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ACC 110   Financial Accounting Information for Decision Making                               SP'08

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This course is designed to help students appreciate the role of accountants in providing information helpful to decisions of investors, creditors, government regulators, and others, and how that information can be used. Emphasis is on understanding the meaning and value of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. The role of the auditor, internal controls, and ethical issues are examined. The annual report is used to explore how corporations apply accounting principles in presentations to the public. Online computer use required. Computers are available at locations statewide.  http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS: 3 
Professor Jean Gutmann

Prerequisites: minimum of 12 earned credit hours and evidence of successfully meeting the University's writing and mathematics proficiency requirements.

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ACC 221    Financial Accounting Cycle                                        SP'08 | SUM '08

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This course serves as a "bridge" between the introductory level user-focused accounting course and the financial reporting courses that are central to the accounting major. The course is conducted as a self-study online course facilitated by a self-study guide, related self-study software and on-line quizzes. The course reviews the complete accounting cycle: the journal entries for typical business transactions including adjusting and closing entries, and the preparation of accounting statements. Successful completion of ACC 221 is required in order to enroll in ACC 301 Financial Reporting I.  A $22 charge will be added to this course for additional faculty support.  Final examinations will be proctored at either USM or one of the University College sites.
http://www.courses.maine.edu  CREDITS: 1  Professor Jeffrey Gramlich

Students registering for this course must do so through the School of Business only.

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ACC 301       Financial Reporting I                                                                                     SP'08

ONLINE| SYNCHRONOUS*
An examination of the conceptual framework, the primary financial statements, and the methods and rationale for recording and reporting assets. Emphasis is on the effect of present and potential economic events on the financial statements. The course discusses the advantages, limitations, and deficiencies associated with generally accepted accounting principles in connection with presenting decision-useful information. Online contemporaneous computer use of Elluminate software required. Computers are available at centers statewide and at sites by appointment.  Students will need to have audio headsets with microphone capacity.
See  http://usm.maine.edu/computing/resources/elluminate/  A substantial portion of this course will be conducted synchronously online. 
*Students will need to be available online on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10-5:35 p.m. 

http://www.courses.maine.edu  CREDITS: 3  Professor Jeffrey Gramlich

 Prerequisites:  ACC 110, ACC 211, ACC 221 (or concurrent), and junior standing. 

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This course is cross-listed with ACC 301 (above). This is restricted to graduate students only.

ANT 101J       Anthropology: The Cultural View                                              SUM '08

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This class explores how anthropologists investigate and describe human societies around the world, and how anthropology helps us understand critical concepts such as race, gender, ethnicity, and cultural identity.  Students in this online course will read from a main text and supplementary materials, view PowerPoint slide shows, take online quizzes and exams, and complete short research projects. Online computer use required; computers are available at locations statewide.  
 Assistant Professor Kreg Ettenger   
CREDITS: 3     http://www.courses.maine.edu  

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BIO 211    Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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This course is a continuation of BIO 111.  The structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed.   http://www.courses.maine.edu CREDITS 3.  Associate Professor Patricia O’Mahoney-Damon

Prerequisite:  grade of C- or higher in BIO 111. 

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BUS 280       Legal Environment of Business                                                            SUM '08

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This course is designed to introduce students to basic legal concepts and principles that will allow them to develop an understanding of the legal system and the interplay between the law, government and business. Topics include constitutional law, tort law, contract law, agency law, administrative law, equal employment law, labor law and other topics. It stresses the social responsibility of business and the legal and ethical framework in which businesses must function. http://www.courses.maine.edu
 CREDITS: 3         Lecturer Monique Boisvert-Guay             

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BUS 399       A Marketer's Guide to Business on Small Planet

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Innovative organizations are responding to consumer demand for products and services without sacrificing "the way life should be" in the process.  Using the principles of "triple bottom line management," firms are pursuing profits without pollution, and prosperity without impoverishment.  As the era of fossil-fuel ends, business challenges are changing.  This course explores emerging, sustainable business practices from a marketing perspective.  Students are asked for written reflections on readings and documentary films.  The class has no required meetings, but on-line chat sessions will be available. USM students: This course counts toward the Business School’s marketing concentration, the "broadened managerial perspective" requirement, and the Minor in Business Administration.  CREDITS 3.  Professor Nancy Artz

Prerequisite:  BUS 260  Marketing and junior standing; or equivalent work experience (instructor permission)

Course uses Blackboard               http://www.courses.maine.edu  

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Visionary business leaders - eyeing the end of the fossil-fuel era and other global trends - recognize the need to rethink business. Innovative marketers are responding to consumer demand for products and services, without sacrificing “the way life should be” in the process. Using the principles of " triple bottom line management," firms are pursuing profits without pollution, and prosperity without poverty. This course explores emerging, sustainable business practices relevant for marketers. Online computer use required. Computers are available at centers statewide and at sites by appointment.  http://www.usm.maine.edu/eap/distanceeducation/webde.htm
CREDITS 3.  Professor Nancy Artz  

Prerequisite: BUS 260 Marketing and junior standing; or equivalent work experience (instructor permission)

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CMS 102J     Introduction to Communication                                                                   SP'08

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This course is about human communication. It is an introductory course in a vast field, supplied with information from many disciplines. We will attempt to pull together various perspectives on human behavior under the concept "communication." One major part of this course is its focus on theory. We will read about a variety of social scientific theories in their attempt to help us understand and describe human communication. Another major part of this course is its focus upon real-life communication incidents. Your main task will be to integrate theory and practice. The course consists of a weekly lecture/discussion session (broadcast over ITV) and internet-based research and writing assignments. CREDITS: 3   Professor Leonard Shedletsky
http://www.usm.maine.edu/com/intro-online/102home.html  

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CMS 102J     Introduction to Communication                                                                SUM'08

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This course is about human communication. It is an introductory course in a vast field, supplied with information from many disciplines. We will attempt to pull together various perspectives on human behavior under the concept "communication." One major part of this course is its focus on theory. We will read about a variety of social scientific theories in their attempt to help us understand and describe human communication. Another major part of this course is its focus upon real-life communication incidents. Your main task will be to integrate theory and practice. Online computer use required. Computers are available at locations statewide. 
For more information visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/com/intro-online/102home.html
CREDITS: 3   Professor Leonard Shedletsky

Course uses Blackboard

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This course introduces the methodology of communication research.  The library, laboratory, field, and the computer will be considered.  Topics to be studied include formulation of hypotheses, identification of variables; selection of research design; collection of data; and theory construction in a variety of communication contexts. The course is designed to enable students to evaluate critically the literature in communication research. Online computer use required. Computers are available at locations statewide.   For more information visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/com/researchonline/resonline.html

http://www.courses.maine.edu     CREDITS: 3   Professor Leonard Shedletsky

 Prerequisites:  CMS 102J and CMS 103. 

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COM 265   Intrapersonal Communication                                                                  SP'08       

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This course examines our ability to use what we know and feel in order to send, receive, and store information. Whether stimuli come from an external source or from within the self, the focus of intrapersonal communication is on the ways in which we process those stimuli, our ability to make sense out of our experiences, to remember, to retrieve information from memory, and to create messages at whatever level of consciousness, and no matter how many people are involved, in face-to-face or mediated communication. Online computer use required. Computers are available at locations statewide.  CREDITS: 3   Professor Leonard Shedletsky          http://www.usm.maine.edu/com/intralon.html

Prerequisite: COM 102J Intro to Communication or permission of instructor.

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An exploration of the barriers that must be  overcome when communicating from one cultural context to another. Students investigate how culture influences  communication and how it interacts with social and psychological factors to  influence communication.  http://www.courses.maine.edu     CREDITS: 3  Julie Zink

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CON 219    Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness                                                    SUM '08

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The primary emphasis of this course is to teach students how to take control of their personal health and lifestyle habits. Major areas will include nutrition/weight management, fitness training techniques, flexibility, coronary risk factor management, muscular strength/ endurance, stress management and other wellness-related topics. Class content will include readings, discussions, self-assessment activities, and development of personalized nutrition and physical activity plans. Computers are available at locations statewide.

 http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS 3.  Associate Professor Karen Croteau

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CON 252          Nutrition and Health                                                                      SUM '08             

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This course examines the basic concepts of human nutrition and their application to the needs of human beings throughout the life cycle. Discussion of factors affecting food practices and attitudes is included.  For challenge information contact the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions.    http://www.courses.maine.edu     CREDITS: 3     Associate Professor Jan Burson

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology and Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry.

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CON 270     Holistic Approaches to Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan     SUM '08

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This course will enable the student to look critically at reproductive health options through the lifespan and to weigh evidence related to alternative, complimentary, and natural approaches to managing reproductive health issues.  This course will take a life span, growth and development approach, focusing on sexual development briefly while exploring natural family planning methods, discuss contraception and pregnancy from a holistic view, encourage the development of birth support skills, and discuss care of the newborn after birth.  In addition, adult reproductive issues will be explored including menopause, erectile dysfunction, sexuality in aging and some common conditions in adulthood related to reproductive health.  http://www.courses.maine.edu    
CREDITS: 3      Instructor Laurie Caton-Lemos and Assistant Professor Cheryl Sarton

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CON 280    Holistic Health                                                                                         SP'08

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This course explores the many facets of holistic health. Emphasizing the integration of body, mind, and spirit, specific techniques and therapies will be introduced including, but not limited to, nutrition, stress management, meditation, therapeutic movement and massage, music and others. The primary goal is to bring greater self-confidence, increased knowledge, and self-responsibility about health into each student’s life.  CREDITS: 3   Instructor Corinne Martin

This course may be applied to the Foundations of Holistic Health certificate program      

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CON 283     Healing and Spirituality                                                                        SP'08  

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This course will explore the links between spiritual understandings and physical and mental health. Focusing on global spiritual and religious traditions, the course will examine the determinants of health and the healing techniques utilized in each faith. We will also examine the ways in which religious values and expectations become internalized and affect the ways in which we interpret our wellness and our discomforts. This course is designed to offer an opportunity to become familiar with the world's faith traditions, and to explore spirituality as it relates to healing, both personally and institutionally. http://www.courses.maine.edu    CREDITS: 3   
Instructor Corinne Martin

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CON 302      Pharmacology                                                                                                     SP'08 | SUM '08       
                                                                        
ITV
This course provides an overview of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The major drug categories are reviewed with emphasis placed on therapeutic use, action, and adverse reactions of selected prototype drugs. Emphasis is placed on the benefits and risks of drug therapy, thereby preparing the health professional for safe, therapeutic pharmacologic interventions. There is no clinical component to CON 302.   http://www.courses.maine.edu     CREDITS: 3.  Katharine Thayer
                                
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology and Junior standing.  Course uses Blackboard

CON 321         Health-Related Research                                                      SP'08           

ITV
Introduction to health-related research with an emphasis on understanding the research process and becoming a consumer of research. Critique of health-related research findings to health professions and their application to professional practice is a major component of this course. http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS: 3   Associate Professor Kim Moody         

Prerequisite: Statistics; Senior standing in the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions, or permission of instructor.

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CON 321              Health-Related Research                                                              SUM '08

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Introduction to health-related research with an emphasis on understanding the research process and becoming a consumer of research. Critique of health-related research findings to health professions and their application to professional practice is a major component of this course. http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS: 3  

Prerequisite: Statistics; Senior standing in the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions, or permission of instructor.

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CON 356            Concepts in Community Health                                               SP'08 | SUM '08      

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This course introduces the concepts and principles basic to the development and maintenance of the community's health. The epidemiological process guides the survey of current major health issues. The course focuses on the health issues of groups in the community at local, state, national, and global levels. Threats to the global environment are analyzed with an emphasis on long-term sustainability strategies.   http://www.courses.maine.edu     CREDITS: 3     Associate Professor Maggie Fournier

Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with or prior to NUR 341 Community Nursing Lab.

May be applied to the UM, UMFK or USM RN completion degree. 

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CON 502                   Pharmacotherapeutics                                                    SP'08 | SUM '08       

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This course provides an overview of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.  The major drug categories are reviewed with emphasis placed on therapeutic use, action, and adverse reactions of selected prototype drugs. Emphasis is placed on the benefits and risks of drug therapy, thereby preparing the health professional for safe, therapeutic pharmacologic  interventions. Specifically, this course focuses on the needs of second degree students and is limited to nursing students holding a baccalaureate degree in another field. There is no clinical component. 
http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS: 3   Associate Professor Phyllis Healy

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COS  160                  Structured Problem Solving: Java                                      

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An introduction to problem solving on computers in the Java programming language.  Content includes elementary control structures and data representation methods provided by Java and the top-down programming methodology. Course requirements include a substantial number of programming projects. The successful student will develop significant skills in expressing the solutions to problems as programs written in Java.  This course is given as lectures, often with  integrated recitation sections. These recitations help with the mechanics of Java programming and  provide practical experience in programming. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in  mathematics and personal computer use, and have access to a personal computer connected to the  Internet.  As hands-on help will be limited, students should have experience installing and learning  to use software.  Some experience with a programming language is preferred but not necessary.  http://www.courses.maine.edu  CREDITS: 3  David Bantz

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CPD 605                      Elements of Plan Making

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Elements of Plan-Making is designed to provide prospective professional planners with a core understanding of comprehensive community planning.  It explores the community planning framework, including the legal basis of planning, the role of planners, the influence of value systems, and the imperative of public participation.  Through class exercises, it exposes students to inventories and analysis of the natural environment and human community.  It examines the framework for implementing community plans through regulatory and economic tools, and the connections among land use, transportation, and other systems.  http://www.courses.maine.edu   CREDITS: 3  Associate Research Professor Evan Richert

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EDU 200      Education in the U.S.                                                                           SUM '08

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This course will cover some of the history and structure of American public education and examine some of the social, political, legal and technological events that have influenced educational policy and practice.  As a way of personalizing this material students will inquire into the educational experiences of their extended families insofar as they represent distinct cultural groups in this society – ethnic heritage, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, sexual identity and disability.  In compiling a “Cultural Memoir of Schooling,” students will research and report on the ways in which theories about education policies and reforms which resulted from those theories either validated or neglected the members of these cultural groups.  This course runs from June 9 to July 11, 2008.  Monday, June 9 we will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Portland campus.  The purpose of the face-to-face meeting is to gather information on our backgrounds, learning styles, and educational experiences, as well as to view an important videotape on the history of American Education.  Because so much of the material in the course is text, this visual component is important for visual learners to be able to connect information to subsequent assignments and discussions.  The following five weeks will be an intense, interactive exploration of school boards, multicultural education, media influence on education, and, of course educational policies and reforms.   http://www.courses.maine.edu    CREDITS: 3   Assistant Professor Julie Canniff

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EDU 300        Media and Technology                                SUM '08
 
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Students will explore the role of educational technologies in the teaching-learning process and examine how computers and software plus other media tools can promote learning and the acquisition of functional, useful skills for the technological climate in today’s society. Topics will include the discussion of educational technology history and theories; the evaluation of internet educational resources, multimedia, educational software and computer-assisted instruction (CAl); the exploration of assistive technology; the discussion of instructional design and curriculum integration, ie, creation of lesson plans and unit studies; the utilization of presentation software; the administration and management of technology, information literacy skills, designing web pages for classroom instruction and the impact of Web 2.0 in today’s schools.   http://www.courses.maine.edu

 CREDITS: 3  Barbara Stebbins

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EDU 336                    Children's Literature                                             SP'08 | SUM'08
 
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In addition to acquainting the student with children's books, authors, and illustrators, this course is designed to develop standards for evaluating children's books and prepare students for using their knowledge of children's literature in the classroom. It is a survey course exploring literature for children from pre-school through the elementary school years. This course meets the children's literature requirement for several State of Maine endorsements, including Elementary Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, and others. This course is delivered online and by videotape or DVD. Computers are available at locations statewide. Videotapes and DVD's are available at the USM Bookstore.  http://www.usm.maine.edu/eap/distanceeducation/edu336info.html
CREDITS: 3      Instructor Joyce Martin

Spring 2008:
Section 1:  1/14-5/13;    Section 2: 1/28-5/27;    Section 3:  2/4-6/9  (this section canceled)

Summer 2008:
Section 1: 1/12-8/25;   Section 2: 5/26-9/15;

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EDU 600         Research Methods and Techniques                                     SP'08  

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This course studies the concepts, principles, and techniques of educational research with an emphasis on scientific inquiry and problem solving, designed for both the producer and consumer of educational research, Individual research proposals and reports are completed.  CREDITS 3   Professor Libby Cohen

Prerequisite: open to matriculated students only.

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This course acquaints students with general principles of public school law as found in the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions by the higher courts. Laws governing pupils, teaching personnel and boards of education will be stressed with particular emphasis on Maine school law. The course utilizes study of law cases and application assignments so that students will be able to identify legal issues related to education and determine appropriate responses and policies.    CREDITS 3   Pamela Anderson

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EDU 679           Evaluation & Supervision of School Personnel                            SP'08  

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Evaluation and Supervision of School Personnel is a graduate course primarily focused on the evaluation and supervision of teaching. This course is required for students seeking certification in school administration. In addition to addressing the distinctions among excellent, good, and unsatisfactory teaching, the course addresses policies and procedures for assisting all teachers to reflect upon and improve teaching practices. Students will consider the differences between supervising and evaluating teaching, and will produce a platform, a written overview outlining their own goals, strategies, and values for the supervision and evaluation of teaching in their setting.   Permission of instructor will be required for any non-matriculated students, with students officially in certification programs receiving priority.  http://www.courses.maine.edu    CREDITS 3. 
Associate Professor Lee Goldsberry

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ENG 100C     College Writing                                                                       SP'08