Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



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Course Description by Department/Program  

 

Business

  
  • BUS 385 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation


    This course is about starting a business and about the benefits and costs, both personal and professional, of an entrepreneurial career. Students learn how to establish start-up teams, identify opportunities, and obtain resources. The course involves written self-appraisals, case analyses, team work, and presentations of comprehensive business plans. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (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:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 386 - Creative Strategies for Entrepreneurs


    This course explores strategies for innovation and creative problem solving as well as a framework for entrepreneurial planning. Through experiential activities, readings, and discussions, students learn creative techniques employed by creative makers and thinkers from artists to scientists and entrepreneurs. Students apply what they have learned to generate and assess an entrepreneurial idea. 

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, BUS 260  (recommended). Students with credit for EYE 199  (same topic) will not earn credit. 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:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 387 - Design Thinking


    This course introduces students to 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. Students will apply what they learn to create, develop, and assess an innovative, entrepreneurial idea. 

    Prerequisite(s): 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:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 388 - Launching a Global Social Enterprise


    This course provides an inside view and application opportunity on a global scale in the rapidly developing entrepreneurship field of social enterprise. Opportunities, challenges, necessary resources, risks, value propositions and strategies of launching a global social enterprise with an emphasis on scalable ventures will be addressed through guest speakers, research, lecture, and student presentations. Students will develop a detailed business model and pitch deck for a mission driven social enterprise. 

    Prerequisite(s): 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:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 389 - Self-directed Innovation Project


    This course provides prior learning credit for work completed in USM’s Ci2 Studio (Creative Intelligence, Innovation Collaboration). Full tuition is a condition of Ci2 participation.

    Prerequisite(s): 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. Please see enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 390 - Internship in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship


    See BUS 395  description for requirements.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 391 - Internship in Sustainable Business


    See BUS 395  description for requirements.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 392 - Internship in Marketing


    See BUS 395  description for requirements.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 394 - Internship in International Business


    See BUS 395  description for requirements.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 395 - Internship I


    This is the first internship course in business administration. Enrollment is limited to School of Business majors and 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, 2.33 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: Business

  
  • BUS 396 - Internship II


    This is the second internship course in business administration. Enrollment is limited to baccalaureate School of Business majors who have not completed degree requirements. Majors are limited to a maximum of nine internship credits toward the degree. See BUS 395  for further information. Pass/Fail.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 395 , 2.33 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: Business
  
  • BUS 397 - Internship in Sport Management/Advance Field Experience


    The internship requirement is considered one of the most critical components of the Sport Management Program. Students will undertake a 12-15 week, full-time (40 hours per week) supervised internship. This opportunity is expected to enhance the student’s academic experiences via a required industry analysis paper, a research project, weekly logs and a portfolio, as well as provide additional work experience and networking opportunities. Internship experiences may take place in any of the varied sport industry settings. Students may obtain internships in any region of the country and in some cases, may receive financial compensation. Enrollment is normally limited to sport management (internship track) majors who have not completed degree requirements. 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. May not be taken Pass/Fail.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, BUS 311 , 2.33 GPA or higher, and permission of a School of Business advisor and instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 6

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 398 - Professional Selling Practicum


    An introduction to professional sales in a real-world setting, including servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, establishing new accounts, and submitting activity reports such as daily daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses. Students learn to plan and organize their daily work schedule while simultaneously adjusting the content of their sales presentations by customer type, order type, existing and potential sales volume. Other topics include customer service, product knowledge, territory management, and prospecting, presenting, and closing skills. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (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: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 399 - Special Topics in Business


    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

    Course Typically Offered: Limited
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 450 - Business Policy and Strategy


    An in-depth examination of the strategic management process in large complex organizations. This course uses case study analysis, discussion and integrative capstone projects to provide students with opportunities to learn and to apply strategic management theories and concepts. These include competitive analysis, value-chain analysis, generic business strategies, corporate strategy, and global strategy. Students matriculating fall 2011 and later must fulfill the University Core Requirement of “Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility and Citizenship” prior to enrollment. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 260  (C- or higher), BUS 340  (C or higher), FIN 320  (C or higher), satisfied EISRC core requirement, GPA 2.0 or higher, and 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. Please see enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business
  
  • BUS 485 - Managing the Growing Entrepreneurial Venture


    An interdisciplinary course emphasizing the application of entrepreneurial management concepts and strategies to the growth-oriented small business beyond the start-up stage to eventual maturity and harvest. Topics include venture opportunity analysis, stages of small business growth, making the transition from entrepreneur to entrepreneurial manager, formulating and implementing growth strategies, building an effective organization, marshaling organizational and financial resources for growth, managing under adversity, and managing rapid growth. Non School of Business students please see enrollment policy for eligibility.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 385  (C or higher), senior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of 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: Business
  
  • BUS 490 - Independent Study


    Selected topics in business administration may be studied and researched on an independent basis. Enrollment is normally limited to business administration degree candidates.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of instructor and department 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.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business

Business Analytics

  
  • BAN 300 - Foundations of Data Management


    Data Management is the art of acquiring data and preparing it for analysis. This course serves as the entry course for the Business Analytics major at USM and will provide students with hands-on experience extracting, tidying, analyzing data, and communicating results through reports and visualizations. Data management is a core skill for all business analysts that is highly valued by industry. 

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210  (C- or higher) or other approved statistics course . 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:
    Course Type: Business Analytics
  
  • BAN 340 - Data Mining for Business Analysts


    Data mining is the process of discovering patterns in data to obtain actionable insights. This course will use real-world data and popular analytic techniques, including clustering and decision trees, to solve business problems and support managerial decisions. 

    Prerequisite(s): BAN 300 . 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 for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business Analytics
  
  • BAN 350 - Data Visualization


    In this course, students will learn to create charts, maps, and other visualizations to tell stories and to create effective graphical displays of evidence. Students will learn to critically evaluate examples from print media and the internet while learning the foundations of data visualization. 

    Prerequisite(s): BAN 300 . 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 enrollment policy  for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Business Analytics

Chemistry

  
  • CHY 107 - Chemistry for Health Sciences


    A one-semester introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry for the health sciences. Topics include acids and bases, pH, chemical kinetics and equilibria, the chemistry of organic compounds; carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids. This course is not suitable for chemistry majors, biology majors, or pre-professionals (pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-veterinary).

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 113 - 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 and CHY 114  (normally taken concurrently) provide the basis for further study of chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 108  (or concurrent) or MAT 140  (or concurrent) or MAT 152  (or concurrent) or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 114 - Laboratory Techniques I


    A project-based laboratory experience to illustrate the principles presented in CHY 113 . One recitation and two laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHY 113  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1.5

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 115 - Principles of Chemistry II


    A continuation of CHY 113 . This course is designed to provide the foundation for all further studies in chemistry and is a prerequisite for all upper-level chemistry courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 113 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 116 - Laboratory Techniques II


    A project-based laboratory experience to illustrate the principles presented in CHY 115 . One recitation and two laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 114 ; CHY 115  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1.5

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 233 - Analytical Chemistry with Lab


    A survey of principles and applications of modern analytical chemistry and related calculations. Topics include volumetric and gravimetric analysis, electroanalysis, spectrophotometry, separations, statistics, and error analysis. Quantitative experimental determination by means of classical and instrumental methods. Techniques used include titration, gravimetric analysis, spectrophotometry, electroanalysis, and chromatography. Precision, accuracy, and statistical error analysis of results are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or higher in CHY 115  and CHY 116 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 5

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 251 - Organic Chemistry I


    An intensive treatment of organic chemistry. Topics include: nomenclature; structure and stereochemistry; reaction types: substitution, addition, and elimination; reaction mechanisms and factors influencing them; spectroscopic techniques of structure determination (mass, nuclear magnetic resonance, and infrared).

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 115 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 252 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Students undertake a multi-step synthesis of a series of compounds and characterize the physical and chemical properties of these target compounds. Proficiency in synthetic methods, chromatography, and spectroscopy will be developed.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 116 ; CHY 251  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 253 - Organic Chemistry II


    A continuation of CHY 251 , but with a more comprehensive (and intensive) investigation of the principal categories of organic reactions. Extensive problem solving and critical thinking in such areas as predicting products of multi-step synthesis, deducing mechanisms, retrosynthesis, and spectroscopy will be explored. The structures and fundamental chemical reactions of alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyl-containing compounds will be presented.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 251 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 254 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Students will apply the skills they developed in CHY 252  to explore reactions of various functional groups and develop critical thinking skills through inquiry based experiments. Students will learn experimental design and how to search the primary literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 252 ; CHY 253  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 345 - Polymer Chemistry


    We live in a plastic society. During the past 90 years plastics (synthetic polymers) have become an integral part of daily life. This course will survey the past, present, and future of the chemistry of these essential materials. Students will discuss preparation of polymers under radical chain, step-reaction, ionic, and coordination conditions. Methods of characterization of polymers, both experimental and theoretical, will be considered. Finally, students will examine commercial polymers and polymer technology.

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or higher in CHY 253  and CHY 373 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 371 - Quantum Chemistry


    Principles of theoretical chemistry: quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics include: quantization of translational, rotational, vibrational, and electronic energy; hydrogen orbitals; variational method and peturbation theory; multielectron atoms; chemical bonding; group theory; spectroscopy; and introductory statistical mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 115 , MAT 152 , and PHY 123 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 373 - Chemical Thermodynamics


    Principles of theoretical chemistry: classical thermodynamics, molecular energetics, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, statistical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 115 , MAT 152 , and PHY 121 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 374 - Chemical Thermodynamics Laboratory


    Experiments illustrating material presented in CHY 373 . One recitation and three laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 116 ; CHY 373  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 377 - Spectroscopy


    This course focuses on the structural elucidation of molecules through the use of mass spectrometry, infrared spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry. A thorough consideration of the operation of the instrumentation used to obtain the spectra will also be addressed. Additional topics may include ultraviolet-visible and fluorescence spectroscopies and x-ray diffraction techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHY 233  and CHY 253 ; CHY 371  (or concurrent); or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 378 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    Experiments will be performed in mass spectrometry, gas and liquid chromatography, and UV-Vis, NMR, AA, and fluorescence spectroscopy. One hour of pre-lab recitation and three laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 233 , CHY 253 , and CHY 254 ; CHY 377  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 385 - Pickles to Pints: Fermentation Science


    Investigation into a variety of fermentation products and the chemical and biological processes that are involved in creating these products.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 233 , CHY 251 , BIO 281 , or BIO 311 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 410 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 411 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 412 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 413 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 414 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 415 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 416 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 417 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 418 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 419 - Special Topics


    Faculty mentored independent laboratory research on advanced subjects or special topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-6

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 421 - Inorganic Chemistry


    Descriptive chemistry of the inorganic compounds, structure, bonding, and ligand field theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 115 ; CHY 371  (or concurrent); or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 461 - Biochemistry I


    Application of chemical methods and principles to understanding biological processes. Topics include structure and action of nucleotides, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; membranes and transport; and metabolism and energy conversion. This one-semester course provides a survey of the major areas of biochemistry, except for nucleic acids.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 253 , or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 462 - Biochemistry Laboratory I


    Basic experimental methods in modern biochemistry. Experiments include detecting, purifying, crystallizing, and characterizing proteins; analyzing protein structure; and measuring enzyme kinetics. Techniques include ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry; ion-exchange, gel, and high-pressure liquid chromatography; electrophoresis; and analysis of protein structure by computer graphics. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 254 ; CHY 461  (or concurrent).
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 2

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 463 - Biochemistry II


    Continuation of CHY 461 . Topics include selected biosynthetic pathways, including photosynthesis; signal transduction applied to hormones, nerve transmission, and the five senses; and methods for structural analysis of macromolecules, including X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and homology modeling. Participants present a seminar on a topic of current biochemical research.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 461 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 470 - Chemistry in Perspective


    Capstone course requiring both oral and written presentation of a current topic in chemistry or biochemistry with a laboratory component. This course includes an interdisciplinary component, as well as ethical, economic, and political considerations of the research topic. Required of all senior majors in the Chemistry BS and BA, and Biochemistry BS programs. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of faculty advisor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 1-4

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry
  
  • CHY 490 - Senior Research Project


    Open to senior majors. 15 credits maximum.

    Prerequisite(s): 2.0 GPA in chemistry, CHY 233 , CHY 253 , CHY 254 , and permission of the department.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3-15

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    Course Type: Chemistry

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I


    This is a beginning level Chinese language course. The course will cover listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chinese
  
  • CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II


    A continuation of CHI 101 . The course will develop the student’s listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 101  or equivalent.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chinese
  
  • CHI 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.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 0.5

    May be repeated for credit.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Chinese
  
  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I


    Review of grammatical structures with further development of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The emphasis will be on understanding cultures and contemporary life of Chinese-speaking countries through reading and discussion.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 102  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4

    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Course Type: Chinese
  
  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II


    Continuation of CHI 201 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 201  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 4

    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    Course Type: Chinese

College of Nursing

  
  • CON 252 - Human Nutrition


    This course examines the basic concepts of human nutrition and their application to the needs of human beings throughout the life cycle. Discussion of factors affecting food practices and attitudes is included.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 113  or SCI 172 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: College of Nursing

Communication & Media Studies

  
  • CMS 102 - Introduction to Communication


    This course provides students with an overview and brief history of the field of communication, introduces them to theory development and the research process, and illustrates how communication theories can be applied to everyday life. Students will explore communication in a variety of contexts, including intrapersonal, organizational, intercultural, and mass communication.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 103 - Introduction to Media Studies


    This course examines the historical, philosophical, technological, economic, political, and social aspects of print (book, magazine, and newspapers) and electronic media (radio, television, film, sound recordings, and the Internet). In addition, the effects of mass media will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 150 - The Writing Process


    This course provides students with professional writing skills through practice in techniques and strategies used in a variety of media writing applications. There is a strong emphasis on the utility of writing as a tool of communicating information, interpreting media content, and constructing meaning.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 190 - Nonverbal Communication


    An introduction to the fascinating study of nonverbal communication. Researchers tell us that the majority of social meaning is communicated nonverbally. Facial expression, body movement, eye contact and other nonverbal channels significantly affect the creation of meaning among people. In addition, many of these channels are key to understanding cultural variations during communication. Students will explore nonverbal elements in their daily lives and examine ways to reduce miscommunication in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 200 - Research Methods in Communication


    This course introduces students to methods of inquiry found in the communication and media studies research literature. These methods include experimental design, survey research, textual analysis, and ethnography. The course examines the underlying philosophical assumptions associated with these methodologies as well as their unique strengths and limitations. Students’ conceptual understanding of these methodologies and their ability to become critical consumers of research findings are the major objectives of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 102  or CMS 103 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 201 - Introduction to Public Relations


    This course examines the issues, tasks, and responsibilities of public relations practitioners in a variety of professional settings. Public relations encompass strategic communication processes aimed at building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics. This course covers the theories and foundations of public relations and provides an overview of the principles, strategies, and practices of the profession.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 202 - Writing for Popular Print Media


    This introduction to magazine writing provides students an opportunity to conceive, craft, and publish original work in different genres for different markets There is a strong emphasis on the utility of writing as a means of organizing and communicating information, as in reporting, and also as a medium for more expressive and entertaining content.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 203 - Introduction to Video Production


    This course will examine the phases of video production associated with field and studio productions. Course content will also explore media aesthetics.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s): CMS 204 .
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 204 - Introduction to Video Production Lab


    Various production exercises and assignments to illustrate the principles and theories presented in CMS 203 .

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s): CMS 203 .
    Credits: 1

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 205 - Topics in Media Writing I


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 210 - Topics in Media Criticism I


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 215 - Journalism Reporting and Writing


    This course cultivates journalistic/public affairs research and writing. Students learn how to find and develop human and textual primary sources. Likewise, they learn and practice journalistic form and concise, accessible written expression. And students learn to appreciate and model the liberal ideals of public dialogue, debate, and democratic engagement.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 220 - Topics in Media Production I


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 203 , CMS 204  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 222 - Digital Radio & Audio Production


    Students will learn the fundamental skills necessary for digital radio and audio production. Learning applications include hosting and producing a radio music program and a public affairs talk show, and producing promotional pieces with digital editing software.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 223 - Communication Law


    This course is intended to introduce students interested in media, journalism, and law to the basic rules, structures, and regulations that make up media law. It surveys the changing laws of journalism and mass communication, including defamation, privacy, reporting access, obscenity and indecency, media ownership, intellectual property, and commercial speech.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 103 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 225 - Screenwriting


    In this course, students will learn the process of writing scripts for films. A variety of concept development strategies, writing exercises, script examples, and screenings will be used to encourage students to develop their creative writing skills. Emphasis will be placed throughout the class on the process of screenwriting, from idea formation through writing and revision. Each student will produce a detailed outline/beat sheet for a feature-length film.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 235 - Communicating Security


    This course focuses on communicating security in a digital context. While online security is seen as technical (computer code and algorithms), such an understanding is an oversimplification. Rather, security is a social process of communication. Students explore communication in the digital context and gain skills for digital security.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 242 - Communication and Social Media


    Social media have influenced and altered patterns of human communication and interaction. This course explores social media dynamics including communication in a networked public culture, interpersonal communication online, privacy and information security, social media production and work, media ecologies, and managing media and information in a networked and highly connected world.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 255 - Business and Professional Communication


    Designed to provide students with essential communication skills for business and other professional settings, the course covers interpersonal, group, and public communication. These skills include listening actively, giving and receiving constructive feedback, interviewing others, leading groups, negotiating, and making effective public presentations. The course also includes discussions of gender, cultural diversity, and ethics in the workplace.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 265 - Intrapersonal Communication


    This course examines our ability to use what we know and feel in order to send, receive, and store information. Whether stimuli come from an external source or from within the self, the focus of intrapersonal communication is on the ways in which we process those stimuli, our ability to make sense out of our experiences, to remember, to retrieve information from memory, and to create messages at whatever level of consciousness, and no matter how many people are involved, in face-to-face or mediated communication.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 272 - Persuasion


    A course designed to help students understand the basic principles of persuasion. The course deals with persuasion as a social phenomenon. The perspective from which the course is offered is the analysis of persuasion as a behavioral process. As such, the course will investigate the social science research that relates to persuasion. Students will examine the attempts made by others to persuade them, as well as the attempts they make to persuade others. Further, the course will deal with the issue of ethics in persuasion.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 274 - Writing for the Media


    This writing-intensive course is designed to provide students with an overview of media writing. Students will be introduced to radio and television commercial writing, broadcast journalism, and fiction and non-fiction scriptwriting.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 284 - Introduction to Cinema Studies


    This course offers an introduction to the analysis of film. It examines movies from diverse historical periods, nations, and cinematic traditions, including narrative, documentary, and the avant-garde. In addition to providing a foundation in close analysis, the course also introduces students to fundamental issues in film history and film theory.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 286 - History of International Cinema to 1945


    This course surveys the history of cinema from its emergence through World War II. It considers the development of Hollywood cinema in conversation with alternative approaches to filmmaking both within and outside the U.S. Paying close attention to film style, it also explores cinema’s economic, social, and technological history.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 288 - History of International Cinema Since 1945


    This course surveys the history of cinema since World War II. Examining cinema’s metamorphoses in the face of social, economic, technological, and geopolitical changes, the course addresses the emergence of international art cinema, developments in politically critical filmmaking, cinema’s role in globalization, and its confrontation with new media.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: International
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 290 - Intercultural Communication


    This course concerns communication within different cultures (cross-cultural) and between different cultures (intercultural). We examine the values, beliefs, and assumptions that people hold as they interact with different people. The course combines communication theory and research, and involves the application through activities, papers, and group discussions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 102 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 294 - Visual Communication


    Our culture is arguably the most prolific visual culture in history. Visual messages bombard us from magazine and TV ads, paintings, music videos, concert shows, shopping mall displays, social media, informational graphics, images on T-shirts, web pages, and profoundly moving images in photojournalism. Visual Communication will introduce you to the principles of visual literacy to help you navigate this flood by learning to read visual messages as you do verbal ones.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 102  or CMS 103  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 298 - Topics in Communication I


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult MaineStreet for a listing of current topics courses and the CMS homepage for detailed course descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 300 - Topics in Media Writing II


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 301 - Public Relations: Cases and Campaigns


    Cases and Campaigns-Students will use the principles and techniques of public relations to critically analyze case studies and campaigns, as well as track current public relations issues.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 201  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 302 - Writing the Feature Story


    Students generate story ideas according to their own interests and target them for publication in specific markets. Class time focuses on perfecting writing and editorial skills, developing style and a field of interest, building an accomplished portfolio, and examining the practical and philosophical challenges of writing professionally. There is a strong emphasis on taking the initiative and working independently.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 303 - Media Effects


    This course will examine the effects of mass media upon individuals and societies. It will explore such questions as who is affected, what effects occur and how much, which media content is involved, and what situations make effects more or less likely to take place.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 102  or CMS 103  and CMS 200 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 305 - Writing Opinion: Editorials and Columns


    This is a writing intensive course that provides students with the basic skills for writing editorials, columns, and journalistic essays. The emphasis is on economical, persuasive, and strongly argumentative styles of writing. Students will read, analyze, and discuss throughout the semester the work of a leading U.S. essayist/columnist.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 306 - Managing Media Relations


    The news media’s influence on public policy, public opinion, and consumer behavior plays a critical role in companies’ and organizations’ communication strategies. Relying on theories of the mass media, this course will advance student writing, editing, and speaking in the context of media relations. Through discussion of current issues, case studies, and guest speakers, the course will cover such topics as media contact identification, relationship building, crisis management, interview preparation, effective media relations strategy construction, public relations plan evaluation, and the tools, methods, and ethics of media relations.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 201  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 310 - Topics in Media Criticism II


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 315 - Broadcast Newswriting


    This course introduces the basics of newswriting for television. It stresses brevity and conversational style of writing. Students will learn how to write TV news story scripts, beginning with simple news scripts (readers) and closing with complex scripts (packages). By providing the basics, the course prepares students for an internship with a broadcast news organization. It also offers practical advice on obtaining a job in broadcasting.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 102 , CMS 103 .
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 320 - Topics in Media Production II


    A selection of courses varying in content from term to term. Students should consult their media studies advisor for detailed descriptions.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 203 , CMS 204  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 322 - Digital Audio Storytelling


    Students will learn the craft of creating compelling audio stories with high production values, and how to use Adobe Audition software. Learning applications include: interviews with everyday people, public service announcements, and news feature stories.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 323 - Understanding Technology


    This course will examine the relationship between media, technology, and society from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. Through readings and discussions students will develop an understanding of a variety of frameworks and theories that explain technological change and the fundamental relationship between humankind and technology.

    Prerequisite(s): CMS 103  or permission of instructor.
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 324 - Photojournalism


    This course introduces students to photojournalism norms, aesthetics, ethics, and practices through critical assessment of the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographers and applied photography and photographic editing.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
  
  • CMS 326 - Special Effects and Animation


    This course combines an exploration of the history of Special Effects and Animation with hands-on real-world projects. Students will work with flip-books, stop-motion and rotoscope animation as well as special effects techniques such as masking, multi-plane, green screen, and motion tracking. Students will be using After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere. Some experience with Photoshop is recommended.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Co-requisite(s):
    Credits: 3

    Course Typically Offered:
    Course Type: Communication & Media Studies
 

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