Online Courses

Hip Hop has shaped American culture for decades and helps to define the essence of what America is. Contested and contradictory, powerful and diverse, beautiful and ugly, Hip Hop gives a voice to the oppressed and a means to mainstream success. Through a variety of texts like rap music and the roadway musical, Hamilton, as well as contexts like feminism and social justice, we will explore the ways in which Hip Hop shapes and challenges American culture, raising consciousness, and inspiring a variety of movements. CREDITS: 3. Prerequisite: ENG 101 OR permission of instructor. Cross listed with ENG 303, MUH 303, and WGS 303

This course will study the Wabanaki tribes of present-day northern New England with an ethnohistorical perspective. Wabanaki history and culture will be explored from prehistoric eras up to the present with focus on archaeological evidence, ethnohistorical data, oral tradition, colonial histories, art, cultural preservation, civil rights, and sovereignty. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and HUM 121 or HUM 122 or ANT 101. 3 Credits

This is a beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). It will include extensive study of receptive and expressive use of ASL, as well as an introductory discussion of Deaf culture and history. Course content covers basic principles in the use of sign, sign vocabulary, and aspects of the grammar of ASL. In addition to class sessions, students will use written materials and other media outside of class, including DVDs. Cr 4.

This course prepares the student to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam for Remote Pilot Operator. Course material exposes the student to the world of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to include sUAS flight training. Opportunities within aviation and the world of sUAS are discussed, and the student is introduced to both hobby and commercial uses of sUAS. Cr. 0. No prerequisites.

This course prepares students for the commercial pilot (airplane) knowledge test. Subjects covered include: regulations, accident reporting, aerodynamics, meteorology, safe and efficient operation of aircraft, weight and balance computations, use of performance charts, significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations, pilotage, dead reckoning and use of air navigation facilities, decision making and judgment, aircraft systems, commercial airplane maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations, night and high altitude operations, understanding and using the national airspace system. Prerequisite: AVI 241and AVI 244A and AVI 244B and junior standing 3 cr.

Introduces non-biology majors to the basic concepts and principles of biology through studies of the human organism. Laboratory dissections, correlated with lectures and the textbook, provide firsthand observations of organisms and their processes. Conducting experiments and analyzing the data collected ensures experience in the scientific process. Prerequisite: ENG100 and MAT9 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Tests.

Examines the underlying unity of all living things at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include the chemical composition of living matter, cellular organization, metabolism, classic and molecular genetics, and evolution. Prerequisite: Recent chemistry course highly recommended. ENG100 and MAT9 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test. 4 CR

This field science course introduces the core principles of plant science and taxonomy. Topics include plant organization, physiology, growth and development, reproduction and adaptation, evolution, biodiversity and plant taxonomy with the elements of geo botany and bioprospecting. Intro to Mushrooms is also included. For the final project students collect, preserve, identify and characterize plants and their habitats, participate in global research project iNaturalist or focus on horticulture/composing a theme garden. 4cr

Biological principles as illustrated by microorganisms, in particular bacteria and viruses. Students will acquire the concepts and techniques used in the practice of microbiology as well as a detailed understanding of the prokaryotic cell. Consideration is given to microbial structure, metabolism, information flow, microbial ecology, the role of microorganisms in disease including microbial control, infection, immunity, host-pathogen relations, and epidemiology. Laboratory emphasis is on the properties of bacteria, techniques, and identification. (4 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 110 OR BIO 210 (a recent chemistry course is highly recommended).

Biochemistry laboratory is designed for students pursuing careers in medicine, dental, pharmacy, and physician assistant programs who need one semester of biochemistry laboratory. In this course we will explore the chemistry of living organisms. The general aim of this course is to teach students foundational biochemical laboratory methodology, techniques and assays. (1 credit hour) Co/Prerequisite: BIO 322 Biochemistry

A survey of the business and management functions found in modern organizational environs. Course objectives are to provide a career orientation for students and a content foundation for future courses.

This course focuses on financial decision making at a management level. Topics covered include relevancy of information, internal financial statement analysis, inventory management, performance measurement, cost analysis, budgeting, and management decision making. Prerequisite: BUA 101 or permission of instructor.

(This course is cross-listed with JUS 223 and POS 223) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of managers structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

The use of data to reach business financial decisions. The concepts of projecting data for decision purposes is emphasized. Short- and long-term sources of financing, ratio analysis, leverage, break-even, capital budgeting, working-capital management, investments and dividend policy all are examined. Prerequisite: ECO 201 or 202 and BUA 211, or permission of the instructor.

This course builds on foundational Java game development and extends it into the creation of 2D and 3D games using LibGDX within Android Studio. Students will explore intermediate to advanced game mechanics, while also integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to accelerate and optimize game development. The course culminates in original student-created games and showcases. Prerequisites: CIS/CGM 228, or permission of the instructor 3 Credit

This course covers principles of chemistry with a focus on how they relate to the life sciences. Topics covered include the importance of measurements and units in science, atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds, bonding, chemical reactions, energy and matter, equilibrium, solutions, acids, bases, pH, buffers, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisites: High school chemistry or higher, MAT030 or higher (concurrent enrollment permitted) 4 credits.

This course provides an overview of computer science. Topics include algorithms, structured programming, expression evaluation, information coding, computer operations, software, networking, the object-based paradigm, the relational model, the information systems development life cycle, and human and organizational factors in information systems. 3 credits.

This course introduces students to the Linux operating system. The course covers a number of application programs that have come to be part of Linux, including editors, electronic mail processing programs, and message-passing programs. An introduction to Linux system administration, including process and user management, will be presented. Students will work with Linux in a multi-user computer environment. 3 credits

This course provides an introduction to telecommunications and networking. Topics covered include basic terms, concepts, equipment, protocols, and standards; network evolution and architecture; public and local networks; data security; the economics of network communication; network services; and the impact of data networks. Prerequisite: CIS 101. Credit Hours: 3

This hands-on PHP Programming course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical foundation and applied skills required to use PHP as a Web publishing and data management tool. An integrated approach to Web development ties it to the HTML and CSS environments and establishes PHP's place in the Web Development process. Functional examples and comprehensive hands-on lab activities will reinforce the concepts presented. Prerequisites: CIS 101, CIS 110 and CIS 131 or permission of Instructor. 3 Credits.

Human computer interaction is the study of how a user interacts with a computer, leading to important aspects of functional design. In this course, we focus on issues of sensory perception from the audio, visual, and tactile channels as well as the interaction of these concepts with the world of computing. This course is required of all students in the software development and web development concentrations. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CIS110 or CIS131

This course is intended to introduce students to R, an open-source and evolving programming language for applied scientific pursuits, most notably data science, bioinformatics, spatial informatics, and business analytics. This course will cover the basics of using R, elementary data structures within R, accessing and writing functions, scripts, and libraries, and also beginner aspects of data visualization, geospatial analysis, interfacing with SQL, twitter analysis, network analysis, and package writing. Pre-requisites: CIS 255 or CIS 352 or CIS 360 or Permission of the Instructor. 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the resources, practices, and habits of mind necessary for success in college. The focus will be on the role of educational skills/behaviors in preparing students to be successful in their civic and personal lives and gives particular attention to the topics of diversity and difference as a central characteristic of the contemporary world. Students will consider the relevance of this topic to their personal, academic, and civic lives. This course asks students to reflect upon their responsibilities as a member of the course, college, and community. Credit Hours: 3.0

This course helps students confidently navigate personal finance. They'll create personalized financial plans for college and beyond, enhancing resilience and academic success. The curriculum covers key economic theories, debt management, effective saving, and using real-time financial data for informed decisions. Students will also explore the psychological and social aspects of financial choices, aligning money management with their life goals for lasting financial empowerment. Prerequisites: ENG 101. Credits: 3

This course provides students with both the practical tools and the theoretical models that guide everyday interaction and various forms of communication. The course examines ideas around perception of the self and of others, barriers to communication and how to adapt to different situations. In-class work relies on exercises and media examples in order to demonstrate both verbal and nonverbal modes of communication. 3 credits

This course provides an overview of a central influence in todays world: mass media. Their history, contemporary functioning, and future possibilities are considered. Their types (both print and electronic), systematic variations, career possibilities, regulations, and influences are examined. Prerequisite: SOC 101

This course provides a broad and deep understanding of the research methods for conducting research. It teaches students the research methodologies of qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and Design Science Research (DSR). The course gives the basic processes of choosing a research topic, choosing the research methodology, forming the research question, conducting a literature review, forming the conceptual concept, conducting and documenting the research, ensuring validity and reliability, communicating the research results, and ensuring all research approval documents are completed. Prerequisite: None Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine cybersecurity operations within an enterprise and how to operate and manage a security operations center (SOC) to protect enterprise assets and data. Topics will include gathering threat intelligence, continuous threat monitoring, incident detection and response, SOC services, policies and procedures, and metrics to operate a successful SOC. The course will examine how to build a successful business case using financial, operational, and regulatory requirements to support the creation and operation of a SOC. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: Graduate standing

This course serves as the culminating experience for the Master's in Cybersecurity program, offering students the option to complete either a capstone project or a formal thesis. A capstone project is a comprehensive, multifaceted assignment that culminates students' academic and professional experiences. It involves some practical application that the student researches on a deep level. On the other hand, a formal thesis is a more traditional research project that involves a deeper level of scholarly writing and analysis. The capstone option mainly benefits students seeking a flexible but structured pathway to complete their research. The thesis track is especially valuable for those considering doctoral studies. Regardless of track, students will engage in research, project development, and scholarly writing under the guidance of a graduate cybersecurity faculty mentor. Students typically take this course twice, but no more than six credits will apply toward the degree. Prerequisites: CYB 515, more than 15 credits in CYB courses, and instructor approval. Credits: 3

This course examines the behaviors and attitudes essential for entering today's dental practice settings. Topics include: professional image, professional communications, workplace effectiveness, time and conflict management, and enhancing relationships in multicultural work environments with diverse patient populations. Co-requisite: DEA 200 or DEH 250 Credit: 1

Covers selected advanced topics or areas within the professional practice of dental hygiene. Content may vary. Course can be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Prerequisite: DEH351, DEH353, or departmental approval.

This course introduces students to health informatics, focusing on the integration of technology in healthcare. Students will use productivity tools to analyze, visualize, and present data, apply communication technologies effectively, and practice secure methods for protecting patient information. Topics include electronic health records, clinical decision support, system design, and ethical considerations of eHealth and emerging technologies. Students will also learn to navigate and evaluate online information sources, apply problem-solving strategies to complex healthcare challenges, and assess the impact of technology in an evolving healthcare environment. 3cr Cross-listed with CIS/NUR 225

This is a survey course in introductory economics involving selected micro and macro topics. Topics will include, but not be limited to: basic market analysis, economic stability, fiscal policy, monetary policy, the federal budget and national debt, the federal reserve, cost/revenue/profit, elasticity of demand, antitrust economics, and economic regulation. Prerequisites: ENG 100 and MAT 009 OR appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test.

Concerned with the economic theory related to operation of business firms including supply, demand, price determination, production costs, competition, resource markets and international trade and issues. Prerequisite: Knowledge of high school algebra and graphical analysis is assumed.

Classrooms have become more diverse, creating a need for educators to be cognizant of the different practices, beliefs and needs of each student. In this course, pre-service teachers will begin to develop their critical cultural competence* by learning about their cultural selves, exploring the visible and invisible differences among diverse populations of students, examining personal and institutional cultural beliefs and assumptions, and develop culturally responsive teaching practices. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (3 credits)

This course is designed for students interested in entering the teaching profession (K-12). Historical, social, political, and philosophical dimensions of education, as well as current issues, will be examined. This introductory experience will help students develop multiple critical thinking skills they will use to examine and evaluate gain an appreciation for the multiple aspects of teaching and will assist them in construct envisioning their own personal philosophies of teaching and learning. 3 cr.

(Crosslisted with ENG 366) This course is designed to help students become familiar with the world of children's and/or young adult literature and to explore its curricular and recreational uses, critical issues surrounding its use, and instructional methods and contexts for sharing, encouraging, and reading a variety of this literature with students. Prerequisites: ENG 101. 3 credits.

This course is designed to assist pre-service teachers and others to develop an understanding of the characteristics of children and adolescents considered to be exceptional. Students will gain knowledge of effective teaching strategies, interventions, and modifications for exceptional children and adolescents. 3 credits.

Teacher burnout, and its impact on professional satisfaction, efficacy, and retention, is an area of growing concern. The stressors of the profession can lead to secondary traumatic stress (commonly called ¿compassion fatigue¿), emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional inefficiency. By learning and practicing techniques for teacher self-care and resilience, educators can combat burnout and compassion fatigue, achieve compassion satisfaction, improve their wellbeing, and thrive. Prerequisites: ENG101 3 cr.

Teacher burnout, and its impact on professional satisfaction, efficacy, and retention, is an area of growing concern. The stressors of the profession can lead to secondary traumatic stress (commonly called ¿compassion fatigue¿), emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional inefficiency. By learning and practicing techniques for teacher self-care and resilience, educators can combat burnout and compassion fatigue, achieve compassion satisfaction, improve their wellbeing, and thrive. Prerequisite: ENG101 3 cr.