2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Mountain Recreation Management |
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MRM 5060 - Wilderness-Based Techniques for Counselors and Teachers
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for counselors and teachers interested in the integration of wilderness-based activities into their professional settings and situations. Emphasis is placed on wilderness trip preparation, wilderness skill development, group management skills, and safety considerations.
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MRM 6910 - Independent Study in Recreation Management
Credit(s): 1 to 6
This course provides an individual exploration of a specialized area in consultation with a faculty member. An independent study contract including a review of literature, project outline, and plans for a final presentation must be negotiated with the instructor before registration.
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Natural Science: Biology |
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SED 5010 - Bird Identification
Credit(s): 2
This course is designed for students interested in being able to identify the local birds in field and in laboratory. Final field test and bird list required.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5020 - Field Ornithology
Credit(s): 3
This course is a field-oriented course designed for students interested in the study of birds primarily as an avocation. Identification, conservation, and life history of the local bird fauna are stressed.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5030 - Principles of Ornithology
Credit(s): 4
The instruction provides an elementary study of the principles of bird biology, including morphology, general physiology, taxonomy, evolution, and migration.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5040 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit(s): 4
The instruction covers topics including the skeletal, muscular, articular, integumentary, respiratory, and digestive systems, and a discussion of metabolism and nutrition. The class requires three classroom hours and one two-hour lecture/lab per week. Chemistry is recommended.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5050 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit(s): 4
This course includes such topics as the circulatory, immunological, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems, development, aging, and disease. The class requires three classroom hours and one two-hour lecture/lab per week. Chemistry is recommended.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5060 - The Plant Kingdom
Credit(s): 4
The Plant Kingdom presents a survey of the plant world from an evolutionary viewpoint. The lectures trace the form and structure of the flowering plants back through the course of evolution to some of the simplest forms of plant life, through a consideration of the anatomy, morphology, and life cycles of living and extinct groups of plants. Frequent local field trips and a full-day trip to the Montreal Botanical Gardens are included. The laboratories center on the examination of reproductive characteristics of the plant groups. The class requires three classroom hours and one two-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5090 - Introduction to Biology
Credit(s): 4
An introduction to the study of life, including cells, organisms, ecosystems, and evolution, and the techniques of the biologist.
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SED 5110 - Wildlife Biology and Management
Credit(s): 4
Topics for this course include the basic principles of ecology, introduction to fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, human impacts on soils, plants, animals, and the environment. Discussions address ways to work toward an appreciative and respectful coexistence. The laboratory emphasizes unique aspects of plant and animal interactions, water ecosystems, biodiversity, and the interrelatedness of biological systems.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5120 - Survey of Animal Kingdom
Credit(s): 4
The course takes students on a journey through the animal kingdom, from animal-like protists, to invertebrate mollusks, worms, and arthropods, to the vertebrates: fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Elementary principles of ecology introduce the course. Laboratory time focuses on live and preserved representatives of each animal group. The course requires three classroom hours and one two-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
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SED 5130 - Field Zoology
Credit(s): 4
This course investigates the local animal groups with a particular emphasis on protozoa, molluscs, arthropods, and vertebrates. The lectures include taxonomy, life history of selected types— including economically important kinds—modes of adaptation to the environment and zoogeography. The combined laboratory/field approach includes the study of identification, preparation and collection techniques, structure, observations of behavior, and local distribution. Students make a collection or do an elementary field project. The course requires two classroom hours, one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is one semester of biological science. SED 5120 is recommended. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5140 - Natural History of Vertebrates
Credit(s): 4
The course provides a study of the phylogeny, evolution, biogeography, physiology, and general-life histories of the vertebrates, with emphasis on the New England fauna. The laboratory work includes the study of a selection of examples from each vertebrate class with a view to better understanding the phylogeny and morphology of each group and their environmental adaptation. The course requires two classroom hours and one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5120 or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5150 - Animal Behavior
Credit(s): 4
Animal Behavior explores the relationship of ecology, taxonomy, and evolution to behavior from the viewpoint of natural selection. The instruction includes such topics as the principles of animal behavior; the concepts and methods of study; invertebrate and vertebrate nervous organization, communication, and social behavior. The laboratories include experimental investigations, films, and field trips. The course requires two two-hour combination lecture/ labs per week and several extended field trips.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is one course from SED 5080, 5120, or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5160 - Introduction to Microbiology
Credit(s): 4
The instruction of this course focuses on the study of microorganisms, including growth and morphology of representative organisms, microbial physiology, and selected topics in bacterial pathogenesis, virology, and immunology. The laboratory exercises develop fundamental skills in aseptic technique, microscopy, pure culture study, and the isolation and identifications of selected microorganisms.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are one year of Chemistry and one semester of Biology, or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5170 - Physiology of Exercise
Credit(s): 4
This course provides a systematic study of human physiological, biochemical processes, activities and phenomena as observed during and after physical exercise.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5040. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5180 - Genetics
Credit(s): 4
Genetics features a study of the fundamental principles of inheritance. The instruction includes the study of such topics as molecular, Mendelian, and population genetics. Laboratory work includes breeding experiments with fruit flies and flowering plants, cytological observation of chromosomes, protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis, and bacterial mutation and transformation. The course requires three classroom hours and a two-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are one year of biological science and SED 5320. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5210 - Introductory Biochemistry
Credit(s): 4
This course provides an introduction to the principles of biochemistry. Topics studied include the structure, function, reactions, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The course requires three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are SED 5320 SED 5330, and either SED 5040 SED 5050, or SED 5060 SED 5080, or SED 5070 SED 5120 There is a lab fee.
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SED 5220 - Field Botany and Dendrology
Credit(s): 4
This course introduces students to the principles of classification and identification of the vascular plants. The lectures cover phylogenetic and artificial systems of classification, nomenclature, phytogeography, and the concept of natural variation within populations and its evolutionary significance. The laboratory centers on a study of the major divisions of vascular plants. Specimens collected in the field are compared with the herbarium collections. Students learn to use keys and interpret technical descriptions. Two collections of 25 specimens are required: herbs in flowering condition and woody plants in the winter condition. The course requires two two-hour lab/lectures per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is one semester of biology. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5230 - Advanced Systematic Botany
Credit(s): 4
Topics for this course include the systematics of the more difficult groups of vascular plants, e.g., the pteridophyta, aquatic plants or graminoids, and an introduction to the methods employed in modern systematic research. Field trips, a plant collection, and a project are required.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are SED 5060 and 5220, or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5240 - Biology Module
Credit(s): 1 to 4
Biology Modules provide an intensive study of a variety of current topics in biology, and is offered in response to the current interests of the students and faculty. Some modules may be taken for major elective credit with written permission. The course requires fifteen lecture/lab hours per credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required for registration. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5250 - Ecology
Credit(s): 4
Ecology offers a study of the general principles of modern ecology including limiting factors, distribution, populations, communities, and the ecosystem concept. The laboratory and field work emphasizes quantitative techniques of experimental analysis. Field trips include all the local spectra of habitat types and, tentatively, one trip to a marine environment. The course requires three classroom hours, one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are Botany and Zoology, or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5260 - Seminar in Conservation Biology
Credit(s): 4
This seminar features a detailed study of the major problems and issues of the new discipline of Conservation Biology with an emphasis on endangered ecosystems and species.
Prerequisites: The course requires two two-hour meetings per week. It is open to non-science majors with permission.
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SED 5270 - Research in Science
Credit(s): 1 to 4
This course presents the opportunity for detailed study of an original problem chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty member. Consultation for admission to this course must occur at least one semester prior to enrollment. The study must be approved by the faculty advisor(s), followed by the submission of a literature search, an outline of the problem, and a final written report. The written report should be defended orally before the Science Department. Students concentrating in environmental science are expected to include a field orientation in their research. Weekly meetings with the advisor(s) are required. Any Science major is eligible, with permission.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 5090 - Pop Culture and Philosophy
Credit(s): 3
This course will address a particular topic of popular culture and the specific philosophical issues related to it. Topics may include The Simpsons, The Sopranos, The Lord of the Rings, South Park, Harry Potter, James Bond, The Beatles, and the Grateful Dead.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic, but may be counted only once toward program requirements
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Physics |
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SED 5550 - Introduction to Astronomy
Credit(s): 4
This course develops the subject of astronomy historically from the ancient Greeks through the Renaissance to modern astronomy. This course includes the solar system, comets, meteors, and the tools of the astronomer. Initially, the course emphasizes star and constellation identification through classroom discussions, slides, visits to the Fairbanks Planetarium, and field trips at night.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5560 - Astronomy and the Universe
Credit(s): 4
This course studies the nature of the universe from the birth of stars to black holes. It includes the study of galaxies, pulsars, quasars, current cosmological theories, and the search for dark matter.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5570 - Introduction to Electricity & Electronics
Credit(s): 4
This course introduces the basic physics of electricity and magnetism, fundamentals of DC and AC circuit theory, semiconductor devices, electronic circuits, digital electronics and communication systems. The lab work involves the use of basic electric and electronic equipment and experiments pertaining to subject matter.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is MAT 1020, or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5580 - Fundamental Physics I
Credit(s): 4
Although this treatment of fundamental physics is analytical rather than merely descriptive, no mathematics beyond algebra is necessary for this course. The instruction includes such topics as linear and rotational motion, force, momentum, energy, heat and related conservation laws.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is MAT 1020. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5610 - Fundamental Physics II
Credit(s): 4
This course includes such topics as electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and modern physics.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5580. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5630 - Classic Physics I
Credit(s): 4
Physics I introduces, calculus-based physics, covers vectors, translational and rotational kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, non-inertial reference frames, work and energy, momentum, con servation laws, and collision theory. The course requires five hours of lecture, recitation and laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is MAT 1531. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5640 - Classic Physics II
Credit(s): 4
Physics II covers rotational dynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, temperature, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, and wave theory. The course requires five hours of lecture, recitation and laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5630. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5650 - Classic Physics III
Credit(s): 4
Physics III examines electric forces and fields, magnetism, direct and alternating current circuits, Maxwell’s Equations, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave optics, blackbody radiation, and turbulence and turbulent flows.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5640 and MAT 2532. There is a lab fee.
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SED 5660 - Energy, Environment and Society
Credit(s): 4
This course focuses on such topics as energy sources and transformations, energy use and crises, environmental impact, alternative energy systems, solar energy, energy conservation, problems associated with nuclear power, and relations between energy use and environmental pollution.
Prerequisites: There is a lab fee.
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SED 5680 - Modern Physics
Credit(s): 4
Modern Physics introduces the formal treatment of theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, statistical physics, solid-state physics, nuclear structure, elementary particles, general relativity and cosmology.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5650 or permission. There is a lab fee.
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SED 6010 - Physics Modules
Credit(s): 1 to 4
Physics Modules provide an intensive study of a variety of current topics in physics, and is offered in response to the current interests of the students and faculty. The course topics could include alternative energy systems, nuclear reactor technology, or the physics of life systems. Some modules may be taken for major elective credit with written permission. The course requires fifteen lecture/lab hours per credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required for registration. There is a lab fee.
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SED 6020 - Environmental Pollution
Credit(s): 4
Environmental Pollution studies the impact of hazardous emissions, their production and transport in the environment, water, air and soil pollution, nuclear waste and waste disposal, environmental techniques and instrumentation, environmental regulations, and some case studies.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are SED 5310 or SED 5330, MAT 1410, SED 5610, SED 5640 or permission. There is a lab fee.
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Political Science |
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POS 5710 - Topics in Political Science
Credit(s): 1 to 3
This course provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in political science appropriate for the 5000-level.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is an undergraduate degree.
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Psychology |
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PSY 5260 - Adolescent Development
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the physical, psychological, and social development of adolescents. In addition to understanding various theories and research that attempt to explain adolescent development, a main objective of the course is for students to be able to evaluate critically the theories and research in the field.
Offering Location: Lyndon campus.
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PSY 5350 - Child Development
Credit(s): 3
This course takes a topical approach in examining the biophysical, cognitive, psychosocial, and ecological changes that occur from infancy to adolescence. The instruction stresses the practical implications of current theory and research in developmental psychology and related fields.
Offering Location: Lyndon campus.
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PSY 5710 - Topics in Psychology
Credit(s): 1 to 4
This course offers graduate students the opportunity to concentrate on topics not covered in the graduate Psychology curriculum.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is graduate standing.
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Science |
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SED 6040 - Special Topics In Environmental Science
Credit(s): 1
This seminar offers a weekly discussion of selected current topics from the fields of earth science and ecology. The instruction includes several reports researched and presented by students. All potential Science majors are invited to attend the seminar. The seminar may be repeated for additional credit.
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SED 6050 - Topics in Science Education
Credit(s): 1 to 3
This course covers a specific topic in science education. Problems in teaching science, research in science education, and teaching science to the special student are among the semester course topics. This course may be repeated for credit. Students should consult with the instructor about the specific topic scheduled.
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SED 6060 - History of Science
Credit(s): 4
History of Science covers the foundations and growth of scientific thought and achievements from antiquity to the present day. The instruction emphasizes the logic of science, scientific concepts, scientific explanations and the development of these notions through history. It also offers discussions on scientific revolutions and critical points in human thinking in relation to natural phenomena, from Aristotle to Einstein.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is a minimum of two undergraduate courses in Natural Sciences or permission.
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SED 6070 - Graduate Science Teaching Internship
Credit(s): 1 to 3
Graduate Science Teaching Internship offers practical experience in implementing skills and knowledge in a teaching situation. Appropriate situations may include internship with an experienced science teacher at the elementary of secondary level, internship with a Department of Natural Sciences faculty member, or implementation in the classroom with evaluation by representatives of the MST Committee. A final written analysis of the experience is required. Six hours per week, per semester, or an equivalent amount of time is required.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is permission of the MST Committee.
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Social Science |
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SOC 5710 - Topics in Sociology
Credit(s): 1 to 3
This course provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in sociology appropriate for the 5000-level.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is an undergraduate degree.
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SSC 5710 - Topics in Social Science
Credit(s): 1 to 3
This course provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in social sciences appropriate for the 5000-level.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is an undergraduate degree.
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