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The University of New England campus in Tangier reflects the ideals of our institution. It will allow you to sign up for your regular curriculum while discovering and experiencing the culture of Morocco and the city of Tangier at no additional cost. UNE Tangier will be a monument, however modest, to our strong belief that education and culture can and should play a major role in improving international relations and creating a better world for all.

Location

The University of New England campus in Tangier, housed in the leafy campus of the American School of Tangier, the oldest American school in Morocco, is within easy access to downtown, the main beach, and the major cultural activities the city has to offer. Spain is a mere 40 minutes away by high-speed ferry and a short bus ride after that to our program in Seville. You will also have access to fabulous Moroccan cities like Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakesh, as well as to the natural wonders of the Atlas mountains and the desert.

Space

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The campus will consist of two buildings—one for academic programming and the other for student and staff housing—both located in a beautifully lansdcaped environment. Food and beverages will be available in an elegant cafe. Our buildings reflect Morocco’s famous traditional architecture and are designed to meet the high modern standards of similar educational facilities. You will also have access to the swimming pool and basketball courts of the American School of Tangier.

Tangier
Academics
In Morocco

Tangier

There is no better place for UNE to be than in the world-renowned Moroccan city of Tangier. This glimmering "white city" has been home to an international contingent of painters and writers and is now one of the major economic and cultural hubs of the region. Tangier is home to the first US building listed on the National Register of Historic Places not located on US soil and the first and oldest American school in Morocco. The city is a mere 40-minute ferry ride from Spain and only a few hours away from Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakesh.

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Academics

For our inaugural semester in Tangier, UNE is offering a suite of courses that meet the needs of a broad range of undergraduate students in CAS and WCHP. Courses planned include Genetics (BIO 200), Biological Topics: Organisms and the Environment (BIO 290), 3 Advanced Studies in the Humanities or Social Sciences, and a Spanish course (Explorations). All the courses are approved by UNE faculty and count toward the core or the major. The Spring 2014 on the left in the table below provides a sense of what will be available.

Please check with your advisers on how best to take advantage of this semester in Tangier and plan ahead.

Spring 2014 (Tentative Curriculum)
Course (courses with less than 5 students will not enroll)	Credits
CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II Course Description A continuation of CHE 210 with focus on complex chemical reactions and syntheses utilizing fundamental principles. The study of mechanistic functional group chemistry will be a primary focus. Second semester laboratory extends previously learned macro- and micro-scale techniques to more complex systems and explores chemistry discussed in the lecture portion of the course. In addition, modern analytical techniques (e.g. nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and mass spectometry) used in the identification of organic compounds will be discussed.	5
PHY 111 Physics II Course Description A continuation of PHY 110, concentrating on topics including waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and fluids. Guided-discovery laboratories are integrated into lecture in a studio format.	4
BIO 200 Genetics Course Description This course presents an integrated approach to the two major branches of genetics-classical Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. Topics covered include inheritance, transcription/translation, mutation, chromosome structure, genomics and molecular evolution. The associated lab provides students with an opportunity to explore the techniques and technologies of modern genetics including PCR, gel electrophoresis and computer analysis of DNA sequences. Faculty Stine Brown, Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, is Professor and Chair of Biology at UNE. Her areas of interest include osmotic and ionic regulation and metabolism of crustaceans and fish; physiological ecology of marine invertebrates and fish; respiratory physiology, developmental biology; examination of effects of diet on metabolism and development of juvenile lobsters; examination of development of osmoregulation in decapod crustaceans and Arctic charr. Professor Brown is a former Fulbright award recipient who spent the academic year of 2008-2009 doing research in Norway.	5
BIO 290 Biological Topics: Organism and Environment Course Description How are organisms adapted to their environments? What happens when an organism’s environment changes or the organism moves from one environment to another? This course will focus on these and other questions about the short and long-term behavioral and physiological adjustments organisms make in order to survive and reproduce successfully in their ever-changing environments. For S'14 the course will take a particular focus on fauna of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. Students will have some field trip opportunities to more closely examine the environments under consideration. Reading in the primary scientific literature and discussion of experimental design and results will underscore science as a way of knowing. Faculty Stine Brown, Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, is Professor and Chair of Biology at UNE. Her areas of interest include osmotic and ionic regulation and metabolism of crustaceans and fish; physiological ecology of marine invertebrates and fish; respiratory physiology, developmental biology; examination of effects of diet on metabolism and development of juvenile lobsters; examination of development of osmoregulation in decapod crustaceans and Arctic charr. Professor Brown is a former Fulbright award recipient who spent the academic year of 2008-2009 doing research in Norway.	3
Language Course (Spanish)	3
Language Course (French)	3
Language Course (Arabic)	3
Exp: History of the Islamic World (this course meets SGA requirements) Course Description This course surveys the history of the Islamic world from the rise of Islam to the present day. It will highlight the major themes and provide the student with a comprehensive background with which to understand modern events. Faculty Stephen Vernoit holds a D. Phil from St. Antony's College at the University of Oxford. he has written, edited, or co-edited extensively on the history of Islam and Islamic art. He is the Islamic Editor for The Dictionary of Art, ed. Jane Shoaf Turner, 34 vols. (London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 1991.)	3
Adv: History of Islamic Art and Architecture Course Description This course traces the historical origins and major developments in the art and architecture of the Islamic world from the seventh to the twentieth century. It will complement the course 'History of the Islamic World'. Faculty Stephen Vernoit holds a D. Phil from St. Antony's College at the University of Oxford. he has written, edited, or co-edited extensively on the history of Islam and Islamic art. He is the Islamic Editor for The Dictionary of Art, ed. Jane Shoaf Turner, 34 vols. (London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 1991.)	3
Adv: History of Morocco Course Description This course will survey the history of Morocco from ancient times to the modern period. It aims to provide the students with a geographic and historic context for understanding modern Morocco. Faculty Dr. Nadia Erzini holds a D. Phil from the Oriental Institute at the University of Oxford. She has published extensively on Islamic art and architecture, with a special focus on Morocco. She served as curator and consultant at major museums, including for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She lives in Tangier.	3
Adv: The Art of the Maghrib and Al-Andalus Course Description This course will cover the main developments in the art of Islamic Spain and North Africa, including a survey of the architecture, the arts of the book, and the decorative arts. The course aims to heighten the students' appreciation of their cultural environment in Morocco. Faculty Dr. Nadia Erzini holds a D. Phil from the Oriental Institute at the University of Oxford. She has published extensively on Islamic art and architecture, with a special focus on Morocco. She served as curator and consultant at major museums, including for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She lives in Tangier.	3

In Morocco

As you take courses in the sciences, humanities, and languages, you will have the option of living on campus or with host families, travel to other parts of Morocco, such as Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakesh, and explore the natural wonders of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert. You could also connect with our program in Seville, Spain, and visit other European countries from the Tangier airport or from Seville.

University of New England
Office of Global Education
Decary Hall 126
11 Hills Beach Biddeford, ME 04005

Emily Dragon, Director, Global Education Program
(207) 602-2451 | edragon@une.edu

Sandra Larned, Coordinator, Global Education Program (207) 602-2585 | slarned@une.edu