May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 UMA Catalog 
    
2022-2023 UMA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SOC 201 - Social Problems

    3 CR

    An analysis of representative contemporary problems facing American society, emphasizing the causes which arise from cultural patterns and social change, and a discussion of possible solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 240 - Drugs & Society

    3 CR

    This course examines the social realities of drug use and drug users within contemporary society and introduces social scientific theories and analyses of the criminalization, legalization and regulation of legal/illegal drug markets. Students will gain a multifaceted understanding of the social institutions, power inequalities and cultural norms that shape how people sell, buy and use cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, opioids, pharmaceuticals and other drugs.

    Prerequisite(s): One introductory social science course OR CNB 100  OR permission of instructor.
  
  • SOC 289 - Topics in Sociology

    3 CR

    (Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in sociology that are not among the regularly scheduled sociology offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering. For associate degree students.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 294 - Independent Study in Sociology

    1-6 CR

    The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas related to the field of sociology, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. For associate degree students.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and/or completion of 30 semester hours.
  
  • SOC 300 - Sociological Theory

    3 CR

    An introduction to social theory; a survey of people and thought that have influenced the development of Western civilization, and a survey of the growth and development of sociological theory, with particular emphasis upon contemporary social theory.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 302 - Social Movements

    3 CR

    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. (This course is cross listed with AME 302 .)

    Prerequisite(s): at least one of the following SOC 101 , WGS 101W  , AME 201W  , OR permission of instructor.
  
  • SOC 315 - Sociology of Deviance

    3 CR

    A consideration of the origins and causes of socially disapproved behavior, a concentration of the process involved in becoming deviant as well as society’s attempt at interpreting and coping with deviance. Object of course is to have the student acquire sufficient knowledge of deviant behavior for future analysis and possible application.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 316 - Criminology

    3 CR

    Designed to enhance student awareness and comprehension of social and cultural factors in the causation of crime and juvenile delinquency. A review and analysis of recent theories and research findings, a theoretical venture in applied sociology. (This course is cross listed with JUS 316 .)

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and SOC 201 .
  
  • SOC 319 - Social Gerontology

    3 CR

    Emphasizes the social aspects of the aging process, focusing upon the aging individual as a person and older people as groups within a changing society. In particular, the impact of aging upon the individual and society, and the reactions of the individual and society to aging are examined.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 330 - Sociology of Health and Healthcare

    3 CR

    An analysis of cultural, social, and social-psychological factors affecting health status and the response to illness; the distribution of illness in society; the cost and utilization of medical services; the relationship between physicians and patients; and problems in the medical care system.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  or any other 100-level Social Science course.
  
  • SOC 331 - Sociology of Education

    3 CR

    This course examines the social organization of education and its social and political context in contemporary American society. Topics include the emergence of public education, role of state and community in shaping its nature, problems of access and equality, the organizational structure of educational institutions, teaching as a profession, and alternatives to public education. Comparisons with educational systems of other countries are included when appropriate. (This course is cross listed with EDU 331 ).

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and one additional sociology course.
  
  • SOC 340 - Sociology of Minorities

    3 CR

    Examines the practical aspects of minority group relationships as well as problems relating with the dominant society. Includes the study of the social situations of selected minorities against the background of American history and American values.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC 353 - Sociology of Gender

    3 CR

    The application of sociological theories and principles to the study of gender. This examination of the social construction of gender looks at gender roles in the United States as well as cross-culturally. Gender socialization and stratification are explored, along with social policy related to gender issues. (This course is cross-listed with WGS 353 .)

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  or WGS 101W .
  
  • SOC 355 - Social Psychology

    3 CR

    A survey of psychological behavior, how it is studied and how it is influenced. Representative topics include affiliation, aggression, attitude formation and change, attraction, communication, groups, interpersonal perception, mass media, prosocial behavior, prejudice, research methodologies, and situational influences. (This course is cross listed with PSY 355 .)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and SOC 101 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • SOC 370 - Sociology of Culture

    3 CR

    This course explores the nature and sources of cultural differences, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons. Students will examine the content of culture, the production and distribution of cultural content, and the role of culture in shaping social institutions. Emphasis will be placed on relating these sociological phenomena to everyday life and evaluating competing explanations for how and why cultures differ.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  or SSC 100 .
  
  • SOC 375 - Social Networks

    3 CR

    An introduction to the essentials of social network theory and the methods of social network analysis, the study of patterns in communication and affiliation. Online, in groups, and among friends, you are who you know. (This course is cross listed with COM 375 )

    Prerequisite(s): Any introductory social sciences course.
  
  • SOC 394 - Independent Study in Sociology

    1-6 CR

    The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas related to the field of sociology, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. For baccalaureate degree students.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and completion of 60 semester hours.
  
  • SOC 475 - Analyzing Social Media

    3 CR

    This course is a venue for learning and deploying research techniques in social media, the online systems for collaborative association and communication. The kinds of interaction and communities made possible by different forms of social media are explored. Skills are developed for measuring social media use and determining when online objectives have been met. (This course is cross listed with COM 475 .)

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and COM 205 /PSY 205 .
  
  • SOC 489 - Topics in Sociology

    3 CR

    (Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in sociology that are not among the regularly scheduled sociology offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering. For baccalaureate degree students.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SSC 325 - Families & Society

    3 CR

    The course represents the scientific study of families and close interpersonal relationships. Emphasis is placed on studying families and relationships from an interdisciplinary, social science perspective. The course explores families and relationships on multiple ecological levels, ranging from the individual level to the societal level.

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Social Science course except COM 101 .

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    4 CR

    An introductory course with emphasis on development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. For students who have had no Spanish or 1 year of high school Spanish.

  
  • SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    4 CR

    Continuation of SPA 101 . Emphasis on development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101  OR 1 to 2 years of high school Spanish.

Social Science

  
  • SSC 100 - Introduction to Social Science

    3 CR

    This course introduces students to social sciences with emphasis upon practical knowledge and useful core competencies. It serves as an ‘entry portal’ course for students in the Social Science BA program. This course is also designed for students in any program wanting to gain a thoughtful overview of the social sciences and the impact of the scientific methods on the study of social phenomena. The course’s learning objectives emphasize understanding the origins, methods and limitations of scientific inquiry in the study of human social behavior.

  
  • SSC 110 - Introduction to Human Sexuality

    3 CR

    An overview of contemporary information and issues concerning human sexuality. Topics to be included are human reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual arousal, fertility, types and functions of birth control devices, conception, pregnancy and family planning, aging and sexuality, and alternative sexual patterns.

  
  • SSC 204 - Nutrition II: Biocultural Perspective on Food and Nutrition

    3 CR

    This course examines a biological, cultural and societal patterns of food consumption and their influence on ethnic identity, growth and health. Topics focus on historical and contemporary food systems and diets, human relationships with food, symbolic meaning of food, essential nutrition, globalization of food, nutritional ecology, under- and over- nutrition crisis and technologies for food production. The course targets students pursuing occupations in food studies and nutrition, social science, as well as those entering biology/nursing fields. (This course is cross-listed with BIO 204 )

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 104  or SSC 100  or instructor permission.
  
  • SSC 205 - Religion and American Culture

    3 CR

    The United State is a secular country that holds strongly to the ideal of separation between church and state. At the same time, religion plays a highly influential role in politics, nationalism, popular culture, and ethnic relations in American society. In this course, we explore this unique tension between secular ideals and religious values, using social scientific theories to explore how religion is defined and expressed in the American cultural context. (This course is cross listed with AME 205  and REL 205 .)

  
  • SSC 220 - Introduction to Research Literacy

    3 CR

    Introduces students to the basic elements of quantitative and qualitative methods, focusing on the skills of reading, critiquing, and applying published scientific research. Students will learn how to include research design within a research proposal. The course introduces students to the recognized software tools needed to carry out research. Students may gain nationally-recognized research ethics training and certification. The course provides students with scientific knowledge and skills needed to read, critique and make use of scientific research reports from the social and behavioral sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): One introductory social science course or permission of instructor.
  
  • SSC 289 - Topics in Social Sciences

    3 CR

    (Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled social science offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering.

    Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
  
  • SSC 294 - Independent Study in Social Science

    1-6 CR

    The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-study interchange of ideas related to the field of social science, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences and completion of 30 credit hours.
  
  • SSC 305 - Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality

    3 CR

    This course considers the ways in which race, class, gender, and sexuality (as well as nationality and disability) intersect in people’s lives and the ways in which these interlocking vectors of inequality shape social and cultural systems and structures in American culture and society. The theory and framework of intersectionality, in and beyond the humanities and social sciences, grounds the course’s exploration as we consider the roots of intersectionality as well as the ways in which oppression and privilege operate in a variety of spheres like education, healthcare, the criminal justice system, and popular culture. (This course is cross-listed with AME 305  and WGS 305 .) 

    Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W , or AME 201W , or permission of instructor.
  
  • SSC 314 - Gender Images in the Media

    3 CR

    Students will explore the psychological and sociological impact of various forms of media on women, and will examine the effect of these on one’s sense of self in relation to one’s society.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and PSY 100  or SOC 101 .
  
  • SSC 317 - Leadership Seminar

    3 CR

    This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. Emphasis is on the application of theory in case studies, readings, films, and personal experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , any COM, and SOC 101  or PSY 100 .
  
  • SSC 320 - Research Methods in Social Sciences

    3 CR

    Introduces upper-level undergraduate students in the social sciences and related professional areas to social research methods. Examines research questions, hypotheses, research designs, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and data interpretation strategies. Students will be expected to gain competence in procedures used in assessing published research reports. Provides an opportunity to become familiar with ethical issues in social research.

    Prerequisite(s): at least one introductory course in the social sciences, SSC 220  and MAT 100 .
  
  • SSC 330 - Science, Technology, and Social Inequalities

    3 CR

    This course will increase students’ scientific, technological, and digital literacies by examining contemporary social, moral, and political issues in science, technology and society. Drawing on critical perspectives from the humanities and social sciences, the course examines the feedback loops between science, technologies, and society with a focus on intersecting social inequalities. This course is cross listed with HUM 330 .

    Prerequisite(s):  Any 100-level Humanities or Social Science course, OR permission of instructor.
  
  • SSC 332 - Relational Systems that Support Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

    3 CR

    This course acquaints students with research findings and clinical data regarding the effects of substance use disorders on various family and support systems. The conditions of co-addiction, codependency and influences of relational systems on substance use disorders (SUD) are studied within the contexts of family systems and society as a whole. The development of the functional self as the foundations for healthy interpersonal relationships is explored. Course content based upon a prior course titled Addiction and the Family. (This course is cross listed with HUS 332 .)

    Prerequisite(s): HUS 125  and PSY 100 .
  
  • SSC 334 - Cultivating Community: The Garden Seminar

    3 CR

    This course applies theory and research in organizational sociology and community psychology to the practice of growing a community garden and maintaining a successful student organization to support the garden. Academic study is supplemented by applied work in community organizing and community gardening.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , SOC 101  and SOC 201 .
  
  • SSC 360 - Qualitative Research Methods

    3 CR

    This course is designed to teach students about the theoretical approaches, implications, assumptions, and applications for effective qualitative research design. Students will learn the place of qualitative research in the social sciences and related fields. Students will complete two applied qualitative research activities.

  
  • SSC 362 - Death and Dying

    3 CR

    Covers a range of theoretical viewpoints, practices, and cultural values related to the human life and death cycle. Among the topics included for study are near-death experiences, condolence behaviors, palliative care practices, death industries, spirituality and religious beliefs, grief reactions and therapies, cultural differences, public laws, education initiatives, leave taking rituals, historical views of death, and ethical issues.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  OR SOC 101 .
  
  • SSC 364 - Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma

    3 CR

    Human Rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological, social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. (This course is cross listed with HUS 364  and JUS 364 .)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
  
  • SSC 389 - Topics in Social Science

    3 CR

    (Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled sociology offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering. For baccalaureate degree students.

    Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences.
  
  • SSC 390 - Project Planning

    3 CR

    This course introduces the fundamentals of project planning in social science, including proposal writing and project management. The course prepares students for the completion of a social science capstone project and introduces core professional skills (e.g. research design, grant writing, project management, program planning and evaluation).

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Social Science course or permission of Instructor.
  
  • SSC 394 - Independent Study in Social Science

    1- 6 CR

    The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas related to the field of social science, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences and completion of 60 credit hours.
  
  • SSC 420 - Social Science Capstone Experience

    3 CR

    This course provides an opportunity to review and reflect on a student’s past educational, professional and life experiences in relationship to the methods and practices of the social sciences. The course culminates in the completion of a capstone research project or practicum.

    Prerequisite(s): SSC 320 , SSC 390  and senior status.
  
  • SSC 450 - Conflict Resolution

    3 CR

    A study of conflict resolution, particularly in relation to the helping professions. Theoretical constructs are studied. Conflict resolution techniques of the practitioner in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy with individuals and groups are discussed and practiced. (This course is cross listed with JUS 450 .)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  OR permission of instructor.
  
  • SSC 489 - Topics in Social Science

    3 CR

    (Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled social science offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering.

    Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
  
  • SSC 516 - Emergencies and Vulnerable Populations

    3 CR

    This course will familiarize students with the specific needs of identified vulnerable populations as they experience a variety of crisis situations. The differential impacts of disaster and emergency will be explored according to demographic diversity. This course seeks to improve students’ cultural competence, understanding of oppression and racism, self-awareness and how this relates to effectiveness as a crisis provider. (This course is cross-listed with TEM 516 .)

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor.
  
  • SSC 531 - Natural Hazards and Human Risk Factors

    3 CR

    This course covers the human dimensions of natural hazards, including what are natural hazards; what hazards are typical to Maine, New England, and other places of interest to the enrolled students; what causes disaster; how to mitigate the risks posed by typical hazards encountered; and how planning, infrastructure, community/social organizations can reduce risk and increase resilience of communities. (This course is cross-listed with GEO 531  and TEM 531 .) 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.

Trauma-Informed Emergency Management

  
  • TEM 500 - Introduction to Trauma-Informed Emergency Management

    3 CR

    This course will provide an introduction to the TEM program, including introductions to disaster theory, preparedness, and response at different/scaled societal levels; trauma-informed practice; the disaster response cycle; GIS and other data approaches to emergency management; and building collaborations across associated emergency response professions.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • TEM 511 - Homeland Security and Emergency Management

    3 CR

    This course will provide a comprehensive review and evaluation of the US Homeland Security apparatus. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of policies, programs and agencies involved in homeland security and emergency management and how state and local government aid national security. Students will research and present comprehensive and analytical briefings on Emergency Management structures and policies.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 512 - Grant Writing

    3 CR

    The overall objective of this course is to give students the tools to help their organizations, schools, non-profit agencies, community service groups, and businesses successfully compete for grant funds.  Individuals working on professional development proposals will gain the skills and knowledge to successfully propose research and study plans. TEM students will have an opportunity to write an emergency mitigation/adaptation grant for a Maine community.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 515 - Public Management

    3 CR

    This course will provide the students with a solid conceptual foundation in public administration, and will encourage the students to think critically about the nature of public administration today. The course is designed to introduce students to the study of, and practice of, public administration in the United States at the national, state and local levels. Topics include: public policy, ethics of public service, human resources, and organizational theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or permission of Instructor.
  
  • TEM 516 - Emergencies and Vulnerable Populations

    3 CR

    This course will familiarize students with the specific needs of identified vulnerable populations as they experience a variety of crisis situations. The differential impacts of disaster and emergency will be explored according to demographic diversity. This course seeks to improve students’ cultural competence, understanding of oppression and racism, self-awareness and how this relates to effectiveness as a crisis provider. (This course is cross-listed with SSC 516 .)

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor.
  
  • TEM 520 - Remote Sensing & Image Analysis

    3 CR

    This course introduces remote sensing technologies used in mapping, with an emphasis on satellite imagery. Using industry standard software and imagery, students learn basic image analysis for oceanographic modeling, land cover change detection, climate analysis and similar applications. The course combines lecture, discussion and mapping exercises which cover the remote sensing technologies and image formats, the physics of light and optics, potential sources of error, analytical methods and applications of remote sensing in a variety of fields. The semester culminates in a final project.

    Prerequisite(s): TEM 521 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • TEM 521 - Geographic Information Systems 1

    3 CR

    Students will build an understanding of the fundamentals of a GIS, how to use a specific GIS software system, ArcGIS, and to define and complete a simple GIS project using existing data. This computer-intensive course includes the following topics: basic geography and map concepts, what a GIS is, data sources, data quality, databases, data classification, vector and raster data, spatial analysis, project management, cartographic communication, projections, datums, coordinates, and ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor.
  
  • TEM 522 - Terrorism

    3 CR

    This course analyzes terrorism in both domestic and foreign settings, and discusses the causes and impacts of terrorism both in the United States and abroad.  Social, ethnic, nationalistic and cultural influences as well as relevant causational relationships are highlighted.  Motivations and formation of various types of terrorist organizations are explored, as well as theories related to radicalization, media influence and force multipliers.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 527 - Trauma & Resilience

    3 CR

    The growing numbers of those in need of trauma-sensitive services, including children, military veterans, international refugees, and domestic violence survivors, make an impact on an overwhelmed healthcare system. Through a combination of science, theory, and empathy grounded in fieldwork, this course provides the specialized skill set needed to help people survive and break out of unconstructive behaviors and patterns.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standidng or instructor approval.
  
  • TEM 531 - Natural Hazards and Human Risk Factors

    3 CR

    This course covers the human dimensions of natural hazards, including what are natural hazards; what hazards are typical to Maine, New England, and other places of interest to the enrolled students; what causes disaster; how to mitigate the risks posed by typical hazards encountered; and how planning, infrastructure, community/social organizations can reduce risk and increase resilience of communities. (This course is cross-listed with GEO 531  and SSC 531 .)

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 532 - The Theory and Practice of Crisis Intervention

    3 CR

    This course introduces students to crisis intervention theory and practice. The course will focus on basic crisis intervention skills, theories of crisis intervention, and the dynamics of specific kinds of crisis situations. Knowledge of emergency services in the state of Maine will be incorporated.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • TEM 533 - Psychology of Disaster and Climate Change

    3 CR

    Students will learn about the psychology of disaster and climate change. Students will be able to analyze psychological, political, and cultural factors associated with the disaster response cycle for emergency responders and impacted communities, make near- and long-term planning recommendations for disaster and climate change preparedness, and critically explore options, motivations, and behaviors associated with the psychology of disaster and climate change. (This course is cross listed with PSY 533  )

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor. 
  
  • TEM 537 - Disaster Mental Health and Psychological First Aid

    3 CR

    This course examines the nature and effects of natural disasters on individuals and groups in affected communities, as well as preparation for potential events on both a personal and community level. In addition to preparation and counseling responses, interaction with national, religious, and governmental relief agencies will be examined.

    Prerequisite(s): Garduate standing or Instrucctor approval.
  
  • TEM 548 - Suicide Prevention

    3 CR

    The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction and overview into the field of suicidology, with an emphasis on suicide prevention. Students will learn about suicide from a multisystem perspective, theories of suicide, as well as learn about and apply principles of suicide risk assessment and evidence-based suicide prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 550 - Data Mining

    3 CR

    This course in data mining techniques is designed independent of academic major.  In this course, students will explore and analyze data to support intelligent 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 data and convert collected data into information readily usable by decision makers. (This course is cross-listed with DSC 550 .) 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 552 - Data Visualization

    3 CR

    The use of visualization techniques to aid understanding, analyze complex data and to information important decisions is increasingly employed by many disciplines.  This course will cover how to best represent different sets of data through understanding human perception, careful analysis of data types, creation of visual representation techniques, and evaluation of information in its visualized format for cognitive understanding and implied meaning. (This course is cross-listed with DSC 552 .) 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 558 - Trauma Informed Intervention for Youth and Families

    3 CR

    The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to trauma-informed assessment and intervention for youth and families. Students will learn about different types of trauma and trauma responses, socioecological theories of trauma from a developmental psychopathology perspective, and the principles of trauma-informed assessment and intervention.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 561 - Spatio-Temporal Information Science

    3 CR

    Space and time are fundamental concepts of how humans process information and seek to understand data.  This course offers the theoretical issues and applied practices that can impact our computational understanding of space and time.  Topics covered include databases, spaces, modeling, representation, algorithms, data structures, architectures, interfaces, reasoning, and uncertainty in both space and time. (This course is cross-listed with DSC 561 .) 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 580 - Crisis Communication

    3 CR

    Communication between organizational or elected leadership and relevant stakeholders comprises a crucial aspect of crisis management. Crisis communication, focused on communication before, during, and after a crisis, is an element of strategic communication. This course will explore the competencies and complications associated with effective crisis communication at the local and global levels. (This course is cross-listed with COM 580 .)

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 587 - Research Issues and Data Literacy in Public Management

    1-3 CR

    The informed citizen is asked to digest an imposing range of statistical studies and research reports. Unfortunately, errors are common, and purposeful bias is routinely encountered. Accordingly, this course must go beyond the standard coverage of measurement, research design, and statistical methods. It addresses the origins, development, and current status of the data-to-decision pipeline and the problems that arise in research output across disciplines.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • TEM 589 - Special Topics in TIEM

    1-3 CR

    Varies. Covers selected topics or areas within the field of Trauma-Informed Emergency Management. May be repeated for graduate credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission
  
  • TEM 594 - Independent Study in TIEM

    1-6 CR

    Graduate level independent study in trauma-informed emergency management, or related areas. Provides an opportunity for well-qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the graduate instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission.
  
  • TEM 595 - Internship in TIEM

    1-6 CR

    Professional experience with an emergency management or crisis response organization. Students must submit a plan approved by the graduate coordinator of the Trauma-Informed Emergency Management Program and the sponsoring organization. Reports and readings will be required.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission.
  
  • TEM 599 - Capstone in Trauma-Informed Emergency Management

    3 CR

    A comprehensive, synthesizing project applying the knowledge and skills learned in the program curriculum and the student’s chosen concentration(s). The project must have theoretical/academic and applied components. Students will meet with the course instructor in class sessions designed to support the implementation of the capstone project and development of the capstone report. To culminate, the student will present their project to a self-identified committee of at least three-program faculty.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval of Capstone Project Application.
  
  • TEM 689 - Special Topics in TIEM

    1-3 CR

    Varies. Covers selected topics or areas within the field of Trauma-Informed Emergency Management. May be repeated for graduate credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  
  • UAS 109 - Seeing Photographically

    3 CR

    Seeing Photographically is an intensive seven-week course that covers the basic mechanics of the camera and photographic visualization. There will be three live sessions for demonstrations and sharing images but all assignments will be completed and posted online via Blackboard.

  
  • UAS 110 - Introduction to Aviation

    3 CR

    This is an introductory course exploring aviation topics to assist students in deciding if they want to pursue an aviation career. Topics includes history of flight, principals of flight, aircraft construction, flight navigation, airports, aviation weather, aerospace careers, & aerospace education. (This course is cross-listed with AVI 110 

  
  • UAS 115 - Electronic Fundamentals with Lab

    4 CR

    This is an introductory course and lab in electronic circuits used in robotics. Topics includes the basic laws like Ohm’s Law and theorems used in electrical circuits for batteries, switches, wiring, resistors, capacitors, inductors, semiconductors and an introduction to microcontrollers. Circuit simulation will be part of the course.

  
  • UAS 210 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    4 CR

    This is an introductory course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This course will provide the student with the information to pass the FAA knowledge test to become an FAA certified Remote Pilot and serves as an introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

  
  • UAS 220 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, Assembly, and Maintenance Fixed Wing Aircraft

    4 CR

    This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) design, assembly, and maintenance introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes design, assembly of airframe, power plant, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students will build a small fixed wing aircraft and program and ground control station. Students will fly fixed winged aircraft that they build in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 .
  
  • UAS 230 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, Assembly, and Maintenance with Lab-Rotary Wing

    4 CR

    This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to the design, assembly, and maintenance of UASs. Content includes assembly of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students fly both rotary wing aircraft they have assembled.

    Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220  or permission of instructor.
  
  • UAS 289 - Topics in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

    1-8 CR

    (Topic would be indicated) An intensive study of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) aircraft, components, flying, uses, or trends. This course can cover areas not normally explored in other UAS courses. For students enrolled or not enrolled in the UAS Certificate program.

    Prerequisite(s): Will vary based on topic.
  
  • UAS 310 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations with Lab

    4 CR

    This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes operations of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students learn to fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft.

    Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230  or permission of instructor.
  
  • UAS 410 - Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (mUAS) & Remote Ground Control Station (GCS) Flight Instruction

    4 CR

    This course in Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (mUAS) introduces students to the operations of UASs that weigh up to 100 pounds with payload. Content includes flying fixed and rotary winged aircraft from a remote ground station using a safety pilot as a visual observer. Students learn to fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircrafts remotely.

    Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230 , UAS 310  or permission of instructor.
  
  • UAS 420 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Fundamental of Photogrammetry

    4 CR

    This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to photogrammetry. Content includes an overview of digital sensors (cameras, LiDAR), UAS systems with photogrammetric image processing software, and planning and executing your own mapping project using a variety of software packages. We will cover open source geospatial data.

    Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230 , UAS 310  or permission of instructor.
  
  • UAS 490 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Internship

    4 CR

    Students meeting all UAS course requirements and obtaining instructors’ recommendation will be place in a supervised internship slot within a UAS or related business or industry to continue learning and building contracts and relationships. Credits 4 for and may be repeated 1 time for credit. Standard internships run during a summer semester of six to fifteen weeks or throughout a fall or spring semester of twelve to fifteen weeks.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior to enrolling in AVI 490 “UAS Internship,” students must meet all requirements of the internship which include: Hold a GPA of 3.0 reflected on a current transcript, Hold recommendation from aviation faculty advisor and program coordinator, Hold academic standing at either the junior or senior level or be in good standing in the Advanced UAS Certificate Program.

Veterinary Technology

  
  • VTE 100 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    3 CR

    The course explores the role of a veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. It also offers a general overview of ethics, animal behavior, and practice management. As an introductory course, basic library concepts are introduced.

  
  • VTE 115 - Veterinary Technology Student Internship

    2 CR

    This course covers medical terminology and medical math. Students will participate in the care of animals housed in the veterinary technician facility. Students will also be required to observe in other veterinary medical facilities.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 , VTE 100  and all UMA general education requirements.
  
  • VTE 200 - Clinical Laboratory Methods

    3 CR

    The course will serve to describe and familiarize students with current laboratory procedures. Among the topics to be considered are urinalysis, hematology, clinical chemistry, parasitology, and instrumentation. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab VTE 200L .

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 BIO 321 CHY 108 , MAT 111 , VTE 100 VTE 115 .
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 200L .
  
  • VTE 200L - Clinical Lab Methods Lab

    1 CR

    This is the laboratory component of VTE 200  and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.

    Co-requisite(s): VTE 200 .
  
  • VTE 210 - Small Animal Care and Handling

    3 CR

    Animal care in clinics, hospitals, and research laboratories is discussed. Descriptions of care include housing, equipment and management. The laboratory presents the principles of handling, restraint, and common techniques. Pertinent humane issues, professional ethics, and public image will be covered. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 210L ).

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology degree program, BIO 116 BIO 321 ,  CHY 108 , MAT 111 VTE 100 VTE 115 .   
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 210L .
  
  • VTE 210L - Small Animal Care and Handling Lab

    1 CR

    This is the laboratory component of VTE 210  and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Rabies vaccination.
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 210 .
  
  • VTE 223 - Pharmacology

    4 CR

    Practical application of veterinary drug therapy, including dose calculation, safety considerations, species differences, side effects, and drug interaction.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 , BIO 321  CHY 108 MAT 111 VTE 100 VTE 115 .
  
  • VTE 224 - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology Part I

    3 CR

    This course prepares the student to administer and monitor anesthesia during surgery. It includes the physiology of anesthesia, monitoring methodologies, and response to anesthetic emergencies. The student administers and monitors anesthesia in the laboratory component.

    Prerequisite(s): VTE 210L /VTE 210 ;
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 224L .
  
  • VTE 224L - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology Part I Lab

    1 CR

    This is the laboratory component of VTE 224  and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor. Responsibilities outside of class time are required.

    Prerequisite(s): Responsibilities outside of class time required.
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 224  .
  
  • VTE 228 - Radiology

    2 CR

    The course is designed to familiarize the participant with the basic physics of ionizing radiation; the handling of small animals for the purpose of performing a radiologic examination under practice conditions; the equipment used for the safe production of radiographs; and the criteria by which the quality of those radiographs may be assessed. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 228L ).

    Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L  
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 228L .
  
  • VTE 228L - Radiology Lab

    1 CR

    This is the laboratory component of VTE 228  and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.

    Co-requisite(s): VTE 228 .
  
  • VTE 314 - Large Animal Care and Handling

    3 CR

    The course is designed to familiarize the student with handling, restraint, sampling, and medication of large animal species. Pertinent humane issues, professional ethics, and public image will be covered. This course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 314L ) unless prior approval is given by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 314L .
  
  • VTE 314L - Large Animal Care and Handling Lab

    1 CR

    This is the laboratory component of VTE 314  and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor. This lab requires students to have coveralls and waterproof boots for all labs. Students will be responsible for travel to various lab locations.

    Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 314 .
  
  • VTE 315 - VTNE Prep

    2 CR

    This course is designed to be a preparation course for the veterinary technician national exam (VTNE). This course will cover test taking strategies, critical thinking, and will review material from of all VTE courses.

    Co-requisite(s): VTE 325 .
  
  • VTE 316 - Animal Nutrition

    3 CR

    The course will cover the basics of animal nutrition, which includes an explanation of the various nutrients relating to animal growth and reproduction, the digestive process, and factors affecting the value of feeds.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 BIO 321 CHY 108 MAT 111 VTE 100 VTE 115  or instructor permission.
  
  • VTE 319 - Animal Disease

    3 CR

    The course explores the symptoms, clinical signs, control, and treatment of animal disease in the veterinary practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 BIO 321 CHY 108 MAT 111 VTE 100 VTE 115  or instructor permission.
  
  • VTE 324 - Advanced Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesia I

    3 CR

    The course will teach the basics of surgery and anesthesia as they are presented in VTE 224 . In addition, students will be required to complete a research paper and service learning which will advance their understanding of surgical principles.

    Prerequisite(s): VTE 210  and VTE 210L .
    Co-requisite(s): VTE 224L .
 

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