2007-2008 Course Descriptions
This is a complete listing of all courses offered by the three colleges of the University of New England. The courses are arranged alphabetically by subject code. In addition to the course subject, number, title, and description, other information regarding credits, college/department, division, co-requisites, pre-requisites, and registration restrictions is provided for each course.
Click on a subject code below to view the courses in that subject area:
ACP | ANE | ANT | ARB | ART | ATC | BIO | BUAC | BUEC | BUFI | BUMG | BUMK | CHE | CIT | CITM | COD | COM| DEN | EDU | EDUV | ENG | ENV | ESL | EXS | FRE | GEO | GER | GPH | HIS | HSM | IHH | LAC | LIL | LILE | LILH | LIT | LSC | MAT | MUS | NSG | OTR | PAC | PEC | PHI | PHY | PSC | PSR | PSY | PTH | REL | SOC | SPA | SPC | SPT | SSW | WST
| Addictions Certificate Program |
ACP 510 - Substance Abuse
Credits: 3.00
History of drug use in the U.S., trends in treatment of drug abuse, models of addiction, basic addiction approaches, and sociocultural perspectives on addiction are presented. Interventions and levels of treatment, environmental influences of substance abuse, and gender differences in treatment and recovery are discussed. Expectations for addictions recovery are explored. Current addictions policies and services are critiqued. (Cross- listed with SSW 585)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 520 - Pharmacology:Drugs & Behavior
Credits: 3.00
This course examines concepts in psycho- pharmacology, neurophysiology, psychoactive drug classification. Physiological, and psycho-logical aspects of psychopharmacological agents used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders are presented. Psychopharmacology with the geriatric population are explored. The parts of the brain affected by alcohol, marijuana, opiates, cocaine, and other street drugs are discussed. (Cross-listed with SSW 627 and GER 627)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 530 - Addictions Counsel/Family Dyn
Credits: 3.00
Addictions and family dynamics are examined, with an emphasis on family systems theory and treatment models. Various theories are presented as models for understanding the process clients experience in family treatment. (Cross- listed with SSW 625)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 540 - Soc Work Practice W/Groups
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of group theory and practice in a variety of settings and for a range of clinical and administrative purposes. (Crosslisted as SSW 571 and GER 571)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 550 - Advanced Psychosocial Assess
Credits: 3.00
APA provides students advanced knowledge and skills in the assessment of client concerns. Skills of recognizing and using assessment interviewing as intervention are explored and developed. Students examine problem definition; relationship between diagnosis and assessment; collaborative assessment processes; identifying personal, social, and organizational resources; historical assessment; cultural competency; contextual assessment skills; and the relationship between assessment and intervention. (Cross- listed with SSW 597)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 555 - Legal and Ethical Issues
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on basic legal and ethical concepts as they apply to human services policies and practices with vulnerable populations. Students are introduced to: 1) historical overview of the relationship between law and practice; 2) issues pertaining to confidentiality, due process, and other common agency/ worker liability and malpractice issues; 3) legal regulation of practice; 4) case record keeping; and 5) preparing for and testifying in court. (Cross-listed with SSW 624 and GER 560)
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
ACP 570 - Independent Study
Credits: 2.00
Choose from one or more of the following options: Life Experience Portfolio, Previous Course Work, Internship
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Certificate Programs
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Addiction Certificate Program
| Nurse Anesthesia |
ANE 504 - Pharmacology I
Credits: 3.00
Basic principles of pharmacology, covering mechanisms of drug uptake, action, and removal from the body as it relates to cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems. Students will also be exposed to several drug categories, including opioids, local anesthetics and neuromuscular blockers.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 505 - Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists
Credits: 3.00
A general review of gross anatomy with particular emphasis on the respiratory and cardiovascular system, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 507 - Chemistry/Physics
Credits: 3.00
A study of the laws of chemistry and physics relating to anesthesia. Emphasis is placed on the gas laws, vaporization, pressures and flow, and chemical properties of anesthetic agents and drugs. In addition, application of these laws will be applied to anesthesia equipment, such as the anesthesia machine and breathing circuits.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 599 - Directed Study
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 601 - Prof Aspects Anesthesia I
Credits: 2.00
A presentation of topics related to the practice of anesthesia, including the history of nurse anesthesia, the professional organization, legal aspects, credentialing, substance abuse, medical malpractice and anesthesia billing.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 602 - Principles of Anesthesia I
Credits: 4.00
This course is designed to present the student with an overview of introductory principles related to nurse anesthesia. Emphasis will be placed on the anesthesia machine, positioning, monitoring, documentation, the pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia evaluation, fluid/electrolyte balance and blood transfusion therapy, pediatrics and regional anesthesia. Students will also engage in simulated experiences designed to enhance concepts and introduce new skills.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 603 - Physiology I
Credits: 5.00
Comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the nervous, muscle, endocrine and cardiovascular systems.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 604 - Physiology II
Credits: 5.00
Comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory, neuro and renal systems.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 606 - Pharmacology II
Credits: 4.00
This course will provide the student nurse anesthetist with detailed information regarding the pharmacological agents that are applicable to clinical anesthesia practice. Students will apply the knowledge from basic principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to anesthesia. Emphasis will be placed on the following drug classifications: inhalation anesthetics, intravenous inductions agents, respiratory agents, antiemetics, antihistamines, cardiovascular agents, anticoagulants, neuropsychiatric agents and chemotherapeutic agents.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 609 - Research Methods Seminar
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on preparing students to critically analyze and develop research. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting published research in terms of applicability to the health care professional. Discussion groups, class presentations and lectures will use research articles to clarify and expand on key research concepts.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 613 - Research Practicum
Credits: 2.00
This course consists of independent study and the preparation and presentation of a capstone project.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 619 - Special Topics in Anesthesia
Credits: 2.00
This course will expose the student to various topics and situations that have both professional and clinical relevancy. Lectures, presentations and group discussions will focus on current issues such as crisis resource management, peer assistance and developing a nurse anesthesia corporation. In addition, students will enhance both technical and non-technical skills in the human patient simulator laboratory.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 623 - Principles of Anesthesia II
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to present the student with an overview of advanced principles of nurse anesthesia. Emphasis will be placed on respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatorenal, endocrine, and neuroanesthesia. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance learning format, such as pre-recorded DVDs. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 624 - Principles of Anesthesia III
Credits: 3.00
This course continues the presentation of the advanced principles of nurse anesthesia. In this block of instruction, the following topics will be discussed in detail: regional anesthesia, obstetrics, pediatrics, and anesthesia for ear, nose and throat surgery. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance learning format, such as pre-recorded DVDs. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations. In addition, students will hone clinical, critical thinking and leadership skills by managing clinical case scenarios in the simulator laboratory.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 625 - Principles of Anesthesia IV
Credits: 4.00
This course continues the presentation of the advanced principles of nurse anesthesia. In this block of instruction, the following topics will be discussed in detail: organ transplantation, ambulatory and outpatient surgery as well as anesthesia in remote locations, geriatrics/conscious sedation, anaphylaxis, hypo/hyperthermia, trauma/burns, and anesthesia for musculoskeletal diseases. Classes will consist primarily of lectures, which may be disseminated in a distance-learning format, such as pre-recorded DVDs. Discussion and application of course concepts take place via additional learning experiences, such as small group discussions and case scenario presentations. In addition, students will hone clinical, critical thinking and leadership skills by managing clinical case scenarios in the simulator laboratory.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 650 - Clinical Practicum I
Credits: 1.00
This course introduces students to clinical anesthesia care. It is designed to cultivate the novice student nurse anesthetist under the direct supervision of anesthesia clinical preceptors. Emphasis is on basic skills, such as airway management, pre-operative assessment, care-plan construction, and documentation. It begins to demonstrate internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward achievement of the program's behavioral outcomes. Mastery of specific levels of competency is required within a specific timeframe.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
ANE 652 - Clinical Practicum II
Credits: 1.00
This course continues the integration and application of theoretical foundations and development of skills in nurse anesthesia practice under close direction of anesthesia clinical preceptors. It is designed to cultivate the advanced beginner student nurse anesthetist, focusing on setting priorities in clinical situations. It continues to demonstrate internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward achievement of the program's behavioral outcomes. Mastery of specific levels of competency is required within a specific timeframe.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
Pre-requisites: ANE 650 Minimum Grade: P
ANE 654 - Clinical Practicum III
Credits: 1.00
This course continues the integration and application of theoretical foundations and development of skills in nurse anesthesia practice under the guidance of anesthesia clinical preceptors. It is designed to cultivate the competent student nurse anesthetist, focusing on combining didactic and technical skills in a broader range of clinical situations and prioritizing care in a broader range of patient care situations. It continues to demonstrate internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward achievement of the program's behavioral outcomes. Mastery of specific levels of competency is required within a specific timeframe.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
Pre-requisites: ANE 650 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 652 Minimum Grade: P
ANE 656 - Clinical Practicum IV
Credits: 1.00
This course continues the integration and application of theoretical foundations and development of skills in nurse anesthesia practice with little guidance from anesthesia clinical preceptors. It is designed to cultivate the proficient student nurse anesthetist, focusing on performing with speed and flexibility in a broad range of clinical situations and perceiving situations as a whole, rather than fragmented parts. It continues to demonstrate internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward achievement of the program's behavioral outcomes. Mastery of specific levels of competency is required within a specific timeframe.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
Pre-requisites: ANE 650 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 652 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 654 Minimum Grade: P
ANE 658 - Clinical Practicum V
Credits: 1.00
This course continues the integration and application of theoretical foundations and development of skills in nurse anesthesia practice with occasional guidance and consultation from anesthesia clinical preceptors. It is designed to cultivate the novice practitioner student nurse anesthetist, focusing on performing in a skillful and consistent manner. It continues to demonstrate internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward achievement of the program's behavioral outcomes. Mastery of specific levels of competency is required within a specific timeframe.
College: College of Health Professions
Division: Graduate
Department: Master Sci Nurse Anesth Prog
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Nurse Anesthesia
Pre-requisites: ANE 650 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 652 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 654 Minimum Grade: P and ANE 656 Minimum Grade: P
| Anthropology |
ANT 101 - Introduction to Anthropology
Credits: 3.00
The physical and cultural evolution of the human species through the fields of Physical Anthropology and Archeology.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Sociology
ANT 102 - Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3.00
An analysis of culture in its structure, variety, development, and change. Case studies of societies from around the world are discussed as illustrations of the culture concept.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Sociology
Restrictions:
| Arabic |
ARB 101 - Arabic Language I
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to the study of literary and formal spoken Arabic. The course is designed to develop simultaneously the fundamental skills: reading ability, aural comprehension, oral and written self expression. Exercises in pronunciation, grammar, and reading.
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Languages
ARB 102 - Arabic Language II
Credits: 3.00
Arabic 2 is a Novice High course in Modern Standard Arabic. The course reinforces linguistic skills. Although reading is the main focus of the course, all skills are stressed. The textbook is a good source for various linguistic skills. Vocabulary is essential in all skills and grammar is given fair attention. Students get a wide exposure to many aspects of Arabian Culture.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Languages
Pre-requisites: ARB 101 Minimum Grade: D
| Arts |
ART 100 - Drawing I
Credits: 3.00
Introductory art practices and theories focus students on basic drawing and design concepts. The graphic elements of line, value, shape and texture are emphasized, as are the art components of space, time and motion. Students study, review and discuss master drawings and designs from contemporary media and traditional art historical sources. Through this process the students develop evaluative and perceptive abilities to improve their own drawings and designs.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 101 - Watercolor
Credits: 3.00
This course provides the background and understanding of the watercolor medium. Teaching of material use and handling will be emphasized from paper stretching through painting techniques used by the masters. This course will offer instruction in producing successful, visually articulate pictures.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 102 - Photography
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to black and white photography that integrates visual design with the technical aspects of the camera and image production. Emphasis is placed on the photograph as an art form, camera selection and operation, darkroom techniques including film processing and printing. Exercises in portraiture, landscape photography, and photojournalism. Students must have access to a 35mm camera.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 103 - Intro to Image Capture
Credits: 3.00
Shooting photographs and video using digital technologyIn this course composition through framing and recognition will be introduced. Students will learn the relationship of pictorial structure to content and explore photography and video as media for research and expression. Static, sequential and streamed imaging will be examined and compared.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 104 - Painting I
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to painting. This course offers instruction in handling of a variety of painting mediums, paint surfaces and all techniques involved in painting production. Through a series of painting problems, students will become adept in creating paintings that focus on color and personal language. Exploration of limited palettes, underpainting, composition and ways to begin, develop, and resolve paintings will be covered extensively.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 105 - Elements of Acting
Credits: 3.00
This introductory course is designed to draw out and develop the skills basic to acting on stage. Students will participate in numerous acting exercises, including improvised scenes and monologues. They will discover ways to develop a "character" by drawing on their own inner resources and personal experiences. Since believable acting is rooted in spontaneous reacting, students will get plenty of opportunity to practice the wonderful risk of remaining "in the moment" on stage. While reflection and discussion are important components of any acting course, this practicum is an "on your feet", kinesthetic learning experience.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 106 - Two-Dimensional Design
Credits: 3.00
Establishes a foundation in art by introducing the fundamentals, elements and principles of design. Integrates theories stemming from the context of art history with practical design problems of present day. Gives the necessary background for appreciating art in a variety of settings in our contemporary world.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 110 - Ceramics I
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, glaze preparation, and the process of firing.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 113 - Sculpture I
Credits: 3.00
A comprehensive exploration into low and high relief and full-round forms using clay and plaster as materials. Introduction to mold making as a duplicating method. Emphasis is on development of personal standards in technique expression.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 114 - Printmaking
Credits: 3.00
A survey of the techniques and history of printmaking. Investigation of relief and intaglio printmaking process. Covers both black and white and color printing processes.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 115 - Introduction to Dance
Credits: 3.00
This introductory dance course is designed for students with and without previous dance training. Students will engage in a range of yoga exercises and improvisational dance techniques to develop breath control, strength, flexibility, and spontaneity. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore improvisational dance concepts such as spatial, tempo, rhythm and directional variations, and moving with intention. Themes will be generated from literature, musical scores, ordinary objects, photographs, fabric, observations, and life experiences. The end of class period will be devoted towards integrating the above concepts into designing individual and group dances. Each student will be asked to create, participate in, and demonstrate a dance developed over the course of our time together.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 160 - Creative Concepts
Credits: 3.00
This course is a hands-on studio course that explores the concepts, theories and processes related to the creative methods in art design. Students will work with a variety of traditional and nontraditional media, ranging from pen and ink to digital.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 190 - Independent Study in ART
Credits: 1.00 to 12.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 198 - Art Elective
Credits: 3.00
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 199 - Art Elective
Credits: 3.00
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 200 - Drawing II
Credits: 3.00
Through a series of visual exercises and problems, students will develop a personal visual language. Exploring line, shape, value and color, students will continue to develop skills in the drawing venue. Problems will be offered to help articulate a skillful artistic language and dialogue.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 100 Minimum Grade: D
ART 201 - Watercolor II
Credits: 3.00
This course continues to explore the use and development of basic watercolor techniques. Specific assignments will be given during the semester exploring techniques using wet on wet , dry brush , isolated wet on wet and washes. Developing personal images and language students will broaden their skills through prescribed assignments. Large scale work will be discussed and executed. Paper stretching will be used and demonstrated to produce successful images.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 101 Minimum Grade: C-
ART 204 - Painting II
Credits: 3.00
Course promotes advanced studio work which focuses on developing both innate wisdom of the creative source and applied techniques of the painting medium. Students explore individual directions with the consultation of the instructor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 104 Minimum Grade: D
ART 210 - Art History Survey I
Credits: 3.00
Students will be introduced to painting, sculpture, and architecture of major Western and Non-Western cultures beginning with prehistory throughout medieval Europe. This course will examine the evolution of art and artist, making connections and comparisons between social and political roles the arts have played throughout art history.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Restrictions:
ART 211 - Art History Survey II
Credits: 3.00
Art History Survey II analyzes painting, sculpture and architecture from Western and Non-Western traditions of the Renaissance to the present. Students will study formal and technical development as well as the political, religious and social effects on artists. A goal of this course is to link artistic influences of the past to modern culture. Museum field trips will be included.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 212 - Ceramics II
Credits: 3.00
Advanced ceramics course continues to explore hand-building, wheel-throwing techniques, glaze formulation and preparation, and the process of firing electric and gas kilns. A very specific series of assignments will be given and resolved with techniques selected by each student.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 110 Minimum Grade: D
ART 213 - Sculpture II
Credits: 3.00
A continuation of complex molding systems and an extension into a variety of materials and techniques most not historically associated with sculptural construction.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 113 Minimum Grade: D
ART 220 - Topics in Theatre Production
Credits: 3.00
Making Theater:The Evolution of a Production: This course will provide an introduction to the major aspects of the theater production. It will be interdisciplinary in its exposure to the state direction, script analysis, scenic design and lighting, set construction, and production management. The course will focus primarily on the Tennessee William play The Glass Menagerie that will be produced by the Biddeford City Theater in October 2007. The course will be co-taught by theater professionals involved in producing the play. Students will observe, discuss, and participate in its evolution from auditions and casting, to the performances, and, ultimately, to post production analysis. The class will meet regularly at the Biddeford City Theater for lectures and discussion, rehearsal observation, and hands-on participation. It should be emphasized this is NOT an acting techniques class. The final objective is a fundamental understanding of how a theater performance is put together, artistically, technically, and organizationally. Some out-of-class assignments and laboratories may require students to visit City Theater on alternate evenings or possibly weekend hours. Students will be expected to independently arrange for transportation to and from Biddeford City Theater as needed.
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 230 - Graphic Design
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of a variety of visual communication skills and concepts. The student will create visual solutions for specific assignments in advertisement, layout, illustration, and paste-up using traditional board work and computer assistance. Verbal skills will be developed through in-class critiques and actual client presentations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 250 - Hist & Tech of Art Criticism
Credits: 3.00
The focus of this course is to trace the history of art criticism from antiquity to the present, and to investigate methods of criticism used to interpret and evaluate works of art.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 260 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
Credits: 3.00
The history of Western art from Florentine early Renaissance sculpture through French Rococo architecture.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 270 - Art in Modern World
Credits: 3.00
A look at 19th Century Romanticism at its peak and the surfacing of Realism, Impressionism, and Post- impressionism which paved the way for the major art movements of the 20th Century. Expressionism, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Art, Op and Pop Art and the New Realism of the mid-20th Century.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Restrictions:
ART 290 - Independent Study in ART
Credits: 1.00 to 12.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 298 - Art Elective
Credits: 3.00
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 299 - Art Elective
Credits: 3.00
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
ART 300 - Drawing III
Credits: 3.00
Advanced studio works in drawing. Students explore their individual directions in drawing mediums with the consultation of the instructor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 200 Minimum Grade: D
ART 301 - Independent Study in Art
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
Independent study offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the department chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
ART 304 - Painting III
Credits: 3.00
A continuation of Painting II. Students develop a body of work reflecting individual directions with the consultation of the instructor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 204 Minimum Grade: D
ART 313 - Sculpture III
Credits: 3.00
A continuation of working in the round, emphasis is on development of a personal direction in technique and vision.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
Pre-requisites: ART 213 Minimum Grade: D
ART XXX - Art Elective
Credits: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Creative & Fine Arts
| Athletic Training Education |
ATC 100 - Intro. to Athletic Training
Credits: 2.00
This course introduces students to both the profession of athletic training and the UNE Athletic Training Education Program. Through the use of lecture and lab formats, the students become familiar with the role of the Certified Athletic Trainer as an allied health care professional in numerous settings, including clinic/industrial, high school, professional, and college. Additionally, students are introduced to and allowed to practice essential clinical skills in prophylactic taping and wrapping.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
ATC 101 - Prev & Care of Ath Inj.
Credits: 3.00
This course provides students with the essential foundations of athletic and orthopaedic injury prevention, recognition, and management, and includes topics such as basic functional anatomy, medical terminology and injury classification, common athletic and orthopaedic injury mechanisms, pre-participation physical screening, and emergency action planning.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
ATC 299A - Athletic Train Clinical Exp I
Credits: 2.00
This is the first of six courses designed to provide students with essential knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries with an emphasis on risk management and injury prevention. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Athletic Training Education
Pre-requisites: ATC 150 Minimum Grade: C and ATC 100 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 299B - Athletic Train Clinic Exp 2
Credits: 2.00
This is the second of six courses designed to provide students with essential knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries with an emphasis on risk management and injury prevention. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Athletic Training Education
Pre-requisites: ATC 299A Minimum Grade: C
ATC 302 - Assess Ath & Orthopaed Inj I
Credits: 3.00
First of two courses focusing on the analysis of athletic and orthopaedic injury mechanisms and their manifestations on various areas of the human body. Students will be introduced to orthopaedic and athletic injury evaluation techniques and theory as they relate to the head, face, spine, trunk, abdomen, hip, and thigh. Special attention will be given to the predisposing health of the athlete/individual, differential diagnosis, appropriate referral protocols, and proper medical documentation. Practical laboratory experience for this course will be obtained in ATC 399A (taken concurrently).
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Co-requisites: ATC 399A
Pre-requisites: ATC 101 Minimum Grade: C and BIO 345 Minimum Grade: D and ATC 299B Minimum Grade: C
ATC 304 - Assess Ath & Orthopaed Inj II
Credits: 3.00
Second of two courses focusing on the analysis of athletic and orthopaedic injury mechanisms and their manifestations on various areas of the human body. Students will be introduced to orthopaedic and athletic injury evaluation techniques and theory as they relate to the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. Special attention will be given to the predisposing health of the athlete/individual, differential diagnosis, appropriate referral protocols, and proper medical documentation. Practical laboratory experience for this course will be obtained in ATC 399B (taken concurrently).
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Co-requisites: ATC 399B
Pre-requisites: ATC 302 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 333 - Gross Anatomy
Credits: 3.00
This course presents the opportunity for students to study the structure and functional relationships of the musculoskeletal system of the human body. Primary emphasis is placed on the limbs, trunk, and the peripheral aspects of the central nervous system. The laboratory format utilizes prosected, cadaveric and anatomical models, and athletic training faculty provide curricular connection to the prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Pre-requisites: BIO 345 Minimum Grade: D or BIO 209 Minimum Grade: D
ATC 399A - Ath Train. Clinical Exp 3
Credits: 2.00
This is the third of six courses designed to provide students with critical knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries with an emphasis on injury recognition, differential diagnosis, and clinical evaluation. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Athletic Training Education
Co-requisites: ATC 302
Pre-requisites: ATC 299B Minimum Grade: C
ATC 399B - Ath Train. Clinical Exp 4
Credits: 2.00
This is the fourth of six courses designed to provide students with critical knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries with an emphasis on injury recognition, differential diagnosis, and clinical evaluation. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Co-requisites: ATC 304
Pre-requisites: ATC 399A Minimum Grade: C
ATC 400 - Independent Study ATH
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
ATC 430 - Therapeutic Modalities
Credits: 3.00
Advanced athletic training course that focuses on the ways in which human anatomy and injury mechanisms are affected by the use of current athletic training modalities such as ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, iontophoresis, and massage. Special attention will be given to the indications, contraindications, and biophysics of each modality, as well as how it fits into the larger treatment plan. Practical laboratory experience for this course will be obtained in ATC 499A (taken concurrently).
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Co-requisites: ATC 499A
Pre-requisites: ATC 440 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 440 - Rehab of Ath & Orth Inj.
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an in-depth study of the principles, objectives, indications, contraindications, and progression of various modes of land-based and aquatic conditioning and reconditioning exercises. Special attention is given to the interaction between human physiology and the therapeutic aspect of exercise. Methods for evaluation, progress assessment, and development of return-to-activity criteria are discussed and implemented. Clinical laboratory experience included.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Pre-requisites: EXS 310 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 450 - Medical Aspects of Sport
Credits: 3.00
Advanced athletic training course designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level Certified Athletic Trainer must possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Pharmacological applications, including the awareness of the indications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of medications, and the governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of athletes and the physically active will also be discussed. .
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Pre-requisites: ATC 440 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 480 - Admin Athletic Training Prog
Credits: 3.00
Advanced athletic training course designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts of program administration and risk management as they relate to the delivery of athletic health care. Special attention will be given to the developmental theory of policies and procedures that accompany the daily functioning of an athletic health care program. Students are encouraged to synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework in preparation of becoming entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Pre-requisites: ATC 450 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 495 - Seminar in Athletic Training
Credits: 1.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
ATC 499A - Ath Train. Clinical Exp 5
Credits: 2.00
This is the fifth of six courses designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries, with an emphasis on athletic health care management, including the use of therapeutic modalities. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Restrictions: Co-requisites: ATC 430
Pre-requisites: ATC 399B Minimum Grade: C and ATC 440 Minimum Grade: C
ATC 499B - Athletic Train Clinic Exp 6
Credits: 2.00
This is the last of six courses designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training. Working under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor, students are introduced to, allowed to practice, and evaluated on clinical skills relating to the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic and orthopaedic injuries, with an emphasis on information synthesis. Learning Over Time is facilitated through review and re-evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in previous coursework, and clinical integration occurs through simultaneous field experience rotations at affiliated sites throughout Southern Maine. Special attention is given to the preparation of students for the NATABOC Certification Examination.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Exercise & Sport Performance
Restrictions: Pre-requisites: ATC 499A Minimum Grade: C
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BIO 100 - Biology I
Credits: 4.00
This course is an introduction for students to basic concepts and unifying principles of biology. Topics covered include cell and molecular biology, energetics, reproduction, evolution, and heredity. Fieldwork and laboratory are an integral part of the course. Required of all Biology, Environmental, and Psychobiology majors.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: BS-Chemistry/Physics
BS-Env Science and Studies
BS-Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 100L
Pre-requisites: Level 3 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 4 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 5 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 6 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or LAC 021 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 100L - Biology I Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 100
BIO 101 - Biology II
Credits: 4.00
Course continues the concepts of Biology I with a focus on cell and organisms of life on earth and the scientific method. Fieldwork and laboratory are an integral part of the course. Required of all Biology, Environmental, and Psychobiology majors.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Chemistry/Physics
BS-Env Science and Studies
BS-Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 101L
Pre-requisites: BIO 100 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 101L - Biology II Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 101
BIO 104 - General Biology
Credits: 4.00
Ecology, evolution, energy processes, genetics and cellular structure and function are primary topics of study. Emphasis is on the interactions between living and nonliving things as well as the interrelationships between living organisms (including humans). Issues in science, technology and society will also be explored. The laboratory will emphasize the process of science, and students will practice skills scientists use to answer questions about the natural world. This course is NOT designed for Biology, Environmental, and Psychobiology majors.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Env Science and Studies
BS-Biological Sciences
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Psychobiology
Biochemistry/Pre-Pharmacy
Co-requisites: BIO 104L
Pre-requisites: Level 3 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 4 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 5 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 6 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or LAC 021 Minimum Grade: D
BIO 104L - General Biology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 104
BIO 108 - Intro Human Biology I
Credits: 4.00
This course is an introductory study of the fundamental concepts of biology by examining their implications for the human organism. We will begin with a study of the basic principles of chemistry and molecules, which serve as the basis for the structure ( anatomy) and function ( physiology) of human beings. The basic living unit of human, the cell, will next be examined, with respect to its roles in using and generating energy, maintaining homeostasis. Other topics such as tissue, mobility and neuronal integration will also be discussed in this course. A three-hour laboratory session is an integral part of the course. Only offered at WCC.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - B.S.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites: BIO 108L
BIO 108L - Intro Human Biology Lab I
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 108
BIO 109 - Intro to Human Biology II
Credits: 4.00
A general introduction to human structure (anatomy) and functions (physiology). The human organism is examined from the basic cellular level through organ systems, to interaction with the outside world. Pertinent health topics are also discussed. Each of the major organ systems in human beings will be analyzed with respect to their function (physiology) and malfunction (pathophysiology), role in human health, and the consequences to human interactions with their environment. A three-hour laboratory session is an integral part of the course. Only offered at WCC.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing
Co-requisites: BIO 109L
Pre-requisites: BIO 108 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 109L - Intro Human Biology II
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - B.S.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites: BIO 109
BIO 150 - Intro to Oceanography
Credits: 4.00
This course is meant to serve as a general elective course. It provides students with a fundamental overview of the four major branches of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. It will address these areas in terms of broad concepts in science making it accessible to students with little formal training in the sciences. The laboratory will provide hands-on exercises to reinforce concepts learned in class. Much of the work will be done in groups to stress shared learning and model the way science is often carried out. Note: This course does fulfills a lab science core requirement for non-biology and non-enviromental majors. It does not fulfill the BIO 360 Oceanography requirement for Marine Biology & Biological Science majors.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 150L
BIO 150L - Intro to Oceanography Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 150
BIO 160 - Intro Geographic Info Systems
Credits: 4.00
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are software packages with the tools to capture, store, retrieve, analyze, and display spatial data. GIS links data representing the spatial relationship of features in the world around us ( map information) to a database containing descriptive information about those objects. It can be used to aid in decision making and planning in a wide array of application disciplines from city planning to natural resource management. This course is an introductory course that covers the basics of GIS, including database design and development, spatial analysis, and the creation of cartographic output. Cross-listed with ENV 160/160L.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 160L
BIO 160L - Intro Geo Info Systems Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 160
BIO 180H - Honors Biology
Credits: 4.00
An advanced introductory biology course offered to selected freshmen students. This course will cover the topics and concepts of the Bio 100-101 sequence but at a faster rate and with more in-depth and student-centered learning activities. Limited to students admitted into the honors program.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 180HL
BIO 180HL - Honors Biology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 180H
BIO 200 - Genetics
Credits: 5.00
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. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 200L, BIO 200S
Pre-requisites: ( BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 104 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR ) and ( LAC 022 Minimum Grade: C- or Level 4 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 5 Math Placement Exam 00/00 or Level 6 Math Placement Exam 00/00 )
BIO 200L - Genetics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 200, BIO 200S
BIO 200S - Genetics Recitation
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 200, BIO 200L
BIO 203 - Histology
Credits: 4.00
The structure of animal cells; basic types of tissues, and their combination into organs are studied. Laboratory work includes the microscopic study of cells, tissues and organs through microscope slide preparations. Completion of BIO 345 is highly recommended. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 203L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 203L - Histology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 203
BIO 204 - Parasitology
Credits: 4.00
A survey of selected protozoan and helminthes parasites which cause disease in man. Host-parasite relations, parasite morphology, and physiology, parasite life history, host injuries, means of control, and prevention of parasitic diseases are discussed. In the laboratory parasites are identified and studied. Preserved, stained, and living materials will be used. A survey of live parasites from a vertebrate host will also be included. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 204L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 204L - Parasitology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 204
BIO 208 - Intro Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits: 4.00
Course provides an anatomical and physiological overview of human structure and function. Human gross anatomy and histology is related to cell, tissue, and organ level physiology for each of the major body systems. Topics include the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems. A three-hour laboratory session is an integral part of the course.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - B.S.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites: BIO 208L
BIO 208L - Intro Anatomy & Phys Lab I
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 208
BIO 209 - Intro Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits: 4.00
Course continues the human anatomy and physiology topics and includes cardiovascular, renal and endocrine systems. Three-hour laboratory session is an integral part of the course.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - B.S.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites: BIO 209L
Pre-requisites: BIO 208 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 209L - Intro Anatomy & Phys II Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 209
BIO 210 - Introduction to Bio Research
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Hands-on experience with research methodologies through participation in an existing research project of an individual faculty member. This will provide the student with training in approperiate field, laboratory or library research skills, experience with data collection and analysis, as well as training in the scientific method. [ Students may enroll in the course for credit more than once. This course is part of a non-honors research track in biology.] Permission of instructor required. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Sophomore
2nd Semester Sophomore
2nd Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: BIO 100 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 104 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 215 - Microtechniques
Credits: 3.00
In this laboratory course students learn to prepare thin sections of vertebrate organs for microscopic observation. Techniques and topics include fixation, sectioning, staining, and mounting. A field trip to a nearby pathology laboratory is included. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 221 - Principles of Aquaculture
Credits: 3.00
Principles and practices of aquaculture from many perspectives. Topics include culture methods, hatchery management, product processing and environmental issues. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 222 - Finfish/Shellfish Culture Tech
Credits: 4.00
Principles and practices of aquaculture from many perspectives. Topics include culture methods, hatchery management, product processing and environmental issues. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 222L
Pre-requisites: BIO 221 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 222L - Finfish/Shellfish Culture Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 222
BIO 223 - Hlth, Nutr, Feed Cultured Org
Credits: 4.00
A combined lecture and hands-on laboratory course in selected techniques in finfish and shellfish culture. Topics covered include anatomy of cultured species of fin and shellfish, reproductive physiology of fishes and bivalves, larval fish feeding. It includes site visits to commercial hatcheries and farms.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 223L
Pre-requisites: BIO 221 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 223L - Hlth, Nutr, Feed Cult. Org Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Day Division
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 223
BIO 224 - Remote Sensing
Credits: 4.00
Remote sensing is a group of techniques for collecting information about an object and its surroundings without physical contact. Remote sensing technologies may be applied to a variety of disciplines and problems including environmental monitoring, oceanography, agriculture, resource management, and archaeology. This course will concentrate on the collection and analysis of spatial data using aerial photography and satellite imagery and explore the relationship between remote sensing and GIS. The classroom and laboratory times are combined and used for presentation of theory, followed by hands-on application of the technologies. Cross-listed with ENV 224.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 224L
Pre-requisites: ENV 160 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 160 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 224L - Remote Sensing & GIS Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 224
BIO 226 - Microbiology
Credits: 4.00
The biology of microorganisms: fundamental principles, morphology, physiology, and the classification of microorganisms. The course emphasizes microbial metabolism. Laboratory provides a review of procedures used to isolate and identify microorganisms. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H or BIO 209 (c- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Co-requisites: BIO 226L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR or BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 109 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 226L - Microbiology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 226
BIO 230 - Directed/Indep Study in BIO
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
In this course students pursue directed studies under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Students may engage in study of topics that are not part of the regularly offered courses. Reserved for first or second-year biology majors with a minimum of a "B" average. Permission of faculty sponsor required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
2nd Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: BIO 100 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 104 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 245 - Gen Prin Anat/Phys/Pathophys I
Credits: 4.00
This course uses an organ systems approach to examine the workings of the human body. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts of cellular biology, histology and physiology. Topics include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The courses places emphasis on homeostasis and addresses pathophysiological processes. Emphasis is on the interdependent relationships between systems. Case history discussions of various illnesses help to reinforce system inter-relationships. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce lecture concepts using dissection, models, and interactive electrophysiology equipment. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 245L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 104 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 245L - Gen Prin Anat/Phys/Path I Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 245
BIO 250 - Marine Biology
Credits: 4.00
This course serves as an introduction to the marine flora and fauna common in and along the northwest Atlantic. Lecture and laboratory components will emphasize hands-on and field experiences. The course also allows students to meet the marine biology faculty. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Co-requisites: BIO 250L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 250L - Marine Biology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 250
BIO 251 - Plants of New England
Credits: 4.00
A study of the vegetation of the northeastern U.S. and its ecology. The course serves as an introduction to the flora and various plant communities in the area. We will study major species found within these communities and their adaptations to specific habitats. The importance of plants to human societies will also be addressed. Frequent field trips will illustrate concepts to be discussed in class. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 251L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 251L - Plants of New England Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 251
BIO 252 - Natural History Marine Mammals
Credits: 3.00
This class will emphasize study of the marine mammals found in the North Atlantic. Via readings, lectures and videos, we will investigate their ecology, behavior, unique anatomical features, and interactions with humans. Additional Marine mammal groups will be reviewed at the end of the semester. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 255 - Entomology
Credits: 4.00
This course explores the fundamental topics in entomology including anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and taxonomy of insects. Contemporary topics and issues in entomology such as forensics, insect pest management, insect borne diseases, and environmental issues will also be discussed. Throughout the semester students will develop their skills in identification, collection, and curation of insect specimens by assembling their own collection. This course will provide practical knowledge and skills for individuals pursuing degrees in wide range of disciplines such as medicine, veterinary sciences, behavior, ecology, forensics, and education. Weather permitting; students should expect frequent lectures outside to take advantage of living models for demonstration purposes. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 265 - Global Positioning Systems
Credits: 2.00
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are satellite based navigational systems. A network of satellites orbiting the earth transmit highly accurate radio signals to earth bound receivers. These receivers use data transmitted by multiple satellites to triangulate the position of the receiver. This technology may be used for navigation, measuring terrain features, or mapping natural resources. When integrated with GIS, GPS becomes a powerful tool for capturing and ground truthing spatially referenced data. This course is an introduction to GPS, including an in depth look at the conceptual foundations of GPS, operational considerations in the use of GPS for navigation and mapping, and the application of GPS to the capture of spatially referenced data for use with GIS. Class time will be divided between lecture, fieldwork, and computer applications. Cross-listed with ENV 265.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 160 Minimum Grade: C- or ENV 160 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 275H - Intro to Honors Research
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
Hands-on experience with research methodologies through participation in an existing research project of an individual faculty member. This experience provides the honors student with training in field, laboratory or library research skills, experience with data collection and analysis, as well as training in the scientific method. Honors students may enroll for multiple terms with different faculty. Students typically enroll in the course during the second semester sophomore year. This course is limited to students in the honors program.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 280H - Honors Biology II
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the nature of research and scholarly inquiry, and familiarizes students with research methods and opportunities at the University. The course includes a mixture of lab activities, discussions and lectures. Topics include science as a way of knowing, and the role of biological research and research techniques in modern society. Students also have the opportunity to learn basic and advanced techniques in a number of different fields through hands-on experiences in several research labs.
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: PHI 183H
Pre-requisites: BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 290 - Biological Topics
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed for students who wish to study special biological topics in a lecture format that are not available in the formal course offerings of the department. These studies are affected through directed readings, supervised library research, and presentation of oral and written reports by the students. This course may be repeated with a change in topic. Topics will change by semester but may include: vertebrate biology, tropical biology, coral reef ecology, and arctic biology. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 291 - Biological Topics
Credits: 4.00
This course is designed for students who wish to study special biological topics in a lecture and laboratory setting that are not available in the formal course offerings of the department. These studies are affected through directed readings, supervised library research, and presentation of oral and written reports by the students. This course may be repeated with a change in topic. Topics will change by semester but may include: vertebrate biology, tropical biology, coral reef ecology, and arctic biology. Eight credits of 100 level Biology or BIO 180 H (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 291L
Pre-requisites: BIO 101 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 180H Minimum Grade: C- or BIO XXX Minimum Grade: TR
BIO 291L - Biological Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 291
BIO 295 - Biological Science Internship
Credits: 3.00 to 4.00
First and second year students intending to major or minor in the Biological Sciences disciplines, including marine biology, aquaculture and aquarium sciences, psychobiology (with a marine mammal interest), pre-physicians assistant, and medical biology are encouraged to apply theory and methods in the practical environment of a public or private research facility, a government agency, an advocacy group, or other organization for a semester or summer of part- or full-time hands-on work experience. Students agree to follow a curriculum guideline as outlined in the Environmental Science/Biological Science Dept Internship Packet. Grades are determined by the Internship Coordinator and include on-site work performance and regular meetings with the Internship Coordinator. Students must apply for the Internship course through the Internship Coordinator, and are assisted in researching, finding, and applying for local, regional, national and international internship positions. Students are encouraged to explore various career fields by taking successive internships throughout their undergraduate academic career.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
2nd Semester Freshman
BIO 298 - Undergraduate Speaker Series
Credits: 1.00
An introduction to biological research through presentations by UNE faculty and invited speakers on a variety of research topics. Students participate in discussions with the speaker about their research academic history, and what it means to be a biologist.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
2nd Semester Freshman
BIO 302 - Gross Anatomy
Credits: 6.00
Course is an in-depth study of the structure and relationships of the various organ systems of the human body. All structures and organ systems are covered, however, primary emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal system. Laboratory utilizes prosected cadavera, anatomical models and skeletal material.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Athletic Training Education
Biological Sciences
Medical Biology/Health Science
Medical Biology/Health Science
Medical Biology
Med Bio/Pre-Physician Asst
Occupational Therapy
Applied Exercise Science
Exercise & Health Promotion
Co-requisites: BIO 302L
Pre-requisites: BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 345 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 302L - Gross Anatomy Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 302
BIO 303 - Resrch Sem Mol/Cell/Sys Phys
Credits: 1.00
Communication of scientific ideas is an important part of the research process. In this seminar course, students will practice and improve their oral presentation skills as they communicate the results of their own research to their peers and instructors. Students will also learn about experiment design, research methods in a variety of systems, and the importance of thinking critically about data and interpretation. Open dialogue among audience members and presenting students in the form of questions and answers is strongly encouraged. Students must be actively engaged in biological research with instructor.
Other: 1.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 309 - Pathophysiology
Credits: 3.00
This course introduces students to the courses, mechanisms and consequences of non-infectious diseases. Emphasis will be placed on diseases that are prevalent in the U.S. population. This course only offered on WCC.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 345 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 310 - Phycology
Credits: 4.00
A detailed study of the phytoplankton and macroalgae designed to give the student a thorough knowledge of the morphology, physiology, life histories, ecology and economic value of these important protists. Field trips are conducted along the New England coastline from Canada to Cape Cod to observe habitat variations and species composition. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 310L
BIO 310L - Phycology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 310
BIO 319 - Ornithology
Credits: 4.00
A survey of the world's major families of birds. Topics include evolution, classification, distribution, anatomy , ecology, behavior and vocalization, nesting, migration and identification. Birds are an integral and conspicuous element of the natural world. As such, they provide an opportunity for the application of principles and concepts of scientific observation. Fieldwork and laboratory are an integral part of the course. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 319L
BIO 319L - Ornithology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 319
BIO 320 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credits: 4.00
A general study of the invertebrate phyla with special emphasis on their morphology, life histories, distributions, and phylogenetic relationships. Students will acquaint themselves with the inshore marine invertebrates through field trips to neighboring marine habitats. Laboratory work involves identification and dissection of common invertebrate species.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 320L
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 320L - Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 320
BIO 322 - Comparative Animal Physiology
Credits: 4.00
This course will take a comparative approach to the physiology of animals. Students are introduced to a variety of animal systems and homeostatic and adaptive mechanisms. Adaptive mechanisms from the molecular to the organismal level will be considered. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 322L
Pre-requisites: ( CHE 111 Minimum Grade: C- or CHE 130 Minimum Grade: C- ) and ( MAT 150 Minimum Grade: C- or PSY 225 Minimum Grade: C- )
BIO 322L - Comparative Animal Phys lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 322
BIO 323 - Prin Aquarium Operations/Sci
Credits: 4.00
Course involves in-depth study of the scientific, curatorial, technical, managerial and educational components of aquarium operations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 323L
Pre-requisites: BIO 221 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 323L - Prin Aquarium Science Oper Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 323
BIO 325 - Marine Sci Speaker Series
Credits: 1.00
This seminar will provide an opportunity to experience professional scientific seminars about primary research in the field of marine science. Discussions of primary source literature articles will alternate with speaker presentations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 330 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credits: 5.00
This course is a study of vertebrate structure and function. Lecture focuses on concepts of vertebrate morphology while the laboratory places emphasis on the student's knowledge of anatomical form and function. Laboratory is an integral part of the course. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 330L
BIO 330L - Comparative Vert. Anat. Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 330
BIO 331 - Biology of Fishes
Credits: 4.00
Ichthyology encompasses the study of fishes, including major groups such as the jawless, cartilaginous and bony fishes. Lecture material will cover morphology, physiology, development, behavior, evolution, and ecology of this diverse group of vertebrates. Laboratory work will center on identification of field collected specimens in order to become familiar with the major fish families in both the fresh and marine waters of Maine. The course objectives are to develop a broad knowledge of the adaptations of fishes to their environment, to develop knowledge of the scientific classification of fishes, to develop species identification skills, and to develop critical thinking skills related to fish ecology.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 331L
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 331L - Biology of Fishes Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 331
BIO 333 - Evolution
Credits: 3.00
This course will focus on the study of the evolutionary process-both micro-evolution (changes in gene frequencies of populations) and macro-evolution (speciation). Topics of study will include: ecological adaptations and change, population genetics, natural selection, sexual selection, species interactions, and the evolution of life history. Students will discuss case studies at the end of the semester. The evolution of senescence and the evolution of sex is covered.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Pre-requisites: BIO 200 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 335 - Animal Behavior/Behav Ecology
Credits: 4.00
This course emphasizes the study of the behavior of animals in their natural environment. The course reviews the underlying mechanisms of behavior (genetics, evolution, physiology), the behavior of individuals (migration, habitat selection, foraging), as well as behavioral interactions (predator-prey, social behavior, sexual selection, parental care, mating systems and altruism). The laboratory includes both field and lab investigations of these topics as well as videos demonstrating species and concepts discussed in class. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) and one statistics related course required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Sophomore
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 335L
Pre-requisites: MAT 150 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 120 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 250 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 230 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 322 Minimum Grade: C- or PSY 225 Minimum Grade: C- or PSY 255 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 335L - Animal Behavior/Behav Eco Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 335
BIO 340 - Embryology
Credits: 4.00
This course provides an overview of human reproductive anatomy, gametogenesis, and fertilization. Comparative ontogenetic processes of cleavage, gastrulation, and organogenesis are covered in depth. Embryogenesis of an amphibian, a bird, and a mammal are studied in the laboratory. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 340L
BIO 340L - Embryology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 340
BIO 345 - Gen Prin Anat/Phys/PathophysII
Credits: 5.00
Course continues studies of the human endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Case history discussions of various illnesses help to reinforce anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology inter-relationship among organ systems. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce lecture concepts using dissection, models, and interactive electrophysiology equipment. In addition, students design and perform course material based projects.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 345L
Pre-requisites: BIO 245 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 345L - Gen Prin Anat/Phys/Path II Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 345
BIO 350 - Ecology
Credits: 4.00
A study of organisms and how they interact with one another and with their nonliving environments at multiple levels - i.e., individual, population, community and ecosystem. Outdoor activities stress the interplay between field observation and experiment. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 350L
Pre-requisites: MAT 120 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 150 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 180 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 230 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 250 Minimum Grade: C- or MAT 322 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 350L - Ecology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 350
BIO 352L - Adv. Techniques in Biology
Credits: 1.00 to 2.00
This course is designed for students who wish to study advanced techniques in biological topics that are not available in the formal course offerings of the department. The techniques to be offered will vary over time and will cover theory, methods and applications of specific modern methods and techniques. Topics are covered through hands-on applications, classroom lectures and student projects and presentations. This course may be repeated as techniques change. Topics will change by semester but may include: field biology techniques, museum methodologies, cell/molecular techniques and others.
MUSEUM SPECIMEN PREPARATION: This class will introduce students to museum preservation techniques while preparing specimens of dead stranded cetaceans and seals for the Biological Sciences collection. Students will review museum techniques including bone cleaning, degreasing, methods of articulation for display, and methods used to strengthen weak and brittle bones. Students will gain extensive knowledge of marine mammals skeletal anatomy and will take 1 or 2 field trips to museums and field stations. Priority will be given to students who have taken BIO 252 Nature History of Marine Mammals or BIO 355 Biology of Marine Mammals. Enrollment by consent of instructor only.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
BIO 355 - Biology of Marine Mammals
Credits: 4.00
This class is an overview of the field of marine mammalogy. Aspects of marine mammal biology covered include: evolution, taxonomy, morphology, physiology , cognition, foraging and reproductive energetics, mating systems, and ecology. The laboratory includes a field trip to Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, videos of marine mammal research, and demonstrations of concepts discussed in class.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Sophomore
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 355L
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 355L - Biology of Marine Mammals Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 355
BIO 360 - Oceanography
Credits: 4.00
Application of the laws of thermodynamics and principles of chemistry, biology, and ecology to the world's oceans will be made. Students explore the formation of the oceans, their chemical composition, physical properties, currents, and biological inhabitants. Global issues and human interactions serve to focus discussions. Laboratory is an integral part of the course. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 360L
Pre-requisites: CHE 111 Minimum Grade: C- or PHY 111 Minimum Grade: C- or PHY 201 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 360L - Oceanography Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 360
BIO 364 - Spatial Analysis
Credits: 4.00
GIS can be used to answer complex questions about space using the logical connection between attribute data and map features and the analytical tools incorporated in GIS software. Applications include attribute and spatial queries on single and multiple layers, analysis of spatial point patterns, network analysis, surface and raster based analyses, and the construction of explanatory and predictive models. This class will cover the basics of spatial analysis including defining the problem in spatial terms, selecting appropriate data structures, understanding and utilizing spatial tools, conceptualizing and implementing models, interfacing with related technologies, and conveying model results through cartographic output and report generation. Cross-listed with ENV 364/364L
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 364L
BIO 364L - Spatial Analysis Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 364
BIO 365 - Immunology
Credits: 3.00
This course covers all aspect of the human immune system, with particular emphasis on how various pathways work together to protect us from infection. Immunological diseases are also covered. The lab demonstrates various immunological techniques used by both clinical and research labs. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
BIO 365L - Immunology Lab
Credits: 1.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 365
BIO 370 - Cell & Molecular Biology
Credits: 3.00
This course explores all aspects of cell and organelle function at the molecular level. It emphasizes protein function in major cellular processes including gene expression, protein sorting, intracellular transport, cell movement, and cell signaling. Lectures are formatted to encourage student-led discussions and include student oral presentations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites: BIO 200 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 375 - Bio of Sharks, Skates & Rays
Credits: 4.00
This specialized course will provide an overview of elasmobranch biology with an emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, and rays. A comparative approach will be used to illustrate the similarities and fascinating differences between these animals and other organisms within their environment. The uniqueness of this group and their adaptations will be demonstrated through selected topcis that will be addressed using lecture/discussion and student presentations of contemporary literature.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 375L
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 375L - Bio of Sharks, Skates & Rays
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 375
BIO 381 - Limnology
Credits: 4.00
This course focuses on freshwater ecosystems as a means for understanding the interplay among physics, chemistry and biology as they relate to natural systems and human intervention. Much of the course involves field studies of local lakes, streams and ponds. Three credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 381L
BIO 381L - Limnology Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 381
BIO 404 - Neuroscience
Credits: 4.00
A study of the structure and function of the human peripheral and central nervous system, including vascular components and the special senses. Nervous system control of movement is emphasized. Laboratory experience includes anatomical models and human nervous system material (dissection/sections).
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 345 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 406 - Human Genome Project Ethics
Credits: 3.00
How much do you really want to know about your genetic inheritance? How much do you want others to know? Should you choose your children's genes or leave it to chance? Should employers, insurance companies, or law enforcement screen people for their genetic predisposition? Should we improve the human population by eliminating genetic disorders or by raising intelligence levels? Should human genes be patented and used for profit? Questions such as these are raised by the Human Genome Project. Co-sponsored by the departments of biology and philosophy, this course will provide an understanding of the scientific aspects of these issues while developing skills in recognizing and analyzing the ethical and social dimensions of them. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Note: This course is cross listed with PHI 406 which can be used as an advanced humanities elective.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites:
BIO 410 - Biological Sciences Research
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
This course is for advanced students who wish to undertake directed research as a special course. Prerequisites: 1) A carefully prepared written plan of proposed research must be presented to and approved by the instructor prior to registration; 2) Must be a third or fourth year biology sciences, major with a minimum of a "B" average; 3) Must have previously completed one 200 level and one 300 level biology course with a combined "B" average; 4) Must register in person with instructor signature required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
BIO 415 - Indep Study-Biological Science
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
In this course students pursue directed studies under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Students may engage in study of topics which are not part of the regularly offered courses. A carefully prepared written plan of study and evaluation approved in advance by the instructor is required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
BIO 420 - Marine Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in marine biology . Topics can include new areas of marine biology such as: threatened and endangered marine mammals and marine resource ecology. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
Marine Mammal Policy: In this course marine mammals, particularly threatened and endangered species, are used as case studies to study legislation designed to protect them. We will examine the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Recovery Plans, and other governmental efforts to protect species in jeopardy. We will also evaluate whether or not these efforts have succeeded in improving population numbers for these species. Current controversies concerning marine mammals such as noise in the ocean will be investigated, and several experts in the field will discuss these issues with the class. Participation in class discussions and student presentations are required in this class.
Deep Sea Biology:This course will investigate the unique biology associated with life in the deep oceans. Specific themes will vary depending on student-generated interests but may include: physiology and ecology of bioluminescence, pressure effects, chemosensory and mechanosensory adaptations, evolutionary questions, specialized fauna (chemosynthesis-based communities), problems of reproduction, metabolism, collection, identification and systematics. Students will be expected to develop presentations on topic areas of their own choosing. The instructor will provide background lectures and highlight topic areas suitable for developing student-lead discussions.
Behav Ecology and Marine Conservation: Extinctions due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, and the introduction of non-native species are occurring at an increasing pace all over the globe. The study of behavioral ecology is an important component in determining the cause of species decline. Even closely related species react dissimilarly to disturbances, changes in habitat and prey species. Some prosper while others decline. Knowing how species interact behaviorally with their environment is a key to understanding how they might be best conserved. In addition, knowing how the impact of humans can be reduced through modifying human behavior is an important component of conservation studies. The marine environment presents a unique set of challenges to conservation biologists, and emphasis will be on marine species. Students in this course will consider the use of behavioral ecology in solving conservation problems through the study of case studies. Students will be required to participate in seminar discussions and to present independent analyses to the class.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 350 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 421 - Marine Biology Topics with Lab
Credits: 4.00
This is an upper-level seminar and laboratory course exploring in detail an advanced topic in marine biology. Topics can include new areas of marine biology, threatened and endangered marine mammals, and marine resource biology. Three previous credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) is required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
Biodiversity: This course will explore the range of life on Earth from microbes to humans. Representatives of all recognized kingdoms, their evolutionary history and ecological interactions, will constitute the focus of this course. Students will research various topics for class discussions and presentations, based on selected readings and primary texts.
Polar Biology: : The Arctic and Antarctic are literally poles apart, not only geographically, but with respect to the organisms that have adapted to these extreme environments. This seminar course compares and contrasts the two polar regions: the Antarctic, a continent surrounded by the vast Southern Ocean, and the Arctic, an ocean surrounded by land. A multidisciplinary approach to the study of polar organisms (including evolution, ecology, physiology, geology, paleontology, oceanography, meteorology, anthropology, and conservation) affords students from a variety of backgrounds an opportunity to investigate topics of particular interest to them while learning much about life at the "ends of the Earth." A major component of this course involves student research projects based on primary literature.
Tropical Biology: Tropical biology deals with the equatorial regions circling the earth between latitudes 23 1 2 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn). Included here are some of the world's richest and most threatened ecosystems. Tropical rainforests, for example, cover only 7% of the earth's surface but contain over half of its biodiversity; less than 5% of these forests are formally protected by parks and reserves. This course will examine tropical ecosystems worldwide, including forests, savannas, rivers and floodplains, mangroves and coral reefs, with emphasis on the Neotropics. We will address conservation issues facing these threatened regions as human populations increase and resources are strained.
CORAL REEF BIOLOGY: This course is designed to give students an overall view of the biology of coral reefs. Topics to be covered will include the making of a coral reef, community structure, pharmaceuticals from the sea, customary marine tenure, artificial reefs and reef rehabilitation, the role of coral reefs in the carbon cycle, reef management, the health of the world's reefs, and discussion of the Coral Reef Initiative. We will also read and discuss current journal publications concerning bleaching events, marine protected areas, and weather and anthropogenic effects to the health of the world's coral reefs.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 421L
Pre-requisites: BIO 250 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 350 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 360 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 421L - Marine Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 421
BIO 430 - Molecular Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This upper-level seminar course explores an advanced topic in molecular biology such as: the genetic and molecular basis of cancer, aging, behavior, sensory perception, development, control of gene expression, etc. The specific topic of the seminar varies by semester. The first part of the course includes lectures to provide a base of knowledge; thereafter the course focuses on student presentations of current research articles.
Aging: In this course we will use the primary scientific literature to explore the molecular and cellular basis of aging. Each student will write a review style paper on one aspect of aging.
Developmental Genetics: This course involves reading and discussion of research papers and reviews articles that explore the genes that drive developmental processes in worms, flies and mammals.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: CHE 351 Minimum Grade: C- or CHE 310 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 370 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 431 - Molecular Biology Topics w/Lab
Credits: 4.00
This upper-level seminar and laboratory course explores new and advanced topics in molecular biology. Topics vary from term to term, but may include genetics of cancer, stem cell research, and other current topics.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 431L
Pre-requisites: CHE 351 Minimum Grade: C- or CHE 310 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 370 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 431L - Molecular Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 431
BIO 434 - Biological Rhythms
Credits: 3.00
Students will gain a firm understanding of an almost universal feature of all living things; the ability to tell time. We will explore the cellular and molecular basis of clocks from bacteria to humans and uncover the similarities (and important differences) in biological clocks. Students will be asked to present a lecture on new findings on a relevant topic of their choosing and to write a term paper. See BIO 534 for graduate credit. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 440 - Medical Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in medical biology such as medicinal chemistry and new medical breakthroughs. The specific topic of the seminar varies by semester. Recent topics include:
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY: This course will explore the chemistry behind the activity of drugs. Among the classes of drugs to be discussed will be antibacterials, anticancer agents, and analgesics. Discussion will include the site of drug action and drug metabolism, two topics that have a prominent role in drug research and development. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the chemical structure of a drug and the biochemical effect of the drug in vivo.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: CHE 211 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 441 - Medical Biology Topics w/Lab
Credits: 4.00
This is an upper-level seminar and laboratory course exploring in detail an advanced topic in medical biology such as medicinal chemistry. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 441L
BIO 441L - Medical Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 441
BIO 450 - Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in biology such as: biodiversity, pathogenesis, and developmental genetics. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS: This course involves reading and discussion of research papers and reviews articles that explore the genes that drive developmental processes in worms, flies and mammals.
PATHOGENESIS: This course will acquaint students with the latest work in bacterial pathogenesis. Course topics will be based on the study and review of journal articles. This course directs students towards thinking critically and developing verbal presentation skills when discussing scientific data. Additionally, students work and discuss scientific ideas with other students.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites:
BIO 451 - Biology Topics with Lab
Credits: 4.00
This is an upper-level seminar and laboratory course exploring in detail an advanced topic in biology such as: biodiversity, pathogenesis and developmental genetics. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 451L
BIO 451L - Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 451
BIO 460 - Environ Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This upper-level seminar course explores an advanced topic in environmental biology such as: resource ecology, wildlife biology or environmental physiology. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites:
BIO 461 - Environ Bio Topics with Lab
Credits: 4.00
This upper-level seminar and laboratory course explores an advanced topic in environmental biology such as marine resource ecology, wildlife biology or environmental physiology. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 461L
BIO 461L - Environ Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 461
BIO 470 - Health Biology Topics
Credits: 3.00
This upper-level seminar course explores an advanced topic in health biology such as: human health, evolutionary perspectives on human health. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
HUMAN HEALTH: This upper-level course is designed to provide students with an appreciation for the contributions of evolutionary biology to medicine and public health. It begins with a series of lectures that cover fundamental principles in evolutionary biology (and ecology). This is followed by a discussion of their relevance to topics such as antibiotic resistance and emerging infectious diseases. The end of the course runs as a seminar in which students will lead class discussions about topics of their choosing, drawing upon the evolutionary (and ecological) literature.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: BIO 200 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 350 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 471 - Health Biology Topics with Lab
Credits: 4.00
This upper-level seminar and laboratory course explores an advanced topic in health biology such as human health, evolutionary perspectives on human health. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 471L
BIO 471L - Health Biology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 471
BIO 480 - Topics in Physiology
Credits: 3.00
This upper-level seminar course explores an advanced topic in animal physiology such as biomechanics and muscle physiology. Students explore the primary literature and conduct presentations on relevant topics. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
BIOMECHANICS: This course covers a variety of topics from molecules and cells to fish, plants and mammals. The course uses comparative biomechanics to study activities and organisms. The course has direct relevance to fields as diverse as human/biomedical applications and the effects of winds and waves on plants and animals.
MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY: This course focuses on the physiology of muscle contraction with an emphasis on adaptations in different species, under various conditions and challenging environments. Students explore the primary literature and conduct presentations throughout the course.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: PHY 211 Minimum Grade: C- and MAT 190 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 481 - Physiology Topics with Lab
Credits: 4.00
This upper-level seminar and laboratory course explores an advanced topic in animal physiology such as cardiovascular physiology. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include:
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY: The course explores the working of the cardiovascular system. It focuses on cardiovascular disease mechanisms and treatments, with added insight provided by a study of relevant public health concerns. The course includes the mechanisms of heart attacks, development of hypertension and arteriosclerosis, and the nature of cardiac arrhythmias. Emphasis is placed on the effects of aging on the cardiovascular systems. Students explore the primary literature and conduct presentations throughout the course.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
Co-requisites: BIO 481L
BIO 481L - Physiology Topics Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 481
BIO 485H - Honors Research Thesis
Credits: 1.00 to 9.00
In this course, students pursue independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students learn research techniques, design an original project, and present a thesis in written and oral formats to the Honors Committee. Students are eligible to enroll in this course once they have selected a faculty mentor and their thesis proposal is approved by the Honors Committee; typically students enroll in this course for both semesters of their fourth-year.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 495 - Adv Biological Sci Internship
Credits: 3.00 to 9.00
Third and fourth year students majoring or minoring in the Biological Sciences disciplines, including marine biology, aquaculture and aquarium sciences, psychobiology (with a marine mammal interest), pre-physicians assistant, and medical biology are encouraged to apply theory and methods in the practical environment of a public or private research facility, a government agency, an advocacy group, or other organization for a semester or summer of part- or full-time work experience. Students agree to follow a curriculum guideline as outlined in the Environmental Science/Biological Science Dept Internship Packet. Grades are determined by the Internship Coordinator and reflect an array of assignments including on-site work performance, reflective journaling, regular meetings with the Internship Coordinator, and the compilation of a professional portfolio. Students must apply for the Internship course through the Internship Coordinator, and are assisted in researching, finding, and applying for local, regional, national and international internship positions. Students are encouraged to explore various career fields by taking successive internships throughout their undergraduate academic career. Six previous credits of 200 level Biology (C- or higher) is required. . Pre-approval of Internship Coordinator required prior to registration. This course is not intended to fulfill the BIO400 requirement.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
BS-Biological Sciences
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
1st Semester Junior
2nd Semester Junior
BIO 502 - Human Gross Anatomy
Credits: 6.00
An in-depth study of the structure and relationship of the various organ systems of the human body. The course is divided into 4 major sections; upper extremity; back and lower extremity; head and neck; and thorax, abdomen and pelvis. This course provides an overview of human embryology organogenesis. Examination of cadavera is emphasized throughout the entire course, with a strong emphasis placed on the musculoskeletal system. Students will learn anatomical terminology and 3-dimensional anatomy to integrate with clinical correlations, utilizing state of the art diagnostic images. The laboratory utilizes prosections, anatomical models, skeletal materials, and cross sections.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Co-requisites: BIO 502L
Pre-requisites: BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 309 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 345 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 502L - Human Gross Anatomy Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Co-requisites: BIO 502
BIO 504 - Neuroscience
Credits: 4.00
A study of the structure and function of the human peripheral and central nervous systems, including vascular components and special senses. Students are expected to develop a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills of nervous systems as a background to their clinical practice. Neurological control of movement and musculature is emphasized. Laboratory skills include mastery of anatomical models, gross specimens and diagnostic images. Permission of instructor is required if prerequisites are not met.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Pre-requisites: BIO 209 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 345 Minimum Grade: C- or BIO 309 Minimum Grade: C-
BIO 510 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1.00
For this seminar, graduate students and faculty will choose journal articles from the current literature to read and discuss. Participants will lead the discussion on a rotating basis. It is anticipated that topics will be chosen from throughout the field of marine sciences. High achieving, advanced undergraduates will be allowed to attend on a case by case basis and at the discreation of the faculty member in charge of the seminar.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
BIO 512 - Marine Science Center Seminar
Credits: 1.00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
BIO 522 - Fund of Marine Science
Credits: 3.00
A graduate level interdisciplinary overview of marine science with an emphasis on processes of ocean systems as related to biological life. Topics include the physics of ocean circulation, processes influencing vertical and horizontal distribution of properties, the chemistry of aqueous species (organic and inorganic), the influence of past and present processes on the ocean's sediments and basins, and the structure and function of pelagic communities. The course is divided into modules emphasizing the chemical, geological, physical and biological aspects, with interdisciplinary aspects of a wide variety of oceanic systems, such as upwelling regions, polar systems, hydrothermal vents, and oceanic gyres. The course will include exercises from the fields of biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanography. Lab exercises are designed to complement lectures. Sample collection and analysis will be emphasized with additional focus on data analysis and interpretation. Undergraduate courses in Chemistry, Physics or Biology recommended.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
Co-requisites:
BIO 534 - Biological Rhythms
Credits: 3.00
This course will explore a fundamental feature of living organisms from all forms of life; how biological clocks operate and influence rhythmic activities in many organisms. The course will cover fundamental properties of biological rhythms and the cellular and molecular structure of circadian and non-circadain oscillators in organisms from bacteria to marine organisms to humans.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
BIO 560 - Oceanography
Credits: 4.00
This course is an introduction to oceanographic processes. Most of the emphasis will fall on an understanding of the topographic features, chemical and physical principles, and important biological processes in the oceans. Organisms will be discussed with regard to ecological roles, principles of food webs, relative time scales, material cycling. We will examine the role of the oceans in global phenomena such as weather and climate and the importance of the oceans to human societies.
Graduate Students in the course, in addition to what is expected of the undergraduates, are expected to take a leadership role. They will present at least one concept in a lecture format, they will lead a discussion of a current research article, and are expected to develop a more in-depth research paper. The paper may be on library research or actual experimental work as discussed below, but should be of greater length, be more detailed, and show a better understanding and analysis of the topic than would be expected of undergraduates.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
Co-requisites: BIO 560L
BIO 560L - Oceanography Lab
Credits: .00
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
Co-requisites: BIO 560
BIO 566 - Adv Oceanography I:Bio & Chem
Credits: 3.00
This course would discuss chemical thermodynamics/kinetics, acid/base chemistry, the dissolved carbon dioxide equilibria, precipitation/dissolution, re-dox equilibra, nutrient chemistry, the organic carbon cycle, and regulation of the chemical composition of natural waters. The second part of the course would include a survey of the major organismal groups in the sea, autotrophic and heterotrophic production, bio-optical processes, the carbons and nitrogen cycles, food web structure/diversity, succession, pelagic, benthic, and intertidal communities.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
BIO 568 - Adv Oceanography II:Phy & Geo
Credits: 3.00
This course would cover dynamic physical oceanography, covering the properties of seawater, basic physical laws, waves, tides, geostrophy, current with friction, and thermohaline circulation. This information would be synthesized through discussion of descriptive physical oceanography. The second half of the course would investigate the origin and morphology of ocean basins and margins, as well as topics including, but not limited to: sources and composition of marine sediments, effects of waves and currents on sediment transport, sea level change, patterns of deep-sea sedimentation, climatic zonation of marine sediments, and resources from the ocean floor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
BIO 590 - Research & Thesis
Credits: 1.00 to 12.00
This course is for post-baccalaureate students who wish to undertake directed research toward their MS degree. The project topic will be negotiated to meet the interests of both the student and instructor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
BIO 595 - Internship w/Project or Thesis
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Students will work on an internship or in a research lab with a mentor in the faculty
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Biological Sciences
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
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BUAC 201 - Financial Accounting
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to generally accepted accounting principles and practices, with particular emphasis on the accounting cycle and the composition and meaning of financial statements.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
BUAC 203 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3.00
The use of financial accounting information for financial and managerial decision-making is covered in this course. Various techniques are presented to enable the student to effectively analyze accounting information and make sound business judgments.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUAC 201 Minimum Grade: D or ACC 201 Minimum Grade: D
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BUEC 100 - Contemporary Economics
Credits: 3.00
This course will introduce students to the basic issues and concepts of economics. The central problems of economics will be explored; from how scarcity of resources affects our lives to how the modern market system of the United States operates. In the course the important concepts of supply and demand will be studied and then its implications will be observed in an examination of how our economy works. Discussions will focus upon how an understanding of economics can enable students to make better personal and business decisions. This course will also address globalization and international trade.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
BUEC 101 - Into to Business and Economics
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the functional areas of Business: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
BUEC 104 - Economics in Context
Credits: 1.50
This two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of neoclassical and ecological economics. We will develop an in depth understanding of the assumptions, structure, uses, and limitations of the neoclassical economic model while exploring how the model explains the allocation of goods and services in the marketplace as well as market approaches to resource depletion and environmental pollution. Fundamental concepts in ecological economic thinking will be learned and applied to environmental issues that define the natural and social realities of the 21st century. Throughout the year, emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, reading, writing and oral presentations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Co-requisites: BIO 100, BIO 100L, ENV 100, ENV 150, LIT 121
BUEC 105 - Economics in Context
Credits: 1.50
This two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of neoclassical and ecological economics. We will develop an in depth understanding of the assumptions, structure, uses, and limitations of the neoclassical economic model while exploring how the model explains the allocation of goods and services in the marketplace as well as market approaches to resource depletion and environmental pollution. Fundamental concepts in ecological economic thinking will be learned and applied to environmental issues that define the natural and social realities of the 21st century. Throughout the year, emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, reading, writing and oral presentations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Co-requisites: BIO 101, BIO 101L, ENV 101, ENV 151
BUEC 203 - Macroeconomics
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an overview of the entire U.S. economy. Topics include: the scarcity of resources, the development of American capitalism, income and employment theory, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, economic stability, Gross Domestic Product, economic growth and international trade.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
BUEC 204 - Microeconomics
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on economic theory as it relates to the operation of individual organizations. Topics include: supply and demand, price determination, production costs, competitive structures, resource markets, and issues related to international trade.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
BUEC 370 - Money, Credit and Banking
Credits: 3.00
This course traces history of money and banking in the world economy. Particular attention is paid to the development of commercial and central banking in the United States and to the fundamentals of monetary and fiscal policy with emphasis on the functions of the Federal Reserve Bank.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: ( BUEC 203 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 203 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( BUEC 204 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 204 Minimum Grade: D )
BUEC 380 - Economic Devel of the U.S.
Credits: 3.00
This course provides a description and analysis of the principal features of the U.S. economic experience. Topics include the colonial relationship with England, the economics of slavery, and the industrialization and urbanization of the United States.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: ( BUEC 203 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 203 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( BUEC 204 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 204 Minimum Grade: D )
BUEC 390 - Environmental Economics
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to expose students to such topics as market and government failure, benefit-cost analysis, the economics of energy, Federal control policies involving air and water pollution, externalities, and environmental issues in other industrialized countries.Crosslisted w/ ENV 324.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: ( BUEC 204 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 204 Minimum Grade: D )
BUEC 395 - Ecological Economics
Credits: 3.00
This course views the economic system as a subset of the ecological system. Environmental problems will be analyzed in the context of biophysical limits that challenge standard conceptions of economic growth. Topic include: natural capital as a fundamental input to production; ecological indicators as complements to market prices;extended national income accounting and measurements of well-being; entropy and its relationship to material/energy flows; carry capacity of natural and social systems; and, relationship between sustainable human activity and equity. Crosslisted w/ ENV 325
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: ENV 104 Minimum Grade: D
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BUFI 302 - Personal Finance
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts, tools, and applications of personal finance and investments. Subject matter encompasses a variety of concepts related to financial planning, money management, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning. Students will develop a basic understanding of the benefits of personal financial planning and the logic behind the process.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Freshman
BUFI 315 - Financial Management
Credits: 3.00
Primary emphasis is placed on the techniques of financial report analysis, operating and financial leverage, break-even analysis, working-capital management, cost of capital and capital budgeting.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: ( BUAC 203 Minimum Grade: D or ACC 203 Minimum Grade: D ) and MAT 110 Minimum Grade: D and MAT 120 Minimum Grade: D
BUFI 321 - Investment Management
Credits: 3.00
In this course, the student studies various types of stocks, bonds, government obligations and commodities, including an analysis of the various markets for investments. The course emphasizes the methods of analyzing and evaluating the rate of return of the various investment vehicles presented. Each student develops, through analysis, a mock portfolio for presentation to the class.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUFI 315 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 315 Minimum Grade: D
BUFI 370 - Risk Management
Credits: 3.00
This course investigates the concept of business risk by exploring the principles of risk management. Various aspects of risk management are discussed, including operational risk, environmental risk, financial risk, management risk, and regulatory risk. Special attention is given to evaluating business risks associated with loss of income, the ownership of property, and legal liability, including the role insurance plays in risk management.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUFI 315 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 315 Minimum Grade: D
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BUMG 200 - Management
Credits: 3.00
Students will be exposed to the history of management thought and practices and contemporary management theories. Primary emphasis will be placed on the functions of management.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 210 - Communication Dynamics in Org.
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamics of business communication, and how it affects organizational processes and outcomes. The course focuses on the improvement of work-flow and business processes through communication systems within an organization.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: ENG 110 Minimum Grade: D
BUMG 301 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3.00
The course presents the theory, research, and practice that underlie the effective management of organizations, focusing on individuals within the organizational context. Topics covered include learning theory, perception, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, conflict, negotiations, decision-making models, communication, and innovation.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: BUMG 200 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 101 Minimum Grade: D
BUMG 302 - Human Resource Mgmt
Credits: 3.00
This course examines the basic personnel functions: recruitment, selection, placement, compensation, and training and career development of employees. Current government regulatory programs such as equal employment opportunity, health and safety standards, affirmative action and pension fund protection are analyzed. It develops behavioral theories of the workplace and the techniques of rational management of an organization's human resources.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 311 - Business and Society Relations
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to expose students to the social roles of profit-seeking organizations. Topics will include the historical development of business-society relations, regulation of business, and current issues that affect business-society relations.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 312 - Entrepreneurship/Small Bus Mgt
Credits: 3.00
The role of the small business firm in the American economy, its opportunity and pitfalls, is explored in depth. Attention is focused on the processes of starting a business, buying into a business and beginning a franchised operation, and operating a small business in its early growth stages. The essentials of researching business opportunities, business plan preparation, financial planning and control, and market strategy are stressed.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 325 - Legal Environment of Business
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the legal and regulatory environment of business, with particular emphasis on the structure of that environment and examples of how businesses and their employees are regulated.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 328 - Employment Law
Credits: 3.00
The study of the regulation of employment, with particular emphasis on wrongful discharge, discrimination evaluation and regulation of job performance, and sexual harassment.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Freshman
BUMG 335 - International Business
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on the global context of business and examines the following forces affecting international business: monetary systems, socio-cultural, political, legal, financial, labor, competitive and distributive, economic, marketing, market assessment and exporting.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: ( BUEC 203 Minimum Grade: D or ECO 203 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( BUMG 200 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 101 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( BUMK 200 Minimum Grade: D or MKT 101 Minimum Grade: D )
BUMG 360 - Leadership
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on the importance of leadership in today's teams and organizations, and addresses the development of leadership skills. Course components include: self-assessment of leadership, leadership theory and research, and leadership development. Strong connections are made between effective management and effective leadership. Meet prerequisite requirement or permission of instructor.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Freshman
1st Semester Sophomore
1st Semester Freshman
Pre-requisites: BUMG 200 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 101 Minimum Grade: D
BUMG 400 - Management Seminar
Credits: 3.00
This course will focus on management topics of current Internet and significance.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: BUMG 200 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 101 Minimum Grade: D
BUMG 495A - Internship in Business Admin
Credits: 3.00
The internship affords the student a part-time or full-time experience in the practical environment of a business organization. The internship is developed in consultation with the faculty advisor and occurs during the student's fourth year. It is the student's responsibility to arrange the job placement with a business organization, with their advisor's assistance. The student prepares a learning/work plan (models are available) for approval of the departmental advisor and on-site advisor. Evaluations are made by the on-site advisor and the internship coordinator, both of whom will share oversight responsibility. Fourth year standing and permission of the internship coordinator required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
BUMG 495B - Internship in Business Admin.
Credits: 3.00
The internship affords the student a part-time or full-time experience in the practical environment of a business organization. The internship is developed in consultation with the faculty advisor and occurs during the student's fourth year. It is the student's responsibility to arrange the job placement with a business organization, with their advisor's assistance. The student prepares a learning/work plan (models are available) for approval of the departmental advisor and on-site advisor. Evaluations are made by the on-site advisor and the internship coordinator, both of whom will share oversight responsibility. Permission of the Internship Coordinator.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUMG 495A Minimum Grade: D or MGT 495A Minimum Grade: D
BUMG 498 - Admin Strategy & Policy
Credits: 3.00
This course is the capstone course for Business majors. The course is designed to facilitate the integration of knowledge across the subject areas of the Business curriculum and the application of such knowledge. The focus is on strategic management.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Senior
2nd Semester Senior
2nd Semester Junior
Pre-requisites: ( BUFI 315 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 315 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( BUMG 200 Minimum Grade: D or MGT 101 Minimum Grade: D ) and BUMG 326 Minimum Grade: D and BUMG 327 Minimum Grade: D and ( BUMK 200 Minimum Grade: D or MKT 101 Minimum Grade: D )
BUMG 500 - Princ Bus:Science of Business
Credits: 3.00
This survey course will explore a variety of business topics relevant to today's scientists, with particular emphasis on the management challenges of small business in fields related to the sciences. This course will focus on five functional areas of business (Accounting, Finance, the Legal Environment of Business, Management, and Marketing) from an applications/pragmatic perspective and on the fundamental of developing a successful business plan.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
PSM: Marine Science
PSM: Applied Bioscience
BUMG 508 - Mgmt and Business Principles
Credits: 3.00
This survey course will explore a variety of management and business topics relevant to today's business managers, with a slant towards the management challenges of small business owners in fields related to the sciences. Topics to be covered will include an overview of the United States business environment; a discussion of the various forms of business organizations and other selected legal issues relating to business; the process of economic decision making; a summary of financial accounting and management accounting techniques; a review of income taxation; elements of business finance; topics in marketing, and basic human resource management. This course will rely heavily on problem solving and case studies to illustrate the theoretical concepts discussed. Permission of the instructor required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions:
BUMG 509 - Mgmt and Business Applications
Credits: 3.00
This course will take the theoretical concepts developed in BUMG 508 and create a practical discussion of how to apply them in the context of entrepreneurship as it relates to the sciences. Included is a detailed discussion of the component parts of a business plan and how a business plan is developed. Through the use of lectures and case studies, students will also be able to see how the management and business principles discussed in BUMG 508 work their way into a cohesive action plan. Students will complete a basic business plan as part of the course requirements. Permission of the instructor required.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Graduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions:
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BUMK 200 - Marketing
Credits: 3.00
The focus on the entire marketing system, the process by which goods and services are planned. priced, promoted, and distributed. The relationship between marketing and other basic business activities is also covered. Students analyze existing organizational marketing plans and strategies.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Freshman
BUMK 301 - Services Marketing
Credits: 3.00
Students' knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics of marketing in service industries are developed. Principles discussed enable the student to contribute to marketing decisions within many aspects of the service sector. The key differences between " product" and "service" are discussed, and the special challenges of marketing services explored. Service-based market planning, marketing mix, core marketing strategies and trends in services are the major concepts of the course.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUMK 200 Minimum Grade: D or MKT 301 Minimum Grade: D
BUMK 310 - Advertising
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of advertising theory and practice, the economic and societal role of advertising, and the functions of advertising in communication and marketing.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
1st Semester Freshman
BUMK 400 - Marketing Seminar
Credits: 3.00
This course will focus on Marketing topics of current interest and significance.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
2nd Semester Senior
1st Semester Senior
Pre-requisites: BUMK 200 Minimum Grade: D or MKT 101 Minimum Grade: D
BUMK 405 - Sales Management
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities presented in managing a sales operation. It examines effective marketing management practices as they relate to organizational policy and sales force management.
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Division: Undergraduate
Department: Business & Communications
Pre-requisites: BUMK 200 Minimum Grade: D or MKT 101 Minimum Grade: D
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.