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HTY 370 - Topics in Non-Western History 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 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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HTY 371 - International Relations and Modern Conflicts 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 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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HTY 375 - History of Maine 3 credits
Examines the major social, cultural, economic, and political trends of Maine history. When possible, it will focus on the lives of ordinary people. Fills history concentration requirements for upper level electives in history.
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HTY 377 - Modern China 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as POS 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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HTY 400 - Discovering and Interpreting Local History 3 credits
Local history places local events in the context of larger occurrences and recreates the history of the ordinary person. This course investigates local history sources and considers the ways in which local records may be used to illuminate large historical themes.
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HTY 401 - Oral History 3 credits
Provides understanding and training in oral history to create first-hand accounts of events as remembered by the people who experienced them. Includes crafting of questions for oral interviews and interpretation of oral interviews conducted with free web-based recording and transcription programs.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level History course, or permission of instructor.
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HTY 423 - Colonial Society and the American Revolution 3 credits
Analyzes pre-contact period through the aftermath of the Revolution. Emphasizes colonial social structure, origins and significance of violence, views of liberty, equality, and republican government, and participation of ordinary persons in the Revolution. Fills history concentration requirements for United States history.
Prerequisite(s): 100- or 200- level history course
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HTY 439 - The Vietnam Wars 3 credits
This course is cross-listed as POS 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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HTY 451 - History of the Old South 3 credits
Examines the U.S. South from pre-contact through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Themes include modernity, sectionalism, and regional identity. Topics include Native American societies, colonial politics and social structure, the origins of slavery, antebellum politics, slavery and the plantation economy, plain folk, and women.
Prerequisite(s): 100-level Hty or permission of instructor
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HTY 452 - History of the New South 3 credits
Examines the U.S. South from the Civil War and Reconstruction through the present. Themes include change and continuity between Old South and New South, Civil War memory, and regional identity. Topics include Jim Crow, populism, women, Appalachia, industrialization, the New Deal and World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Prerequisite(s): 100-level Hty or permission of instructor
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HTY 453 - Slavery in Latin America 3 credits
Examines slavery in Latin America from Spanish and Portuguese colonization in the sixteenth century through abolition in the nineteenth century. Topics include Native American and African labor, the slave trade, the economics of slavery, the Roman Catholic Church, Atlantic World revolutions, slave resistance and rebellion, and legacies of slavery.
Prerequisite(s): 100-level Hty or permission of instructor
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HTY 454 - Slavery in the United States 3 credits
Examines the origins and consolidation of slavery in the United States from the colonial period through its demise in 1865. Themes and topics include indentured servitude, the idea of race, the economics of slavery, slave culture and slave resistance, and slavery’s role in causing the Civil War
Prerequisite(s): 100-level Hty or permission of instructor
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HTY 456 - Films of the Cold War 3 credits
Examines popular films as artifacts which both reflected and reinforced Cold War ideologies. Topics include film noir, gender roles, fear of communism, fear of atomic attack, and U.S. foreign policy during several distinct phases of the Cold War.
Prerequisite(s): 100-level Hty or permission of instructor
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HTY 471 - Prehistory of Northeastern North America 3 credits
This course is crosslisted as ANT 471
Examines the history of northeastern North American native peoples from first evidence to the arrival of Europeans to contemporary Tribes. Emphasis is placed on theories of initial human colonization, glacial and postglacial adaptation, changes in social structure, and interaction with Europeans. Examines contemporary controversy regarding Native sovereignty and self-determination.
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HTY 489 - Special Topics in History 3 credits
Occasional areas and subjects of special interest to students of history and other academic and professional disciplines. Depending on subject and approval, this course may fill European, United States, non-western or pre-modern history concentration requirements, or certain requirements in other concentrations or disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): 100- or 200- level history course, or permission of the instructor
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HTY 491 - Special Topic in Ancient History 3 credits
Covers a specialized topic in the ancient world taught at a senior seminar level. Special topics will be chosen each time the course is offered. Subjects may include Sexuality in the Ancient World, Early Church History, and other topics. This course fills history concentration and other departmental requirements for pre-modern history.
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Honors |
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HON 300 - Honors Seminar 1- 3 credits
Seminar-style, problem-posing approach to a specific educational, cultural, or social issue (varying each semester) involving students, faculty, staff, and administration. Students select level of involvement. Course may be repeated and is open to all students.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 with a grade of C- or higher OR ENG 101 or approval of instructor
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HON 421 - Honors Senior Year Project 3 credits
Students complete a thesis or service learning project either on or off campus in their major field of study or specific area of interest. Intended as self-directed projects under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the Director of the Honors Program. Students generally begin work in the fall and conclude the project in the spring semester with a campus presentation May be repeated for an additional 3 credits at the Director’s discretion.
Prerequisite(s): approval of Honors Director
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Humanities |
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HUM 103 - Creative Decision Making 3 credits
This course involves the development of a creative solution to a historical, social, ethnic, economic, technological, and/or geographic problem. Emphases include one’s own thought process, bias, critical-thinking methodologies and critical-thinking standards, information gathering, and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): YourPace students only
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Mathematics |
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MAT 101 - Basic Statistics 3 credits
Data collection through sampling and experimentation, ethics of sampling experimentation, bias and precision, graphical and numerical summaries of data, confidence statements, association and causation between two variables, probability.
Prerequisite(s): College-level math placement or math practicum as co-requisite
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MAT 104 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the mathematics they will encounter in core college courses in social and natural sciences, develop students’ abilities to reason with quantitative information in a way that will help them achieve success in their career, and provide students with critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills they will need to understand major issues in life.
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MAT 111 - Principles of Mathematics I 3 credits
A course designed for Elementary Education majors in which the real numbers and its sub-systems are developed. Elementary Education majors only.
Prerequisite(s): College-level math placement or math practicum as co-requisite
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MAT 112 - Principles of Mathematics II 3 credits
Elementary Education majors only. Continuation of MAT 111 with emphasis on selected topics from algebra and geometry.
When Offered: Offered spring semester
Prerequisite(s): College-level math placement or math practicum as co-requisite
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MAT 117 - College Algebra 3 credits
Mat 117 focuses on variables, functions, and equations involving functions. Topics include general concepts of functions and properties of power, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, as well as corresponding equations.
Prerequisite(s): College-level math placement or math practicum as co-requisite
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MAT 121 - Pre-Calculus 4 credits
Polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions are covered. Special emphasis is placed on the trigonometric functions. Other topics include composite and inverse functions, and analytic geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 or equivalent
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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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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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OLS 500 - Research Methods: Data-Driven Decision-Making and Planning 3 credits
An overview of research methodology including concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods associated with conducting scholarly research.
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OLS 510 - Foundations of Organizational Leadership 3 credits
An overview of the theoretical framework for the practice of leadership in organizations leading to the application of theory and best practices in your leadership practice.
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OLS 520 - Democracy and Ethical Leadership in Decision Making 3 credits
Designed to provide leaders with an in-depth examination of the historical, current and anticipated ethical issues and dilemmas facing leaders and how ethical principles can influence policy making.
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OLS 530 - Globalization and Diversity 3 credits
Designed to enhance the understanding of diversity by exploring the complexity of difference within our contemporary global framework by evaluating diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, religion, culture, gender, sexuality, ability, social and economic status as well as age.
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OLS 540 - Organizational Theory and Behavior 3 credits
Examines various theories developed in an attempt to explain and predict employee behavior in an organizational context in an effort to increase organizational effectiveness.
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OLS 550 - Team Leadership and Collaboration 3 credits
Examines the design, management, and leadership of teams in organizational and community settings with a focus on the interpersonal processes and structural characteristics that influence the effectiveness of teams.
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OLS 600 - Leading Organizational Change 3 credits
Examines the theoretical concepts and practices of leading change in organizational, community, political, social action/social movement, and global contexts.
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OLS 610 - Leadership and Business Operations 3 credits
Explores the role of leadership in the development and delivery of data analysis for strategic decision making in organizations by integrating their knowledge of business intelligence of core operational areas.
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OLS 620 - Strategic Communication 3 credits
Examines theoretical and applied literature in organizational communication focusing on modern organizations while considering the strategic role for communication in driving organizational outcomes.
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OLS 630 - Conflict and Negotiation 3 credits
Examines the art and science of negotiation, with additional emphasis on conflict resolution.
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OLS 640 - Leadership and Innovation 3 credits
Examines the psychological and social factors that influence individual and group creativity, with particular emphasis on how leaders can motivate individuals and teams to develop creative ideas and produce innovative products.
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OLS 650 - Organizational Leadership Capstone 3 credits
Emphasizes practical application of organizational leadership concepts gained throughout the Organizational Leadership program at UMPI.
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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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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.
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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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