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This is an introduction to the organization, presentation and use of financial accounting information. Students will understand the elements of the accounting system - assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, expenses and dividends. Emphasis is on acquiring familiarity with the double-entry system and gaining an understanding of the purposes and uses of the information found within the income statement, balance sheet, statement of stockholder's equity and the statement of cash flows.

This course covers several major topics: the theory of and accounting for business combinations including mergers and acquisitions; foreign currency transactions and translations; and the formation, operation and dissolution of general partnerships

A survey of the distinctive features of the major world religions and the most studied Native American, African and aboriginal Australian religions. Focuses on the fit between myth and ritual, the problems involved in trying to understand both "from the believer's point of view," and what generalizations can be made about religion in general.

Explores the anthropology of contemporary political violence. The ethnographic study of terrorism, guerilla warfare, state terror and human rights will be complemented by examination of the ethical and methodological concerns that arise in this special ares of investigation.

This is an intermediate/advanced course for students who have had some introduction to GIS and wish to pursue applications in the natural sciences. We will focus on grid-based data models for visualization, modeling, and analysis. Assessment will be based on problem sets, lab work, and a final project. Readings, assignments, activities, and discussions will cover: the raster data model, generating and working with grid data, georeferencing images and grids, remote sensing technologies and data, visualizing and managing raster datasets, interpolation methods for generating continuous surface data, mathematical operations with grid data for spatial analysis, map algebra and grid-based modeling, modeling to assess or predict habitat, development, and risk, basic change analysis with satellite imagery, evaluating and documenting error and uncertainty, ethics and accountability in spatial analysis, modeling and visualization.

A descriptive survey of astronomy including contemporary views of the universe. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and cosmology. May be taken without AST 110. Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without AST 110. Together with AST 110, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.

This course will take students from raw DNA sequencing data through quality assurance, through to data interpretation, statistical analysis, and presentation of the results as a mock scientific article. A background in microbiology, microbial ecology, or genetics would be beneficial. No programming or data analysis experience is required. Students who are performing research may bring their own sequencing data to process in class. Students will become familiar with command-line programs and basic computer programming techniques; understand bioinformatics methods such as quality trimming, assembling contigs, sequence alignment, using reference databases, and statistical comparisons; gain hands-on experience in bioinformatic analysis of DNA sequences using the R platform and its packages; primarily, DADA2, phyloseq, vegan, ggplot2; and be able to apply the knowledge gained in class to other sequence types and programs. Students may bring their own data, or some can be provided. AVS 454 and 554 cannot both be taken for credit.

This course is aimed at those who have a foundation in Excel and want to reach the next level of expertise. The expert level course teaches sophisticated formulas, advanced charting, simple macros, pivot tables, and more about the back-stage area of Excel including security and protecting spreadsheets. Students are given the opportunity to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Expert certification exam at the end of the course. If this course was taken as a topics course in BIS 490, it cannot be repeated for credit.

Course provides an overview of fundamental/critical issues in biomedical science and engineering today.

This course presents the philosophical and technical foundations of business intelligence and analytics. The philosophical principles of business intelligence and analytics are discussed. Important fundamental concepts and tools in business intelligence and analytics are introduced using a structured and integrated approach that moves from initial data collection to final decision outcome assessment. Throughout the course, conditional reasoning and logical thinking in terms of process and systems are emphasized.

This course is dual-focused on business problem formulation and decision analysis. First, the course introduces students to a variety of ways to formulate a business problem and identify its decision alternatives using systems thinking and process thinking. Second, the course presents core concepts and techniques for conducting data-driven decision analysis (e.g. utility/objective function, linear/nonlinear optimization, and simulation optimization) with the purpose of recommending optimal decision options by taking advantage of the results of predictive analytics.

Influences on human development from conception through middle childhood. Theoretical perspectives, empirical evaluation and practical implications.

Analysis of the managerial process and its relationship to decision making. Emphasis on the use of resources including time, energy, and money to attain family goals.

Major forms of family violence, including child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and spouse abuse, are examined to provide students with an understanding of the development of dysfunctional forms of family interaction, descriptive knowledge on the prevalence of violent relationships at the national and local level, the necessary skills for identifying victims of abuse and the services available to them, and a preliminary understanding of the challenge of designing intervention strategies.

The idea of the hero has been important in culture and art since the earliest epic. What is heroism? What defines the hero? How does a person become a hero and what do you do afterward? These are all questions that the great epic stories from the past and the world of the media today seek to address and answer. This course looks at ancient epics dealing with the hero and brings hero tales through time to today. We look at myth, legend and lived experience, with special attention to the world of the heroes as articulated through their representation in literature, art, music and film.

Topics include design and use of spreadsheets to solve problems using formulas, charts and data functions.  Credit does not count towards the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.

As the introductory course to the Digital Curation program, this class surveys the variety of digital artifacts that we consciously or unconsciously create and consume today, with a focus on how to collect and manage digitized and born-digital artifacts and their related data. Students learn technical skills such as how to digitize analog documents, photographs, and videos, as well as curatorial knowledge such as how selection criteria vary as a function of type of institution (archives v. libraries v. museums) and field (art v. archeology). The course also reviews methods for ensuring the ongoing integrity of the artifact and laws governing the acquisition and use of intellectual property, such as how copyright extends to images, editions, and future versions of a work.

Designed to introduce the student to disability as an element of human diversity that has a significant reciprocal relationship with the environment. We begin by discussing prevalence and incidence of disability across the globe, examine the historical changes in concepts of disability over time, and then study disability as a human phenomenon which both emerges from and influences biological, economic, physical, social, political, spiritual, cultural, technological and virtual environments.

Analyze the historical context of current disability policy. Critically examine the major federal legislative policies that guide disability responses. Apply, compare, and contrast multiple models of policy analysis to the examination of policy and identification of needed policy change and policy advocacy.

EXPERIMENTAL: FALL 2023 This course introduces computer programming concepts for graduate students with little to no programming experience using the Python programming language. The first half of the course focuses on writing computer instructions that employ variables, input and output statements, decision-making constructs, repetition, and functions. The second half of the course covers fundamental concepts on data analysis and data visualization using Python libraries, Numpy and Matplotlib. By the end of this course, students will be able to take tabular data, read it, clean it, manipulate it, and run primary statistical analyses using Python.

Examines the relation between the natural environment and the economy, the economic sources of environmental degradation and economic analysis of alternative approaches to environmental regulation and management.

Principles of macroeconomics and their application to modern economic issues and problems. Analysis of national income and employment; fluctuations in national income; monetary and fiscal policy; control of inflation, unemployment, and growth; and international aspects of macroeconomic performance.

Reviews current global resources focusing primarily upon food production and population, and environmental problems relating to food production and distribution. World trade and world trade policy are considered with primary emphasis on food. Other topics include world trade liberalization, genetically modified foods and comparative agricultural systems.

Survey of the structure and functioning of the Canadian economic system, its problems and the policies used to solve them.

A writing intensive and discussion based course focusing on current economic problems. Students are required to prepare a major research paper and presentation in conjunction with the instructor.

In this foundational course students will explore how digital tools allow for new models of teaching and learning in diverse learning environments such as the traditional classroom setting, libraries, coaching models, and industry training. Students will engage in a critical review of how technology has been used, and explore current trends in educational settings. Students will discuss relevant theories of cognition, explore issues of access and equity, and consider how curriculum, instruction, and assessment might be designed with the support of technology. The learning environment for the course will model different engagement, instructional, and assessment strategies including readings, multiple modes of discussion and reflection, practical applications, design projects, and social networks.

This advanced course extends students' knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional design as well as introduces students to the practice of research in instructional design. Students will design original 2D and 3D models of physical spaces as well as plan types of instruction and learning that their designs would facilitate. Students will also work with technology mediated approaches to instruction and plan curricula that helps students master content and skills appropriate for the 21st century information culture. Throughout, students will critically assess the efficacy of their own and each other's designs to meet learning objectives. The course will have synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students will also work independently as well as in small groups on projects.

This course is designed to provide students with the ability to integrate developmentally appropriate technology into the early childhood classroom, birth to age eight. Students will gain the skills to apply technology-mediated family engagement strategies. Emphasis will be placed on how computer technologies, mobile devices, and internet resources can enhance play-based pedagogy learning. This course develops student¿s understanding in evaluating and integrating technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to create learning environments that address the needs of the diverse young learners.

This course is the capstone experience for students in the Instructional Technology master's degree and educational specialist programs. Students will identify a problem of practice, conduct research and a literature review to develop and implement an approved project to include the following components: action research; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation.

This online course will focus on printed circuit board (PCB) technology, layout, and construction. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting PCBs and the physical realization of electronic circuits. Background topics include PCB manufacturing and assembly (focusing on cutting-edged manufacturing capabilities and designing for pick-and-place auto assembly). Emphasis will also be placed on schematic capture and circuit board layout and advanced layout techniques using Altium Designer (including 8-10 layer design, 3-D PCB design, flex-PCB design, and PCB miniaturization techniques). Students will be required to use Altium Designer to design and layout their own custom circuit board as a final project. There is no textbook and the software is free for University students. EET 414 and EET 514 cannot both be taken for credit.

A study of economic theory and applications in engineering and industrial organizations including capitalization, amortization, time value of money, cost comparison analysis, and breakeven value, and the ethics of engineering economic decision making. Also included are personal finance topics as applied to engineering situations and case study. EET 484 and EET 584 cannot both be taken for credit.

This course examines the application of prevention and intervention theory and practice within classroom settings. Theoretical perspectives on risk and resilience as they pertain to the development of competent social behaviors, including those found to facilitate social relationships, serve as academic enablers, and promote self-determination will be addressed. Applied behavioral analysis, social learning theory, and the eco-behavioral framework will serve as the primary intellectual roots for this course. Particular emphasis will be given to creating a comprehensive classroom plan based on evidence-based practices and implemented within a cohesive system of behavioral and academic support and intervention. Contextual factors such as home, community, race, culture and SES, within the broader domain of social justice will provide the ecological backdrop of our study.

Evidence based classroom practice and the skills to construct and sustain challenging instruction and a healthy learning environment. Individual and group reflection on research findings from educational psychology, brain development and learning, universal design, effective schools, effective teaching, student diversity, social foundations and educational assessment.

This course seeks to help practicing teachers develop the skills necessary to support the development of their colleagues. The course examines processes and trajectories of teacher development, explores frameworks for understanding teacher knowledge and teacher capacity, and investigates approaches for supporting teacher development through mentoring and supervision. This course will help practicing teachers develop the knowledge and skills they need to be effective cooperating teachers, new teacher mentors, department chairs, or instructional coaches.

Concentrated study of designated topics in education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.

Builds upon ENG 101's introduction to post secondary writing by developing students' facility with a range of strategies for tailoring rhetorical style and tone to a range of academic, transactional, and public genres

Subject matter varies with faculty interest. Previous topics have included: scandalous women, detective fiction, vampires in literature, dark humor in literature, and literature of the Vietnam War. May be repeated for credit a total of 9 completions and up to 27 total units.

Explores how Earth's dynamic processes interact with humans by evaluating: the interplay between Earth's interior, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere; the effects and underlying causes of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves and global warming; Earth's economic and energy resources how they form and how long they will last; and the global environment and how best to interact with it.

Genealogy is the study of family history. It is a global phenomenon, one of the biggest participatory activity on the planet. It informs popular conceptions of the past and of identity. This course explores the implications of genealogy and family history. Students will learn the fundamentals of genealogical research, build a family tree, and think about genealogy as both a field and a personal practice. Students will explore the ethical questions of genealogy, including but not limited to genetics and DNA testing, the impact of technology, and its rule in identity.

Examines the construction and management of investment portfolios.

Fundamentals of vocabulary for nutritionists and other health professionals. Web-based.

Basic nutrition science with emphasis on carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, mineral functions, and metabolism. Genetic influences on nutrient needs and metabolism. Two courses in chemistry and a nutrition course are recommended. Online class with some synchronous discussions.

Assessment of food behaviors and emotions, satiety, purchase intent, and other factors related to food selection. Online class with scheduled synchronous discussions. FSN 585 and FSN 524 are recommended prerequisites:

America's experience with warfare, from the colonial period through the Vietnam era. How American wars have been fought, and the complex interrelationship between American society and the military, including economic, political and social factors.

Focuses on understanding the developmental patterns of all infants and young children, including those children who are at-risk or have disabling conditions. The impact of developmental challenges on the infant's and young child's emerging capacities for engagement in relationships and learning is explored. The importance of the interaction of social, cultural, and interpersonal factors are stressed throughout. A major goal of the course is for students to gain a working knowledge of developmental processes that can be applied to assessment, curriculum development, and intervention planning and implementation. SED 505 and HUD 505 cannot both be taken for credit.

An overview of research methods applicable to the study of children and families. An in-class research project is completed. (HUD 556 and CHF 406 are identical courses.)

An experiential course designed to assist Early College students with exploring and identifying career interests and goals through the utilization of a structured career development process

Experimental Course Fall 2023 For the next generation of scientists, lawyers, policy makers, public health professionals, business executives and entrepreneurs, and for any other career path, understanding and seeking solutions to the complex problems currently faced by humanity and the ecosystem is essential. This requires, more than ever, that students be exposed to multi-method, inter- and trans-disciplinary, experiential learning. Maine and the world are experiencing multiple existential security threats (eg., climate change, health, economy, geopolitics) that are interrelated to one another.  Students will work in teams applying explicit methods to a broad range of critical challenges. Students will apply what they learn by producing a research paper for a peer-review journal. The INT 505 portion of the course requires students to work with at least one of the course instructors to prepare an academic paper that (i) builds on the course content of one (or more) of the methods shared, and (ii) fits with their program, major or concentration of interest. Note: the course is hosted by the University of Maine Portland Gateway (https://umaine.edu/portland) and is open to graduate students in any field across the University of Maine System.

Regardless of one's field of study, students need to be able to identify problems and generate solutions, communicate these solutions effectively, and test and implement them successfully. In this course, you will use the Innovation Engineering process and system, that incorporates skills and teaches students how to rapidly innovate and solve everyday problems. This course is designed to provide a complete overview of the Innovation Engineering system.

In-depth study of the role nutrition plays in the training regime of athletes and those in the general population who include regular exercise in their personal lives. Topics include: digestion and absorption of food nutrients, bioenergetics, fluid balance and rehydration, ergogenic aids, proper weight loss and disordered eating.

Introduces students to the production, transmission, organization, use and control of information. Provides the skills necessary to navigate the many kinds of information resources available today, including the Internet, other electronic formats and print materials. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills.

Examines the exercise of leadership in sports settings. Pays special attention to team dynamics, the role of culture and organization in teams, strategic management practices in sports applications, and the ethical challenges of highly competitive environments.

This course will be an introduction to using technology for teaching and learning. Students will explore current theories and conceptual models for technology integration as a mechanism for reflection and goal setting. They will integrate the American Association of School Librarian Standards/National School Librarian Standards (AASL/NSLS) to consider learner development, diversity, and differences while fostering a positive learning environment. Through this online course using multiple modalities, learners will engage with the critical review of various educational technology tools for appropriateness in different library and media settings. Students will use digital tools, resources, and emerging technologies to design and adapt learning experiences. They will engage all learners in finding, evaluating, creating, and communicating data and information in a digital environment; as well as articulate, communicate, model, and teach digital citizenship.