Online Courses

This course aims for an understanding of social movements and "justice" in American cultures since 1900. Despite their great impacts on our lives today, social movements are often left out of traditional curriculum or misunderstood. We also tend to have narrow and contradictory views of justice in the U.S. We will consider theoretical foundations in social movements as well as particular movements, past and present, like the feminist movement, the black power movement, movements for indigenous justice, movements for reproductive and environmental justice, anti-globalization movements, culture jamming movements, and human rights struggles. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: WGS 101W or SOC 101 or AME 201 or permission of instructor. (Cross listed with SOC 302)

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 course is designed for non-art majors. Utilizing the digital camera and related computer imaging software, students will learn the basics of photographic technique and explore how to visualize the 3-dimensional world as a 2-dimensional photographic image.

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.

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: A minimum grade of C in MAT 009 OR appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test and ENG 101.

This course is a basic introduction to the theory of evolution and to the discipline of evolutionary biology. Course topics will, broadly, include the evidence for evolution, history of evolutionary theory, the nature of species and how they interact in ecological systems to drive evolutionary change, the means and outcomes of evolution, how evolutionary theory is applied in science and medicine, and societal reactions to the theory. Pre-requisites: An introductory college-level biology course is helpful but not essential. 3Cr. .

The properties of proteins and enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; metabolism and energy production; replication and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: BIO 321, and CHY 116, and CHY 117 or CHY 211.

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.

A study of a variety of advanced accounting topics such as the accounting for foreign currency transactions and translations, partnerships, bankruptcy, estates, trusts and cost accounting concepts. Discussion includes the requirements for financial reporting by the Securities Exchange Commission, U.S. Accounting Standards, and International Accounting Standards. Prerequisite: BUA 202. CR 3

(This course is cross listed with POS 365.) An analysis of the interaction between individual and work group behavior leadership styles and organizational cultures. Applications of behavioral sciences are made in areas of motivation and influence, structure of work, leader group relations and organizational design and change. Emphasis is on application of theory in case studies and simulations. Prerequisite: BUA 223

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.

Organic Chemistry II lecture: This course is a continuation of CHY 211. It continues on the chemistry of carbon compounds by discussing new functional groups, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amines and amino acids along with related topics such as NMR spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHY 211 lecture or equivalent

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 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

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

Concerned with verbal and nonverbal communication that takes place among individuals during interpersonal interaction. Typical areas of concern are perceiving others, presenting one's self, conversation and barriers to communication. Activities may include games, exercises and role playing

This course explores the fundamental concepts of cyber security. The course will examine risk assessment and policy development to protect enterprise assets. The course will examine the basic security requirements of modern computing environments and the defense tools and methods user to apply a cyber defense. The role of cryptology to protect information, access control methods, business continuity, and disaster recovery will be discussed. Topics will include incident response, secure design principles for networks and software, digital forensics, security operations, and the legal aspects of security. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: Graduate standing

This course will examine how digital evidence is gathered, handled, and admitted to court. The course will focus on the forensic process and adherence to the law of legally obtaining digital evidence that will be admissible in court. Topics will include conduction forensic investigations on computer systems, mobile devices, networks, embedded devices, Internet of Things devices, documenting evidence, preparing a forensics report, and how to prepare for presenting evidence at a trial. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: Graduate standing

This course is the foundation to the capstone option of the cyber masters' program. Students will complete a project on a topic from the cybersecurity career field of interest. A cybersecurity full-time faculty is assigned as a mentor. At the end of the course the student presents the project proposal to the cybersecurity faculty, as the Master's Cybersecurity Thesis and Capstone committee, to obtain an approval. 3 Credit Hours. No prerequisite.

This course is a two-semester requirement. The course involves thesis research and preparation. It may be repeated for credit, but no more than six credits will apply to the degree. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress. This option provides structure and assistance to students wishing to complete a formal thesis rather than a research project. Upon completion, the student will present a verbal summary of the thesis at a formal thesis defense meeting. This option may be especially attractive for those students contemplating doctoral work. Prerequisite: CYB 515, more than 15 credits in CYB courses, and instructor approval. Credit Hours: 3

Provides an opportunity to study an area not included in regular course offerings. Prerequisite: must be matriculated in the BS in Dental Hygiene program.

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 is an introduction to the professional dispositions UMA students are expected to demonstrate consistently. The course provides opportunities to explore what it means to be an effective teacher and how dispositions contribute to being a well-prepared teacher. There is an emphasis on cultural competence as foundational to acquiring and demonstrating professional dispositions. Prerequisite: Matriculation into a teacher preparation program (2 credits)

This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding literacy in all its complexity and provides a wide variety of instructional reading and writing strategy lessons to promote complex literacy learning in students. Students will examine the relationships among theoretical frameworks and how literacy is regarded, described, explained, taught, and measured. Prerequisite: ENG 101

This course is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge about the process of teaching (pedagogy) in K-12 schools. The course will introduce you to procedures of unit and lesson planning, improved use of small groups, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials, formative and summative assessment strategies, differentiated instructional strategies, and approaches to classroom management. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Students also must complete the EDU Program Overview meeting with the program coordinator prior to enrollment. (3 credits)

(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: Admission to teacher candidacy or instructor permission. 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.

ENG 101 builds upon already acquired high-school level writing skills to prepare you for the more advanced writing that you will do in your college career and beyond. It gives you extensive practice in the writing process, with emphasis on crafting texts appropriate to academic contexts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 100 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test. 3 Credits

Forty-four million Americans identify themselves as being of Irish extraction in the 1990 U.S. Census. Indeed, a large number of Maine's original European settlers were Scots Presbyterians who came to the new world by way of Ulster, Ireland. The presence of these immigrants added to the artistic life of the United States, not to mention its history and political culture. In this course, students will be introduced to the Irish immigrant experience in the U.S. from the colonial period to the present, through the works of artists of Irish descent. Prerequisite: ENG 102W

In this workshop-driven class, students will research, design, write and submit proposals and grants. They will also learn and practice persuasive techniques. The course will end with the writing of individual comprehensive funding requests. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and 317W.

Readings in the major short story fiction of England, France, Spain, Italy and Russia. Emphasis on the universal concerns of individual writers. Prerequisite: ENG102W

(Crosslisted with EDU 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. Prerequisite: ENG 101

In an increasingly complex world, the subjects we study don't always fit into predetermined boxes. Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies gives students the tools needed for an understanding, and application of, complex and layered ideas. Students will learn how interdisciplinary studies developed, why it is valuable to education, and how it can be used in-and beyond-education. Prerequisite: ENG 101 3 credits.

This course is an introductory comparative exploration of various world civilizations through themes such as gender, religion, war, ecology, and ethnicity. Voices of individual lives are used to compare cultures and civilizations. Prerequisite: ENG101

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

Explores the physiological, educational, psychological, and familial characteristics of developmental disabilities for children and adults. Intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other disabilities will be presented within current and historical contexts regarding public attitudes, diagnostic criteria and services. 3CR

An overview of the community mental health care system: including prevention, crisis services, cultural competence, and consultation. Emphasis will be on contemporary community mental health care throughout the life span. While community mental health programs serve a variety of client needs, this course will focus on the practices related to helping persons with serious mental illness Prerequisites: HUS 101 or PSY 100 or permission from the instructor

This course is designed to assist students to identify, prepare for and complete a successful field placement experience in mental health or human services. Students will learn to translate their accomplishments, abilities, and attributes into professional goals and will learn strategies to implement these goals. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding organization structures and cultures, and on developing communication and interpersonal skills essential for succeeding in a professional environment. A minimum grade of "C" is required in this course. Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Associates or Bachelors degree program in Mental Health & Human Services. HUS 101, HUS 125, HUS 212, HUS 218 and HUS 230. 3 credits. Minimum of 45 credit hours are required to enroll in HUS 270 Placement I or HUS 470 Placement II. The faculty also highly recommend the successful completion of HUS 316.

Learn to understand and apply interviewing strategies in the helping relationship to assist others in gaining a healthier life. Students will have the opportunities to develop basic interviewing skills such as attending and responding. In addition, students will gain insight into their own values, reaction patterns, and interpersonal style as one enters the helping relationship. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 3 credits

Presents the experience of all kinds of abuse and trauma from the perspective of the survivors, perpetrators, and other involved. Treatment techniques and community reactions involving both survivors and perpetrators are viewed within the context of various modalities. 3 credits Prerequisite: HUS 101, or PSY 100, or permission from the instructor

This course provides both an experiential and theoretical basis for the study of group dynamics and leadership styles. An overview of communication systems, individual role functions, group cohesion and group conflict are presented. Role playing, psychodrama and group facilitation techniques are considered for application in social service and rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: HUS 101 or PSY 100 or permission from instructor