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The fundamental principles of accounting as they relate to sole proprietorships. Emphasis is given to developing the technical procedures of journalizing, posting, adjusting entries, closing the books and preparing the financial statements. In addition, students are introduced to notes, inventory, depreciation, controls and payroll. Competency and/or concurrent enrollment in basic reading, writing, and mathematics courses are a prerequisite for all business studies offerings with a prefix of ACC, BUS, MAN, and MAR.

A comparative study of contemporary cultures and institutions with particular attention to primitive and peasant societies. Emphasized are such topics as human evolution and race; pre-scientific writings and ethnology; the concept of culture; language and perception; economics and technology; marriage, the family and kinship; associations, castes and classes; political organization and warfare; religion and magic; folklore and the arts; culture and personality; American culture; cross-cultural contact; and cultural change.

A global survey of the visual arts from prehistory until 1400 C.E. This course includes lectures and discussions of the art and life of people across many cultures around the world and across a wide spectrum of history. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor.

This studio course will concentrate on the study of the book as a medium for the expression of the written word. Topics covered in this course include the cultural and historical development of the book artifact, its materials and methods of production, the aesthetic integration of typography, text, page, paper and image; printing and methods of book production, and binding structures. Letterpress printing will be introduced. Books will be editioned in small numbers as prototypes of learning the techniques of production.

This studio course will continue the study of Book Arts I using the book as a medium for the expression of the written word. The aesthetic integration of typography, text, page, paper and image through letterpress printing and other advanced printing and binding techniques will be explored. A copyrighted book project will be editioned beyond the prototype stage and marketed. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 216 or permission of instructor.

Book Arts III is an advancement of technique, skill, and conceptual maturity learned in Book Arts II. This studio course will concentrate on the study of the book as a medium for expression. Topics covered in this course will include: the cultural and historical development of the book artifact; the art and craft of writing surfaces; the aesthetic integration of typography; text, page, paper and image; printing methods of book production; binding structures; and the future of the book in the electronic age.

This course is designed for beginning Biology majors (but is appropriate for all students), and attempts to introduce students to some of the content areas within the discipline of Biology through investigations focused on a particular Maine organism. This course will also serve as a "First-Year Experience." Students will work closely with faculty on a research project, learning concepts and protocols in biology and at the same time developing academic skills that will contribute to their continued success at UMM.

This introductory course in general biology for both majors and non-majors is organized around the characteristics of life. Topics covered include cellularity, homeostasis, growth, development, reproduction, genetics, response to stimuli, ecology and evolution. The inquiry-based laboratory provides opportunities for students to participate in hands-on investigations into these topics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

An introduction to the biology of organisms in a variety of marine ecosystems, including plankton, rocky intertidal, soft-bottom intertidal, marsh, coral reef and deep sea communities. The biology and ecology of selected species in each ecosystem are discussed, including life cycles of several local seaweeds and phytoplankton. The course incorporates an introduction to scientific literature and writing a research paper. Field trips to local marine environments are used to develop advanced identification skills, an introduction to experimental design, and preliminary statistical analysis of data. This course includes a service learning component that may vary from year-to-year. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours.

Students will be given a broad introduction to insect external and internal anatomy, physiology, evolution, taxonomy and ecology. Students will be able to identify the major insect orders and representative families on sight. They will have the skills to identify the majority of North American insects to the family level using appropriate dichotomous keys. Each student will identify, read and present the major ideas from at least two papers published in the primary literature. The course format will be a combination of lecture exams, laboratory practical exams, written and verbal presentations and the submission of properly identified and labelled insect collections. If time and student interest permit, an introduction to Arachnid identification (to the family level) will be included. Prerequisite: BIO 117 and BIO 118, or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the major ecological concepts of energy flow, community and population structure, nutrient cycling, competition, and predation demonstrated through the study of selected ecosystems. The influence of geological processes in New England on soil formation and community structure is studied in lectures and field trips. Students are introduced to sampling techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis of data through field trips to local aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIO 117, BIO 118, BIO 119 and MAT 111M (may be taken concurrently), or equivalents.

An in-depth investigation into the mechanisms of heredity. The course builds strong foundations in Mendelian and molecular genetics. Topics covered include probability, pedigree analysis, the molecular biology of the gene, gene expression, mechanisms of mutation, and population genetics. The laboratory portion of the course includes common organismal and molecular techniques used in whole organism genetic analysis and molecular biology. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 117, CHY 101, CHY 102, MAT 111M. (CHY 221 and MAT 215 recommended.)

In the second semester of the sequence, students enroll in BIO 402. During this semester, the bibliography is updated, and a preliminary draft of the paper is submitted to the thesis advisor. A grade of "pass" or "fail" is awarded. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA within the major and overall, and approval by a thesis advisor.

An opportunity for students to engage in independent research on a biological problem of interest to them. Such work involves field or laboratory experimentation, computer modeling, or a combination of methodologies. A student typically begins in the second half of the junior year of study. The student first enrolls in BIO 404. In consultation with a thesis advisor the student selects a research project, prepares a bibliography and preliminary literature review, and submits a research proposal. SSC 320 Research Methods and Design may be substituted for this first semester. A grade of "pass" or "fail" is awarded. Prerequisite: MAT 215, a 3.0 GPA within the major and overall, and approval by a thesis advisor.

In the third semester of the sequence, the student enrolls in BIO 406. The student must submit a final draft of the paper to the Division of Environmental and Biological Science faculty. The student gives an oral presentation of the topic and makes any final corrections to the paper required by the division faculty. A grade of "pass" or "fail" is awarded. Prerequisite: MAT 215, a 3.0 GPA within the major and overall, and approval by a thesis advisor.

This course is tied to a professional field placement so students can gain significant and extensive experience in a business or non-profit organization. A formal approval process is required before a student can be placed and/or registered. Students will meet with their faculty advisor to specify individual learning outcomes for the experience. A student will be required to complete 40 hours of supervised work as well as attend six seminars. At the end of the experience, the student must complete a summative report addressing how the student met each of the learning outcomes. Prerequisite: Junior standing, or permission of the instructor.

The first part of a two-semester introduction to the properties and behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular level: unites and definitions, chemical changes, stoichiometry, energy changes, structure and periodicity of atoms, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, and chemical bonding. The integrated laboratory provides concrete experience of concepts discussed. In most cases, students should plan to take both CHY 101 and CHY 102. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MAT 103M or MAT 111M or equivalent.

Properties and reactivity of organic compounds with emphasis placed on functional groups, bonding, stereochemistry, reaction pathways, and curved-arrow mechanisms. The topics in this class will complement the organic chemistry covered in other courses including biology, chemical synthesis, engineering, and microbiology.

The objective of this course is for the student to conduct an original research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will work in consultation with a research advisor to develop and undertake a research project in chemistry. A final written report is required. A grade of pass/fail is awarded. This course may be taken multiple times for credit. Prerequisite: CHY 102 and approval by a research advisor.

This course is an introduction to relational database design and structured query language. The student will learn the principles of database design to include database modeling, normalization through 3rd Normal Form and then will learn basic ANSI Standard Structured Query language to interface with a database. Application interface to the database will be demonstrated.

The purpose of the Cooperative Education/Internship program is to provide practical experiences for students that complement their academic studies and introduce them to the world of work with its corresponding professional activities. These work-based learning experiences promote the application of theoretical knowledge and research skills acquired in the classroom to a productive and supervised experiential work site outside the formal classroom environment. Cooperative education and internships assist students in the career development process by enabling them to examine their abilities, values, and interests while applying them to an actual career experience.One distinction between cooperative education and an internship is that co-op assignments are, more often than not, paid work experiences. Internships usually are non-paid, volunteer assignments and are often combined with additional readings and research. The granting of academic credit for an approved work experience is determined by the student's faculty sponsor and the university coordinator after an examination of the following criteria: nature of the work to be performed, the proposed learning objectives, the number of weeks involved, and the anticipated hours per week. (Note: Students must generally work 70 hours for each credit earned, but these hours must be relevant to the stated learning objectives.) Students must apply to the coordinator for cooperative education/internship before registering for the class. It is strongly recommended that planning and application for all cooperative education and internship experiences begin during the semester prior to participation. Many fields of study require as a condition of graduation the completion of one or more training programs or courses in an outside clinical or professional setting, such as a hospital, clinic, professional office, or public classroom. These outside institutions, offices, and schools that provide the environmental opportunities to students sometimes impose additional requirements as conditions of participation in their programs. Such requirements might include evidence of a recent medical examination; evidence of health, auto or other insurance; a written agreement to personally accept and abide by the rules and regulations of that institution; the execution of an indemnity agreement or release relative to personal liability or liability to others; and similar requirements pertinent to the particular study program. The University assumes assent and compliance to such requirements, rules, and regulations by each student upon his or her enrollment in those courses involving outside study. Basic, entry-level work-learning experience in an institution and/or business that relates to the student's career interests or academic field. Open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 cr.

This course is meant to provide a professional experience for the student who has identified a specific career objective or graduate school objective and is interested in gaining significant experience in that field. This may be a volunteer or a paid position and may be combined with additional readings and literature research related to either the position itself or the student's specific career objective. A formal approval process is followed in which students meet with the faculty advisor with expertise in the area of interest and specify individual learning objectives for the community experience. The approval process precedes registration. After approval, students will attend a mandatory orientation workshop/meeting prior to the community experience and upon completion will attend a mandatory summative workshop/meeting. This course includes a Service-Learning and Community Engaged (SL/CE) component. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and sophomore standing. Additional prerequisites dependent upon proposed experience, or permission of instructor.

An analysis of the behavior and performance of the aggregate, or overall, economy. Focuses on forces determining equilibrium output and income, employment, inflation, growth and economic stability. The role for and effectiveness of government economic (fiscal and monetary) policy is considered. Prerequisite: sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.

This course introduces students to economic concepts and methods applied to environmental and natural resource issues. Students examine the importance of natural resources and environmental services for the economy and human well-being. Students contemplate the underlying causes of environmental problems and consider how people respond to incentives and constraints framed by economic and social institutions. Students learn about valuation techniques and decision criteria, and learn to evaluate policies based on efficiency, equity and sustainability. The course typically covers some of the following topics: sustainable development, population growth, energy, water resources, fisheries, forest management, agriculture, air and water pollution, climate change, solid waste and recycling and toxic substances.

The purpose of this course is to examine the impact of cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity in literature and how it applies to teaching. It introduces students to a variety of literature in which students will review and evaluate the literature of underrepresented groups such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans and European Americans. It also requires introspection and an examination of bias, power, and privilege.

A course designed to assist prospective teachers in acquiring the competencies necessary to organize, instruct, evaluate, and manage the communication skills in the elementary/middle school programs. Course content focuses on the theories, approaches and related materials and effective practices in developmental listening, speaking, reading and writing in grades K-6. The focus is on an integrated approach to communication skills acquisition. Students are required to demonstrate competency in utilizing technology for skill reinforcement. Consideration is given to the needs of exceptional children in the regular classroom. A 20 hour internship is required.

Student teaching is the final field experience for elementary, middle-level, and secondary education students. Individually assigned university supervisors and carefully selected cooperating teachers in local schools provide a 15-week extended apprenticeship into the profession. Students must participate in a portfolio defense at the conclusion of the student teaching experience, at which time the student teacher will provide evidence of achievement of the Maine Department of Education's initial teacher certification standards outlined in the syllabus. Student teachers must also attend campus-based orientation sessions and seminars designed to complement the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: acceptance by the Student Teaching Committee. Among other factors considered by the committee: (a) attainment of senior status; (b) GPA of 2.5 overall and in concentration and program courses; (c) successful completion of all required professional education courses; (d) successful completion of the writing sample; (e) completion of interview with education faculty; (f) attendance at an information session for student teaching applicants; (g) evidence of continuous personal growth and responsibility; and (h) successful completion of Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators subtests and Elementary Education or relevant Praxis content area for secondary majors.

This course develops the skills introduced in ENG 101 to provide practice with the ways that people in academic and professional settings write, read, think, and present ideas orally. The focus is on the research process, information literacy, and oral presentation skills. The importance of purpose, audience, use of supporting material, vocal variety, clear articulation, and correct use of grammar, pronunciation, as well as nonverbal behavior that supports the verbal message will be emphasized. The use of citation management and interlibrary loan tools are introduced and employed. There will be a continued focus on collaboration, providing and utilizing constructive feedback, accessing campus resources, and practicing effective learning strategies. This course is required after the student completes ENG 101.

There is a long tradition of apocalyptic literature--stories of worlds gone wrong, of worst-case scenarios--warning readers about dangerous trends in society and challenging readers to make a better world. Through a combination of classic and contemporary novels, essays, and articles, students will explore the specific conditions that inspire these dystopian visions, the general warnings inherent in them, and the broad trends in apocalyptic literature over time.

This course introduces students to the techniques and aesthetics of literary creative writing. Genres covered include poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction. Students read, discuss and analyze professional work from the traditional to the experimental from authors with a variety of cultural backgrounds. Students learn about the elements of craft that create artistic effects in each genre -- elements such as imagery, metaphor, sound, line breaks, characterization, perspective, setting, structure, sense and plot. Students write, workshop and revise their own creative work in each of the three genres. Offered pass/fail by request and at the discretion of the instructor.

A workshop at the intermediate level, bringing together writers working in various creative genres. Each writer chooses one genre to focus on for a semester-long project. Any given workshop might include novelists, short story writers, poets, screenwriters, writers of creative nonfiction, and writers of the graphic novel. Students will give and receive feedback, revise work, and grow artistically through craft, critique, and the transformative power of the written word.

Students in this course work with local watershed councils, state and federal agencies in the recovery of the endangered Atlantic salmon. As part of these projects, students will learn about the life history of the Atlantic salmon, its freshwater environment, the threats to its survival, and the processes underway to facilitate its recovery. Students learn how to measure water quality parameters, assess salmonid habitat, and the use of macroinvertebrates as biological indicators of water and habitat quality. Students may take the course more than once for additional credit with permission of the instructor.

This course is intended to be an orientation to the academic community at UMM. The course will introduce students to the mission of UMM and our vision of the campus's role in Downeast Maine and beyond, will help them integrate into the UMM community as they build relationships with peers and with faculty/staff and will provide knowledge and skills useful in making a successful transition to college life in Machias.

Students will develop important career skills and meet and interact with professionals in a variety of geospatial fields. Geospatial professionals will visit class each week to share their education and work experiences, offer advice for aspiring professionals, and discuss strategies for gaining experience in the field. Assignments will help students reflect on their career aspirations, make connections with working GIS professionals, and prepare for an exciting and rewarding career.

Understanding the fundamentals of a GIS through lecture, readings and computer activities. Students will learn to use a specific GIS software system and to define and complete a simple GIS project using existing data. This computer-intensive course includes a detailed discussion of what a GIS is, why GIS is being increasingly used today, sample applications, basic map concepts, how geographic and descriptive data are stored in the computer, and the steps in a typical GIS project. Project discussions will focus on defining project objectives, building and managing the digital database, identifying the needed data, locating and acquiring the data in digital form, performing the analysis, and presenting results. Prerequisite: knowledge of Windows recommended.