing Skills Lab: This fundamental skills lab will assists students to develop cognitive and psychomotor skills for nursing the adult client in an acute or long-term care setting.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher
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NUR 202L - Fundamental Skills of Nursing Lab II 1 credits
Nursing Skills Lab: assists students to develop cognitive and psychomotor skills for nursing the adult client in an acute or long-term care setting.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher
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NUR 230 - Promoting Personal Health and Wellness 3 credits
This course enables students to be informed, responsible, respectful, and capable when making decisions affecting their own wellbeing or when assisting their patients. The multiple dimensions of health and wellness (e.g., personal, social, economic, environmental, political) are examined. Personal and professional activities promoting health and preventing illness for oneself and the public, based on theoretical and evidence- based practice, are also included. Values and principles central to legal and ethical nursing practice are presented as is the importance of self-care to promote ethical and legal nursing practice. Personal and public values related to health and wellness are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher
Co-requisite(s): NUR 201L or NUR 202L or Nur 212L
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NUR 302 - Pharmacology 3 credits
This course introduces intermediate pharmacology concepts including prototype drugs in major drug categories, potential drug actions and interactions, nursing process in therapeutic drug administration, and legal implications. It also addresses physiologic and psychological effects of drugs on various developmental and cultural groups. Active participation by students is critical. Key concepts are utilized to assist the student in developing an understanding of essential principles of pharmacology including but not limited to: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmaco- genomics, distribution, metabolism, and approaches to the therapeutic management of clients.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher BIO 261 , BIO 262
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NUR 309 - Holistic Health Assessment 4 credits
Prepares students with the knowledge, attitude, and skill needed to complete a detailed health history interview and comprehensive health assessment. With a focus on wellness, individual adult health status will be assessed, including physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual factors, from which appropriate nursing diagnoses may be derived.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher BIO 261 , BIO 262 , NUR 200 , NUR 230 , NUR 309L
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NUR 309L - Holistic Health Assessment Lab 1 credits
Allows students the opportunity to develop their role as provider of safe and effective patient-centered care by building the knowledge, attitude, and skills required of health assessment and analysis of health findings.
Prerequisite(s): GPA 25 or higher
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Philosophy |
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PHI 150 - Introduction to Logic 3 credits
An introduction to the study of arguments, both Classical and contemporary. Topics include informal reasoning, formal and informal fallacies, categorical logic, truth-tables, deductive and inductive arguments, proofs and symbolic logic. Designed to appeal to multiple disciplines, including pre-law studies.
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PHI 151 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
Introduction to reading and interpretation of philosophical texts. Emphasis on recurring questions that have engaged philosophers from diverse cultures, and from ancient times to the present, such as what is of value?, what is reality?, and how do we know? The course will include instruction in the writing of critical essays.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PHI 152 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credits
This course will help students to address ethical issues with a greater understanding and confidence, both in terms of contemporary and historical approaches. Students will analyze various ethical theories, including virtue, utilitarian, and deontological approaches.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PHI 300 - Topics in Philosophy 3 credits
Topics selected on the basis of faculty and student interest, but may include advanced studies in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and Classical and contemporary theories (i.e. deconstruction, existentialism, phenomenology). May be taken more than once if content varies.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 151 or higher level course
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PHI 303 - Feminist Theory 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 303
ENG 151 or PHI 151 or higher level Eng or Phi course. Explore feminist theories of women and empowerment, from the early modern “Women Controversy” through influential 19th and 20th century debates from a variety of contexts (may include Marxist/materialist, psychoanalytic, and post-structuralist theories).
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PHI 343 - Marxism 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 343
Treats the development of Marx’s thought from classical German philosophy through historical materialism. Emphasizes the themes of the dialectic method, alienation, the class struggle, the theory of capitalist crises, the revolutionary socialist state, and proletarian internationalism. Includes discussion of contemporary applications and Marxist theory.
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PHI 347 - Russia: Kiev to Peter the Great 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 347
An in-depth study of the political and economic culture of the unique Russian experience. Emphasis is upon “westernization,” territorial expansion and empire building, the development of absolutism, and the undercurrent of rebellion. This course fills history concentration and other departmental requirements for non-western or European history.
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PHI 374 - Topics in Philosophy and Literature 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as ENG 374
Comparative studies of philosophical and literary texts. Topics may include Literature and Environmental Ethics, studies in nature writing; Literature of Peace and Justice, studies of Thoreau, Gandhi, King and others; The Sixties, poetry and arts of the Beat Generation, and their descendants, influence of Eastern religions; Ethics, Literature and Society.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 151 or PHI 151
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PHI 388 - Literary Theory and Critical Practice 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as ENG 388
An introduction to literary theory with emphasis on its application to critical practice. Study of particular approaches may include structuralism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, deconstruction and post-modern theory, and feminism(s). Attention to the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary theory and its critique of the assumptions governing our interpretation of texts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 151
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Physical Education |
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PHE 102 - Developmental & Gymnastics Activities 2 credits
Students in this course will examine and participate in developmental movement activities in order to understand how movements in other activity forms are produced and taught. Skills in locomotor and non-locomotor and gymnastics will be taught. In addition, the students will learn cooperative games appropriate for school age children.
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PHE 121 - Team Activities 2 credits
This class emphasizes the movement skills that contribute to a variety of physical education team activities. Students will also learn appropriate ways to modify team activities based on the assessment process.
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PHE 122 - Individual & Dual Activities 2 credits
Students will work towards mastery of the physical and cognitive skills of various individual and dual game activities. The activities are, but are not limited to: tennis, badminton, speed-minton, pickle-ball, archery, disc golf, bowling, etc. Students will also have opportunities to teach skills of one or more of the activities.
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PHE 123 - Dance & Rhythmic Activities 2 credits
Students will participate in an array of multicultural and social dance forms. In addition, they will gain experience in leading a class in the performance of a dance. Dance forms will include: folk dance, square dance, ballroom dance, line dance and barn dance.
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PHE 166 - Techniques of Aquatics 2 credits
This course is designed to facilitate the development of knowledge and movement skills in aquatics. May include skills used in water - i.e., strokes - and on the water - i.e., small crafts to assist students in fostering lifetime skills leading to lifelong wellness.
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PHE 172 - Lifeguard Training 2 credits
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Pool
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Prerequisite(s): Pass swim pretest
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PHE 174 - Water Safety Instructor 2 credits
The course is designed to enable the student who successfully completes the course to become certified as a Water Safety Instructor by the American Red Cross. Pool
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Prerequisite(s): a current Red Cross Advanced Life Saving card
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PHE 265 - Motor Learning 3 credits
Motor development and learning as it relates to Physical Education, and explaining how changes in motor development impacts the learning of motor skills. Various motor learning theories are explored with application of these theories to Physical Education and coaching.
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PHE 267 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education 3 credits
An examination of teaching strategies that will foster student learning in k-5 physical education. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, assessment of learning, lesson planning, curriculum integration, motor learning, and modifying activities for special populations. The Maine teaching standards are emphasized in this class.
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PHE 302 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education 3 credits
Explores the educational strategies that promote student learning in 6-12 physical education classes. The course, which supports the Maine teacher standards, looks at the following topics: developmentally appropriate instruction, social interaction, assessment of learning, lesson planning, motor learning, and accommodating diverse learners in the classroom.
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PHE 361 - Technology for Physical Educators 3 credits
This course offers practical experience in incorporating various technologies and computer applications in school physical education programs. Emphasis is placed on analyzing human movement, assessing student learning, website development and implementation, critiquing internet websites, promotion of physical education programs in the school and instructional methodology and programmatic assessment.
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PHE 376 - Integrating Health and Physical Education into the Elementary Classroom 3 credits
This course is cross-listed as EDU 376
This course deals with the methods and techniques of teaching health and physical education to elementary school aged children in a self-contained classroom; it will assist the elementary classroom teacher in providing quality health and movement experiences that enhance learning by using the Integrated Teaching Approach.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or instructor permission
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PHE 384 - Fundamentals of Coaching 3 credits
This course focuses on the knowledge, behaviors, and principles associated with appropriate practices in athletic coaching. It is designed for application to both individual and team sports. It adheres to the philosophy, “Athletes first, winning second.” Subjects covered are: performance enhancing drug use, fitness training, team management, player motivation, and risk management.
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PHE 385 - Adapted Physical Education 3 credits
This course focuses on motor development and motor learning issues associated with pre-K through 12th grade children having physical and/or learning disabilities. Topics include: assessment and evaluation tools, IEPs, current research literature, appropriate teaching practices, and government regulations.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 152 and EDU 153
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PHE 390 - Practicum Athletics Coaching 3 credits
Students will engage in a practicum coaching experience working under the direction of an employed athletics coach in order to gain insight and familiarity within the field of athletics coaching.
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PHE 405 - Topics in Physical Education 3 credits
This course will present topics that reflect the issues, concerns and trends within physical education. Students will engage in discussion, reflection and possible research. The topic will change, thus the course can be taken multiple times, provided the topics are different.
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PHE 480 - Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education 3 credits
Lecture, discussion, and participation in the development, evaluation, and practical application of measurement devices pertaining to physical education; the application of statistics in administering and analyzing measurement in physical education; and a review of the current research.
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PHE 485 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education 3 credits
Coordinates the various phases of the Physical Education program. Emphasis is placed on the organization and administration of the total program in relation to the community, the students, school personnel, scheduling, programming, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTA 100 - Introduction to Physical Therapy 2 credits
This course introduces the profession of physical therapy including history, scope of practice and role of the PT and PTA. Practice settings, communication in health care, safety standards, current trends in PT, ethics, documentation, foundation concepts in therapeutic exercise, and guidelines for understanding health care literature will also be discussed.
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Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the PTA program
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PTA 102 - Clinical Conditions in Physical Therapy 3 credits
This course provides the PTA student with an overview of clinical disorders, diseases, and injuries commonly encountered in physical therapy. Medical terminology as well as the etiology, pathology, medical diagnosis, signs, symptoms, prognosis and medical treatments will be discussed for each condition.
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the PTA program
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PTA 104 - Data Collection in Physical Therapy 4 credits
Course provides the student with knowledge and skills needed to collect objective data related to muscle strength and joint ROM testing from an orthopedic perspective. Goniometric joint measurement and manual muscle testing techniques will be the focus of this course.
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the PTA program
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PTA 106 - Physical Therapy Procedures and Interventions I 4 credits
Course provides the PTA student with entry-level skills and knowledge needed to carry out basic procedures and interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. Topics will include documentation in physical therapy, wheelchair and assistive device management, function training and foundational therapeutic exercise, palpation and basic massage.
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the PTA program
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PTA 202 - Therapeutic Modalities for the PTA 3 credits
Students will identify and describe indications, contraindications and biophysics of physical agents and demonstrate clinical application of agents that reduce pain and aid in the healing process.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 106
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PTA 204 - Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy 4 credits
Course is an in-depth study of therapeutic exercise interventions commonly indicated in the PT plan of care for the prevention and rehabilitation of surgical and nonsurgical conditions. Specific aerobic, strength, endurance, balance, range of motion and flexibility exercises with indications, contraindications and progressions will be presented with emphasis on orthopedics.
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the PTA program
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PTA 206 - Physical Therapy Procedures and Interventions II 4 credits
Course provides the PTA student with skills and knowledge needed to work with specialized populations and conditions encountered in physical therapy. This course integrates lecture and laboratory learning in the areas of acute care, orthotic and prosthetic devises, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, wound care, women’s health, pediatrics, and aquatics.
Prerequisite(s): Completed first semester PTA technical coursework
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PTA 208 - Neurological Interventions in Physical Therapy 4 credits
Course builds upon the student’s foundation in neuroscience and provides a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in neuroanatomy, physiology, and pathology. The course emphasizes a strong lab component where students demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills needed to implement physical therapy interventions for the neurologically impaired patient.
Prerequisite(s): Completed first semester PTA technical coursework
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PTA 210 - Clinical Education Seminar 1 credits
This seminar course is intended to prepare students for clinical work and provide students with an opportunity to discuss experiences from their integrated clinical. The primary focus of this seminar will be group discussion, problem solving, and personal and professional growth and development.
Prerequisite(s): Completed first semester PTA technical coursework
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PTA 212 - Clinical Education Experience I 2 credits
This first part-time clinical education experience is integrated within the curriculum and provides students with the opportunity to work in a health care setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Students will apply learned knowledge and skills and assume responsibilities in direct patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all general education, PTA 100 , PTA 102 , PTA 104 , PTA 106
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PTA 215 - Professional Development Seminar 2 credits
The seminar is primarily intended to help students prepare for the national PTA board exam and develop professional skills for a successful career and lifelong learning. Students will complete a professional development plan and present service learning/capstone research projects.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first two semesters of PTA technical coursework
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PTA 220 - Clinical Education Experience II 6 credits
This clinical experience provides students with the opportunity to work full time in a health care setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This is the first of two terminal clinical experiences where the student demonstrates entry-level skills in direct patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Completed first 2 semesters PTA technical coursework
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PTA 225 - Clinical Education Experience III 6 credits
This clinical experience provides students with the opportunity to work full time in a health care setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This is the final terminal clinical experience where the student demonstrates entry-level skills in direct patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PTA 220
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Physics |
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PHY 153 - General Physics I 4 credits
Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories covering selected topics in mathematical physics, engineering, and classical and modern physics. Laboratory time used for problem solving, performing experiments, and/or computer simulations. Syllabus may vary.
Lab fee
Prerequisite(s): MAT 131 or instructor permission
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PHY 154 - General Physics II 4 credits
Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories covering selected topics in mathematical physics, engineering, and classical and modern physics. Laboratory time used for problem solving, performing experiments, and/or computer simulations. Syllabus may vary
Lab fee
Prerequisite(s): PHY 153
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POS 101 - American Government 3 credits
Examines the constitutional foundations and principles of American government. Treatment focuses on federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; interest groups, political parties and elections; and Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court.
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POS 211 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 credits
Examines major texts in the history of political thought and the questions they raise about the design of the political and social order.
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POS 301 - European Governments and the European Union 3 credits
Examines the Western European democracies of the UK, Germany and France alongside Central and Eastern European emerging democracies. Explores institutional structures and their social connections through interest groups, political parties, and elections. Examines the political, economic, and military integration of nations through membership in the European Union and NATO.
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POS 303 - Feminist Theory 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as PHI 303
ENG 151 or PHI 151 or higher level Eng or Phi course. Explore feminist theories of women and empowerment, from the early modern “Women Controversy” through influential 19th and 20th century debates from a variety of contexts (may include Marxist/materialist, psychoanalytic, and post-structuralist theories).
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POS 310 - Energy Law & Policy 3 credits
This course overviews the law and public policy framework of energy extraction and production. Topics include ownership of energy raw materials and relevant constitutional and international law. Also the role of the federal government in regulating energy, including health and safety, environmental protection, and energy security goals, and contrasting regulatory strategies.
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POS 320 - Energy Project Development 3 credits
This course overviews how energy extraction and production projects are planned, developed and implemented. Case studies of energy projects are employed to explain the life-cycle of energy projects, inclusive of site selection, business financing, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
Prerequisite(s): POS 310 or instructor permission
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POS 332 - Constitutional Law 3 credits
Examines American constitutional theory treating the separation and division of government powers, and civil rights and civil liberties. Extensive treatment is accorded the implied powers of the federal government.
Prerequisite(s): POS 101 or any law course
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POS 335 - Modern Political Though t 3 credits
This course examines in depth several of the most profound and influential political theorists of the modern age including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant and prominent 19th and 20th century critics. Major emphasis will be upon the content of their theories, but also consideration of their relevance to an understanding of contemporary politics.
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POS 343 - Marxism 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as PHI 343
Treats the development of Marx’s thought from classical German philosophy through historical materialism. Emphasizes the themes of the dialectic method, alienation, the class struggle, the theory of capitalist crises, the revolutionary state, and proletarian internationalism. Includes discussion of contemporary applications and Marxist theory.
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POS 347 - Russia: Kiev to Peter the Great 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as PHI 347
An in-depth study of the political and economic culture of the unique Russian experience. Emphasis is upon “westernization,” territorial expansion and empire building, the development of absolutism, and the undercurrent of rebellion. This course fills history concentration and other departmental requirements for non-western or European history.
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POS 369 - American-Canadian Relations 3 credits
This course examines the United States - Canada bi-lateral relationship in terms of politics, economics and security, and their joint relations with other countries and organizations in world affairs.
Prerequisite(s): Previous Hty or Pos course
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POS 370 - Topics in Non-Western History 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as HTY 370
This is a basic introductory examination of a specialized field in African, Asian, or Latin American History. Specific topic will be listed with the course title when offered. This course fills history concentration and other departmental requirements for non-western history.
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POS 371 - International Relations and Modern Conflicts 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as HTY 371
Examines various types of world conflicts during the modern period. May include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: diplomatic, military, ethnic, racial, class, and religious conflicts.
Prerequisite(s): 100- or 200- level history course
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POS 377 - Modern China 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as HTY 377
A survey of the history of China from the nineteenth century to the present. Three important issues are Chinese culture, the cultural conflict with the West, and, modernization. This course fills history concentration and other departmental requirements for non-western history.
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POS 439 - The Vietnam Wars 3 credits
This course is cross-listed as HTY 439
Examines the origins and consequences of the Vietnam Wars, emphasizing Vietnamese history and culture, French colonization, World War II, and the Cold War. Also analyzes the Vietnam War in U.S. politics and popular culture.
Prerequisite(s): 100-level history course, or permission of instructor
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POS 493 - Political Science Capstone Seminar 1 credits
A research-oriented seminar designed to integrate student’s prior knowledge and strengthen lifelong learning skills.
Prerequisite(s): Senior-level standing
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PCJ 180 - Introduction to Professional Communication and Journalism 3 credits
This is a course in “popular communication.” It teaches students about message and audience, hooking and keeping readers, viewers and listeners, writing the way they talk-only better. This is a standard course for programs in professional communication and journalism. It lays a solid foundation for later specialization and refinement.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PCJ 214 - Magazine and Feature Writing 3 credits
Class will help students tap into the infinite and lucrative magazine and newspaper feature writing market. Students will learn how to answer readers’ needs and find story ideas in everything. They’ll be out of the classroom, taking the community pulse. They’ll write for the U Times, Upcountry and other opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PCJ 215 - Business Communication 3 credits
Students will master the necessary communication skills to thrive in any business or professional area. They’ll become proficient in everything from phone etiquette, e-mail and memos, to proposals and presentations. They’ll get out of the classroom, partnering with an organization to apply what they’ve learned.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PCJ 216 - Editing 3 credits
Editing is an art form. Those who can edit are always in demand. This course will help students gain critical evaluation and practical skills. They’ll learn to blend new technologies with traditional editing skills. Then they’ll team with academic and community partners to apply their skills.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101
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PCJ 315 - Professional Communication 3 credits
Focus on writing as a profession. Review of such basics as e-mail, memos, phone etiquette, reports, proposals. Progress into more complex venues such as advocacy communication, communication audits, and focus groups. Students will work with clients producing communication products the organizations will use and enhance student profiles.
Prerequisite(s): PCJ 180 or any 200-level or higher Pcj course
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