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HON 100 - Honors College Writing
This course combines the basic mechanics of a college writing course with the development of skills fundamental to all other work in Honors. The course is recommended for all entering Honors students.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 102 - Honors Cultural Interpretation
Cultural Interpretation courses engage students in the close analysis and interpretation of cultural representations to learn how people make sense of themselves and their world. Students critically evaluate and develop arguments about cultural representations or the contexts that produce them or give them meaning.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 103 - Honors Socio-Cultural Analysis
Socio-cultural Analysis courses engage students in the examination of sociocultural systems and phenomena over time and across cultures. Students learn to use conceptual frameworks that shed light on human behavior in social contexts. This includes examination of influences on and effects of behavior associated with public and private roles students may experience.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; Socio-cultural Analysis
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 105 - Interdisciplinary Introduction to Logic & Mathematics
This course is an introduction to logic and mathematics. It is an unusual introduction, since it transforms history, philosophy, social thought, literature, and the arts into paths for understanding logical and mathematical concepts and systems. Therein lies the course’s interdisciplinarity. These concepts and systems will be deployed to solve basic problems in everyday life and in academic research, from formally representing arguments found in scholarly texts to determining the odds of winning a hand in a game of chance to assessing scientific hypotheses. Special emphasis will be placed on developing the skill of detecting logical and statistical fallacies. Finally, the scope and limits of logical and mathematical systems will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the University’s mathematics proficiency requirement.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 107 - Honors Creative Expression
Creative Expression courses engage students in learning the value of the creative process, using it for developing talents and interests in the arts, and learning a set of skills that will enable them to engage in creative thinking in non-arts aspects of their lives.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 113 - Honors Principles of Chemistry I
A presentation of fundamental principles of chemical science. These principles will be presented in quantitative terms and illustrated by examples of their applications in laboratories and in ordinary non-laboratory experience. This course provides the basis for further study of chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): HON 115 (or concurrent), and MAT 108 (or concurrent) or MAT 140 (or concurrent) or MAT 152 (or concurrent) or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 115 - Introduction to Honors
Each instructor uses a theme to engage students in exploration of significant questions about human culture and the natural world. The course facilitates student transition to college by engaging students in active and collaborative learning that enhances their inclination and ability to view complex issues from multiple perspectives.
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Co-requisite(s): College Writing, first year student, Honors Minor or permission.
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 195 - Honors in Iceland
Honors short-term travel courses are interdisciplinary and engaged learning opportunities that help students become global learners who can situate international social, political, economic and cultural issues in appropriate contexts. Courses help students develop functional learning, knowledge of cultural relativism, cultural sensitivity, interpersonal communication, etc. Students strengthen their knowledge and skills in relation to international issues of relevance to the course topic and focus. Each iteration of the course privileges experiential and applied learning opportunities. These courses are interdisciplinary, and are team taught by USM Honors faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor and completion of at least 2 Honors courses.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 200 - Honors Science Exploration
To think like a scientist, students must know how science knowledge is created and interpreted. In a Science Exploration course, content serves as a vehicle to illustrate how experiment, observation, and critical evaluation drive scientific understanding and progress. Science literacy and quantitative reasoning skills will be developed as tools to interpret and apply to natural processes. The course gives the student an appreciation of the applications and limitations of a science that investigates natural processes. It combines concepts and methods of inquiry from multiple disciplines such as biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology, ecology, history, or public policy. These explorations are synthesized by students in an independent project. To satisfy the Science Exploration requirement, the student must successfully complete the lecture and corresponding lab.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 201 - Honors Science Exploration (Lab)
To think like a scientist, students must know how science knowledge is created and interpreted. In a Science Exploration course, content serves as a vehicle to illustrate how experiment, observation, and critical evaluation drive scientific understanding and progress. Science literacy and quantitative reasoning skills will be developed as tools to interpret and apply to natural processes. The course gives the student an appreciation of the applications and limitations of a science that investigates natural processes. It combines concepts and methods of inquiry from multiple disciplines such as biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology, ecology, history, or public policy. These explorations are synthesized by students in an independent project. To satisfy the Science Exploration requirement, the student must successfully complete the lecture and corresponding lab.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 202 - Honors Cultural Interpretation
Cultural Interpretation courses engage students in the close analysis and interpretation of cultural representations to learn how people make sense of themselves and their world. Students critically evaluate and develop arguments about cultural representations or the contexts that produce them or give them meaning.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 203 - Honors Socio-Cultural Analysis
Socio-cultural Analysis courses engage students in the examination of sociocultural systems and phenomena over time and across cultures. Students learn to use conceptual frameworks that shed light on human behavior in social contexts. This includes examination of influences on and effects of behavior associated with public and private roles students may experience.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 207 - Honors Creative Expression
Creative Expression courses engage students in learning the value of the creative process, using it for developing talents and interests in the arts, and learning a set of skills that will enable them to engage in creative thinking in non-arts aspects of their lives.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 215 - Academic Writing: Thinking and Writing in Honors
Students will attain critical reading, writing, revision, and presentation skills and be introduced to the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge creation and production. Students will use a variety of research methods to craft independent projects. They will attain an understanding of different disciplinary conventions, audiences, and rhetorical modes. By the end of the semester, students will be able to conduct independent academic research, critically review literature, and understand the practices and conventions of research-based writing. In short, this course offers an extended exploration of how we learn and communicate what we need to know and share that learning in a variety of venues. Our hope is that students in this course will develop a supportive group of intellectual peers and a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and disseminated, both inside and outside of the academy.
Prerequisite(s): Honors Minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning; Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 299 - Honors Topics
Honors program topics courses include departmental courses that embody the Honors experience. Honors students typically share the course with students majoring in course-related disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): Vary by course topic, but include Honors Minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Core designations vary by topic
May be repeated for credit when topics vary
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 310 - Honors Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship courses focus on a theme that engages students in critical reflection on their responsibilities for informed decision-making and action in their public and private roles. They require students to frame, analyze, and evaluate ethical issues, as well as to articulate and evaluate their own viewpoints and actions in relation to the ethical frameworks introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 311 - Honors Community-Based Learning
Interdisciplinary seminars with a significant service-learning component. With the support of the faculty of record and the Office of Service Learning and Volunteering, these courses provide deep, meaningful opportunities for community-based learning. Students from across the university are welcome to enroll in these courses, regardless of major.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 315 - Advanced Writing in Honors
In this writing intensive course, students continue to explore why and how we write. Students will have several opportunities to practice both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary writing. They will expand their thinking about the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge creation and dissemination. Writing projects will provide opportunities to synthesize their learnings in a series of writing assignments and projects from a variety of rhetorical situations. This course offers both a learning and a writing community: we will develop cohorts of intellectual peers to support our writing.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent registration in HON 215 and Honors Minor; ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree student; OR permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 321 - Honors Internship
Students receive permission from the honors director, locate an internship placement with support from Career Development, and develop a learning contract.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 330 - Mental Health Nursing
This course examines the theory and practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Assessment of clients and intervention strategies are explored. Interdisciplinary aspects of mental health care delivery and current issues in mental health nursing are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 302 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 323 , NUR 325 .
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 331 - Honors Directed Research
This optional course allows an Honors student with interests in a particular subject area to research that area under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The research may be carried out in any subject area.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor and permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 335 - Working with Writers I
This seminar provides an introduction to writing center pedagogy and composition theory and practice. It is designed to provide content and technical training for Writing Assistants (tutors) and students who are interested in working with writers. Class meetings also provide a venue for group discussion of tutoring experiences.
Prerequisite(s): HON 100 or ENG 100 , permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated three times for credit
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 338 - Working with Writers II
This one-credit practicum provides an intermediate level examination of writing center theory and practice. It is designed to provide content and technical training for experienced Writing Center tutors. Class meetings also provide a venue for group discussion of tutoring experiences. Upon completion of the course, students are eligible for Level 3 College Reading and Language Association (CRLA) certification. Meets 1 hour a week.
Prerequisite(s): HON 335 and permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
May be repeated three times for credit
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 362 - Understanding Regulation: Applying Scissors to Red Tape
Every industry and profession in the United States is caught in a vast net of regulations; federal, state, and local governments all have policies that influence and determine the infrastructure of organizations and how they function. From the Food & Drug Administration through Equal Opportunity laws, local ordinances, and professional organization standards and requirements, this course will examine how and why regulations arise; how to research and decipher their essential elements; how to determine what regulations apply to product, idea, or profession (PIP) and how to think about and manage risks associated with regulations.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 363 - Human Factors in Regulatory Compliance and Social Policy
Introduces classic and contemporary theory within psychology, sociology, anthropology, and legal studies to understand why regulations exist and how human beings create, respond to, and navigate them. Students learn about core constructs that impact both individual and group-level (e.g., corporate) decision-making and policy making, and to use these analytical frameworks to understand the role of poverty, affluence, education, and governmental structure on how regulatory control is created and sustained within social systems.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 387 - Design Thinking
This course introduces students to the process of design thinking. Students will use design tools and activities to stimulate thinking and analysis of business challenges. Through experiential activities, creative thought and problem solving, experimentation and iteration, prototyping, storytelling, scenario and situational analysis, and networking, students learn to use the power of design thinking to solve “wicked” challenges. These “wicked” challenges are the big, difficult problems that businesses and the world face that require creative and innovative solutions, including issues associated with climate change, gender and race discrimination in employment, and an aging workforce. Students will apply what they learn to create, develop, and assess an innovative, entrepreneurial idea.
Prerequisite(s): Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 410 - Honors Thesis Writing Workshop
Honors students have the option to complete a multiple-semester Honor thesis project. In the first-semester workshop, each student develops research skills, shapes a preliminary idea into a formal thesis proposal, and organizes a faculty committee to advise the student in HON 411 /HON 412 .
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, and Honors minor; ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree student; OR permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
May be repeated twice for credit
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 411 - Honors Thesis I
In the second semester, students independently execute the plan developed in HON 410 , under the guidance of the thesis committee. The emphasis is on in depth reading, field work as applicable, and completion of the introductory thesis chapter and literature review. Note: it is possible to complete the thesis in HON 411, without proceeding to HON 412 .
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in HON 410 , and Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 412 - Honors Thesis II
In the third and final semester, still working with their thesis committee, students write their remaining chapters; submit a completed draft; substantially revise that work based on feedback; and present their work in an oral, public defense.
Prerequisite(s): HON 411 and Honors minor or permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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HON 415 - Honors Capstone
This course provides students with extended opportunities to reflect on their learning at USM: in their Honors courses, in their major, and in other Core Curriculum courses. In addition, students will have opportunities to consider how they will use their undergraduate education as participants in future academic, professional, and civic communities. In partnership with the Career & Employment Hub, students will attend events (job fair, etc.) and also participate in mock interviews, in preparation for the job market and graduate school applications. The coursework culminates in public presentations of learning and growth for an audience composed of friends and family in the Honors community.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and Honors minor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Course Type: Academic Honors Program
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ACC 110 - Financial Accounting Information for Decision Making
This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to the decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, and others, and how that information can be used. Emphasis is on understanding the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. The role of the auditor, internal controls, and ethical issues are examined. The annual report is used to explore how corporations apply accounting principles in presentations to the public.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 earned credit hours, MAT 101 (C or higher), or appropriate placement test scores (SAT Math score >= 570 or Accuplacer QAS>=263) or C- or higher in MAT 108 or MAT 140 or MAT 148 or MAT 152 , or C- or higher in MAT 120 or MAT 210 or other approved statistics course .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 211 - Managerial Accounting Information for Decision Making
This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn basic concepts and accounting systems involved in the use of managerial accounting information in making planning and control decisions in organizations. Basic concepts include different types of costs (e.g., direct, indirect, fixed, variable, and relevant costs). Basic accounting systems include systems for cost allocation (e.g., job-order costing, activity-based costing), planning (e.g., cost-volume-profit analysis, master budget), and control (e.g., flexible budgets, variance analysis, responsibility accounting, performance measurement).
Prerequisite(s): ACC 110 (C- or higher), sophomore standing.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 295 - Internship in Accounting
An internship course in accounting. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree; this course counts for general elective credit only. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, School of Business major, 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: Variable credit, 1-3 credits, 47 internship hours/credit hour
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated up to a total of 3 credits.
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 301 - Financial Reporting I
An examination of the conceptual framework, the primary financial statements, and the methods and rationale for recording and reporting assets. Emphasis is on the effect of present and potential economic events on the financial statements. The course discusses the advantages, limitations and deficiencies associated with generally accepted principles in connection with presenting decision-useful information.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 110 (C- or higher), ACC 211 (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: fall and spring
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 302 - Financial Reporting II
An examination of the methods and rationale for recording liabilities and equity. The course also examines the statement of cash flows. Emphasis is on the effect of present and potential economic events on the primary financial statements. The course discusses the advantages, limitations, and deficiencies associated with generally accepted principles in connection with presenting decision-useful information.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 301 , FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: fall and spring
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 329 - Accounting Information Systems
This course explores the theory and tools needed to select, use, set up internal controls for, and obtain information from accounting systems. The basic debits and credits of double-entry accounting are reviewed using a manual practice set that includes preparing typical business documents. The business activities performed in the expenditure, production, and revenue cycles are covered together with the documents, internal controls, and reporting needs relevant to each cycle. Significant emphasis is placed on the effects of error on financial reports, the controls needed to prevent and detect errors in accounting systems, and the correction of system errors. The use of small business accounting software is introduced. Students use accounting software to set up accounts, process transactions and produce managerial and standard financial accounting reports.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 (C- or higher), ACC 301 (or concurrent), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: fall and spring
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 395 - Internship I
The first internship course in accounting is described in the general School of Business catalog text. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting majors or minors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors could use 3 internship credits as part of their 15-credit major (if applicable) as well as 3 internship credits as part of their required 9-credits of SB 300+ elective courses. Students can receive a maximum of 6 internship credits which count toward SB requirements. Other internship credits would be counted as general electives. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree; and minors are limited to a maximum of three internship credits. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 396 - Internship II
This is the second internship course in accounting. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree. See ACC 395 for more information. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 405 - Cost Management Systems
This course is designed to explore how cost management systems can be used to support competitive strategy in global markets. This is accomplished by providing an understanding of the underlying and fundamental concepts in cost accounting. The theory of Cost Accounting is applied through homework assignments and class discussions.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring only
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 410 - Auditing and Assurance
This course examines the public accounting profession, auditing standards, and professional ethics. The course explores the process by which an auditor forms an opinion as to the “fairness of presentation” of financial statements, giving an overview of audit evidence and audit evidence accumulation methodology. The course exposes students both to the demand for and supply of the profession’s flagship service, financial statement audits and to the nature of the value-added assurance and attestation services decision-makers demand in the information age. The course illustrates with real companies, links class discussion and assignments to student skills, and encourages unstructured problem-solving. This course provides an opportunity for students to study auditing concepts and theory at an advanced level by examining a number of issues, with extensive reading from the auditing research literature, in addition to the textbook material.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 302 (or concurrent), ACC 329 , senior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: fall and spring
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 413 - Concepts and Strategies of Taxation
This course provides a conceptual understanding of the federal tax system, and its impact on individuals, corporations, and partnerships. The primary emphasis is on fundamental income tax concepts and principles, with an overview of other taxes. Detailed technical coverage and return preparation are minimized. The economic, political, social, and judicial reasoning underlying tax provisions are explored. Tax issues and changes under current consideration at the national, state, local and international levels are discussed. Basic research skills and methodology are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 110 (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: fall and spring
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 416 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
An analysis of the environment and characteristics of government and nonprofit organizations, with an in-depth study of the basic concepts and standards of financial reporting for such entities. Financial management and accountability considerations specific to government and nonprofit organizations are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 301 , junior standing. Majors in fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See the School of Business enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Limited
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 418 - Principles of Fraud Examination
This course examines the subject of fraud from both management and accounting perspectives. Utilizing a variety of techniques including text, lecture, case studies, guest speakers, and occasional videos, the course seeks to familiarize students with the conditions that facilitate fraud; the profile of the fraud perpetrator; common types of fraud; and methods of prevention, detection, and resolution. Numerous historical cases of fraud are examined. Students are brought to appreciate the prevalence of fraud in current society as well as the almost innumerable ways in which it can be committed. Students entering the business world are provided a perspective for understanding.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 110 (C- or higher), junior standing. Majors in fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See the School of Business enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Limited
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 490 - Independent Study in Accounting
Selected topics in the various areas of accounting, auditing, and income taxes may be studied and researched on an independent basis. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting and finance degree candidates.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of instructor and program chair. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See the School of Business enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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ACC 499 - Special Topics in Accounting
Prerequisite(s): Vary by topic. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See the enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Accounting
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FIN 201 - Personal Finance
The primary emphasis is to teach students how to become more knowledgeable and independent over personal financial matters. Topics such as obtaining financial aid, managing student loans, career and education planning, budgeting, credit cards, stock market investing, real estate, behavioral finance, retirement planning, and insurance will be covered. Upon completing the course, students will be able to make better financial decisions using computer-based simulations and software that facilitate financial planning methods such as what-if analysis, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning. Offered every semester. This course is open to all USM students. When taken by business or accounting majors, this course will give general elective credit. Do not take if previously completed BUS 201 Personal Finance as this is the same class. Repeat rules apply. Cr 3
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Credits: 3
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FIN 295 - Internship in Finance
An internship course in finance. Enrollment is normally limited to finance majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree; this course counts for general elective credit only. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, School of Business major, 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
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Credits: Variable credit, 1-3 credits, 47 internship hours/credit hour
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated up to a total of 3 credits.
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 320 - Basic Financial Management
This course is a balanced introduction to the theory and practice of financial management. It prepares students to make basic financial decisions and understand the decisions of others. Topics include time value of money, capital markets, risk and return, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 110 (C- or higher), ECO 101 or ECO 102 , MAT 210 (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course , junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 321 - Personal Financial Planning
This course begins to prepare students for a career as a professional financial planner by providing fundamental concepts and principles of personal financial planning, applied with a quantifiable approach to achieving client objectives. Topics include general principles of financial planning, the changing nature of the financial services environment, code of ethics and professional responsibility, credit and debt management, budgeting, personal taxes, employee benefit planning, goal attainment, investment planning, risk management through the purchase of insurance, retirement planning, and estate planning. The course will include casework and current financial planning problem scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 323 - Financial Engineering
This course explores the markets and valuations methods for futures, options, and swaps contracts. Hedging and speculating techniques using derivatives are stressed. Financial engineering techniques are developed using derivatives which can adjust the risk and return offered by traditional assets. Topics include: Forward contracts, stock futures, interest rate futures, stock index futures, stock options, interest rate options, and swaps.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher. before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 326 - Financial Modeling
Introduces principles and techniques for building and implementing financial models. Topics are drawn from a variety of areas: financial planning, investments, derivatives, and corporate finance. The course emphasizes the application of financial modeling techniques in identifying and implementing business solutions. The course will be of special interest to students seeking hands-on experience constructing financial models.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall only
Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 327 - Investment Management
Introduction to the securities markets, investment media, and strategies for managing individual and institutional investment portfolios. Special attention is directed to the risk and rate-of-return aspects of corporate stocks and bonds, government bonds, options, futures, and mutual funds.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring only
Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 328 - Financial Markets and Institutions
This course covers financial markets and institutions, with particular emphasis on bank management issues. An overview of the money, bond, stock, commodity, and currency markets and how the Federal Reserve, through the banking system, influences these markets is presented. The determination and management of interest rates and their impact on financial markets and financial asset prices are covered. The underlying systemic causes of financial crises, as well as their impact on financial markets and institutions, is covered. The international financial system is covered with particular emphasis on the role that foreign central banks play in influencing the world’s financial markets. Students with credit for FIN 399 Financial Institutions and Markets or ECO 310 Money and Banking, may not enroll.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Limited
Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 330 - International Financial Management
This course focuses upon financial management of the multinational corporation with assets domiciled abroad. The financial dimensions of multinationals require extensive knowledge of how to manage foreign exchange-denominated assets and liabilities and how to borrow money and issue stock in foreign countries. Thus, a basic overview of foreign exchange theory, balance of payments adjustment mechanisms, and international trade theory is provided. Other topics include: international import and export financing, international working capital management, multinational capital budgeting, and international cost of capital.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 320 (C or higher), junior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Limited
Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 395 - Internship I
The first internship course in finance is described in the general School of Business catalog text. Enrollment is normally limited to finance majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors could use 3 internship credits as part of their 15-credit major (if applicable) as well as 3 internship credits as part of their required 9-credits of SB 300+ elective courses. Students can receive a maximum of 6 internship credits which count toward SB requirements. Other internship credits would be counted as general electives. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree; and minors are limited to a maximum of three internship credits. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 396 - Internship II
This is the second internship course in finance. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting and finance majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree. See FIN 395 for more information. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 399 - Special Topics in Finance
Prerequisite(s): Vary by topic. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 490 - Independent Study in Finance
Selected topics in the various areas of finance may be studied and researched on an independent basis. Enrollment is normally limited to accounting and finance degree candidates.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of instructor and program chair. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 1-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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FIN 499 - Special Topics in Finance
Prerequisite(s): Vary by topic. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of a C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
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Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Accounting and Finance
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AFL 001 - Leadership Laboratory
Taken by all Air Force ROTC cadets throughout enrollment in AFROTC. Command and staff leadership experiences in cadet corps. Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities, and life and work of the junior officer. Student leadership potential is developed in a practical, supervised laboratory. Equivalent to AERO 301 at UNH. Pass/Fail.
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Credits: 0
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Course Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 115 - Heritage & Values of USAF I
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Equivalent to AERO 415 at UNH.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 116 - Heritage & Values of USAF II
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Continuation of AFL 115. Equivalent to AERO 416 at UNH.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 241 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
Team and Leadership Fundamentals I, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The course will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer cadet. Equivalent to AERO 541 at UNH.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 242 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
Team and Leadership Fundamentals II, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The course will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Continuation of AFL 241. Equivalent to AERO 542 at UNH.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 371 - Leading People and Effective Communication I
Leading People and Effective Communication I, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Equivalent to AERO 671 at UNH.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 372 - Leading People and Effective Communication II
Leading People and Effective Communication II, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Continuation of AFL 371. Equivalent to AERO 672 at UNH.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 481 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Equivalent to AERO 681 at UNH.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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AFL 482 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Continuation of AFL 481. Equivalent to AERO 682 at UNH.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Air Force ROTC
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I
This is a beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). It will include extensive study of receptive and expressive use of ASL, as well as an introductory discussion of Deaf culture. Course content covers basic principles in the use of sign, sign vocabulary, and aspects of the grammar of ASL. In addition to class sessions, students will use written materials and other media outside of class. This course has a community interaction requirement of four hours over the semester.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 102 - Beginning American Sign Language II
This is the second beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). This course has a community interaction requirement of nine hours over the semester.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 or departmental permission.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 150 - Language Table
Students will participate in a one-hour weekly language table where they will practice conversational skills in a group. Students of all levels are welcome. This course is taken as pass/fail.
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Credits: 0.5
May be repeated for credit.
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Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I
This is the third in a four-course sequence in American Sign Language (ASL). The course includes extensive work on receptive and expressive use of ASL. It emphasizes the grammatical structure of ASL, particularly its morphology, syntax, and semantics. In addition to class sessions, students will work with media from external resources. This course has a community interaction requirement of 14 hours over the semester.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 or departmental permission.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II
Continuation of ASL 201 . This course has a community interaction requirement of 19 hours over the semester. Toward the end of the course, students will take the ASLA, an external assessment of ASL skills.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 or departmental permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 305 - Practical American Sign Language I
This course focuses on use of American Sign Language (ASL) at an advanced level with a focus on the use of ASL in conversational settings not only with an ASL instructor but also with a variety of community members fluent in ASL in class and in community settings. In addition, ASL grammar and discourse skills will be honed.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 202 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 306 - Practical American Sign Language II
This course is a continuation of ASL 305 with a focus on the use of ASL in conversational settings not only with an ASL instructor but also with a variety of community members fluent in ASL in class and in community settings, and over 2 dimensional electronic platforms like Skype and Videophone on laptops and smart phones (e.g., Glide, Marco Polo). In addition, ASL grammar and discourse skills will be further honed in the context of interview and conversational venues.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 305 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 401 - Advanced American Sign Language I
This is the fifth in a sequence of courses in American Sign Language. This course focuses on advanced expressive skills, including explaining, rephrasing, demonstrating, and persuading. Grammatical principles and functions will be emphasized. Aspects of grammar that will be expanded include classifiers, conditional sentences, rhetorical questions, and relative clauses. Appropriate cultural behaviors and conversational regulators in ASL will continue to be an important part of class. This course has a community interaction requirement of 24 hours over the semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or higher in ASL 202 or ASL 306 , or equivalent, and score of 2 or higher on the ASLA or ASLPI.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 402 - Advanced American Sign Language II
Continuation of ASL 401 . This course has a community interaction requirement of 29 hours over the semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ASL 401 , and score of 2 or higher on the ASLA or ASLPI, or departmental permission.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 415 - ASL Literature in ASL
This course, conducted in ASL, introduces Deaf and hearing students to American Sign Language literature, including introductions and face-to-face narratives, as well as literary genres such as the ASL epic poem, stream of consciousness poetry, allegory, and historical fiction. Structural characteristics of the ASL platform narrative and the written English essay are compared and contrasted. Emphasis is on the production and comprehension of academic ASL.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 401 and LIN 203 (or concurrent), score of 2 or higher on the ASLA or ASLPI, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Every two years in fall
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 416 - ASL Linguistics in ASL
This course focuses on advanced aspects of ASL grammar including complex co-reference, the scope of non-manual grammatical markers, quantification, complex classifier choice, verbs of motion and location, and complex aspectual marking and agreement. Students receive diagnostic feedback throughout the course and are given specific remedial studies to pursue independently. Emphasis is on the production and comprehension of academic ASL.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 401 , score of 2 or higher on the ASLA or ASLPI, LIN 105 , LIN 185 ; or permission of instructor for students with native-level competency in ASL.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: American Sign Language
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ASL 417 - Deaf Art, Film, and Theatre in ASL
This course will examine Deaf culture as expressed in art, film, and theatre. Selections of Deaf art, film, and theatre from the 1900s to the present based on the Deaf experience will be discussed in the context of social and cultural history. The course will be taught in ASL. Emphasis is on the production and comprehension of academic ASL.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 401 and LIN 203 (or concurrent), score of 2 or higher on the ASLA or ASLPI, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Every two years in fall
Course Type: American Sign Language
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Anthropology |
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ANT 101 - Anthropology: The Cultural View
This course is a basic introductory survey of cultural anthropology. It examines the differences between cultures as well as cultural universals, and the relationship between social organization, ideology, economics, and political structure in different types of societies. It reviews the various theoretical approaches in cultural anthropology’s attempt to explain human behavior, presenting examples from foraging, farming, and contemporary industrial societies through readings and films.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; International; Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 102 - Biological Anthropology
This course examines our place in nature; the relationship between human biology and culture; the relevance of primate behavior and human evolution to understanding contemporary human society; human biological adaptations, including a discussion of population and nutrition; and contemporary human variation with an evaluation of the concept of race. The course includes a required 2-hour lab each week that provides practical experience with materials and research methods used by biological anthropologists.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 103 - Introduction to Archaeology
This course describes the methods and theories used by modern archaeologists to uncover information about past human life ways. Attention is given to techniques of survey and excavation of archaeological materials; concepts of space and time in archaeology; and detailed analysis of artifacts and organic residues. Some attention will be given to specific topics such as the archaeology of New England, the Caribbean, and Japan.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; International
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 104 - Archaeological Science
Archaeological science presents principals and methods used by modern archaeologists to uncover information about past human life ways. Attention is given to techniques of survey, excavation of archaeological materials; concepts of space and time in archaeology; and detailed analysis of artifacts and organic residues. Issues in world prehistory concerning the development of agriculture, and preservation of the past will be covered. An integral laboratory component each week will focus on data analysis, conservation methods, maritime resource utilization, environmental degradation and sustainability in the Gulf of Maine. Some attention will be given to specific topics such as the archaeology of New England, Caribbean, Japan and Peru and the Isles of Shoals in the Gulf of Maine.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 105 - Society, Environment, and Change
This course examines the complex and changing relationship between communities, cultures, and the environment over time and across multiple geographic scales. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the course considers the drivers behind societal and environmental change from early hunter-gatherer and farming communities to more complex contemporary landscapes across the world. The course concludes with a focus on identifying options to build sustainable, resilient, and adaptive social-ecological systems.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 201 - Human Origins
This course focuses on the fossil and cultural evidence for human evolution. Topics to be covered include evolutionary theory, primate behavior, hominid origins, the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of fossil hominids, Pleistocene cultural adaptations, and the origin of modern Homo sapiens. The relationship between biology, geography, and culture is explored using the skeletal and archaeological evidence for human evolution.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 202 - Origins of Civilization
This course traces the evolution of human culture from the origins of farming and domestication, to the development of complex societies. General processes of urbanization and social stratification will be investigated, and examples will be drawn from throughout the Old and New Worlds, including the classical civilizations of the Near East, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Peru.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 204 - The Gulf of Maine: Archaeology, Ecology, and Environmental Change
The Gulf of Maine class describes the methods and theories used by archaeologists, geologists, marine scientists, environmental scientists and policy makers to understand changes in human life ways and environmental conditions over time. Attention is given reconstruction of changes in sea-level over time: excavation and interpretation of archaeological materials from maritime sites; understanding of species distribution and interaction over time; and policy making related to environmental change of the Anthropocene Issues in coastal erosion, declining cod stocks, predator-prey relations, environmental restoration and cultural heritage be covered. An integral laboratory component will focus on proxy and modern evidence for the dynamic and changing ecosystem. Some attention will be given to specific topics such as regional climatic change, the Casco Bay Estuary Project and research institutes focused on marine environments in the Gulf of Maine.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 213 - Human Ecology
This course examines interactions between human societies and their natural environments. Human adaptation is viewed as a problem-solving process, involving the development of strategies for maximizing energy efficiency and reproductive success, for warding off environmental stress, and for reducing conflicts. These management strategies are examined for a number of human societies, and are used to gain insight into modern decision-making processes.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 or 102.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 220 - Indigenous Communities of North America
This course provides an ethnographic perspective on the history and traditional cultures of native North Americans. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of aboriginal native cultures to their environments, and the evolution of complex societies in certain regions of North America. Also included is discussion of the fragmentation of indigenous societies that followed the European invasion of North America.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 224 - Ancient Mesoamerica
An introduction to the archaeology and ethnohistory of the indigenous peoples of Mexico and adjacent parts of Central America, from the beginning until the sixteenth century. Primary attention will be to the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 230 - Hunters and Gatherers
Hunting and gathering is a way of life, not simply a subsistence technique. Ninety-nine percent of human evolutionary history involved this kind of life, and our biology as a species was created through this mode of existence. In this ethnographically oriented course we will study several hunter-gatherer societies including the Ju’/hoansi, the Mbuti, the Australian aborigines, and the Inuit. Special attention will be given to understanding the traditional life and world view of hunter-gatherers, but we will also focus on how recent political and economic events are changing their lives.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 232 - The Anthropology of Sex and Gender
Gender is a fundamental platform for the organization of society. The social meanings given to bodies, sexuality, procreation, parenting, and work extend beyond notions of identity, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, and households. Gender also involves economics, government, religion, politics, science, technology, war, and globalization. This course rests on the premise that sex and gender are both “culturally constructed” and explores how gendered practices and beliefs serve as “systems” of differentiation. The “politics of difference” is explored across a variety of Western and non-Western cultures.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; International; Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 233 - Food and Culture
This course focuses on food as an essential and central part of human experience. We will examine the anthropology of food and food habits, including an evolutionary-ecological perspective, the reconstruction of past human diets from archaeological evidence, and a cross-cultural examination of the diversity of human food preferences and avoidances. An important goal of the course will be to try to understand appreciate cultural differences in food habits from both an ecological and a societal point of view.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 255 - Cultures of Africa
Africa is a vast continent rich in cultural diversity. This course will explore a variety of African people and cultures south of the Sahara. Students will read ethnographic case studies about small-scale communities that focus on interrelated issues such as music, religion, politics, economics, geography, ethnicity, and gender. The course will consider the effects of colonial periods on indigenous populations but will emphasize post-independence Africans. Students will learn to challenge negative Western representations of Africa by focusing on the power and perseverance of African people and their cultures.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 262 - Women, Arts & Global Tourism
All over the world women are improving their socioeconomic status, investing in their families, and contributing to community development through involvement in tourism arts and crafts production. We will learn about the historical and contemporary experiences of women from North and South America, Africa, Asia and other international settings. The course will explore themes of cultural heritage, culture change, traditional versus tourist art, gender inequality, empowerment and community development.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 280 - Prehistoric Art
This course takes a combined anthropological, historical, and critical approach and focuses on two case studies: 1) the Palaeolithic (Ice Age) art of Eurasia (ca. 32,400-10,000 years ago); and 2) the pre-colonial rock art of southern Africa (prior to 1652 AD). It reviews the diversity of forms and activities constituting prehistoric image making, and their numerous interpretations, including: “art for art’s sake,” magico-religion, structuralism, neo-evolutionary functionalism, and shamanism. It also considers the sociopolitical climate within which these theories have been proposed and identifies problematic assumptions and biases. The term “prehistoric art” is a major topic of discussion as students evaluate the relevance, appropriateness, and limitations of a western (European) definition of “art” for understanding non-Western image making.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; International
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 295 - Topics in Anthropology
This course provides in-depth analysis of relevant topics not available in regular course offerings. The topics vary depending upon current issues of significance and the special background of the instructor.
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Credits: 3-4
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 302 - Medical Anthropology
This course considers the interface between medicine and anthropology in terms of both human biology and society. The course develops concepts of health as effective adaptation to environmental stresses, including infectious disease, nutritional stress, and psychosomatic illness, among others. It traces the history of health and disease in human society from hunter-gatherers to modern urban, industrial communities, and examines the way in which human populations have attempted to deal with various agents of disease. The course examines the diversity of human theories of disease causation and explores the role of modern medicine in effective health care delivery to persons of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 , 102 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Anthropology
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ANT 305 - Gender, Race, and Health
This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to learn about the embodiment of societal systems like gender and race in human biology and health. We will study societal systems using theory from women and gender studies, sociology, and associated fields. Students will learn about variation in gender (including masculinities) and health across societies, how racism and societal systems of race impact biology and well-being, and examine evidence that poverty becomes embodied. In this course, students will also gain an understanding of how societal stress becomes embodied, through learning the stress-related endocrine response, including how stress hormones impact immune function and metabolic function. We will also include an introduction to epigenetics. Throughout the course, students will read papers from the scientific literature that provide evidence for how hormones, immune function, and health are related to societal factors.
Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 or ANT 102 or WGS 101 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Anthropology
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