Online Courses

Through snapshots of individual creative lives, examines the foundational role of Black Americans in the creation and development of essential American musical genres, including blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, hip-hop, and more. Additionally, explores the lives and works of select Black American classical composers. Includes musicians such as Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Prince, Biggie Smalls, and Beyonce. 3 credits. Prerequisites: None.

This course examines issues, people, symbols, and events related to the roots of the American Revolution in the 1760's, the war and independence in the 1770's, competing ideas about republicanism, gender, and racial roles, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the emergence of an "American" national culture in the 1790's. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and HTY 103

A comprehensive survey of the major Native American cultures that existed in North, Central, and South America before the European invasion. Cultures studied will include paleo, archaic, formative, classic, and post-classic examples from throughout the Americas. Prerequisite: ENG101

(This course is cross listed with ARH 105.) Techniques and trends in architecture, sculpture, and painting as related to the history of art from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Lectures, text, slides, and discussion. Possible museum trip.

This course is a history of ideas regarding our constructed physical surroundings. This course aims to give the student both an understanding of the forces that influence architecture and its meanings, as well as the intellectual tools that will enable them to continue to read, analyze, and interpret the physical world. Prerequisites: ARC 241, ARC 312, ARC 306, ARH 105, ARH 106, and ENG 102W or ENG 317W. 3 credits.

Techniques and trends in architecture, sculpture, and painting as related culturally and socially to the history of art from the Renaissance to modern times. Optional museum trip to Portland Museum of Art.

A studio course designed specifically for non-art majors who wish to have an introduction to studio experience including an emphasis in self-expression, and an exploration of techniques in drawing, design, painting and/or printmaking.

Fundamentals of 2-D design. Series of exercises and applied problems in visual organization; study includes line, texture, shape, size, space and color theory. This studio course is designed for both the non-art and art majors.

Data visualization is more than graphs: it is visual storytelling. This course focuses on artistic visual representation and the power of narrative and presentation. Other considerations include audience, visual design and hierarchy, and engagement of the viewer. Prereq(s): CIS 352 or DSC 552 Credits: 3

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 presents the theory of meteorology for those intending to make aviation or aviation forecasting a career. Weather concepts are explored and explained in context of the weather reporting and forecasting and their applications to aviation. This is more than a weather theory class as the materiel presented aids the student in putting the theory into practice. Prerequisite - AVI 150 or permission of the instructor. 1 CR

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 242 and junior level 3 cr.

This course introduces students to the physical principles of flight. From first principles of Newtonian mechanics and gas laws, students learn to understand and solve aircraft performance problems that they will encounter operationally, as well as be able to adapt piloting technique to larger and faster aircraft. 3 Credits Prerequisites: Private Pilot License, PHY 115 and MAT 112

In depth study of materials, hardware, and processes used in aircraft construction and repair. Topics also include acceptable methods associated with aircraft inspections, cleaning, corrosion control, fluid lines and fittings, hand tools, and measuring devices. Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. 4 Credits.

Presents the biology of human nutrition principles including study of the digestive system, metabolism, nutrients and nutrient needs through the life cycle, and the relationship between diet and health. Prerequisite: ENG100 and MAT9 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Tests.

This course teaches a biological background underlying complex patterns of behavior. Topics focus on body structures and biochemical processes activated during stress, hunger, thirst, sleep, cognition, aggression and violence, parental behavior and many others. The course targets students pursuing occupations in social science, mental health, justice studies as well as those entering biology/psychology fields. Prerequisite: BIO 100 or PSY 100 or permission of instructor. 3 credits

A one-semester, non-laboratory course in the biology of cancer. Emphasis will be on the underlying processes as opposed to clinical manifestations of the disease. Topics will include tumor viruses, metastasis, and the genetic basis of cancer. Offered online only, Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in BIO110

Survey of a wide array of topics focusing on the general properties of eukaryotic cells using a systems approach. Integration of genome, transcriptome and proteome applied to topics including the structure and function of the major cellular organelles, and analyses of cellular processes such as mitosis, endocytosis, cell motility, secretion, cell-to-cell communication, gene expression, oncogenesis and developmental biology. Prerequisite: BIO110 with a minimum grade of C , BIO210 recommended, 3 CR

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.

A study of the process that one can use to develop a lifetime financial plan. The facts of the financial life and the choices available will be studied.

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 provides a thorough presentation of the consumer credit function. Topics include the consumer installment credit market, regulation of consumer credit, the lending process, loan pricing, collections, and management of the consumer credit function. The purpose is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the consumer credit function and its significance within the scope of the banking organization.

An examination of fundamental legal concepts and their application to the business community. Among the topics discussed are the evolution of law and its underlying conceptual framework from which legal rules and principles of business develop. Selected legal cases will be critically analyzed and discussed.

This course will acquaint students with tax laws with an emphasis on income tax strategies related to individuals and small businesses. Topics include the theory of taxation, types of taxation, filing requirements, gross income, exclusions, deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax planning. Comparisons between individuals, partnerships, and corporations will be made. Prerequisite: BUA101 or permission of instructor.

An examination of the accounting principles used by not-for-profit organizations. Accounting and reporting concepts, standards and procedures and evaluating and interpretation of data will be looked at. This course may be used as an upper-level accounting elective. Prerequisite: BUA101 or permission of the instructor.

This course provides a study of risk management and the realization of existing risks, analysis of the probability, and methods of minimizing loss through transfer by particular types of insurance such as life, health, property and casualty. Students will also learn that insurance is only one of many possible risk management solutions. Special focus will be given to COVID-19 pandemic risk and widespread health, economic, and social consequences. 3CR Prerequisite: BUA 223 OR permission of instructor.

The student will be exposed to the necessary skills sets to professionally present themselves to a prospective employer. Resume writing, enhanced interpersonal communication skills, the ability to present complex academic concepts during employment interviews both in person and virtually are all attributes presented in this course. 3 cr. Prerequisites: 3rd year junior standing

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 is cross listed with POS 362.) The labor-management systems of the private and public sectors are surveyed from the interdisciplinary perspective of modern industrial relations by analyzing three aspects. The nature and characteristics of labor-management relation are considered from such perspectives as the structural, historical, international, legal, psychological, and economic. Contract administration process and such issues as wages, economic supplements, institutional rights, and administrative rules. The two aspects are applied in a simulated collective bargaining exercise. Designed for students interested in labor-management relations in business, educational engineering, food service, government, health service, and social welfare organizations. Prerequisite: BUA/JUS/POS 223

This course is an introduction to the principles of marketing. Strategy and planning considerations are covered. Emphasis is on buyer behavior, the employment of the marketing mix to successfully reach that buyer, and the environment of marketing. Attention is paid to the goods, service, and not-for-profit sectors. Care is taken to address both similarities and differences among the sectors. This course makes use of numerous illustrations and examples. Prerequisite: PSY 100. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

This course in data mining techniques is designed for both computer information systems majors and business administration majors. In this course, students will explore and analyze data to support business intelligence applications. Methods used include cluster analysis, decision trees, classification of data, estimation and prediction, and association techniques. The goal of data mining is to take the data and convert collected data into information readily usable for business managers to determine buying behavior, fraud detection, database marketing, market basket analysis, and information management. Prerequisites: MAT 115 and CIS 255, BUA/CIS 303, CIS 330, or CIS 360 or Permission of the Instructor. 3CR

This computer literacy course introduces computer terminology, hardware/software components, and the development of computer skills required for personal, business, or educational applications. Using the Microsoft Office suite in a hands-on lab, students are introduced to productivity applications used in the workplace, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. This course may not be applied toward the CIS or Cybersecurity degree.

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 will introduce students to the principles and representations of the different types of data structures. The course includes an examination of arrays, stacks, queues, lists, and trees. Students will demonstrate understanding of these principles through completion of several programs utilizing Python. 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: CIS 110

This course presents the principles of information systems development and demonstrates how they are an integral part of the organizational decision-making process. Through discussions on systems analysis and hands-on lab activities, students obtain a solid background in databases, with a focus on relational database management systems. Students will gain a working knowledge of Excel (or other spreadsheet software) and Structured Query Language (SQL) in an Oracle database. Students will learn basic software development using Oracle APEX software. Prerequisite: CIS 100 or CIS 101. Credit Hours: 3

In this introductory programming concepts course, students will gain an understanding of logic, flow control, and object-oriented structures as well as hands-on experience in developing interfaces, objects, and controls using a variety of design approaches. Visual Basic introduces and applies concepts of object-oriented, event-driven, structured programming to create end-user mobile, web, office, and database applications. Prerequisites: CIS 110 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

This course presents an introduction to the object oriented version of the C programming language, C++. The course will address object-oriented program design issues as well as the tools and techniques of application of C++. Students will read and write programs dealing with data structures and a variety of other topics. Prerequisites: CIS 110 or Permission of the Instructor.

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