UMA Lewiston Course Search

(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.

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 is a general introduction to literary genres- the short story, poetry, and drama- including a study of critical terminology, close textual reading and analysis, and practice in writing. A minimum of three papers will be required, including a research component, and introduction to literary theory. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

This introductory course in social services is designed with an overview of the substance use disorders. The course will explore the substance us disorder continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Areas of focus include use of drugs historically, routes of drug administration, absorption, craving, intoxication, abuse, tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. The course is designed to include classifications of substance consistent with the DSM and looks at the holistic impact of substance us disorder on individuals, families, and communities. The course will include the treatment and support of people with co-occurring conditions, primarily the co-occurrence of addiction and psychiatric disability. 3 credits.

Areas covered include treatment process, with emphasis on group process; counseling techniques and theory; and human development, with emphasis on adolescence, adulthood and counseling ethics. Prerequisite: HUS 125 or equivalent

An introduction to mathematics designed to provide students with essential quantitative tools and concepts necessary for further studies in liberal arts and disciplines. Topics include critical thinking skills and real life algebra, word problems, graphs, probability, statistics, and techniques of data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: A grade of C, not C- or higher in MAT 021 or MAT 030, and REA 8, or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test.

A study of the polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions: equations, inequalities, the Cartesian coordinate system and analytic geometry. The interplay of algebra and geometry along with the unifying role of the function is emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 112

The course emphasizes arithmetic computations and informal geometry. Some of the topics included are elementary number theory, operations with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, signed numbers, data interpretation, an introduction and preparation for algebra. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. Minimum grade of C, not C-, or higher to go on to the next course. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the math and reading placement test.

A general study of people in society, with emphasis upon nature of culture, social institutions, social interaction, and social units, and the influence on the individual. An overview of sociological concepts and perspectives is also presented.

This lecture and lab course addresses OT theory, evaluation, planning intervention, and documentation commonly used with children with mental health disorders impeding their occupational performance. Cr 3.

This course addresses occupational therapy theory, evaluation, planning, intervention, and documentation commonly used with adults with physical impairments which impede their occupational performance. Clinical conditions will be reviewed including etiology and symptoms, and will be integrated into active learning assignments. Contextual considerations for this area of OT practice are examined, including characteristics of the individual, families and caregivers, and the inter-professional team in physical rehabilitation practice settings. Class format includes lecture, demonstration, class discussion, group work and lab experiences providing students the opportunity to apply new knowledge to clinical cases, develop clinical reasoning, and learn hands on skills needed for entry level practice. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all previous course work. Co-requisite: OTH 606. Cr 3.