Last update: 4/30/08
| ARHA 105 | History of Art & Architecture I | W |
10am-12:45pm |
David Farmer |
| (This course is cross listed with ARC111.) Techniques and trends in architecture, sculpture, and painting as related to the history of art from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Lectures, text, slides, and discussion. Possible museum trip. CR 3 | ||||
| ARTA 100 | Introduction to Studio Art | M/W |
4-6:30pm |
Seth Lester |
A studio course designed specifically for nonart majors who wish to have an introduction to studio experience including an emphasis in self-expression, and an exploration of techniques in drawing, design, painting and/or printmaking. CR 3 |
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| ARTA 113 | 3-D Design | T/Th |
1-3:30pm |
Ted Keller |
| Fundamentals of 3-D design. Exercises and conceptual problems in space, form, structure and texture as applied to 3-dimensional organization. CR 3 | ||||
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| ASLA 101 | American Sign Language I | Th |
7-9:45pm |
John Shattuck |
| An introductory course in ASL (American Sign Language). The classroom session will have a very strong focus on ASL conversational skills (expressive and receptive). The foundation of these skills will be based on 800-1,000 signs and the manual alphabet, as well as the use of gesture and mime as communication tools. Readings and discussions about the culture of the deaf community will be included. CR 3 | ||||
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| BIOA 110 | Introduction to Biology Lecture | Th |
4-6:45pm |
Phil Gerard |
| Examines the underlying unity of all living things at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include the chemical composition of living matter, cellular organization, metabolism, classic and molecular genetics, and evolution. Prerequisite: recent chemistry course highly recommended. CR 4 | ||||
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| BIOA 110 Lab | Th |
1:30-3:30pm |
Sherry Frazer | |
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BIOA 110 Lab | Th |
7-9:45pm |
Sherry Frazer |
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| BIOA 210 | Anatomy & Physiology Lecture | T |
4-6:45pm |
Cynthia Seefahrt |
| A study of the structural and functional relationships of the human body systems including concepts of the regulatory process that integrate body cells, tissues, and organs. This course assumes a basic understanding of cellular physiology. Prerequisite: BIO110 or recent biology course. CR 4 | ||||
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| BIOA 210 Lab | W |
9-11am |
Cynthia Seefahrt | |
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BIOA 210 Lab | W |
4-6pm |
Cynthia Seefahrt |
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| BUAA 101 | Financial Accounting for Mgmt Decision Making | W |
7-9:45pm |
Don Gross |
| An introductory course emphasizing the understanding of financial statements. Students will learn how to prepare, read, interpret, analyze and communicate financial information for making business decisions. Topics covered include a user perspective of the balance sheet, income statement, equity statement, cash flows statement, and their related accounts. Prerequisite: MAT030 or permission of instructor. CR 3 | ||||
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| BUAA 263 | Marketing | F |
4-6:45pm |
John Murray |
| This course is an introduction to the principles of marketing. Strategy and planning considerations are covered. Emphasis is on buyer behavior, the employment of the marketing mix to successfully reach that buyer, and the environment of marketing. Attention is paid to the goods, service, and not-for-profit sectors. Care is taken to address both similarities and differences among the sectors. This course makes use of numerous illustrations and examples. Prerequisite: PSY100. It is recommended that ENG101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course. CR 3 | ||||
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| CISA 100 | Introduction to Computing | W |
7-9:45pm |
Shari Fellowes |
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8:30-11:15am |
Anne Fensie | |
| This course presents computing concepts and technology, and introduces students to productivity applications used in the work place, such as E-mail, the Internet, word-processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation graphics. Students acquire skills by means of intensive, hands-on work in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite: the basic skills listed in the CIS001 course description are assumed. Students can take a CLEP test to waive CIS100. CR 3 | ||||
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| CISA 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | W |
4-6:45pm |
Staff |
| This course provides an overview of computer science. Topics include algorithms, structured programming, expression evaluation, information coding, computer operations, software, networking, the object-based paradigm, the relational model, the information systems development life cycle, and human and organizational factors in information systems. CIS101 is a foundation course for the CIS degree and a prerequisite to other core courses. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MAT111 or successful placement testing. Students are assumed to have the equivalent of CIS001. CR 3 | ||||
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| COMA 101 | Public Speaking | T |
7-9:45pm |
Steve Moro |
| Instruction in preparation and delivery of speeches to an audience. The student is graded on the choice and phrasing of the subject, the selection and arrangement of the material, the adaptation to the audience and the delivery. Usually each student gives four to six speeches during the semester. CR 3 | ||||
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| COMA 102 | Interpersonal Communications | F |
10am-12:45pm |
Amy Peterson Cyr |
| Concerned with verbal and nonverbal communication that takes place among individuals during interpersonal interaction. Typical areas of concern are perceiving others, presenting one's self, conversation and barriers to communication. Activities may include games, exercises and role playing. CR 3 | ||||
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| COMA 317 | Mass Media | W |
10am-12:45pm |
Linda Buckmaster |
| This course provides an overview of a central influence in today's world: mass media. Their history, contemporary functioning, and future possibilities are considered. Their types (both print and electronic), systematic variations, career possibilities, regulations, and influences are examined. Prerequisite: SOC101. CR 3 | ||||
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| DRAA 151 | Play Production | M |
7-9:45pm |
Jonathan Potter |
| Practical hands-on experience in the technical, artistic and interpretive preparation of a dramatic presentation. All aspects of production are studied as they relate to theatre in general and applied in the preparation of a specific production. Course culminates in a public performance prepared and presented by the class on the University College campus. CR 3 | ||||
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| DRAA 265 | The American Movie (VC) | M |
1-3:45pm |
Sandy Phippen |
| An examination of the sources of American film making, its historical development, its impact on our culture and movies as a mirror of that culture. Attention will be given to aesthetic and critical evaluations of the cinema. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 3 | ||||
| ENGA 005 | Basic Writing | T |
4-6:45pm |
Steve Moro |
| A workshop approach designed to help students develop the basic skills they need for writing coherent expository prose. Students will learn how to edit their own papers as they are led systematically through all stages of composition—prewriting, writing, rewriting. This course is prerequisite to ENG101, but may be waived by any student who achieves sufficiently high scores on the UMA Placement Test or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Minimum grade of "C" required. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. CR 3 | ||||
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| ENGA 101 | College Writing | M |
10am-12:45pm |
Garrett Vail |
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T |
4-6:45pm |
Garrett Vail | |
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Th |
7-9:45pm |
Audrey Ennamorati | |
| Intensive practice in expository writing with reading of illustrative materials. Required of all students. Prerequisites: ENG005 with a grade of "C" or better or passing grade on diagnostic tests and REA008 with a grade of "C" or better or passing grade on diagnostic tests. CR 3 | ||||
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| ENGA 102w | Introduction to Literature | M |
4-6:45pm |
Brian Boyd |
| A general introduction to literary genres—the essay, short story, novel, drama, and poetry—including a study of critical terminology, close textual reading, and practice in writing. Six papers, at least one dealing with each genre, will be required. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 3 | ||||
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| ENGA 317w | Advanced Technical Communication | Th |
10am-12:45pm |
Garrett Vail |
| An advanced course in professional document design that applies problem-solving strategies to resolve communication issues. Practice in editing and collaborative writing are included. Students are expected to use communications software to produce and revise their documents. They may be required to research subjects via the Internet and use E-mail to communicate with each other and the professor. One-third of the semester is devoted to an individual project. Prerequisite: ENG117W or permission of instructor. CR 3 | ||||
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| HTYA 103 | U.S. History I | W |
4-6:45pm |
Will Galloway |
| From the exploration of America to 1877. The development of democracy, growth of the West, slavery and sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 3 | ||||
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| HUMA 389 | Topics: Science, Technology & Human Values | T |
10am-12:45pm |
Robert Baker |
| The goal of this class is to increase scientific, technological, and ethical literacy by examining contemporary social, moral, and political issues in science, technology and society. Issues in the following areas that impact our lives will be analyzed: natural resources and energy; medical technologies; weapons development; communications technologies. Prerequisite: Any PHIA course. CR 3 | ||||
| HUSA 101 | Introduction to Social Service Systems | M |
7-9:45pm |
John McEwan |
| An introduction to social welfare systems and their functions as they relate to social needs and problems within the political, social and economic contexts. An overview of the history and development of social welfare systems, the range of current social services and the knowledge and skills necessary for responding to human needs. CR 3 | ||||
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| HUSA 212 | Case Management | Th |
1-3:45pm |
Maryann Curran |
| Building upon an understanding of the social systems model, this course examines the various approaches to case management in mental health and social service settings. Content areas address history and concept stages of engagement, assessment, planning, linkage, coordination. advocacy, disengagement and organization supports. Prerequisite: PSY218 or HUS101. CR 3 | ||||
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| MATA 009 | Foundations of Mathematics | M/W |
8:30-9:50am |
Staff |
| The course emphasizes arithmetic computations and informal geometry. Some of the topics included are elementary number theory, operations with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, signed numbers, data interpretation, an introduction and preparation for algebra. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. Minimum grade of "C" to go on to the next course. CR 3 | ||||
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| MATA 020 | Introduction to Algebra, part 1 | M/W |
8:30-9:50am |
Bill Martel |
| This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence. Topics include a review of fundamentals, the language of algebra, real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, graphing, square roots, and problem solving. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better in MAT009 or appropriate score on the UMA Placement Test. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. CR 3 | ||||
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| MATA 030 | Algebra I | Th |
7-9:45pm |
Bill Martel |
| Topics include a review of fundamentals, real numbers, algebraic expressions, first degree equations in one variable, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, square roots, quadratic equations, and exponents. Problem solving and informal geometry will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in MAT009, MAT020, or an appropriate score on the UMA placement test. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. CR 3 | ||||
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| MATA 100 | Math & Its Applications | M/Th |
8:30-9:50am |
Mark Waltz |
| An introduction to mathematics designed to provide students with essential quantitative tools and concepts necessary for further studies in liberal arts and disciplines. Topics include critical thinking skills and real life algebra, word problems, graphs, probability, statistics, and techniques of data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in MAT020 or higher, or appropriate score on the UMA Placement Test. CR 3 | ||||
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| PHIA 250 | Ethics | W |
7-9:45pm |
Bill Halpin |
| A critical study of metaethics, ethical theories, and contemporary moral issues. Emphasizing the application of ethics to real-life situations, the course covers topics such as ethical relativism, subjectivism, morality and religion, utilitarianism, Kant, theories of punishment, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, censorship, sexual morality, affirmative action, and animal rights. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 3 | ||||
| PSYA 100 | Introduction to Psychology | T |
10am-12:45pm |
Charles Grunder |
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T |
7-9:45pm |
Charles Grunder | |
| This is a basic course in the psychology sequence. Topics covered in this course include background and methods, learning theories, brain and nervous system, personality, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, thinking and problem solving, human development, abnormal behavior and social interaction. CR 3 | ||||
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| PSYA 308 | Human Development | M |
4-6:45pm |
Kathleen Fox |
| Provides a life span approach focusing on the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual characteristics of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on psychological stages and needs. Prerequisite: PSY100. CR 3 | ||||
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| PSYA 350 | Mental Health & Aging | W |
1-3:45pm |
Maryann Curran |
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of the unique health and treatment needs of the psychiatrically ill, older adult. It will enable mental health care givers to provide age sensitive care in a variety of settings. Topics will include biological, social, psychological and physical aspects of aging, dementia, and major psychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: PSY100. CR 3 | ||||
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| PSYA 400 | Abnormal Psychology | W |
4-6:45pm |
Charles Grunder |
| This course covers the history, scope and classification of mental illness and the effectiveness of treatment methods. Topics include schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, behavioral disorders, social deviance and anxiety-related disorders. The biological and environmental determinants of abnormal behaviors are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY100. CR 3 | ||||
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| SCIA 110 | Environmental Science | F |
9am-2pm |
Gretchen Noyes-Hull |
| Environmental systems analysis, including biogeochemistry, energy, atmospheric, and water cycles will be used to define the environment on a planetary scale. The class will focus on how humans use resources and the effect that changes in one system can have on another. Students will also gain an understanding of the value of predictive modeling used for Environmental Impact Statements and Risk Assessments. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 4 | ||||
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| SOCA 101 | Introduction to Sociology | Th |
1-3:45pm |
David Boyer |
| A general study of people in society, with emphasis upon nature of culture, social institutions, social interaction, and social units, and the influence on the individual. An overview of sociological concepts and perspectives is also presented. CR 3 | ||||
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| SPAA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | Th |
4-6:45pm |
Yarissa Ortiz-Vidal |
| An introductory course with emphasis on development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. For students who have had no Spanish or 1 year of high school Spanish. CR 3 | ||||
| WSTA 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | W |
10am-12:45pm |
Ellen Taylor |
| Introduces the scholarship and interdisciplinary nature of women's studies. Examines women's position in diverse cultures and explores the origins, development, and effect of cultural assumptions about women's natures, issues, and societal roles. Prerequisite: ENG101. CR 3 | ||||
Graduate Level On Site Classes |
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| EDUP 626 | The Writing Process * | S |
8:30am-4:30pm |
David Boardman |
This course focuses on the study of writing development * Course meets on 9/6, 9/27, 10/4, 10/25, 11/15, & 12/6 |
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| EDUP 670 | Introduction to Administration | M |
4-6:45pm |
Staff |
| This is the required first course for all master’s
degree candidates in educational administration.
The course introduces theories of administration
and provides each student with diagnostic data to
conduct a needs assessment as the basis for planning
a personalized program of study. Cr 3. You may obtain registration materials for this course at URock, but actual registration must be completed through USM |