ABOUT THE COLLEGE .............................................................................................................

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Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Message from the President ............................................................................................................................... 6
Campus Locations ............................................................................................................................................... 7
South Portland Campus ................................................................................................................................ 7
Midcoast Campus ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Satellite Locations ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Bonny Eagle Site ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Casco/Naples Site ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Portland Sites ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Windham Site ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Other Area Sites ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Mission Statement and Values ............................................................................................................................ 8
SMCC Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................. 8
Values ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
College History .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Student Profile .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................................. 9
COLLEGE POLICIES ............................................................................................................... 11
Institutional Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ....................................................................................... 11
Student Right to Know ................................................................................................................................ 13
Student Handbook ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Harassment and Sexual Harassment .......................................................................................................... 13
Student Sexual Misconduct and Assault, Stalking, and Relationship Violence ............................................ 15
Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedure......................................................................................................... 21
Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationships .......................................................................................... 27
Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ................................................................. 27
Institutional Review Board Policy ................................................................................................................ 29
Academic Safety Policy ............................................................................................................................... 29
Scent Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Academic Policies .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Units of Credit: Semester Hour .................................................................................................................... 30
Enrollment Status ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Add/Drop .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Attendance ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Student Evaluations of Courses ................................................................................................................... 32
Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 32
Catalog Year ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Graduation with Honors ............................................................................................................................. 32
Second and Subsequent Degrees ................................................................................................................ 33
Withdrawal from the College ...................................................................................................................... 33
Academic Fresh Start .................................................................................................................................. 33
Grades and Grading .................................................................................................................................... 33
Computing of Grade Point Average ............................................................................................................ 34
No Show Grade ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Pass/Fail ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Course Withdrawal ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Medical Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................... 35
Auditing Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Administrative Failure ................................................................................................................................. 35
Incomplete Grades ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Repeating a Course ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Course Substitution Due to Disability .......................................................................................................... 36
Midterm Grades .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Dean’s List................................................................................................................................................... 37

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 Academic Standing ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Alternative Credit .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Transfer Credit ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Credit by Examination ................................................................................................................................. 39
Credit through Experience........................................................................................................................... 40
Course Delivery ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Honors Program.......................................................................................................................................... 40
Writing Intensive Courses ........................................................................................................................... 41
Online Learning ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Internships/Externships............................................................................................................................... 41
Practicums .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Field Experience .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Independent Study ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Admissions Policies ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Non-Degree Seeking Students ..................................................................................................................... 42
Home-Schooled Students ............................................................................................................................ 42
Underage Student Enrollment..................................................................................................................... 42
International Student Admissions ............................................................................................................... 43
Readmission ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Immunization Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 45
Special Conditions of Admission, Enrollment, and Participation ................................................................. 45
TUITION AND FEES ............................................................................................................... 47
Cost of Attendance ........................................................................................................................................... 47
Tuition and Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Statement of Financial Responsibility ......................................................................................................... 50
Refund of Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Native American Tuition Waiver Policy ....................................................................................................... 51
Residency Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 52
New England Regional Student Program .................................................................................................... 52
Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS and ARTICULATION ..................................................................... 52
Partnerships with Baccalaureate Institutions .................................................................................................... 52
AdvantageU ................................................................................................................................................ 53
ConnectEd Pathways................................................................................................................................... 53
Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities ............................................................................... 53
Partnerships with Secondary Schools................................................................................................................ 54
Secondary School Articulation..................................................................................................................... 54
STUDENT RESOURCES and SUPPORT................................................................................... 56
Learning Commons ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Library ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
Tutoring Services ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Writing Center................................................................................................................................................... 56
Advising ............................................................................................................................................................. 56
Career and Transfer Services............................................................................................................................. 57
Counseling......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Services for Students with Disabilities ............................................................................................................... 57
Veterans Affairs................................................................................................................................................. 58
STUDENT LIFE ...................................................................................................................... 58
Student Handbook ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Residence Life ................................................................................................................................................... 58
Dining Services .................................................................................................................................................. 59
Campus Safety and Security .............................................................................................................................. 59
Security ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
Parking........................................................................................................................................................ 60

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 Student Activities and Athletics ........................................................................................................................ 61
Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership ......................................................................................... 61
The Student Senate ..................................................................................................................................... 61
The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society ....................................................................................... 61
Student Newspaper and Publications ......................................................................................................... 62
Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 62
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................... 66
General Education Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................. 66
Degree Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 68
Degrees Offered .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Program Information ........................................................................................................................................ 71
Architectural and Engineering Design ......................................................................................................... 71
Automotive Technology .............................................................................................................................. 72
Biotechnology ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Business Administration .............................................................................................................................. 76
Cardiovascular Technology ......................................................................................................................... 77
Career Studies ............................................................................................................................................. 79
Communications and New Media ............................................................................................................... 79
Computer Science ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Construction Technology............................................................................................................................. 82
Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................................................... 83
Culinary Arts ............................................................................................................................................... 84
Cyber Security ............................................................................................................................................. 85
Early Childhood Education .......................................................................................................................... 86
Education .................................................................................................................................................... 87
Electrical Engineering Technologies ............................................................................................................ 89
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine ................................................................................................ 91
Fire Science ................................................................................................................................................. 93
Health Sciences ........................................................................................................................................... 94
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing .............................................................................. 95
Heavy Equipment Operations ..................................................................................................................... 99
Horticulture ................................................................................................................................................. 99
Hospitality Management .......................................................................................................................... 100
Human Services......................................................................................................................................... 101
Information Technology ............................................................................................................................ 103
Liberal Studies ........................................................................................................................................... 104
Marine Science .......................................................................................................................................... 112
Medical Assisting ...................................................................................................................................... 113
Nursing ..................................................................................................................................................... 115
Nutrition and Dietetics .............................................................................................................................. 117
Precision Machining and Manufacturing .................................................................................................. 118
Pre-Engineering ........................................................................................................................................ 120
Radiography ............................................................................................................................................. 121
Respiratory Therapy .................................................................................................................................. 123
Surgical Technology .................................................................................................................................. 125
Trade and Technical Occupations ............................................................................................................. 126
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 127
GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY and STAFF .............................. 224
Executive Staff ............................................................................................................................................... 224
Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................ 225
Administrative Staff .............................................................................................................................. 231
Supervisory Staff .................................................................................................................................... 235
Support Staff ........................................................................................................................................... 236
ADVISORY COMMITTEES ................................................................................................... 239
Academic Program Advisory Committees ....................................................................................................... 239

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 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees ............................................................................... 262
SMCC Foundation Board ........................................................................................................................... 263

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Accreditation
Southern Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE),
formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, Inc. (NEASC-CIHE), having completed reaccreditation in 2018. SMCC was accredited by NEASC-CIHE
from 2003-2018. From 1974-2003 SMCC was accredited by the NEASC Commission on Technical and Career
Institutions (NEASC-CTCI).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria
for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited
college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through
appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue
to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applied to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a
guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides
reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is the regional accreditation agency for colleges and
universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
and Vermont. Three institutions in Greece, three in Switzerland, two in Lebanon, and one in Bulgaria, Bermuda,
and Morocco, respectively, are also affiliated with NECHE.
The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of
education for the institutions it accredits. The Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA), affirming that its Standards and processes are consistent with the quality,
improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of
the institution. Individuals may also contact: New England Commission of Higher Education, 3 Burlington Woods
Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514, (781) 425-7785, or [email protected]

Message from the President

Welcome! Southern Maine Community College helps people and communities achieve their dreams. I invite you
to spend time with our caring and distinguished faculty, staff, students and partners. At SMCC you can start
smart with among the lowest tuition and fees in New England and the support you need to succeed, and finish
strong by transferring to a four-year college or entering a high wage-high growth career upon graduation.
With more than 40 degree and certificate programs serving nearly 6,000 individuals, SMCC is a comprehensive
community college of the highest quality. Additionally, we provide workforce training and non-credit workshops
for thousands of people every year. No college enjoys a setting more picturesque than our 80-acre South
Portland Campus. At SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick we have state-of-the-art classrooms and
laboratories, personalized services, and a varied selection of academic programs.
You can also be part of SMCC at one of our several community satellite locations or through our online offerings
so you can obtain an education at a time and location that is convenient for you. Whether you’re a current or
prospective student, a graduate, entrepreneur, partner, or friend of the College, we are invested in your success.
SMCC transforms lives and communities through education and training. We welcome, prepare, and inspire all
to learn, succeed, and lead.
Sincerely,

Joe Cassidy
President

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Campus Locations
South Portland Campus
The main campus of Southern Maine Community College is located at 2 Fort Road, South Portland, Maine, 04106
close to Portland, the largest city in Maine, on a beautiful site overlooking Casco Bay. The College is one of the
most picturesque points on the Maine coast, located on the site of the former Fort Preble. Many of the College
buildings are historic structures that have been renovated to fulfill the educational mission of the College. The
campus covers 80 acres and includes 45 buildings, including residence halls and dining accommodations, as well
as an athletic field, a beach, a wharf, interesting military fortifications, and a lighthouse.

Midcoast Campus
The Southern Maine Community College Midcoast Campus is located at Brunswick Landing (formerly, Brunswick
Naval Air Station) in Brunswick, Maine, 04011. This Midcoast Campus offers programming in areas such as,
nursing, business administration, and liberal studies as well as courses in other degree programs from Southern
Maine Community College. The Midcoast Campus features a compliment of buildings including the Maine
Technology and Advanced Engineering Center (MATEC), the Academic Building, Orion Hall, and the L. L. Bean
Learning Commons and Health Science Center.
This campus offers complete student support services such as admissions, placement testing, tutoring, transfer
counseling, student advising, open computer labs and active student clubs.

Satellite Locations
Bonny Eagle Site
The Bonny Eagle site, serving the towns of Buxton, Hollis, Standish, and Limington, was established in the Fall of
2005 to bring higher education opportunities to the area. The development of this site saves local residents
travel time and provides a range of general education classes close to home. Bonny Eagle Adult Education in
Buxton serves as a local contact. Most classes are held at Bonny Eagle High School, 92 Sokokis Trail in Buxton
(04093).

Casco/Naples Site
The Southern Maine Community College site in Casco/Naples has administrative offices at 1437 Poland Spring
Road, Casco, 04015 at Lake Region and Fryeburg Area Adult Education. Regular college courses as well as
community education classes are offered, providing educational opportunities to the western part of the region.
Most classes are held at Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail in Naples (04055).

Portland Sites
The Southern Maine Community College sites in Portland are located at Deering High School, 370 Stevens
Avenue (04103), and Casco Bay High School at 196 Allen Ave (04103). The sites provide conveniently located
higher education opportunities to local residents.

Windham Site
The Windham site is located at the Adult Education Office at Windham High School, 406 Gray Road, Windham,
04062.

Other Area Sites

Courses have been offered at various other schools or locations when there is a need. In the past, a selection of
courses have been offered on an intermittent basis at Gorham High School (41 Morrill Ave, Gorham, ME, 04038),
Sacopee Valley High School (115 South Hiram Rd, Hiram, ME, 04041), Massabesic Center for Adult Learning (84
West Rd, Massabesic, ME, 04087), Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (10 Maplewood Ave, Biddeford, ME,
04005), and Gray/New Gloucester High School (10 Libby Hill Rd, Gray, ME, 04039).

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Mission Statement and Values
SMCC Mission Statement
Southern Maine Community College transforms lives and communities through education and training. We
welcome, prepare and inspire all to learn, succeed and lead.

Values
Opportunity:
We empower all people to explore, experience and become lifelong learners.

Integrity:
We respect others, honor diverse viewpoints, and challenge each other to do the right thing.

Engagement:
We are inclusive and come together to openly communicate, participate and collaborate.

Leadership:
We can all be leaders, innovators and stewards of the future.

Success:
We pursue excellence as we seek to achieve our goals.

College History
Since its beginning in 1946 as the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Augusta, Southern Maine Community
College has had one basic guiding principle that to this day serves as the foundation of the College –– to provide
quality education and, consequently, to strengthen Maine’s economy by providing a highly trained and educated
work force.
Originally, the College served veterans returning from World War II through such programs as: automotive,
construction, machine tool and marine science, serving the economy of the time that was based on agriculture,
fishing, and heavy industry. As time passed and the needs of the population and the state economy changed, the
College changed. The student body became more traditional with an increase in high school graduates enrolled;
the College moved to Fort Preble in South Portland in 1952 and changed its name to Southern Maine Vocational
Technical Institute. New programs were added such as nursing, expanding educational programs into the health
field.
In 1964, evening classes for adults were added for the first time, expanding education to working adults. The
first associate of applied science degrees were awarded to graduates of the Electronics Technology and Electrical
Technology Programs in 1968.
Over the years, health programs were expanded and new programs were added in public service and computer
technologies: criminal justice, fire science, culinary arts, hospitality, computer technology and media. In 1989,
the College became Southern Maine Technical College, continuing with its original mission of providing quality
education that met the needs of students and the State of Maine.
In 1998, the College added the associate in arts degree, formalizing the trend for students to transfer to four-
year colleges and universities to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The College now has five major academic
divisions: Applied Technology; Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; Information Technology and Business; and
Public Safety, which continue to provide quality education and training. In 2003, the College received
accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, Inc. (which changed its name to New England Commission of Higher Education in 2018)
solidifying the strong foundation of the College as an institution of higher learning.
On March 30, 2003, the College name was changed to Southern Maine Community College, acknowledging the
transformation to a comprehensive community college that meets the complex needs of the state and its
population.
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 Student Profile
5,438 credit students attended Southern Maine Community College in the Fall 2021 semester. Over six percent
of the student body is from out-of-state, and less than one percent is from foreign countries. In addition, during
the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, there were approximately 1,164 registrations in 94 non-
credit courses, seminars, workshops and various types of short-term training.
The ratio of full-time/part-time students is 33% full-time / 67% part time
The ratio of male/female students is 56% female / 44% male and
The average student age is 25

Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2023 DATE
Cancellation of Under-Enrolled Courses Friday, August 18
Faculty Professional Day Friday, August 25
Classes Begin Monday, August 28
Drop/Add Period** (16 week classes) Monday – Tuesday, August 28 –
September 5 at 5 p.m.
Labor Day - College Closed Monday, September 4
Scholarship Application Deadline Wednesday, September 6 at 5 p.m.
Start of Twelve Week Subterm Monday, September 25
Indigenous Peoples' Day - College Closed Monday, October 9
End of First Eight Week Subterm Saturday, October 21
SMCC Open House – South Portland Campus* Saturday, October 21 from 9a.m.-12p.m.
Start of Second Eight Week Subterm Monday, October 23
Final Day to Submit Grades for Spring/Sum ’23 Incompletes Monday, October 23
Advising Month October 30 – November 30
Registration Begins – Spring 2024 (>30 credits and Veterans) Monday, October 30 at 6 a.m.
Registration Begins – Spring 2024 (<30 credits) Wednesday, November 1, at 6 a.m.
Midterm Grade Reporting Due Thursday, November 2 at 10 p.m
New Student/Dual Enrollment Registration– Spring 2024 Monday, November 6 at 6 a.m.
Veterans’ Day – College Closed Friday, November 10
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes** (16 week classes) Monday, November 20 at 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes Thursday – Saturday, November 22 – 25
Open Registration – Spring 2024 Monday, November 27 at 6 a.m.
College Forum* Thursday, November 30
Fall Classes End Saturday, December 16
Fall 2023 Grades Due Monday, December 18 at 10 p.m.

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 DATE

Cancellation of Under-Enrolled Courses Friday, January 5
Faculty Professional Day Friday, January 12
Martin Luther King Day – College Closed Monday, January 15
Spring Classes Begin Tuesday, January 16
Drop/Add Period** (16 week classes) Monday – Tuesday, January 16-23 at 5 p.m.
Start of Twelve Week Subterm Monday, February 12
President’s Day – College Closed Monday, February 19
Advising Month February 26 – March 31
Registration Begins – Summer 2024 (Current Students and Veterans) Monday, February 26 at 6 a.m.
New Student/Dual Enrollment Registration – Summer 2024 Monday, March 4 at 6 a.m.
Registration Begins – Fall 2024 (>30 credits and Veterans) Monday, March 4 at 6 a.m.

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Registration Begins – Fall 2024 (<30 credits) Wednesday, March 6 at 6 a.m.
End of First Eight Week Subterm Saturday, March 9
Spring Break - No Classes Monday.-Saturday, March 11-16
Start of Second Eight Week Subterm Monday, March 18
New Student/Dual Enrollment Registration – Fall 2024 Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m.
Open Registration – Summer 2024 Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m.
Final Day to Submit Grades for Fall '23 Incompletes Monday, March 18
Midterm Grade Reporting Due Friday, March 29 at 10 p.m.
Open Registration - Fall 2024 Monday, April 8
Patriot’s Day– No Classes Monday, April 15
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes** (16 week classes) Tuesday, April 16 at 5 p.m.
College Forum* Thursday, May 9
Spring Classes End Saturday, May 11
Faculty Professional Day Monday, May 13
Spring 2024 Grades Due Tuesday, May 14 at 10 p.m.
Commencement Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 DATE

Cancellation of Under-Enrolled Courses Friday, May 17
Memorial Day - College Closed Monday, May 27
Summer Classes Begin Tuesday, May 28
Drop/Add Period** (12 week classes) Tuesday – Monday, May 28 – June 3 at 5 p.m.
Juneteenth - College Closed Wednesday, June 19
Start of Eight Week Subterm Monday, June 24
Independence Day - College Closed Thursday, July 4
End of First Six Week Subterm Saturday, July 6
Start of Second Six Week Subterm Monday, July 8
Midterm Grade Reporting Due Tuesday, July 16 at 10 p.m.
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes** (12 week classes) Monday, July 29 at 5 p.m.
Summer Classes End Saturday, August 17
Summer 2024 Grades Due Monday, August 19 at 10 p.m.
*College Forum and Open House dates tentative and subject to change
**Drop/Add and Withdrawal Periods for shorter term classes are pro-
rated based on course length

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COLLEGE POLICIES
Institutional Policies
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA, (Section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act 20
USC § 1232g) affords students certain rights with respect to educational records. Students are informed of this
right through this catalog and their Student Handbook. These are:

Inspection and Review of Records

Students have the right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days of the day a college
receives such request. A student should submit to the Registrar, Dean, head of the academic department, or
other appropriate official a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The
appropriate official will arrange for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may
be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, the
official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. The College
reserves the right to deny access to confidential letters and recommendations associated with admission,
employment/job placement, or honors, to other records to which the student has waived the rights of
inspection, and to records containing information about more than one student.

Amendment of Records
Students have the right to request the amendment of records they believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the college to
amend a record should write the college official responsible for the record, identify the specific part of the
record that the student wants changed, and specify the reason why it should be so changed. If the colleges
decides not to amend the record as requested, the college will notify the student in writing of the decision and
the student’s right to a hearing regarding that decision. If the outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory, the
student may submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the educational record. Such a statement shall
become part of the information contained in the educational record and disclosed with it.

Students Right to Prevent Disclosure

A student has the right to provide written consent before a college discloses personally identifiable information
from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA or other laws authorize disclosure
without such consent.

College’s Rights to Disclose

The College may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent under a number of
circumstances including but not limited to:

Health or Safety Emergency

The College, may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA
exception for an emergency that poses an imminent threat to health or safety.

Directory Information
Unless a student withholds consent through the submission of a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory
Information opt-out form, the college may disclose certain education records without a student’s prior written
consent under the FERPA exception for directory information. FERPA permits the college to determine whether
to recognize the concept of directory information and, if so, how to define such information and the
circumstances of its disclosure. The college recognizes directory information only for use in its own purposes,
publications (i.e. Dean’s List and commencement programs), recognition of students, and efforts to help
students to access specific academic and employment opportunities. In those instances, directory information
includes a student’s full name; hometown; permanent address; assigned college email address; date of birth; the
fact that a student is or was enrolled; enrollment status (e.g. full-time, half-time, or less than half-time); class
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level and majors/minors; dates of attendance; degrees, honors, or awards received; cumulative credit hours;
participation in officially recognized activities and sports; certain biographical information of athletes; and
photograph.
For clarity, directory information does not include a student’s identification number; telephone number(s);
parents’ names and addresses; GPA or grades; current schedule; information on academic standing (probation,
disqualification, etc.) or whether a student is eligible to return to school; accounts receivable balance;
disciplinary records; financial records of parents; student employment records; psychiatric or psychological
records; and copies of transcripts from other schools or colleges.
In all other instances, the College regards such information to be part of a student’s education record protected
from other disclosure under both FERPA and pertinent state law exceptions to the Freedom of Access Act.

School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests

A college may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent to school officials under the
FERPA exception for legitimate educational interests. For purposes of this provision, a “school official” is a
person employed by the college and/or the MCCS in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or
support staff position (including security and health personnel); a person or company with whom a college has
contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using college employees or officials (such as an attorney,
auditor, or collection agent); or a student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a “legitimate
educational interest” if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibilities for the college.

Officials of Other Schools

Upon request, the college may disclose education records without consent under the FERPA exception for
disclosures to official of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Lawfully Issued Orders and Subpoenas

The college may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception
for complying with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena or to federal and state government agencies and
officials as provided by law.

Financial Aid for which a Student has Applied

The college may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception
for financial aid for which a student has applied such as organizations contributing to a student’s financial aid or
determining financial aid decisions concerning eligibility, amount, condition, and enforcement of the terms of
such aid.

Organizations Whose Work Will Improve College Instruction

A college may make certain disclosures under FERPA without individual consent under the FERPA exception for
disclosure to organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the College for the purpose of improving
instruction, if such studies are conducted in such a manner that will not permit the personal identification of
students and their parents by persons other than representatives of such organizations, and such information
will be destroyed when no longer needed for the purpose for which it is conducted. Examples would include
organizations conducting studies to develop, validate, and administer predictive tests or accrediting
organizations carrying out their function.

Disclosure to Military Recruiters

A college must, as required by law, disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent to
requesting military recruiters. The Solomon Amendment (10 U.S.C. § 983) requires institutions receiving federal
funding to provide lists of student recruiting information which includes information which would have been
normally denied under FERPA. Military recruiting information as defined by the Solomon Amendment includes:
name, address, electronic mail address, telephone listings, date and place of birth, levels of education, academic
majors, degrees received, and the most recent educational institution enrolled in by the student.

Records of Requests and Disclosures

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The College will maintain a record of requests and disclosures of non-directory information. Records of requests
shall include the names and addresses of the persons who requested the information and their legitimate
interests in the information. Records of requests will not be maintained for those requests made by students for
their own use; those disclosures made in response to written requests from the student; those made by school
officials; and those specified in Directory Information.

Right of Complaint
A student with questions or concerns about the student’s rights and a college’s responsibilities should promptly
inform the appropriate college official. Students who believe that the College is not complying with the
requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or regulations issued by the Department of
Education to implement the Act may file complaints in writing to: The Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5901.

Student Right to Know

As mandated by the Public Law 101-542, the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, as amended by
Public Law 102-26, the Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991, SMCC student completion information
is available upon request from the College’s Office of Institutional Research. Information concerning crimes on
campus is available on the College website.

Student Handbook
The Compass, SMCC’s student handbook, is designed to introduce students to the many aspects of life at SMCC,
including policies related to enrollment and student life, rules and regulations, and safety tips. The student
handbook serves as a companion piece to the SMCC Catalog, which outlines the College’s academic information,
requirements, academic programs, course descriptions, and more. Students are expected to become familiar
with both publications for a thorough understanding of College regulations.

Harassment and Sexual Harassment

Harassment Prohibited
The College recognizes the dignity and right of individuals to work, learn, play and live in an environment which
is free of substantial unlawful interference. Consequently, the College is committed to preventing and
responding promptly and effectively to harassment of College students, employees, volunteers or visitors.

Sexual Harassment Prohibited

Sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination, is a violation of state and federal law and a violation of this
policy when engaged in by employees or students. For purposes of this policy, “sex” includes gender as well as
sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Any College employee or student who violates this
policy or the applicable laws will be subject to disciplinary action.

A. Maine Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Under the Maine Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature,
including conduct based on sex, constitute sexual harassment when:

1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an

individual’s employment or educational benefits; or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for an employment or
education decision affecting an individual; or
3. Such conduct is so severe or pervasive as to have the purpose or effect of substantially
interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive employment, educational or living environment; and
4. A person of reasonable sensibilities would clearly understand that the conduct was
unwelcome, harmful or offensive.

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 B. Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has similar proscriptions against the same types of
unwelcome sexual and sex-based conduct prohibited by Title VII and the Maine Human Rights Act,
although with different definitions of the prohibited conduct. Title IX also includes sexual assault,
stalking, dating violence and domestic violence within the definition of sexual harassment.
Jurisdictional requirements must be met for the conduct to be governed by Title IX.
Under Title IX, sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct based on sex that satisfies one of more of
the following:

1. A College employee conditions the provision of a College aid, benefit, or service on an

individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
2. Unwelcome sexual conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive,
and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the College’s
education programs or activities.
3. Sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as defined by federal law
and set forth in MCCS Procedure 202.2.

The alleged conduct also must have occurred against a person in the United States participating or
attempting to participate in a SMCC education program or activity at a location owned or controlled
by the Maine Community College System, and the College had substantial control over the alleged
perpetrator and the context in which the alleged sexual harassment occurred.

C. Complaints and Investigations

Individuals who believe that they are victims of sexual harassment must contact the Title IX
Coordinator to file a complaint. It is the policy of the College to provide fair and impartial
investigations, consistent with related College procedures and guidance that will protect the rights of
persons filing sexual harassment complaints, the persons complained against, and the College. All
conduct within the scope of Title IX is governed by MCCS Procedure 202.2. All other allegations of
sexual harassment are governed by MCCS Procedure 202.1. The Title IX Coordinator will determine
the applicable procedure after review of the allegations.

Additionally, individuals may also file a sexual harassment complaint with the Maine Human Rights
Commission within 300 days of the alleged incident. Further information is available from the Maine
Human Rights Commission at State House Station 51, Augusta, Maine 04333, (207) 287-2326, and/or
from the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 33 Arch Street, Suite 900,
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, tel. 617-289-0111, TTY/TTD 617-289-0063, and fax 617-289-0150. The
College President is directed to take appropriate steps to distribute this policy statement and to
inform students and employees of procedures for making complaints.

D. Retaliation

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has similar proscriptions against the same types of
unwelcome sexual and sex-based conduct prohibited by Title VII and the Maine Human Rights Act,
although with different definitions of the prohibited conduct. Title IX also includes sexual assault,
stalking, dating violence and domestic violence within the definition of sexual harassment.
Jurisdictional requirements must be met for the conduct to be governed by Title IX.

E. False Reports

It is a violation of this policy to intentionally file a report of any kind with a College official when the
person knows that such report, by fabrication or material embellishment, is false.

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Student Sexual Misconduct and Assault, Stalking, and Relationship
Violence
A. Introduction
This procedure governs acts by students of nonconsensual sexual conduct, dating and domestic
violence and stalking that do not fall within the scope of Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972. Such acts within the scope of Title IX are governed by MCCS Procedure 202.2. This procedure
supplements the MCCS Student Code of Conduct (“Code”) by defining the prohibited acts of non-
consensual sexual conduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking governed by this procedure;
explaining the procedures that will apply to the handling of such alleged violations; and providing
important additional information to all students. The definitions of prohibited conduct governed by
this procedure reflect Maine law where applicable and may differ from the federal definitions
required in Procedure 202.2.

B. Definitions
For purposes of this procedure, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. “Reliable Consent” is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to
engage in sexual activity. Consent can be given by words and/or actions, as long as those words
and/or actions create clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity at
the time of the activity. Mere acquiescence to the sexual activity shall not be regarded as
reliable consent.
Reliable consent has been obtained when a reasonable person in the Respondent’s position
would understand through words and/or actions that the person has voluntarily agreed to the
sexual activity, at the time of the activity. Agreement to engage in one sexual activity (such as a
touching) is not agreement to engage in a different sexual activity (such as an act). Agreement
can be withdrawn at any time and, if so withdrawn, the sexual activity shall stop. Agreement
from a person who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs or otherwise impaired shall
not be regarded as reliable consent.
2. “Acquiescence” means a person’s submission to engaging in one or more sexual activities
without communicating either reliable consent or an express physical or verbal objection.
3. “Sexual misconduct” means the following where there is no reliable consent:
A. “Sexual touching” which means any intentional touching of the breasts, buttocks, groin or
inner thigh, directly or through clothing, and for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual
desire; or
B. “Sexual contact” which means any intentional touching of the genitals or anus, directly or
through clothing, other than as would constitute a sexual act, or
C. “Sexual act”, which means any intentional act when that act involves direct physical contact
between the:
1) Genitals of one and the mouth or anus of another; or
2) Genitals of one and the genitals of another; or
3) Genitals or anus of one and an instrument or device manipulated by another person.

4. “Sexual assault” means any sexual misconduct as defined above where, at the time of the
sexual activity, the Complainant:
a. Expressly communicated by words or physical act(s) a timely objection; or
b. Was visibly intoxicated or otherwise visibly impaired; or
c. Was unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unaware that sexual activity was
occurring or about to occur; or
d. Was placed in reasonable fear of physical injury or other harm because of the
Respondent’s use or threatened use of physical force or other harm.

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 5. “Dating Violence” means violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social
relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The existence of such a
relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
a. the length of the relationship;
b. the type of relationship; and,
c. the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

6. “Domestic Violence” means one of the following criminal acts against a family or household
member:
a. Assault - intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury or offensive physical
contact;
b. Criminal threatening - intentionally or knowingly placing a person in fear of imminent
bodily injury;
c. Criminal terrorizing - communicating a threat of violence that places a person in fear for
their safety or the safety of another;
d. Reckless conduct - recklessly creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to another
person;
e. Stalking - intentionally or knowingly engaging in a course of conduct directed at or
concerning a family or household member that would cause a reasonable person to; i)
suffer serious inconvenience or emotional distress, ii) fear death or fear the death of a
close relation, iii) fear damage or destruction to or tampering with property, or v) fear
injury to or the death of an animal owned by or in the possession and control of that
person; or

7. “Stalking” means the conduct described in subsection 6.e, but the conduct may be directed at
or concerning any person.
8. “Complainant” means a person who believes he or she experienced sexual misconduct or
assault by student.
9. “Respondent” means a student accused of sexual misconduct or assault.
10. “Retaliation” means pressuring a person to drop or support a complaint or to provide false or
misleading information; pressuring a person to participate or refrain from participating as a
witness in a proceeding; or engaging in conduct that may reasonably be perceived to affect
adversely that person’s educational, living, or work environment for making a good-faith report
or participating in good faith in an investigation.
C. Prohibited Conduct
It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct for a student to intentionally engage in sexual
misconduct or sexual assault, or to retaliate against a person who in good faith reports or participates
in an investigation under this procedure. A student may be found responsible for retaliation even if
not found responsible for the underlying alleged sexual misconduct or assault.
D. Reports to the College
1. When to Report. Students are advised to report allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual
assault, stalking, dating violence or domestic violence immediately or as soon as possible.
2. Where to Report. Reports should be given to the Title IX Coordinator. Any other employee who
receives such a report shall immediately share the report with the Title IX Coordinator. The Title
IX Coordinator will determine whether the conduct is governed by this procedure or by MCCS
Procedure 202.2 (Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedure).
3. What to Report. A complaint may be made orally or in writing, and should be as specific as
possible. A report should disclose the identity of the person(s) alleged to have engaged in the
complained of conduct, and the location(s), date(s) and description of the alleged acts. The
College cannot take complaints “off the record.” Once the College receives such information, it
has a duty to investigate and possibly take action even if, at the time of the complaint, the
Complainant does not want the College to do either. Unless the Complainant signs a written

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 statement specifying withdrawal of the complaint, the Complainant may not be deemed to have
withdrawn her or his complaint.
4. False Reports. It is a violation of the Code for any student to intentionally file a report of any
kind with the College official when the student knows that such report, by fabrication or
material embellishment, is false.

E. Information Provided to a Complainant at the Time of a Report

At the time of a report to the Title IX Coordinator, the College shall provide to the Complainant a
copy, or hypertext links to copies, of the Code, this Procedure and the Appendices to this Procedure.
The Respondent shall receive copies or hypertext links upon notification of the allegation(s). Students
are hereby advised of the following:

1. Preserving Evidence. It is important to preserve all evidence, including but not limited to
physical evidence, text messages, social media, photographs, and security video in any
way related to an allegation of sexual assault or misconduct, stalking, domestic violence,
dating violence, retaliation, or request for a protective order.
2. Confidentiality. The College uses best efforts to protect the confidentiality of the identity
and allegations involved in a report, including keeping all records confidential to the
extent permissible by law. Information regarding reports of alleged violations, and any
investigation or review of those reports, including sanctioning determinations, will be
shared among College officials with a legitimate educational interest or with external
individuals or entities only on a need-to-know basis and only as permitted by College
policy and applicable law. The College will be required to disclose the Complainant’s
name, statements and allegations to the Respondent. The College may choose to
comment publicly, in writing or otherwise, to the extent permitted by law, regarding the
decision reached if, in the judgment of the College, the best interests of the community
would be served by such a disclosure. If possible and appropriate, the anonymity of the
student(s) involved will be protected.
3. Counseling, Health and Mental Health Services. Counseling, health and mental health
support services are available on campus and/or in the area and both the Respondent and
the Complainant shall be provided with information to access available services. A list of
such services is below in the Appendix to this procedure.
4. Law Enforcement. The complainant has the right to contact, and file a criminal complaint
with, the police. A list of such authorities is below in the Appendix. The police can advise
and assist with the Complainant’s option to request from a court that a temporary or
permanent restraining order, or other protection or no-contact order be issued against an
alleged offender.
5. Victim Advocacy and Legal Assistance Services. Victim advocacy and legal assistance
services are also available. A list of such services is below in the Appendix.
6. Financial Aid and Visa and Immigration Assistance. Information regarding student financial
aid issues may be obtained from the College’s Financial Aid Office. International students
may obtain information regarding visa and immigration issues from the College’s
Designated School Official. A listing of contacts at each college are included in the
Appendix below.

F. Investigations

The College shall use the Code of Conduct in conducting an investigation of reports or allegations of
conduct within the scope of this procedure.

G. Interim Steps While an Investigation is Conducted

The College shall consider what interim steps, if any, should be taken until the investigation and
findings are complete. Such steps include, for example, changing the affected student(s) academic,
living, transportation, and working situations if requested and reasonably available.

H. Participation during Proceedings

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 Consistent with the Code, both the Complainant and the Respondent shall have the same opportunity
to have others present during internal disciplinary proceedings, including the opportunity to be
accompanied to related meetings by an advisor of their choice.
I. Outcomes

At the time that the College makes its final findings, the College shall in writing notify simultaneously
the Complainant and Respondent of:

1. Whether the Respondent was found to violate the Code and, if so, the provisions violated
and discipline imposed; and
2. The Respondent’s and Complainant’s rights under the Code to appeal the findings and any
discipline.

J. Discipline

A violation of this procedure shall result in discipline under the Code. With regard to cases involving
sexual conduct, because of the wide range of conduct that exists between cases of violent assault and
cases of sexual contact resulting from poor communication, the following guidelines shall assist the
College in determining the appropriate discipline for each case.

1. Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Misconduct. Findings of sexual assault shall be regarded as more
severe than findings of sexual misconduct.
2. Types of Sexual Misconduct. Findings of a sexual act shall be regarded as a more severe
form of sexual misconduct than findings of sexual contact, and findings of sexual contact
shall be regarded as a more severe form of sexual misconduct than findings of sexual
touching.
3. Cases of Acquiescence. Findings that a student did not obtain reliable consent and instead
relied upon mere acquiescence shall be regarded as important but less severe than
cases involving sexual assault.
4. Repeat Violators. Findings that a student was previously found responsible for sexual
misconduct or sexual assault shall be regarded as more severe than a first-offender.

K. Retaliation

The College will take appropriate steps to ensure that a person who in good faith reports or
participates in an investigation under this procedure will not be subjected to retaliation by the
Respondent or others. Anyone who has experienced retaliation is strongly encouraged to report that
concern using the procedures in Section D above.

L. Protective Orders

Complainants have the right to request from a court that a temporary or permanent restraining
order, or other protection or no-contact order be issued against an alleged offender. Only the police,
and not College security, have the authority to enforce such an order by arresting a person who
violates the order. The Complainant should, therefore, promptly inform the College if such an order is
obtained so that the College may be better prepared to more promptly contact the police if
necessary.

M. Primary Authority and Annual Training

The Dean of Students and/or Enrollment Services at the College shall have primary responsibility for
overseeing the application of this procedure. The Deans shall ensure that Disciplinary Officers,
Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, Disciplinary Committee Members and other pertinent
employees are annually informed about this procedure. The Deans shall further consult with the
MCCS General or Assistant Counsel on questions arising under, or recommendations to improve, this
procedure.

N. Other
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 Nothing in this procedure shall be construed to confer a private right of action upon any person to
enforce the provisions of this procedure.

O. Appendices
The Appendix of services and authorities referenced in Section F above is below. For a complete
listing of state-wide services and authorities, please consult the SMCC Student Handbook.

APPENDIX
Counseling and Mental Health Services
• Southern Maine Community College
https://www.smccme.edu/student-life/counseling/
1-800-434-3000

Sexual Assault Support Services

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MeCASA)
24 hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line
1-800-871-7741 (voice) 711 (Maine Relay)

The regional sexual assault crisis and support centers that comprise the Maine Coalition Against Sexual
Assault are:
• Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine
York and Cumberland Counties
24 hour support line: 1-800-313-9900
www.sarsonline.org

• Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine

Eastern Cumberland, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Knox and Waldo Counties
24 hour support line: 1-800-822-5999
Anywhere in Maine: 1-800-871-7742
TTY: 1-888-458-5599
www.sassmm.org

Other Maine-based Sexual and Relationship Violence Services:

• Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
https://www.mcedv.org/get-help/ Statewide Domestic Abuse Helpline 1-800-437-1220

• Wabanaki Women’s Coalition

https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/connections/ (207) 763-3478

National Resources:
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

• National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: https://ohl.rainn.org/online/

For a list of resources with particular focus on the needs of LGBTQ persons, see: http://
barcc.org/information/resources-online/glbt

Police Departments:
• Southern Maine Community College
South Portland Police Department
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 30 Anthoine Street
South Portland, Maine 04106
(207) 799-5511

Medical Hospitals:
• Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall Street, Portland, Maine 04102
(207) 662-0111
http://www.mmc.org/

• Mercy Hospital
144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 879-3000
http://www.mercyhospitalstories.org/

• Mid Coast Hospital

123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011
(207) 729- 0181
http://www.midcoasthealth.com/

• Parkview Adventist Medical Center

329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011
(207) 373-2000
http://www.parkviewamc.org

Legal Services:
Pine Tree Legal Services Free legal services for low –income Maine residents for non-criminal matters:
• Portland Office
Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Lincoln and Knox
88 Federal Street
P.O. Box 547
Portland, Maine 04112
(207) 774-8211

• All Offices
TTY: 711
http://www.ptla.org

• Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic A legal aid clinic operated by the University of Maine School of Law. Services
provided to low income individuals with legal cases in Southern Maine courts (Cumberland, parts of
York, Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties) for most types of civil, criminal, juvenile and family
matters.
Greater Portland area – (207) 780-4370
Toll free: (877)-780-2522
http://mainelaw.maine.edu/programs-centers/clac.html

• Maine Lawyer Referral Service

A referral service operated by the Maine State Bar Association.
1-800-860-1460
http://[email protected]

• Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project

Free legal information and pro bono legal representation for qualifying low-income individuals state-
wide.
Portland: (207) 774-4348
Toll free: (800)-442-4293
http://www.vlp.org
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Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedure

A. Introduction
This Procedure applies solely to allegations of sexual harassment that fall within the scope of Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972. Under Title IX, discrimination in the form of sexual
harassment is conduct, on the basis of sex, that effectively denies a person equal access to a College
educational program or activity. That conduct might be (a) quid pro quo; (b) unwelcome conduct that
a reasonable person would deem severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive; or (c) sexual assault,
dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking. The purpose of this Procedure is to define the
reporting, investigation and adjudication procedures that govern the College’s handling of sexual
harassment allegations within the scope of Title IX and to provide guidance on the application of
those procedures.

Allegations of sexual harassment outside the scope of Title IX are governed by MCCS Procedure
201.1/202.1

B. Definitions
For purposes of this Procedure, the following terms have the following meanings:

1. “Complainant” means a person who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual
harassment.
2. “Consent” means a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all parties to engage in sexual
activity. Consent can be given by words and/or actions, so long as those words and/or actions create
clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity at the time of the activity.
Mere acquiescence to the sexual activity shall not be regarded as consent. Consent has been
obtained when a reasonable person the Respondent’s position would understand through words
and/or actions that the person has voluntarily agreed to the sexual activity, at the time of the activity.
Agreement to engage in one sexual activity is not agreement to engage in a different sexual activity.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time and, if so withdrawn, the sexual activity shall stop. Permission
from a person who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs or otherwise impaired shall not
be regarded as consent.
3. “Dating Violence” means violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship
of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The existence of such a relationship shall be
determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
a. the length of the relationship;
b. the type of relationship; and,
c. the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
4 “Domestic Violence” means felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or
former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in
common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or
intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family
violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or
youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of
the jurisdiction.
5 “Quid Pro Quo” means an employee of the College conditioning the provision of a College aid,
benefit, or service upon a person’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
6 “Respondent” means a person who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could
constitute sexual harassment.
7 “Retaliation” means pressuring a person to drop or support a complaint or to provide false or
misleading information; pressuring a person to participate or refrain from participating as a witness in
a proceeding; or engaging in conduct that may reasonably be perceived to affect adversely that
person’s educational, living, or work environment for making a good-faith report or participating in
good faith in an investigation.
8 “Sexual Assault” means an offense that meets the following definition of rape, fondling, incest, or
statutory rape as used in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting System:
a. “Rape” means the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body
part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent
of the victim.
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 b. “Fondling” means the touching of the private body parts of another person for the
purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances
where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of their age and/or because of
their temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
c. “Incest” means sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within
the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
d. “Statutory Rape” means sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age
of consent. In Maine, the age of consent is 16.
9 “Stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a
reasonable person to:
a. Fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or
b. Suffer substantial emotional distress.
10. “Unwelcome Conduct” means conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive
and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to an SMCC education
program or activity.

C. Prohibited Conduct

It is a violation of the College policy to engage in sexual harassment, or to retaliate against a person who in
good faith reports or participates in an investigation under this Procedure. A person may be found
responsible for retaliation even if not found responsible for the underlying alleged sexual harassment.

D. Reports and Formal Complaints

A report can be made informally, anonymously, orally or in writing. Supportive measures are available for
students, faculty, or staff making a report. A person making a report alleging sexual harassment is not
required to file a Formal
Complaint. Only a Formal Complaint initiates the resolution process set forth in this Procedure. A Formal
Complaint must be written and signed by the complainant. Supportive measures are available for
complainant and respondents named in the Formal Complaint.

1. Reports
a) Students, faculty, and staff are advised to report allegations of sexual harassment immediately, or as
soon as possible. Reports can be made via mail, email, phone, web form, or in person.
b) Reports should be made to the Title IX Coordinator. Presidents, Deans, and Human Resources
Managers who receive a sexual harassment report shall immediately share the report with the Title IX
Coordinator.
c) Reports should include enough information to enable the Title IX Coordinator to follow up with the
person alleged to be sexually harassed.
d) The Title IX Coordinator must reach out to, and meet with, the person alleged to be sexually harassed
and provide:
1. The option for supportive measures;
2. Information on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) resources if appropriate; and
3. 3) Information on the Formal Complaint and the Grievance Procedure, including that the person
is not required to make a Formal Complaint.
e) The Title IX Coordinator must document that this information was provided.
f) If the person does not wish to make a Formal Complaint, the Title IX Coordinator has the discretion to
make a Formal Complaint based on the allegation, and would be the signatory, but not a party to the
complaint.

2. Formal Complaints
a) Students, faculty, and staff are advised to file a written, signed Formal Complaint with allegations of
sexual harassment or sexual assault immediately, or as soon as possible. Formal Complaints must be
made while the complainant is participating in or attempting to participate in the education program
or activity of the College.
b) Formal Complaints shall be made to the Title IX Coordinator. Presidents, Deans, and HR managers
who receive a Formal Complaint shall immediately share the Complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.

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 c) Formal Complaints must be in writing and signed by the complainant or the Title IX Coordinator. The
writing could be an email, a web form, or other document. A Formal Complaint must contain as much
detail as possible. It must disclose the identity of the person(s) alleged to have engaged in the sexual
harassment, and the location(s), date(s) and description of the alleged conduct.
d) Upon receipt of a Formal Complaint, the institution has sixty business days to conclude the Informal
Resolution or conduct the Investigation and issue the draft report. Extensions shall be made only for
good cause.
e) It is a violation of MCCS Policy 202 for any person to intentionally file a report of sexual harassment
with a College official when the person knows that such report, by fabrication or material
embellishment, is false.

3. Mandatory Dismissal of a Formal Complaint

Federal regulations require a Formal Complaint of sexual harassment that does not meet the Title IX criteria to
be dismissed from this Procedure. However, complaints against students will be referred to the Dean of
Students to assess whether the alleged conduct violates the Student Code of Conduct and should proceed under
the Code’s Procedures. Complaints against employees will be referred to Human Resources for review.

Formal Complaints must be dismissed out of the Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures if:
a) The alleged conduct would not constitute sexual harassment under the Title IX sexual harassment
definitions, even if proved;
b) The alleged conduct was against a person not in the United States;
c) The alleged conduct was against a person not participating, or attempting to participate, in a SMCC
educational program or activity; or,
d) The alleged conduct was not at a College location, not during a College activity or program, or the
College did not have substantial control over both the respondent and the context.

4. Discretionary Dismissal of a Formal Complaint

The College has the discretion to dismiss a Formal Complaint if:

a) The complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator, in writing, that the complainant would like to
withdraw the Formal Complaint or any allegations therein;
b) The respondent is no longer enrolled at or employed by the College; or
c) Specific circumstances prevent the College from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a
determination as to the Formal Complaint or allegations therein.

5. Appeal of Dismissal of Formal Complaint

A written notice shall be provided to both parties if the Formal Complaint is dismissed from the Title IX Sexual
Harassment Procedure. The notice shall include the right to appeal the decision in writing to the president
within two business days of receipt. The request to appeal the decision shall include the grounds for appeal.

E. Supportive Measures Offered to a Person at the Time of a Report; Supportive Measures Provide Offered to
Complainant and Respondent at the Time of a Formal Complaint

Supportive measures are individualized, non-disciplinary services offered as appropriate and as reasonably
available, without fee or charge. The measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to an
educational program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party. Supportive measures may
include counseling, extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments, modifications of work or class
schedules, campus escort services, mutual restrictions on contact between parties, changes in work or housing
locations, leaves of absence, increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus.

The College shall maintain confidentiality for the complainant and respondent of any supportive measures that
they receive, to the extent possible. The Title IX Coordinator shall implement and monitor the supportive
measures.

F. Grievance Procedures

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1. Notice of Formal Complaint

Both the complainant and the respondent shall be notified, simultaneously, that a Formal Complaint has been
made. The notice must include:
a) Details of the allegation (parties, conduct, date, location);
b) The grievance resolution Procedure, including that the process shall be equitable, prompt, and
impartial;
c) Both parties may receive supportive measures, and the Title IX Coordinator will work with each party
to implement individualized measures;
d) Both parties may have an advisor of their choice;
e) Both parties may inspect and review evidence;
f) The respondent is presumed not responsible and a determination regarding responsibility shall be
made at the conclusion of the grievance process;
g) The College bears the burden of proof;
h) An Informal Resolution process may be available if it is appropriate and the respondent is not an
employee; both parties agree in writing to participate; the parties can return to the Formal Grievance
process any time until a resolution has been agreed upon; and documents on the agreement to
participate, final resolution, or return to formal grievance process will be kept on record; and
i) It is a violation of MCCS Policy 202 to make false statements in the course of the investigation.

Additionally, under the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), if the Formal Complaint alleges
sexual assault, domestic or dating violence or stalking, the notice must include statements regarding:
a) Preserving Evidence;
b) Confidentiality;
c) Law Enforcement;
d) Counseling, Health and Mental Health resources;
e) Victim Advocacy and Legal Assistance resources;
f) Visa and Immigration resources; and
g) Student Financial Aid resources.

2. Emergency Removal of Respondent

A respondent may not receive any disciplinary sanctions, such as suspension or expulsion, prior to the conclusion
of the grievance process. The College may remove a respondent on an emergency basis from the time of a
report through to the end of the investigation, provided that the College:

a) Undertakes an individualized safety and risk analysis; and

b) Determines that there is an immediate risk of physical health or safety to any person arising out of
the allegations of sexual harassment.

The College shall provide the respondent with written notice of emergency removal. It shall also provide the
opportunity to be heard immediately following the removal. To file an appeal, students shall contact the Dean of
Students and employees shall contact the Director of Human Resources or the president’s designee. The Dean of
Student/Director of Human Resources decision shall be final.

3. Informal Resolution Procedures

a) The Informal Resolution process shall be guided by a trained facilitator.
b) The Informal Resolution process may be available if both parties agree in writing. Informal Resolution
process is not available if the respondent is an employee.
c) Informal Resolution process is available at any time prior to reaching a determination regarding
responsibility.
d) Information disclosed by the parties during the Informal Resolution process is confidential and may
not be used as evidence during Formal Grievance process.
e) The parties may, until the Informal Resolution has been agreed upon, leave the process and return to
the Formal Grievance process. Likewise, if the process fails and the parties cannot agree on a
resolution, the complaint shall be referred to the Formal Grievance process.
f) A successful Informal Resolution process will yield an agreement between the parties. Once the
agreement is reached the parties cannot pursue the Formal Grievance process for the same conduct.

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 g) Agreements to participate in the Informal Resolution process, Informal Resolutions, and the referral
to the Formal Grievance process shall be kept as records.

4. Formal Resolution Procedures

a) Investigation:

The College shall investigate Formal Complaints of sexual harassment. Both the complainant and the
respondent shall have the same opportunity to provide evidence and witnesses to the investigator. If
the parties do not agree to attempt an Informal Resolution, the investigation will initiate after the
notice.

All parties shall receive written notice of the date(s), times(s), location(s), participant(s), and purpose
of all hearings, investigative interviews or other meetings, with sufficient time for the party to
prepare to participate. If the investigator decides to investigate allegations about the complainant or
respondent that are not included in the initial notice, the Investigator shall provide notice of the
additional allegations. Further, the College may consolidate Formal Complaints where the allegations
of sexual harassment arise out of the same facts or circumstances.

In gathering evidence, the College may not use records that are privileged without obtaining that
party’s voluntary written consent. Both parties will have equal opportunity to present witness and
evidence to the Investigator. Parties shall forward all evidence to the Investigator as soon as the
evidence becomes available.

Prior to the completion of the investigative report, the investigator will provide to the parties, and
their respective advisors (if the party has one), all gathered evidence directly related to the
allegations, and a copy of the draft report. The evidence will either be electronic or hard copy. The
parties and their respective advisors (if the party has one) shall not copy, share, post, or otherwise
disseminate the evidence. This prohibition does not apply to the use of evidence in a judicial
proceeding. The parties have ten business days to submit a written response to the investigator. The
investigator will review, and incorporate as appropriate, the responses prior to completing the
report. The complete report will be provided to the parties, and their respective advisors, and the
parties will have ten business days to submit a written response. Following the completion of the
investigative report, the live hearing will be scheduled.

b) Live Hearing
The hearings shall be live and may be aided by technology so that the parties may see and hear the
proceedings from separate rooms. A recording of the hearing shall be provided to both parties no
later than ten business days after the hearing and shall not be copied, shared, posted, or otherwise
disseminated. The hearings shall be conducted by a Decision Maker in accordance with this
Procedure and the MCCS Rules for Title IX Live Hearings and shall use the preponderance of the
evidence standard. The Decision Maker shall make determinations of credibility and a determination
of responsibility.

Three business days prior to the hearing, parties shall be required to confirm attendance; provide the
names of their advisor if they have one; and provide their witness list, in the order the witnesses shall
be called. The parties shall also be invited to submit their list of cross-examination questions to the
Decision Maker for relevancy predetermination.

The Decision Maker shall open the proceeding, recognize the parties and their respective advisors. If
a party does not have an advisor at the hearing the College shall provide one, at no cost. The Decision
Maker shall question the parties and witnesses. Advisors shall only participate during oral cross-
examination of the other party and witnesses. The Decision Maker shall make relevancy
determinations on every cross-examination question and follow up question before the question is
answered by the party or witness. Advisors may not appeal the relevancy determination of the
Decision Maker.

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 If a party or witness does not submit to cross-examination at the live hearing, the Decision Maker
shall not rely on any statement of that party or witness in reaching a determination regarding
responsibility. The Decision Maker shall also not take into consideration a party’s decision not to
submit to cross-examination in reaching a determination regarding responsibility.

All evidence collected during the investigation shall be available at the hearing. The parties and their
respective advisors (if the party has one) shall not copy, share, post, or otherwise disseminate the
evidence. This prohibition does not apply to the use of evidence in a judicial proceeding.

The Decision Maker shall issue in writing a responsibility finding which shall include a statement of
and rationale for the finding as to each allegation including a determination regarding responsibility,
any disciplinary sanctions the College will impose on the respondent, and whether remedies will be
provided to the complainant.

c) Findings

The Decision Maker shall issue written findings which shall include:

1. Identification of the allegations potentially constituting sexual harassment;

2. A description of the procedural steps taken from the receipt of the Formal Complaint through
the determination, including all notifications to parties, interviews with parties and witnesses,
site visits, methods used to gather evidence and hearings held;
3. Findings of fact supporting the determination;
4. Conclusions regarding the application of Policy 202 and, if applicable, the College Student Code
of Conduct;
5. A statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation, including a determination
regarding responsibility, any disciplinary sanction the College imposes on the respondent, and
whether remedies are provided to the complainant; and
6. The grounds and procedures for the parties to appeal.

Both parties shall be notified simultaneously in writing and provided with the written findings.

d) Appeals

Both parties have the right to appeal the findings and any discipline imposed. Grounds for appeal are:

1. Procedural irregularities affecting the outcome;

2. New evidence that was not previously available that would affect the outcome; and
3. Bias on the part of the Title IX Coordinator, the Investigator, or the Decision Maker.

The appeal request, with grounds for appeal, must be made in writing to the president within two
business days of the written notice of findings. The College shall notify the other party when an
appeal has been filed and both parties shall have five business days to submit a written statement in
support of or challenging the grounds for appeal. The president or his/her designee shall
simultaneously issue a written decision to both parties with the result of the appeal and the
rationale for the decision.

G: Discipline

Respondents found responsible shall be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from the College.
Student discipline shall be consistent with the guidelines set forth in MCCS Procedure 501.1. Employee
discipline shall range from counseling to termination.

H. Retaliation

The College will take appropriate steps to ensure that an individual who in good faith makes a report, files a
Formal Complaint, or participates in an investigation under this Procedure will not be subjected to retaliation by

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the Respondent or others. Any person who experiences retaliation is strongly encouraged to report that concern
using the procedures in Section D above.

I. Protective Orders

Complainants have the right to request from a court that a temporary or permanent restraining order, or other
protection or no-contact order be issued against an alleged offender. Only the police, and not the College
security, have the authority to enforce such an order by arresting or charging a person who violates the order.
The complainant should, therefore, promptly inform the Dean of Students or Director of Human Resources if
such an order is obtained so that the College may be better prepared to more promptly contact the police if
necessary.

J. Record Retention

The College shall maintain records of each sexual harassment investigation including any determination
regarding responsibility and any audio or audiovisual recording of the hearing, any disciplinary sanctions
imposed on the respondent, any remedies provided to the complainant, any information resolution and the
result therefrom, and all training materials for a period of seven years.

K. Primary Authority and Annual Training

The Title IX Coordinator(s) at the College and MCCS System Office shall have primary responsibility for
overseeing the application of this Procedure. The Coordinator(s) shall ensure that Senior Officials, Informal
Resolution facilitators, Investigators, Decision Makers, Appeals Decision Makers, Resident Directors, Resident
Assistants, and other pertinent employees are annually informed about this Procedure, and that all training
materials are publicly posted to the College’s website. The Title IX Coordinator(s) shall further consult with
the MCCS General or Assistant Counsel on questions arising under, or recommendations to improve, this
Procedure.

L. Other

Nothing in this Procedure shall be construed to confer a private right of action upon any person to enforce the
provisions of this Procedure.

Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationships

Romantic or sexual relationships between employees and students or between certain employees at the College
that begin consensually can end acrimoniously. Such endings can and do subsequently lead to claims of
unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment in violation of MCCS Policy 202, and/or a conflict of interest in
violation of the College’s policy. Such claims, even if ultimately determined to be without merit, are often
expensive and time-consuming for the College, and difficult for the individuals involved. Accordingly, the College
prohibits consensual romantic or sexual relationships between employees when one employee supervises or
otherwise has authority over the other employee, and between an employee and a student when the employee
instructs, advises or otherwise has authority over the student. Employees who violate these prohibitions are
subject to counseling and/or disciplinary action.
In addition, consensual romantic or sexual relationships between an employee and a student located on the
same campus, even when the employee does not instruct, advise or otherwise have authority over the student,
can give rise to the same claims described above. Consequently, the College strongly discourages such
relationships between an employee and a student located on the same campus.

Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

A. Statement of Intent

The College recognizes that unlawful discrimination in educational programs and employment based upon race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age,
genetic information or status as a Vietnam era veteran can foreclose economic opportunity to a significant
number of persons. In order to avoid this inequity and to afford all persons the opportunity to achieve their
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rightful place in society, the College pledges to eliminate unlawful discrimination upon any group protected by
state or federal laws and, in addition, to take affirmative action to recruit, employ and educate qualified
members of under-represented groups.

B. Policy Statement

The College provides equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, genetic information or Vietnam era veteran status
pursuant to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Order 11375; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1975; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and the Maine Human Rights Act (5 M.R.S.A.,
§4551, et. seq.). In addition, pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and the Maine Human Rights Act, the College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its
programs and activities. This policy affects employment policies and actions, as well as the delivery of
educational services, at all levels and facilities of the College.

Further, the College’s objective of equal opportunity will be met by taking affirmative action, i.e., making goal-
oriented efforts to increase the numbers of women and minority groups in positions where their representation
has been less than proportionate to their availability.

C. Implementation

Authority and responsibility for implementing, maintaining and monitoring non-discrimination, affirmative
action and equal opportunity at the College lies primarily with the presidents of the College and the System. All
directors, department heads and equivalent officers are similarly responsible within their areas of jurisdiction.
The System president through the System Office shall also help ensure that all units of the System are in
compliance with the stated policy of the Board of Trustees, and with all pertinent state and federal laws and
regulations.

D. Notice of Non-Discrimination

Commonly accessible bulletin boards maintained by the College and System Office shall contain a notice of non-
discrimination, and all College publications including, but not limited to, student and employee handbooks,
catalogs, websites and other relatively lengthy sources shall contain the notice at the top or bottom of the inside
front cover. For websites, the bottom of the homepage should contain a link to the notice. Advertisements for
employment in newspapers, journals and other sources shall also contain position title, closing date and contact
information.

In summary, Southern Maine Community College does not discriminate as proscribed by federal and/or state
law on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity of
expression, age, genetic information, disability, marital, parental, or Vietnam era veteran status in specified
programs and activities. Inquiries about the College’s compliance with, and policies that prohibit discrimination
on, these bases may be directed to:

Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator

124 Spring Point Hall
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5798
Maine Relay Service: 800-457-1220
Fax: 207-741-5751
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.smccme.edu/non-discrimination-policy

and/or

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United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: 617-289-0111
TTY/TDD: 617-289-0063
Fax: 617-289-0150
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=oc

and/or

Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC)

51 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0051
Telephone: 207-624-6050
TTY/TDD: 207-624-6064
Fax: 207-624-6063
Internet: http://www.state.me.us/mhrc/index.shtml

and/or

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
Telephone: 617-565-3200 1-800-669-4000
TTY: 617-565-3204 1-800-669-6820
Fax: 617-565-3196
Internet: http://www.eeoc.gov/

Institutional Review Board Policy

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) administers the institutional program to protect individuals who participate
in human subjects research. An IRB is charged with maintaining ethical standards of the research process and
minimizing risk to research participants. The regional IRB at the University of Southern Maine (USM) ensures the
protection of the rights and welfare of persons participating in human subject research for research conducted
at or affiliated with USM, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), and the other institutional members of
the regional IRB. The regional IRB assists faculty and staff in protecting the participants of research and may
approve, require modification to, or disapprove research activities.
Researchers affiliated with SMCC may submit human subjects research protocols to the regional IRB for review.
SMCC community members who wish to obtain IRB approval for human subjects research must first submit their
research proposal to SMCC’s IRB representative, who will consult with the Academic Dean to determine whether
or not SMCC will cover the IRB protocol fee to the regional IRB on behalf of the SMCC researcher. To be
considered for funding, the proposal must meet both ethical and general standards of human subjects research.
The researcher affiliated with SMCC may then submit the research protocol to the regional IRB for review.
Researchers affiliated with institutions outside of SMCC who intend to engage in human subjects research with
the greater SMCC community must obtain permission from the Academic Dean, in consultation with SMCC’s IRB
representative, before beginning research activities. Researchers must present the original application for
research and documentation of the approval from a qualified IRB.

Academic Safety Policy

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) faculty, staff, and students deserve a safe educational environment.
By integrating safety into the learning environment, we prepare students to identify and follow safety
procedures in their future careers.

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A campus with a strong safety culture promotes confidence within the learning environment. It is the policy of
SMCC to help students acquire the skills necessary to incorporate good safety practices into their topic(s) of
study.
With the department chair overseeing implementation, instructors will identify potential safety hazards and
establish appropriate procedures for each hazard, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE). Instructors will demonstrate and model safe behavior and integrate safety training into lesson plans and
syllabi so students understand and observe safety practices.
When learning occurs in a clinical or career-centered environment, instructors and students will adhere to the
safety policies and procedures required by the host site.
Note: Examples of safety hazards include (but are not limited to) use of hand or power tools, machinery, objects
which could cut or crush, paint/solvent/refrigerant or chemical use, materials which could splash, puncture, or
splinter, trip hazards, infectious agents, unguarded electricity, working at heights, climbing ladders, and tasks or
tools which produce heat or flame or any other condition(s) that may cause injury.

Scent Policy
Because the scents found in consumer products could trigger allergic reactions and/or complicate health issues
in employees, students, and visitors, Southern Maine Community College asks each employee and student to
refrain from bringing air freshening products into shared spaces such as open offices, classrooms, restrooms, or
common areas. Individuals with chemical sensitivities may speak with Human Resources or the Office of
Disability Services regarding potential accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Academic Policies
Units of Credit: Semester Hour
A unit of credit shall be defined in the following manner consistent with Federal Regulations and New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) policy:
1. One semester credit hour for each fifteen hours of classroom contact plus thirty hours of outside
preparation or the equivalent; or
2. One semester credit hour for each thirty hours of laboratory work plus necessary outside
preparation or its equivalent, normally expected to be fifteen hours; or
3. One semester credit hour for not fewer than forty-five hours of shop instruction (contact hours) or
the equivalent.
For calculating “quarter” hours into “semester” hours, the general practice is to equate two semester credit
hours with three quarter credit hours.

Enrollment Status
Full-time/Part-time Status
Full-time status for financial aid, insurance discounts, etc., is defined as 12 or more credit hours. Fewer than 12 is
considered part-time. Credits awarded for transfer coursework, work experience, certification, high school
articulation, exemptions, audited courses, and challenge exams, including CLEP and AP, are not considered when
determining full-time status.

Maximum Credit Load

Southern Maine Community College restricts student enrollment to no more than 18 credits in a single semester
and 12 credits during the summer term.

Add/Drop
Students may alter their schedules by adding or dropping courses during the Drop/Add period at the beginning
of the fall and spring semesters and the summer term (please refer to the Academic Calendar for dates).
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Students who officially drop during this timeframe receive a refund of the tuition and technology fees for that
course (please see our website for refund policy details). Please note that any course that meets for less than the
traditional semester length, i.e. 16 weeks, has a pro-rated drop/add period. There is no refund for non-
attendance.

Attendance
Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes and laboratory sessions. Students who are having
difficulties with absenteeism must contact their instructor as soon as possible to discuss the steps they must
take to succeed in the remaining weeks of the term.

Classroom Attendance
Faculty members have authority to establish attendance standards appropriate to their course. These standards
will be clearly stated in the course syllabus.

Student-Faculty Communication
Absences from regular class meetings in excess of one week with no communication between student and
instructor will be reported to the Registration Office, and the student will be assigned a grade of “AF”
(Administrative Failure). A student may be administratively failed after missing one more consecutive class
meeting than the number of class meeting per week (4 for a class that meets three times a week, three for a
class that meets twice a week, two for a class that meets once a week). A student in an online course may be
administratively failed after not submitting an assignment, responding to a discussion question, completing a
graded assignment, or otherwise performing some type of activity that shows active involvement in the course
for a period of two weeks.
A family emergency or personal illness may cause a student’s extended absence. The student or a family
member may call the Office of Student Life to request that all instructors be notified of the emergency or to
request other assistance as needed. Upon return, the student is responsible for making arrangements with each
instructor to complete all course requirements; however, in some cases it may not be possible to successfully
complete the course.
SMCC recognizes that students from a variety of established religious traditions have special days of observance
during the academic year. Faculty members, when notified by students at least two weeks prior to an intended
absence for religious observance, are encouraged to consider such notice as it fits within the confines of their
attendance policy stated on the course syllabus. Students who have notified their faculty members of intended
absence for religious observation are expected to learn what assignments and/or tests are due or will be
assigned during an absence and to arrange, whenever possible, alternate times for fulfilling these requirements.

Class Attendance – Extracurricular and College-Sanctioned Activities

The primary responsibility of students attending Southern Maine Community College is to meet their individual
academic goals successfully. However, the administration, staff and faculty fully support and encourage student
participation in those college-sanctioned activities that enhance the college experience. Students must consider
their sports and events schedule when choosing classes.
College sanctioned activities are defined as athletic competitions and events specifically identified by the
President or Dean of Academic Affairs (such as a student serving on the Maine Community College System Board
of Trustees). College sanctioned events do not include athletic practices, club meetings, and regular on-campus
activities. Clinical experiences and off-campus, employer-based activities are exempt from this policy. Requests
to add an event to the list of college-sanctioned activities must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the
trip to be approved by the President or Academic Dean.
Students who engage in any college-sanctioned activity must adhere to the following procedures:
1. Notify each faculty member affected at the beginning of the semester of the potential conflicts and
the students plan to make up the work.
2. Notify each faculty member again the week before the event that will result in an absence.

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 3. For scheduling changes beyond their control (weather, tournament schedules, etc.), notify faculty as
soon as possible. Arrange to hand work in or take exams before the absence occurs, if possible.
4. Attend a different section of the same course, if one exists, to take notes, or arrange with another
student to share notes.
If the students properly communicate the upcoming absences to the faculty, faculty will:
1. Not penalize students in their classes for absences due to college-sanctioned activities.
2. Allow students to make up work in a reasonable manner.

Student Evaluations of Courses

To assist the College in maintaining a high level of instructional quality, students are asked and strongly
encouraged to submit course evaluations for each class that they are attending at SMCC. Approximately two
weeks before the end of a course, students will receive directions to their SMCC email on how to access course
evaluations on the SMCC portal. Course evaluations are anonymous and faculty do not have access to results
until after grades are closed.

Graduation Requirements
Southern Maine Community College students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to graduate
from a degree or certificate program:
Students must successfully complete all courses in their associate degree or certificate program.
All candidates for graduation must attain a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA).
All associate degree students must complete at least 15 of their credit hours directly through the College.
Certificate students must complete at least 9 of their credit hours directly through the College.
The College will not award degrees and certificates until all financial obligations are met.

Catalog Year
Students are held to the curricular requirements outlined in the catalog matching the year they first enroll in a
program of study (their catalog year). As requirements change over time, students are not expected to continue
to change their initial program path. However, a student may choose to pursue the requirements of a more
current curriculum via change of major. Should a student cease enrollment at SMCC for a period of one or more
years and return to complete their degree or certificate, the catalog year will be updated to reflect the year of
their return, and the student will be held to that catalog’s listed requirements.

Graduation with Honors

Southern Maine Community College recognizes students who meet certain qualifications during the annual
commencement ceremony. The following list of honor levels describes minimum criteria:

High Honors
Students who have completed degree requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Honors
Students who have completed degree requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50- 3.7499.

Highest GPA in Program

Students who have completed degree requirements with the highest cumulative grade point average of any
student in their degree or certificate program, provided the GPA is 3.5 or higher.

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Second and Subsequent Degrees
A student may apply to earn additional associate degrees. To qualify, a student must complete the required
courses for each degree, resulting in a minimum of fifteen credits beyond the first degree. A student may not
earn more than one associate in arts in Liberal Studies degree, regardless of the multiple available focuses.

Withdrawal from the College

A student withdrawing from the College prior to the twelfth week of classes (pro-rated for shorter courses) will
be assigned grades of W in all courses. If a student withdraws from school after the twelfth week, the student’s
instructors will assign letter grades.
A student who has discontinued his/her enrollment at the college for a total of one full calendar year will be
officially withdrawn from the college. If the student wishes to return to the college after being withdrawn, the
student will be expected to follow the program curriculum for the academic year in which the readmission
becomes effective.

Academic Fresh Start

Academic Fresh Start is a one-time opportunity for qualifying students to have prior grades excluded from their
grade point average (GPA) when they resume work toward a degree at SMCC after an extended absence. All
prior grades will appear on official transcripts. Only grades earned after the Fresh Start is granted will be used in
calculating a new GPA. Only fresh start grades of C or better will count toward degree requirements.

Conditions:
A student can only be granted Fresh Start once.
Fresh Start cannot be granted if a student has earned a degree, diploma, or certificate from SMCC.
The student must not have been enrolled in credit-based course work at SMCC or any other college or
university for a minimum of three consecutive years prior to readmission to SMCC.
The student must have attempted fewer than 30 credits at SMCC prior to readmission to SMCC.
After readmission, the student must complete 12 semester credits at SMCC with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.0 and credit completion ration of at least 67%.
Students who meet all conditions must contact their academic advisor and complete the Fresh Start
application.
Students must submit the application to Enrollment Services before earning 24 new credits.
At least 50% of the degree or certificate requirements must be completed after readmission.

Grades and Grading

Grades at Southern Maine Community College are assigned by letters representing levels of achievement. The
basis for determining a grade is the relative extent to which the student has met objectives of the course. Letter
grades signify the following:

Grades Quality Points/Credit Interpretation

A 4.00 93-100
A- 3.67 90-92
B+ 3.33 87-89
B 3.00 83-86
B- 2.67 80-82
C+ 2.33 77-79
C 2.00 73-76

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 C- 1.67 70-72
D+ 1.33 67-69
D 1.00 63-66
F 0.00 Failure
P None Equivalent to a C (2.0) or better
Administrative failure assigned at the discretion of the instructor
AF 0.00 designating unofficial withdrawal (failure to continue attending
class)
I None Incomplete
Official withdrawal from a course prior to the 13th week of classes;
W None
no credit earned
Failure to appear for any session of a class for which you have
NS None
registered.

Computing of Grade Point Average

To compute the grade point average for a semester, first multiply the grade points earned in each course by the
number of credit hours assigned to that course. The resulting product is the number of quality points for that
course. Then divide the total number of quality points earned during the semester by the total number of credits
attempted in that semester.
EXAMPLE FOR DETERMINING GRADE POINT AVERAGE:

Course Credits Attempted Grade Grade Points Quality Points Earned

MATH140 3 B+ 3.33 9.99

BIOL-100 4 C 2.00 8.00
ENGL-100 3 B- 2.67 8.01
SOCI-100 3 F 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 13 26.00
GPA = 2.000
To compute the cumulative grade point average, divide the total quality points earned by the total credits
attempted in all semesters. Note: Pass/Fail and Repeated courses and credits granted through CLEP or AP
examinations, work experience, or transfer are not to be considered when computing grade point averages.

No Show Grade
A student who enrolls in a class, and pays any part of the tuition (even if through pending financial aid or
another agency), but doesn't appear in class will receive a grade of NS (no show) on the faculty class list and
their transcript. They will receive no reimbursement for the course or fees, the grade will be treated in the same
manner as a withdrawal for the purpose of determining the number of credits attempted, and the grade will
contribute to any determination of probation or suspension status.

Pass/Fail
A Pass (P) grade earned in a course that is graded pass/fail is equivalent to a C (2.0) or better.

Course Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course only during the semester in which s/he is registered for that course. Early
withdrawal for full semester length courses is from day 7 – 10 of the semester. Official withdrawal from a
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course during this early withdrawal period in the Fall and Spring semester (not available for Summer) results in a
50% refund of course tuition and fees. Official withdrawal after the early withdrawal period is available through
week twelve of semester-length courses and week nine of summer courses. This period is pro-rated for shorter
length courses (75% of the course length). There is no refund associated with a withdrawal following the early
withdrawal period. The designation “W” will appear on the transcript after a student has officially withdrawn. A
course withdrawal is an uncompleted course and may adversely affect financial aid eligibility. Failure to attend
or ceasing to attend class does not constitute withdrawal from the course.

Medical Withdrawal
Students who withdraw for medical reasons from a course or courses may appeal withdrawal status based on
medical incapacitation through the Advising Office. A student who represents a direct threat of harm to self or
others and/or who significantly disrupts or threatens to disrupt the ability of others to participate in the
educational process of the college may be considered for involuntary medical withdrawal from the college. In
instances where a student’s documented medical incapacitation represents an ongoing challenge to academic
progress and/or a student’s ability to adequately function in an academic setting, the College may elect to put a
hold on a student’s ability to register for future classes.

Auditing Courses
Students planning to audit a course are required to pay full tuition and fees. The request to audit may be made
no later than add/drop week. Students auditing a course will not receive a letter grade or credit for the course
and may not count course credits toward full-time status or graduation requirements.

Administrative Failure
An Administrative Failure (a final grade of AF) identifies students who have stopped attending class and who
have had no contact with the faculty member for a period in excess of one week. A student may be
administratively failed after missing one more consecutive class meeting than the number of class meeting per
week (4 for a class that meets three times a week, three for a class that meets twice a week, two for a class that
meets once a week). A student in an online course may be administratively failed after not submitting an
assignment, responding to a discussion question, completing a graded assignment, or otherwise performing
some type of activity that shows active involvement in the course for a period of two weeks. At their discretion,
faculty may reinstate students who resume attending after the grade has been assigned. There is no
reimbursement of tuition and fees for administrative failure grades.

Incomplete Grades
A faculty member has the option of granting a grade of "incomplete" when an extraordinary event occurring late
in the semester prevents a student from completing all required assignments. The purpose of an incomplete
grade is to give students an opportunity to earn the grade they would otherwise have received had the event
not occurred. The purpose is NOT to give students more time to improve their grade.

Guidelines:
Each instructor has full discretion in granting an incomplete grade, and the student cannot appeal the
decision.
A student can request an incomplete grade after the end of the 12-week withdrawal period.
The student must be able to demonstrate substantial progress toward completing all required work at the
time an incomplete grade is requested.
The student must be earning at least a C average in the course at the end of the withdrawal period.
The student must have met the attendance requirements for the course prior to the event that the request is
based on.
Work submitted to satisfy an incomplete grade must meet the same standards as other course work.

Repeating a Course
A course may be attempted a maximum of three times (initial enrollment and two repeat attempts). Original
work is expected, at the discretion of the faculty member. For credit courses, the last grade (regardless of
whether that grade is better or worse) on any course repeated will be the grade used in computing the
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cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and for determining completion of degree requirements. All grades will
remain on the student’s record. The repeated course will count only once toward graduation requirements,
provided the grade meets requirements.

Course Substitution Due to Disability

Courses required for degrees granted by Southern Maine Community College are designed to provide a
comprehensive education in both general education and in the student’s major field of study. In awarding a
degree, SMCC is recognizing the satisfactory completion of a set of courses it deems representative of the
academic standard it upholds. However, in some limited circumstances, substitution of a required course may be
appropriate.
When evidence of a disability precludes successful completion of a course required for the purpose of
graduation or certificate completion, despite the provision of academic accommodations and/or auxiliary aids,
the student may request a course substitution of the course requirement as an alternative method of meeting
the graduation requirement.
Any student who is granted a course substitution must fulfill degree requirements by successfully completing an
alternative course or courses as determined by the committee who reviewed the request. A course substitution
means that the credit hours for the course are met through an alternative course delivered at SMCC or another
accredited higher education institution. A course substitution may not reduce the number of credits needed for
degree completion.
The student must:
1. Be registered with the Disability Services Office.
2. Submit a petition (obtained from the Disability Services Office) requesting a course substitution of the
requirement as an alternative to meeting the graduation requirement.
3. Office of Disability Services Coordinator will provide a summary of the pertinent disability that affects
the students’ ability to successfully complete the required course.
Each request will be evaluated and decided on a case-by-case basis. The student’s request for a course
substitution or waiver will be evaluated by a panel consisting of:
a. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
b. Disability Services representative
c. Department Chair from the department of the course for which a substitution is being requested
d. An instructor/course coordinator intimately knowledgeable of the course for which a substitution is
being requested
e. Department Chair of the student’s program of study
The Committee will engage in a deliberative process to review the program requirement(s) and consider courses
in other disciplines in which the course requirements and objectives may approximate those of the course in
question. The Committee must find evidence that the course in question is not an essential component of the
student’s major/field of study.
If the Committee determines that there is no reasonable substitute for the required course and that waiver of
the required course would result in fundamental alteration of the program of study, the request for substitution
will not be granted. If the Committee determines that a reasonable substitute does exist, the student will be
granted the opportunity to enroll in the approved substituted course. A student must have met all prerequisites
for a substituted class in order to enroll.
A record of the process will be created so that others who were not involved in the decision-making process may
understand the deliberation, the alternatives considered and the rationale for the final decision. The student will
be notified of the committee’s decision in writing. The student may appeal a committee decision to the
Academic Dean and ADA Compliance Officer in writing within 7 business days.

Midterm Grades
To help students monitor their academic performance, faculty will submit midterm grades at the 60% point in
the semester (Week 10). Midterm grades provide an evaluation of academic performance while there is still
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time for the student to improve their grade or withdraw from the course. Midterm grades provide no guarantee
of either passing or failing grades at the end of the semester. The grades do not factor into grade point average
or credits earned or appear on academic transcripts.

Dean’s List
Students completing a minimum of 9 credit hours in courses graded A, B, or C, or P with a term grade point
average (GPA) of at least 3.00 are named to the semester’s Dean’s List, provided that no grade lower than C was
earned in any course that semester and the student is not on probation. Grades lower than C include C-, D+ , D,
F, W, NS, AF, and I. Only courses numbered 100 or higher are considered for Dean’s List. Students who have
asked to be excluded from the College’s directory information, by law, cannot be included on the Dean’s List
published online or in local newspapers.

Academic Standing
The purpose of this policy is to identify students at academic risk and take measures to help return them to
successful academic standing and mitigate the financial and academic repercussions of ongoing poor academic
performance.
To remain in good academic standing, degree-seeking students must successfully complete 66 percent (66%) or
more of the total number of credits attempted with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher (see grading
system). A course is not successfully completed if the student is assigned a grade of F, AF, I, NS or W. Students
who are not in good academic standing will be placed in an academic warning status, placed on probation, or
suspended. Academic standing is calculated following each fall and spring semester.

Warning
Degree-seeking students who have attempted less than 9 credits and whose cumulative grade point average
falls below 2.00 will be placed in an academic warning status. Students on academic warning may not enroll in
more than 15 credits and are encouraged to address study issues and to seek tutoring from the Learning
Commons.

Probation
Degree-seeking students are placed on probation if they meet one of the following three criteria:
1. Fail to complete 66% of total credits attempted at SMCC
2. Fail to earn the required semester GPA
a. If they’ve attempted 9-29 credits they must earn at least a 1.79.
b. If they’ve attempted 30 or more credits they must earn at least a 2.00.
3. Fail to earn the required cumulative GPA
a. If they’ve attempted 9-29 credits they must earn at least a 1.79.
b. If they’ve attempted 30 or more credits they must earn at least a 2.00.
Students placed on academic probation may enroll in no more than 13 credits each semester that they are on
probation. Academic support, as defined by the College, is mandatory for students on academic probation.
Students who remain on academic probation for three consecutive semesters will be suspended.

Suspension
Degree-seeking students are suspended from the college if they meet one or more of the following five criteria:
1. Fail to complete 66% of credits attempted at SMCC and fail to earn the required cumulative or semester
GPA
a. If they’ve attempted 9-29 credits they must earn at least a 1.79.
b. If they’ve attempted 30 or more credits they must earn at least a 2.00.
2. Fail to complete 66% of semester credits attempted while on probation*
3. Fail to earn the required semester GPA while on probation
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 a. If they’ve attempted 9-29 credits they must earn at least a 1.79.
b. If they’ve attempted 30 or more credits they must earn at least a 2.00.
4. Fail to earn a cumulative GPA of more than 0.0 after attempting 9 or more credits
5. Remain on academic probation for three consecutive semesters
*Probationary students who complete 66% or more of the credits attempted in a semester, and attain a
semester GPA of greater than 2.0, will not be suspended.
Students who have been suspended from the College may be considered for reinstatement following a minimum
of one semester of leave and after providing the College with evidence of increased potential for academic
success. An application for reinstatement must be made through the Advising Office and the student must meet
with a college representative to develop an academic plan. Reinstated students will be placed on academic
probation during the semester they return. While on probation after suspension if either semester GPA or
completion rate fall below standards, students are academically suspended from the college. If upon returning
to the college the student is taking 6-8 credits, the student must attain a minimum 50% completion rate for that
semester and a 66% completion rate in subsequent semesters.

Academic Standing Factors and Results*

Total number of GPA (Semester and Cumulative Completion Rate Result
credits attempted GPA unless otherwise noted) (cumulative)

0-8 0.00 – 1.99 No minimum Academic Warning

9+ 0.00 (cumulative) 0 Suspension

9-29 <1.79 >66% Probation

9-29 >1.79 <66% Probation

9-29 <1.79 <66 Suspension

30+ <2.00 >66% Probation

30+ >2.00 <66% Probation

30+ <2.00 <66% Suspension

*The scenarios above assume prior good academic standing. While on probation, if either semester GPA or
completion rate fall below standards, students are suspended.

Alternative Credit
Transfer Credit
Courses in which a students has received a grade of C or better are accepted in transfer from regionally
accredited institutions (“C-“ grades are not acceptable). There is no limit on the age of courses accepted for
transfer credit. Courses must be comparable to those offered at SMCC in order to meet the requirements of the
student’s program. Transfer is determined by the appropriate academic department and administered by either
Admissions (new students) or the Advising Office (current students).
Students seeking an associate degree must complete at least 15 of their credit hours directly through the
College. Students seeking a certificate must complete at least 9 of their credit hours directly through the College.
A request for transfer credit requires submission of an official transcript from the other college. Transcripts
should be on file 30 days prior to the semester for which consideration for transfer credit is to be given.
Transcripts from other institutions submitted to SMCC will become the property of the College and will not be
reproduced and/or mailed to other institutions. A student’s grade point average at SMCC will not reflect grades
in courses transferred from other institutions.

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Students who wish to transfer credits from SMCC to other colleges should note that the decision to accept
credits is determined entirely by the institution to which the student is transferring, although most area colleges
readily accept most applicable SMCC credits.

Credit by Examination
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Exams and selected Subject Exams will be granted
in applicable subject area. A minimum acceptable score of “50” is recognized, as recommended by the American
Council on Education (ACE), on all exams.

Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST)

Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) are credit-by-examination tests originated by the United States
Department of Defense, but open to all learners. For transfer of an applicable course, a minimum acceptable
score of “400” is recognized based on the new DSST score scale developed in 2008. For cut score determinations
for DSST examinations taken prior to 2008 please see the Registrar’s Office as cut scores vary by subject area.

Advanced Placement (AP)

For Advanced Placement (AP) Credit, a student will have taken recognized AP examinations during their high
school career. Credit is granted for AP exams completed with scores of “3” or higher for which there are
comparable courses at SMCC.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level

At high schools offering an International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, IB courses culminate in a corresponding IB
exam. SMCC recognizes IB achievement by awarding credit in applicable courses to students who score a “5” or
above on Higher Level IB exams.

Maine Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded by the Maine Department of Education to graduating seniors to recognize
student achievement in language learning. Students who are proficient in English and an additional language are
able to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating their individual language domain (listening, speaking,
reading, and writing) scores on an approved assessment at the intermediate mid proficiency or above.
Southern Maine Community College awards up to eight credits (levels one and two of languages offered at the
college or up to eight credits of language electives) for students earning the Maine Seal of Biliteracy. Students
must submit their official letter from the Maine Department of Education and their Seal of Biliteracy certificate
to be evaluated for credit.

Foreign Language Achievement Testing

Foreign language achievement testing can assist students in receiving credit for a broad array of languages. Both
Brigham Young University (BYU) and New York University (NYU) offer exams in over 60 languages. For BYU
language tests, language elective credit (counting toward humanities requirements) will be awarded for scores
of “8” or higher. Students taking NYU language tests are awarded 3-6 credits of language electives based on their
exam scores. Students Scoring a “12” on an NYU exam will be awarded three credits, while students scoring a
“14” on an NYU exam will be awarded six credits.

Challenge Examination
Students with documented skills, significant prior learning, and the permission of the Department Chair may
qualify to sit for challenge exams in selected courses in their programs, if available, as long as none of the other
national examinations listed above can demonstrate learning for college credit.
Challenge exams are designed by faculty appropriate to the subject matter, are based on the current set of
learning outcomes, are equivalent to comprehensive final examinations, and are unbiased toward students who
have not directly participated in the course.
Students must register and pay a challenge exam fee for the course. Exams are limited to one attempt per
course, and may not be attempted if a student previously earned credit at the College in that course. Challenge
exam credits do not count toward full-time status for financial aid and the Veterans Administration. Where there
is a result of “C” or better, the student will be awarded course credit, transcripted as a “P” grade. The exam does
not calculate into grade point average.
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Credit through Experience
Credential Review
Students may receive academic credit for some non-credit courses, certifications, licenses, Registered
Apprenticeships, etc. gained outside of a higher education setting when it is applicable to a student’s program of
study. Any type of credential review assessment will require valid proof of learning such as a license,
certification, course materials, certifications, or other information. The appropriate subject matter expert will
review this documentation of learning as well as utilize the recommendations from the American Council on
Education’s (ACE) National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training to determine if credit can be awarded

Military Review
Students may receive credit demonstrated by formal service school training programs and off-duty educational
activities in the Armed Forces if it applies to their program of study. Such trainings may include basic training,
military service school recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE), and the U.S. Armed
Forced Institute correspondence courses.
Students should request military transcripts either through the Joint Services Transcript or the Community
College of the Air Force so these can be reviewed for applicable credit. Students requesting Veteran’s
Educational Assistance are required to have all previous post-secondary educational experience evaluated in
order to be eligible for benefits.

Portfolio Review
When a student has significant prior learning that is applicable to a course required for their degree and no
other prior learning assessment method can help demonstrate the learning for college credit, a student will be
encouraged to develop a prior learning assessment portfolio. A prior learning portfolio is a written presentation,
plus pieces of evidence, assembled and submitted for faculty review of college-level learning equivalent to
specific course learning outcomes.
Portfolio review requires that a student show proof of college-level writing credit or be concurrently enrolled in
college composition prior to preparing any portfolio for credit. Students file a prior learning application form
with the Associate Dean of Academics and pay an assessment fee for the portfolio.
The portfolio is reviewed by faculty with appropriate subject matter expertise to determine if the narrative and
evidence of learning outcomes constitutes a grade level of “C” or better for the course. Students are graded on a
pass/fail basis, but this does not calculate into grade point average. Submitting a prior learning portfolio does
not guarantee credit award.

Course Delivery
Honors Program
The Honors Program serves students from every discipline by providing the opportunity to engage in an enriched
learning experience at Southern Maine Community College. Honors courses are rigorous academic classes that
emphasize critical thinking, writing, research, and self-reflection. The Honors Program also allows students to
develop individualized honors options within courses that are not specifically designated as honors courses.
The SMCC Honors Program is open to all students. Students may choose to complete all or only part of the
program requirements. Students who complete the Honors Program are recognized at graduation as SMCC
Honors Program Scholars. Students who wish to participate in the Honors program should contact the Honors
Program Coordinator, Eben Miller ([email protected]).

Program Requirements:
Maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA
Maintain a minimum “B” in all designated Honors courses.
Complete a combination of four honors courses or honor options.

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Writing Intensive Courses
A number of courses at Southern Maine Community College are designated as writing-intensive, indicated with a
“WI” credit type on the official transcript. Courses with this designation require ENGL-100, English Composition,
as a prerequisite and include student writing and its improvement as primary course objectives.

Online Learning
The Distance Learning Program at Southern Maine Community College is an effort to broaden the scope of
course content offered via the Internet and to create an environment of creativity and support for faculty
members wishing to teach or enhance their courses by offering material online. The ultimate goal of this
program is to offer a wide array of individual courses and programs to students enrolled at SMCC who are
interested in interactive learning. Currently, there are two degree programs that are available completely online,
Business Administration and Liberal Studies. Many courses use the Internet to enhance the traditional classroom
education experience. A wide range of disciplines offer courses on-line, which allows both traditional and non-
traditional students the opportunity to pursue a postsecondary education that may not have been available
because of scheduling or distance-related difficulties.

Internships/Externships
An Internship places students with a mentor in an on-the-job learning experience. It is practice oriented and
requires that students apply prior mastery of theoretical work and basic skills. An Internship should provide
mentored apprenticeship experience in a broad range of functions of the career area and is not simply an entry-
level job. An internship is usually the culminating experience in the students’ program of study.
Academic credit is based on the number of hours of job experience. Regular work hours are to be maintained. A
minimum of 45 clock hours of directed on-the-job time is required for each semester hour of credit; often more
time is devoted to the internship than that required for minimum credit. Regular tuition rates are charged based
on the amount of credit.

Practicums
A Practicum places students in a practice learning situation. It provides students with supervised observation of
a relevant career or profession through exposure to the functioning of an organization as a participant in its
operations. Students are encouraged to relate and interpret their experiences through frequent conferences
with a faculty supervisor, projects, and assignments. A practicum is exploratory rather than culminating.
Academic credit is based on the number of hours of experience. A minimum of 45 clock hours of directed work is
required for each semester hour credit.

Field Experience
Some courses provide students with the opportunity to participate in field experiences. Field experiences place
students in a learning environment in the field observing and assisting professionals at work with selected tasks
as an introduction to the profession.
The instructor in a course that requires such an experience places students in field experiences. Assignments
related to the field experience are part of the overall course evaluation.

Independent Study
A student may request an opportunity for independent study in an area not covered in normal course offerings.
All requests must be in writing and have prior approval of the Instructor, Department Chair, and Academic Dean.

Admissions Policies
Southern Maine Community College uses a multiple measures approach, including transcripts, college-level
experience, and available test scores (Accuplacer, SAT, ACT, GED, HiSET, CASAS, etc.) for admissions. The
purpose of the multiple measures approach is to determine ability to perform college-level work and assess the
levels at which students will begin their study. Based upon this review, the College may prescribe developmental
courses or limit a student’s enrollment in an effort to enhance that student’s ability to succeed. Students must
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show English proficiency through this multiple measures approach, file an application for admission, and submit
their proof of high school graduation or equivalent (HiSET, GED, etc.) for acceptance. Applicants to health and
technical programs must comply with program-specific entrance requirements and application deadlines.
While the College uses a variety of measures in order to place students in developmentally appropriate courses,
use of a single measure is not always accurate or entirely sufficient to measure a student’s current academic
level. The college reserves the right to require additional testing of a student when it determines, in its sole
discretion, that further assessment is required to avoid placing a student at a level that might be detrimental to
the student’s success.
SMCC maintains a rolling admissions policy for most programs allowing candidates to apply and be considered
for acceptance throughout the year. Due to competition for acceptance to some programs, particularly health
programs, early application (at least 6 months prior to the fall) is encouraged.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

To enroll in classes as a non-degree student, students should refer to the Academic Calendar for open
registration dates. In order to take an English or math course, or a course with an English or math prerequisite,
students must take the ACCUPLACER® placement test unless otherwise exempt based on prior college
experience or alternate test scores (SAT, ACT, GED, HiSET, CASAS, etc.).

Home-Schooled Students
Home-schooled students must submit all requested documents, and are encouraged to submit official results
from the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) to certify the completion of high school or its equivalent. In lieu of
this credential, the College requests a high school transcript with a listing and description of coursework
completed and competency level achieved. Home-schooled students applying for financial aid must self-identify
as having completed a home school program on the FAFSA.

Underage Student Enrollment

I. Introduction
This policy governs the application, admission and enrollment of persons who are 17 years of age or younger
and have not yet graduated from a home, junior or high school (“minor students”). The purpose of this policy is
to inform such minor students and their parents or guardians (collectively “parents) of the standards that the
College uses in determining the likelihood that the minor students will have a positive and successful experience
at the College without undue assistance and attention from the College.
II. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide opportunities for minors, whose intellectual ability and emotional
maturity is advanced, demonstrated and documented, to benefit from attending the College without, at the
same time, placing an undue burden on the College’s normal operations and standard support services.
III. Standards
The following standards and processes apply.

A. Minor students under age 12 are not, consistent with national standards, permitted to attend.

B. Minor students age 15 and under require the approval of the Associate Dean of Students, or
designee, who will determine level of emotional and intellectual maturity, educational preparation,
and motivation to succeed. Such minor students must submit one reference from teachers attesting
to emotional and intellectual maturity and ability of the minor student to work independently and
successfully in a collegiate environment.

C. All minor students must meet course prerequisites and corequisites. This may involve taking the
College’s placement test (ACCUPLACER®: Reading and Sentence Skills for English placement and/or
Numerical Math and Elementary Algebra for math placement) or submitting qualifying scores on the

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 PSAT, SAT, or ACT. Students must place appropriately to satisfy course prerequisites in order to be
eligible to take classes.

D. No minor student is permitted to take developmental courses at the College.

G. No minor student will be a “matriculated” student and instead will be considered a “dual enrollment”
or a “home schooled” student, whichever is applicable. Should a minor student wish to matriculate,
the student must complete the application process and petition the Associate Dean. Such petitions
will be considered on a case-by-case basis and approved only in extraordinary circumstances.

H. Federal education law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), governs access to the
records of minor students enrolled at the College. Under FERPA, parents DO NOT have the right to
access students’ educational records without written consent from the student.
IV. Student Responsibilities
In addition to the requirements set forth above, all prospective minor students must:
A. Complete the Southern Maine Community College Assumption of Risk, Release and Liability Waiver
Form for Enrollment of Minor Students;

B. Conduct him/herself as an adult college student in and out of the classroom;

C. Understand that College courses are conducted with adult content, and that it is the responsibility of
the minor student and parent to determine appropriateness of the course;

D. Follow rules and regulations of the college as noted in the College catalog; and

E. If approved, register early if they want to get into their desired course(s).
IV. Notice to Faculty
Pertinent faculty and/or the department chair will be notified via e-mail of each minor student's enrollment.
V. Questions?
Questions about the application of this policy may be addressed to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at
(207)741-5503, the Associate Dean of Curriculum Design and Development at (207)741-5833 and/or the
Registration Office at (207)741-5800.

International Student Admissions

SMCC is authorized to provide international students admitted to the College with the I-20 form needed to apply
to the U.S. Customs and Immigration for an F-1 student visa. Before the College can create an I-20, the student
must satisfy the following admission requirements:
Complete an application.
Submit official high school transcripts for all years attended, and proof of completion of secondary school
Provide a Declaration of Finance form with supporting materials, which includes an affidavit of support or
notarized letter from a sponsor documenting that he/she will be responsible for the student’s educational and
living expenses for one year and/or an official bank statement showing sufficient funds in a bank account to
cover total education and living expenses for one year. This amount must be a minimum of $21,988.00 in U.S.
dollars
Submit TOEFL with a score of 500 or better in paper version or 61 or better in the internet-based version, or take
the ACCUPLACER® placement exam to demonstrate English language proficiency. Students whose first language
is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) at least six months prior to the
intended term of enrollment. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted. Information and
application forms may be obtained by writing to TOEFL, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541 or by visiting
the TOEFL website at http://www.toefl.org.
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All documents submitted must be original. If documents are not in English, an official translation must be
attached. Please have all documents, such as high school transcripts, TOEFL scores, Declaration of Finance forms,
and other related documents sent to the Enrollment Services Center at Southern Maine Community College.
Students attending on an F-1 visa must enroll in a degree program and attend full-time fall and spring semesters.
International applicants must submit all required application materials by July 1 for the next September
semester, November 20 for the next January semester.
If applying from within the U.S., the applicant who is unable to provide TOEFL scores must have language ability
assessed through the ACCUPLACER® placement test administered at SMCC.

Readmission
Students in good standing who have withdrawn from Southern Maine Community College voluntarily and who
wish to return must submit a written request. If the period of absence is less than three academic years,
withdrawn students in good standing may complete a request for readmission form available in the Registration
Office. Students in competitive health science programs must follow the program-specific readmission policies
outlined in their program handbooks as necessary. If a student wishes to return after an absence of more than 3
years, he/she must reapply to the college.
Students are expected to complete program requirements listed in the catalog in effect for the year they are
officially admitted to the college. If readmitted after more than one year, students must meet the academic
degree requirements listed in the catalog under which they are readmitted. In the case of readmission, there is
no guarantee that the student’s desired program will be available.
Students who have been dismissed from the college for academic or disciplinary reasons and who wish to return
should refer to the section in the catalog titled “Reinstatement from Suspension”.

Readmission of Service Members

Students leaving the college for voluntary or involuntary service in the armed forces, including service by a
member of the National Guard or Reserve on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time National Guard
duty under federal authority, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under a call or order to active duty
of more than 30 consecutive days will be readmitted with the same academic status as they had when last
attending the school or accepted for admission to the school.
The service member must give oral or written notice of such service to the Registrar or Director of Military and
Veteran Student Services as far in advance as is reasonable under the circumstances. The service member must
also give oral or written notice of their intent to return to the school within three years after the completion of
the period of service. A student who is hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness or injury incurred or
aggravated during the performance of service must notify the school within two years after the end of the
period needed for recovery from the illness or injury. A student who fails to apply for readmission within these
periods does not automatically forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject to the school’s established
readmission policy as listed above.
The cumulative length of the absence and of all previous absences from the school for military service may not
exceed five years. Only the time the student spends actually performing service is counted
Service members returning under these aforementioned criteria will be readmitted with the same academic
status as follows:
1. To the same program to which the student was last admitted or, if that exact program is no longer
offered, the program that is most similar to that program, unless they choose a different program.
2. At the same enrollment status, unless the student wants to enroll at a different enrollment status.
3. With the same number of credit hours previously completed, unless the student is readmitted to a
different program to which the completed credit hours are not transferable.
4. With the same academic standing (e.g., with the same satisfactory academic progress status) the
student previously had.

In cases where the College may determine that the student is not prepared to resume the program with the
same academic status at the point where she left off or will not be able to complete the program, the school will
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make reasonable efforts (those that do not place an undue hardship on the institution) to help them become
prepared or to enable them to complete the program.
If there are no reasonable efforts possible to prepare them to resume the program at the point where they left
off or to enable them to complete the program, or if after reasonable efforts are taken the student is not
prepared to resume or complete the program, then readmission to that program will not be possible. Students
would still have the ability to seek readmission to other degree programs per the college’s established
readmission policy above.

Immunization Requirements
All matriculated students at SMCC must comply with all applicable immunization requirements as determined by
Maine State Law.

Immunization Requirements (Non Health Science majors)

Maine state law requires that all Southern Maine Community College students who attend full-time, or who
attend less than full-time and is a candidate for a degree or certificate, must furnish proof of immunization
against measles, mumps, rubella and diphtheria/tetanus. The law does not apply to students enrolled in distance
education programs and who do not physically attend any classes or programs at a college campus, center, or
site. This law also does not require students born before January 1, 1957 to provide proof of measles, mumps
and rubella. Students who are covered by the law MUST have a physician, nurse, or other health care provider
complete and sign SMCC’s immunization verification form and return it or present a copy of an Immunization
Certificate in its place to the Advising Office before classes begin.
WARNING: Students who choose to waive the immunization verification requirement by completing one of the
exemption sections on the Immunization Verification Form and who do not provide proof of immunity will be
excluded from taking classes or participating in activities during the danger period (15-23 days) if an outbreak of
measles, mumps, rubella or diphtheria occurs.

Immunization Requirements (Health Science majors)

In addition to the immunization requirement listed above, students accepted to a Health Science program
(Cardiovascular, etic Technology, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Paramedicine, Radiography, and Respiratory) have
additional requirements such as immunizations, background checks, and drug screening. All requirements must
be submitted for review to American DataBank. Please visit www.smccme.edu/ADB for details. Students who
do not meet the requirements may not attend classes.
Health Science immunizations include:
Proof of immunity to Hepatitis B by blood titer.
Two doses of MMR vaccine OR proof of immunity by blood titer.
Proof of immunity by blood titer to Varicella (Chicken Pox) OR two doses of the Varicella Vaccine if non-
immune.
Tetanus/Diphtheria immunization current within the past ten years.
Negative PPD result (Tuberculosis). Annually updated results are required.

Please note, upon entry of immunization information into your student record, the documentation you or your
health care provider submits will be confidentially destroyed. Please keep a copy for your personal records.

Special Conditions of Admission, Enrollment, and Participation

A. Introduction
The colleges of the MCCS offer education and services to students under a process of modified open admissions.
Typically, this process enables those students who meet the stated academic criteria for program or college
admissions to attend and access the full offerings of the college. In some circumstances, however, a student’s
personal experiences may affect a student’s admission, enrollment or participation in a college’s various
offerings. The purpose of this policy is to express the authority of the colleges to handle such circumstances.

B. Definitions
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For purposes of this policy, the following terms have the following meanings.
“Admission” means entry into a college, off-campus site, program or course;
“Circumstances warranting special conditions” or “special circumstances” mean those acts that raise reasonable
concerns for community safety and community order. They typically involve prior personal misconduct that
demonstrates a diminished reliability to comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the college, and/or
a greater likelihood of risk of harm to persons or property. Such circumstances often include, but are not limited
to, a:
Criminal conviction;
Condition of bail, probation, restraining order or other judicial or administrative order;
Pending arrest, indictment or other criminal charge;
Report or recommendation of a law enforcement, probation or parole officer that relates to the risks of harm or
disruption that a student may present;
Report or recommendation of a mental health professional that relates to the risks of harm or disruption that a
student may present; or
Civil litigation whose allegations raise like concerns for a college.
A “condition” can include either exclusion, restriction or both.
“Enrollment” includes enrollment in on-campus and online courses;
“Participation” means involvement in any college service or activity including, for example, access to housing,
financial aid, athletics or extra-curricular activities, as well as a general freedom of movement around campus.
“Student” includes an applicant for admission, an admitted student, and an enrolled student.

C. Completed vs. Evolving Matters

This policy applies both to those special circumstances that have been completed and those that are still
evolving. For example, this policy applies to instances when a student has been criminally convicted and to
instances when a student is facing criminal charges not yet proven. While this policy recognizes the presumption
of innocence that attaches to the latter, this policy also recognizes, and adopts here the equivalent of, the
prudent interim approach of courts in imposing reasonable restrictions on the individual until the process for
finding guilt, innocence or other disposition is complete.

D. Coordination of this Policy with the Student Code of Conduct

When the student’s underlying personal conduct at issue is subject to the jurisdiction of the MCCS Student Code
of Conduct (for example, the underlying misconduct at issue occurs on college property or is related to a college
event, and is also subject to criminal prosecution), the procedures of that Code and the substantive guidance of
this policy shall be used. When the underlying conduct is not subject to that Code (for example, the underlying
misconduct at issue does not occur on college property or in relation to a college event but is still subject to
criminal prosecution), the procedures and substantive guidance of this policy shall be used.

E. Authority to Exclude or Limit

A college may exclude a student or limit a student’s admission, enrollment or participation to the extent that a
student’s special circumstance diminishes the student’s:
Likelihood of success in a program for which admission is competitive;
Ability to be placed in a required internship or clinical experience;
Ability to qualify for a professional license after graduation;
Ability to qualify for financial aid, especially federal financial aid if there is a drug-related conviction;
Compatibility for placement in a college residence hall;
Trustworthiness for on-campus employment;

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Reliability to comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the college; and
Reliability not to present a greater likelihood of risk of harm to persons or property.

F. Determining Whether to Exclude or Limit a Student

In determining whether to apply any conditions to a student with a special circumstance, a college should:
Identify the specific nature of the student’s special circumstance. For example, a college should consider the
following:
Whether the conduct underlying the special circumstance was admitted or proven, or is not yet admitted or
proven;
When and how recently the conduct was committed or alleged to be committed, and whether the student was a
juvenile or adult at the time;
Whether the conduct was against a person or property; violent or passive; and intentional, reckless, negligent or
grossly negligent;
Whether the harm actually or allegedly caused was minor and temporary or serious and permanent;
Whether the student acknowledged the student’s responsibility by plea, or contested by trial and/or appeal;
What punishment, if any, was imposed on the student; whether that punishment was satisfactorily completed;
whether the student is on bail, probation or parole, and, if so, the terms and conditions thereof; and the
perceived degree to which the student has been rehabilitated; and
Any other factor that is relevant and material.
Provide the student with an opportunity to be heard before making a decision;
Consult, as appropriate, with the MCCS General Counsel;
Weigh the student’s circumstances against the college’s interests in, for example, those issues addressed in
Section E above and determine the rational relationship between the facts of a particular student’s case and the
college’s interests in excluding or limiting the student; and
Impose those conditions that by amount, scope and duration are reasonable under the particular circumstances.

TUITION AND FEES

Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
The Board of Trustees sets tuition annually for all Maine community colleges. The financial requirements of the
College, changing costs, state and legislative action, and other matters may require an adjustment of these
charges and expenses. The College reserves the right to make such adjustments to the estimated charges and
expenses as may, from time to time, be necessary. All students (or potential students) acknowledge this
reservation by the submission of an application for admission or by registration.

Tuition
Maine Residents: $96.00 per credit hour
Non-Residents: $192.00 per credit hour
New England Regional: $144.00 per credit hour, qualified students from other New England States**
Senior Citizens: pay fees only, age 65+, Maine Residents*
*must provide proof of age and residence to Bursar
**refer to the catalog entry New England Regional Student Program
Fees
Technology/Lab Program Fee: (20% of the Resident Tuition rate, as approved by Board of Trustees of the
MCCS), $19.20 per credit hour. This fee covers costs of educational supplies and other consumable materials
that are unique for occupationally oriented courses frequently involving technical equipment or labs.

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Course Fee: (10% of the Resident Tuition rate, as approved by the Board of Trustees of the MCCS), $9.60 per
credit hour. This fee covers the cost of educational supplies and other consumable materials for all other non-
technical courses in programs of study for which the student has registered.

Comprehensive Fee: (10% of the Resident Tuition rate, as approved by the Board of Trustees of the MCCS),
$9.60 per credit hour. This fee supports student services including personal counseling, intercollegiate sports,
registration, and career and transfer services. The fee does not cover technology, orientation, graduation, lab, or
liability insurance fees.

Document Processing Fee: $3.00 per credit hour. This fee offsets costs associated with lifetime print transcript
services and maintenance of student records.

Accident Insurance: $16.00 per year. This is a fee charged to all students. It is an accident only plan. It can be
used as a primary insurance for uninsured students or as a secondary insurance for insured students who have a
deductible or co-pay.

Information Access Fee: $2.50 per credit hour. This fee supports computer services for students, provides all
students with access to on-campus Wi-Fi and e-mail, and helps to fund online library resources.

Academic Services Fee: $1.00 per credit hour. This fee defrays costs associated with providing tutoring and
academic advising, new student orientation, graduation and other support services.

Room: This fee is assessed only to students residing in an on-campus dormitory room and covers costs
associated with residential life. South Portland Campus: Fall or Spring Semester Single room $3,700.00 per
student per semester. Double room - $3,500.00 per student per semester. Triple/Quad Room - $3,300 per
student per semester.

Midcoast Campus – Orion Hall: Fall or Spring Semester: Single room $3,700.00 per student per semester.
Double room - $3,500.00 per student per semester.

Board: This fee is assessed only to students residing in an on-campus dormitory room and covers costs
associated with meals provided in the dining hall.

South Portland Campus: $1,825.00 per student per semester, not offered during the summer semester.

Midcoast Campus – Orion Hall: Board is not available for students who are housed at our Midcoast
campus. Residents and students have access to food and beverages that can be purchased by cash, credit card,
or Beacon Bucks at the Landing Café.

Cable/Internet Fee: $144.00 per semester per student for the Fall or Spring semester, $108.00 for the Summer
semester. This fee is assessed only to students residing in an on-campus dormitory room and covers costs
associated with providing cable television service and internet computer service to the residents of a room.

Room Deposit: $100.00 per applicant per year. This fee is used as a depository for assessments against
damages to any area of the building through the remainder of an academic year that a student lives in a campus
residence hall. This fee is refunded to the student after the end of the academic year less any assessed damage
fees.

Student Activity Fee: $25.00 per semester, excluding Summer Semesters. The Student Activity Fee, under the
direction of the Dean of Student Life, supports a variety of activities, programs, events and student organizations
at SMCC. These include the SMCC Student Senate and sanctioned student organizations on the South Portland
and Midcoast campuses, as well as BBQs, films, speakers, trips, dances, concerts and other activities. The
Student Activity Fee also supports fitness and recreational programming, health and wellness programs, club
sports, free newspapers, student leadership development and other topics of interest throughout the academic
year.

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Liability Insurance Fees: $15.00 per year for Level 1 course with client risk interaction, or $61.00 per year for
Level 2 course with client risk interaction. These premium fees provide mandatory malpractice liability insurance
to students with courses in higher risk specialties involving patient or child contact.

Parking and Transportation Fee: $40.00 per Fall or Spring Semester and $15.00 per Summer semester to
students who are taking classes at the South Portland or Midcoast campuses. Online courses and other offsite
locations are exempt from this fee. This fee helps cover the costs for issuing parking permits and enforcing the
parking policy on both the South Portland and Midcoast campuses, as well as covering the costs associated with
maintaining campus roads, parking lots and sidewalks, and city bus services to the campuses. Student vehicles
on campus must display a current college parking permit. Parking permit applications are available at the SMCC
Security Office. Additional parking permits are available for $5.00 each.

Testing Fees

AHA ACLS Fee: $170.00 – This fee is a test fee for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the
American Heart Association, assessed to students enrolled in the EMSP 175, EMSP 220, RESP 210, and CARD 175
courses.

AHA CPR BLS Fee: $25.00 – This fee is a test fee for CPR certification from the American Heart Association,
assessed to students enrolled in the EMST 110, EMST 125, EMST 200, EMSP 150, CARD 125, FIRE 105, MDAS 160
and RESP 125 courses.

AHA PALS Fee: $75.00 – This fee is a test fee for Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American
Heart Association, assessed to students enrolled in the EMSP 235 and RESP 275 courses.

AMLS Fee: $15.00 – This fee is for certification for the medical emergencies EMSP 201 course.

Credentialing Exam Fee: $125.00 – Covers registration fee for the credentialing exam assessed to students in the
MDAS 275 course.

Difficult Airway Program Fee: $75.00 – This fee goes towards the certification that is issued, as well as the
related course materials for the EMSP 115 and EMST 200 courses.

EMS Fee: $125.00 – Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Test Fee for Practical State Exam, this fee is assessed
per attempt.

FIDSAP: $226.00 – This fee is for special software required for students in the EMSP 115 course.

FISDAP – AEMT Fee: $115.00 – This fee is for the AEMT certification, assessed to students in the EMST 200
course taking the final certification exam.

Nursing Test Fee: $260-275 – This fee is a semester based fee, assessed to Nursing students enrolled in the
NURS 111, NURS 125, NURS 175, NURS 225 and NURS 275 courses.

PAR Fee: $250.00 – Paramedic Test Fee for Practical State Exam, this fee is assessed per attempt.

PHTLS Fee: $15.00 – This fee is a test fee for Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support certification from the National
Association of EMT’s (NAEMT), assessed to students enrolled in the EMSP 205 and EMST 200 courses.

Sports Coaching Fee: $35.00 – This fee is a test fee for the American Coaches Effectiveness Program (ACEP)
certification, this fee is assessed to students enrolled in the PSYC 230 course.

Material Fee: $250.00- This fee is charged to all students enrolled in FIRE 106

All on-campus residence hall students are required to purchase a meal plan. The Dining Hall serves three meals
per day Monday through Friday and two meals per day on the weekend. Sandwiches, soups, salads, bottled
drinks and tea/coffee are also available in the Café located in the Campus Center, which is open most of the day
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Monday through Friday. Unused meals or flex dollars purchased as part of a meal plan are forfeited if not used in
the semester in which they were purchased.

Beacon Bucks (for food purchases in the Dining Hall and Café)
All students may purchase declining balance/debit cards in any denomination, with a minimum initial payment
of $50. Beacon Bucks remain active as long as the student remains continuously enrolled (including summer) and
then are forfeited if not enrolled in the summer semester

Statement of Financial Responsibility

By enrolling in classes at Southern Maine Community College, students agree to pay all charges incurred as a
result of that enrollment, including any late penalties assessed due to failure to pay. Students should also
understand that they will be responsible for any collection costs assessed should the services of a collection
agency be required.
Students are responsible for the status of their accounts. Please contact the Student Billing Office immediately if
you have any questions or concerns about your account or if there have been any changes in any of your
payment arrangements. Call 207-741-5530 or email [email protected].
Failure to meet financial obligations by the due date each semester may result in having your class registrations
cancelled. In addition, all grades, transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and the ability to register for upcoming
semester classes will not be released for individual accounts with a balance of over $500. Students with
balances over $500 have the opportunity to negotiate a payment plan with the Student Accounts office for the
release of their transcripts and academic credentials.
Southern Maine Community College is one of the seven colleges of the Maine Community College System
(MCCS). As such, SMCC adheres to all policies set forth by the MCCS, including the following Student Debts
policy:
“It is the policy of the Maine Community College System to release all official credentials, including grade
reports, transcripts, diplomas and recommendations when all student accounts, charges, fees and fines,
including any late charges, are paid in full or otherwise satisfied; or, an approved forgiveness or repayment
arrangement is implemented; or, the student account balance is $500 or less. It is also the System policy to
withhold official credentials from students who have defaulted on a governmental loan. Students who have
delinquent accounts can be assessed late fees and not be allowed to register for classes until all financial
obligations are met. The System further reserves the right to cancel a student's registration and disenroll a
student for non-payment of current semester charges or other financial obligations past due. Students can have
their delinquent accounts referred to Maine Revenue Services for taxation refund withholding, and/or to an
agency for collection. All college costs associated with such actions and fees, including attorneys’ fees, may also
be assessed to the student.
A debt to one community college is construed as a debt to the System. Accordingly, a person who owes a debt to
one community college may be prevented from enrolling at another community college until that debt is
addressed to the satisfaction of the college to whom the debt is owed.”

Refund of Charges
For purposes of this section:
“Official withdrawal” means the student’s timely and complete execution of documents required by the
college to accomplish formal removal from, as appropriate to the context, the college or its course(s),
residence and /or meal plan.
“Unofficial withdrawal” means any absence without the notice required for an official withdrawal.

Refund Policy - Tuition and Course Fees

ACTION REFUND
Official drop prior to the end of the first 6 business days of 100% of each dropped class
the start of the semester (Note: for the summer semester
this is the first 5 days)

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 Official withdrawal during business day 7 through 10 of the 50% of each dropped class
semester (note: not available during the summer semester)
Official withdrawal after the first 10 business days of the 0% of each dropped class
semester
Non-attendance without official withdrawal or drop of a class 0% of each dropped class
at any time
Course canceled by college 100% of canceled course

Refund Policy - Room/Meal Plan/Cable and Internet Fee

TIMEFRAME for PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE OR USE REFUND
College residence canceled by college 100% of room and board charges
Official withdrawal from a college residence prior to the:
Semester’s first day of classes 100% of room and board charges
End of the semester’s second week of classes 80% of room and board charges
End of the semester’s third week of classes 60% of room and board charges
End of the semester’s fourth week of classes 40% of room and board charges
End of the semester’s fifth week of classes 20% of room and board charges
Official withdrawal from a college residence after the end 0% of room and board charges
of the semester’s fifth week of classes
Unofficial withdrawal from a college residence at any time 0% of room and board charges

Native American Tuition Waiver Policy

Southern Maine Community College waives all or a portion of tuition charges for matriculated students who are
Maine residents and document their membership or ancestry in a Maine-based Native American tribe.
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for an SMCC Native American tuition waiver, the student must meet the following
eligibility criteria:
1. Maine Residency: The student must meet SMCC’s criteria to qualify for in-state tuition charges.
2. Enrollment: The student must be accepted into a degree or certificate program and enrolled in credit-
bearing courses at SMCC.
3. Financial Aid Application: Applicants for the Native American Waiver must complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.gov) annually as soon as possible after October 1, and
provide the documents required for determining aid eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic
eligibility criteria for receiving Federal student aid.
4. Tribal Membership or Ancestry: The student must provide documentation that s/he is included on the
current tribal census. If the student is not included on the current tribal census, the student must
provide documentation that at least one parent or grandparent is included on the current tribal
census of the Passamaquoddy Tribe; the Penobscot Nation; the Houlton Band of Maliseet; the
Aroostook Band of Micmac; or a state, federal, or provincial North American Indian Tribe, or held a
band number of the Maliseet or Micmac Tribes. This documentation shall include a completed “SMCC
Native American Tuition Waiver” application sent directly from the pertinent tribal enrollment office
to the College.
5. SMCC Native American Waiver Application: The student must complete and submit a “SMCC Native
American Tuition Waiver Application” to the SMCC Financial Aid Office. Once eligibility is established,
reapplication is not necessary.
Waiver Amount: The waiver is equal to in-state tuition charged to the student in a semester less any other grant
aid awarded to the student. The waiver may not, either alone or in combination with other aid received, exceed
the total cost of attendance as determined by federal standards and the College’s Financial Aid Office. The
tuition waiver does not apply to room or board charges, book or tool costs, academic or program fees, or other
student fees.
Duration of Eligibility: The waiver is also limited to the number of credit hours required for graduation from the
degree program in which the student first matriculates. Eligibility for the waiver ends after the student has
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or not the student has earned a credential. The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined
by federal and college guidelines, and otherwise remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Transferring: Students transferring between Maine’s Community Colleges must apply for a new waiver from the
new college.

Residency Policy
A student is classified as a Maine resident or non-resident for tuition purposes at the time of admission to the
college. No student, once having been identified as a non-resident student, is eligible for resident classification
unless he/she has established a primary residence in Maine for at least the 12 consecutive months immediately
prior to admission for the term for which resident status is claimed. For purposes of this policy, “primary
residence” means the student’s primary physical presence, degree of settled connections, and sincere regard for
that domicile as home.

All factors and circumstances relating to the determination of residency are considered on a case-by-case basis.
The burden will be on the student to prove primary residency in Maine. Evidence of such residence is
documented through two forms of proof including but not limited to a driver’s license, voter registration,
marriage license or domestic registration, signed residential lease, mortgage, property taxes, utility bills, state or
federal income tax filing, or letter on letterhead from a nonprofit entity or government agency attesting that the
student resides in Maine. Please note that all forms of proof must be dated 12 months prior to the add/drop
period for the term for which resident status is claimed.

The domicile of a student who is claimed as a dependent for tax purposes follows that of the parents or legally
appointed guardian of the student. If a student classified as a non-resident marries a person who is domiciled in
Maine and asserts the establishment of a domicile in Maine, the student shall be presumed to be eligible for
resident status at such student’s next registration. If a current member of the United States Armed Forces, a
veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been honorably discharged, or a dependent thereof is
enrolled in a program of education and uses Chapter 30, Chapter 33, or Fry benefits, that member, veteran, or
dependent is eligible for in-state tuition rates, regardless of their state of residence.

In-state tuition is not available to anyone who holds a non-immigrant U.S. visa. If an individual is not a
domiciliary of the United States, they cannot be a domiciliary of the State of Maine.

New England Regional Student Program

Southern Maine Community College participates in the New England Regional Student Program (NERSP). This
program allows a limited number of out-of-state students to attend SMCC at a rate of 150% of in-state tuition if
they enter an approved course of study that is not available in their state of residence. Various restrictions and
exceptions apply.

Financial Aid
Southern Maine Community College offers federal, state, and institutional aid to eligible students and
encourages all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) to be
considered for grants, scholarships, loans, and on-campus student employment. Additional details can be found
on the SMCC website at: www.smccme.edu/financialaid
The FAFSA can be filed at any time during the academic year; however, SMCC recommends that students file the
FAFSA by May 1, which is the filing deadline for the Maine State Grant.
Students with questions concerning any aspect of student financial assistance are strongly encouraged to
contact the SMCC Student Financial Aid Office at 207-741-5518.

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS and ARTICULATION

Partnerships with Baccalaureate Institutions
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Many SMCC graduates wish to continue their education and have successfully transferred to a wide range of
baccalaureate degree granting colleges. SMCC students frequently can transfer all or most of their credits from
their associate degree programs, but ultimately the decision to accept or deny transfer credit lies solely with the
transfer destination.
For a current list of articulation agreements with Baccalaureate institutions, please visit the SMCC webpage at
www.smccme.edu and click on the “Transfer From SMCC” link under “Admissions and Financial Aid.”

AdvantageU
Participation in the AdvantageU program streamlines admission to University of Maine System (UMS)
institutions for Maine Community College students graduating with an associate in arts degree in liberal studies.
Benefits of the agreement for Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) students include:
Guaranteed admission to a UMS University, when G.P.A. admission requirements are met;
Dual advising to ensure maximum transferability of community college courses;
Seamless and simplified transition from SMCC to an UMS University;
Waiver of UMS application fees
Upon a student’s admission into the Liberal Studies Major at SMCC and prior to completion of 30 credits, she/he
may request to join the AdvantageU program. AdvantageU participants are assured a place at a UMS University
once they have graduated from SMCC with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and have met the grade
point average admission requirements for the University/major of their choice.

ConnectEd Pathways
Participation in the ConnectEd Pathways program streamlines the admission and transfer of SMCC students into
the University of Southern Maine (USM). SMCC students are eligible for ConnectEd participation if they
complete the ConnectEd Pathways application form for a qualified program prior to the end of their first
semester of enrollment and have earned less than 24 credits of college work if a transfer student. Eligible
students must then complete a degree covered by a jointly approved two-plus-two articulation agreement with
USM, earn a grade of C or higher in each course applied to the major, attain an overall grade point average of
2.0, and meet USM’s standards of conduct. Benefits of the agreement for Southern Maine Community College
(SMCC) students include:
Access to designated USM advisors to assist with the transition to USM including on-boarding services
and activities like orientation sessions and advising services;
Seamless and simplified transition from SMCC to the University of Southern Maine;
Waiver of University of Southern Maine application fees

Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities

Southern Maine Community College belongs to the Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities
(GPACU), a higher education consortium that broadens learning opportunities. Through valuable services such as
cross-registration and shared library borrowing, GPACU benefits students, staff, and teachers; expands
intercollegiate cooperation; and enhances the cultural, educational, and economic quality of life in Greater
Portland.
Cross registration allows you to take courses toward your degree from one of the other GPACU member colleges
listed below.

GPACU Member Schools

Maine College of Art
Saint Joseph’s College
Southern Maine Community College
University of New England
University of Southern Maine

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GPACU Guidelines:
Students who have not completed 12 credits at their home institution are not eligible to take courses
through GPACU. Students must meet all course prerequisites for the host institution. Only Fall and
Spring semester courses are eligible for cross-registration. No cross-registration is allowed during
Summer or Winter terms. The intent of the Alliance is to expose you to learning opportunities that
are not available at your home institution Courses equivalent to those offered by Southern Maine
Community College are not eligible to be taken at other GPACU schools regardless of transferability,
availability, or schedule conflicts. Selected courses must meet an outstanding requirement in the
student’s current program requirements at Southern Maine Community College. Courses toward a
future major or interest only courses are not covered under GPACU. Students are limited to (3)
external courses in a single academic year and five (5) total cross-registrations throughout the
duration of their time at SMCC. Any graded course including No Show (NS), Withdrawal (W), or
Failure (AF or F), will count as one cross-registration. A course with separate credit for a
corresponding lab will count as one cross-registration. Students must take the majority of credits at
their home institution during any semester they are cross-registered. No GPACU requests will be
accepted after SMCC’s add/drop period, regardless of the add/drop deadline for the host institution,
which must also be met.

Partnerships with Secondary Schools

Southern Maine Community College works with high schools and regional centers of technology to provide
college exploration experiences for students, improve career guidance, link secondary and post-secondary
curricula, and help prepare students for college. These goals are addressed as follows:
College Exploration: Secondary educators and their students visit the SMCC campus to expose
students to college life. The experience is tailored to the grade level, needs of the visitors, and
availability of SMCC personnel. They may include observing college students in action, brief meetings
with faculty, touring the campus, and eating in the Dining Hall.
Articulation Agreements: Secondary teachers in high schools and regional centers of technology
discuss what they teach with Community College faculty. When the high school course mirrors the
college course, the educators form an arrangement called an articulation agreement. This allows
students to earn free college credit while in high school that can be applied toward a program of
study at SMCC. Credit is awarded to students who earn a B (85) or better, and meet admission
standards for the college. These students can apply articulated credits from high school as if they
were college credits. The credits appear on the SMCC transcript. Articulation agreements save
students both money and time when attending college. Instead of repeating an entry-level course
that the student mastered in high school, the student can waive that course and study at a more
advanced level.
College Readiness: Students may take advantage of one of our Dual Enrollment options:
 SMCC partners with area high schools and CTE centers to offer Concurrent Dual
Enrollment courses. These courses are taught by approved high school teachers according
to SMCC course syllabi in the high school classroom to qualified students. Students gain
SMCC college credit upon successful completion of the course. Tuition and fees are
waived. High school students should inquiry of their Guidance Counselor for availability of
these courses.
 Students may seek Dual Enrollment via SMCC’s OnCourse for College program. Qualified
high school juniors and seniors take courses on SMCC’s campus and satellite sites with
tuition/fees waived. SMCC college credit is awarded and may apply towards high school
graduation as determined by high school guidance departments. Detailed information is
provided on our website.

Secondary School Articulation

SMCC currently has numerous articulation agreements with area high schools and regional centers of
technology. To take advantage of these:
Schools must have a written, signed agreement with the College.

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Students must enter SMCC within 15 months of high school graduation.
Students must submit Articulation Credit Request forms (obtained from high school/CTE
guidance/student services office) to request credits by July 1 prior to Fall admission.
Students must submit the Competency Checklist completed by their CTE or high school instructor.
Students must, in some cases, pass SMCC’s challenge examination usually administered at the high
school or submit a portfolio of “best works”.

Secondary School Articulation Agreements

Capital Area Technical Center* HLTH-100 Introduction to Health Sciences

AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology HLTH-105 Medical Terminology
AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair WELD-100 Intro to Welding
AUTO-111 Steering and Suspension I
AUTO-116 Brakes I Sanford Regional Technical Center
AUTO-155 Electricity and Electronics AEDD-100 Print Reading
HLTH-105 Medical Terminology AEDD-105 CAD Graphics
AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology
Hancock County Technical Center* AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
CULA-103 ServSafe® MACH-105 Basic Machine Theory
MACH-106 Basic Machine Lab
Huot Technical Center, NH*
ACCT-105 Financial Accounting Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, MA
AEDD-100 Print Reading MACH-102 Intro to Precision Machining: Lathe
AEDD-105 CAD Graphics MACH-103 Intro to Precision Machining: Mills/Grinding
AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology
AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Somersworth Career and Technical Center, NH
CJUS-105 Introduction to Criminal Justice CNMS-111 Digital Media
CNMS-111 Digital Foundations CNMS-135 Graphic Design I
CNMS-120 Digital Art I
CULA-103 ServSafe® St. John Valley Technology Center
HLTH-105 Medical Terminology AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology
MACH-102 Intro to Precision Machining: Lathes AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
OSHA-120 Construction Safety HLTH-105 Medical Terminology

Lake Region Vocational Center* Whittier Regional Vocational Technical Center, MA*
AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology AEDD-100 Print Reading
AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair AEDD-105 CAD Graphics
AUTO-111 Steering and Suspension I AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology
AUTO-116 Brakes I AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
AUTO-155 Electricity and Electronics AUTO-111 Steering and Suspension I
AUTO-116 Brakes I
Portland Arts and Technology High School* AUTO-155 Electricity and Electronics
CONS-105 Tool Safety CNMS-120 Digital Art I
OSHA-120 Construction Safety CNMS-135 Graphic Design I
CULA-103 ServSafe®
Portsmouth Career and Technical Center, NH* HLTH-105 Medical Terminology
AEDD-100 Print Readking MACH-105 Basic Machine Practice Theory
AEDD-105 CAD Graphics WELD-100 Introduction to Welding
AUTO-101 Intro to Automotive Technology
AUTO-102 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair *Awarding of automotive articulation credits is
AUTO-111 Steering and Suspension I dependent on a secondary school’s continued
AUTO-116 Brakes I accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians
AUTO-155 Electricity and Electronics Education Foundation (NATEF)/Automotive Service
FIGS-102 Intro to Health Care Professions Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation

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STUDENT RESOURCES and SUPPORT
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons is an integrated, active space that includes the Library, Tutoring, and Writing Center. The
Learning Commons is an integrated, active learning space that offers you the resources and expertise you need
to enhance your learning outside of the classroom, and the support to reach your academic goals. In South
Portland, the Learning Commons is on the second floor of the Campus Center. On the Midcoast Campus the
Learning Commons is centrally located in the L.L. Bean Learning Commons and Health Sciences Building.
The Commons on both campuses have ample seating and include both collaborative/group and quiet individual
study spaces. Quiet study rooms can be reserved for individual use. In addition to the services described below,
the Learning Commons sites offer computers, including laptops for checkout (South Portland only), quick print
stations, color printing, scanning, and photocopying. Visit My Learning on the student portal, MyMaineGuide, to
get started.

Library
As part of the Learning Commons, the Library on the South Portland and Midcoast campuses are SMCC’s
student-friendly centers for research, study, and casual reading resources. The Library provides students and
faculty with a strong collection of current materials selected by our professional librarians to support the
academic programs at SMCC. In addition to print books, periodicals, and accesses to library collections
throughout Maine, the Library has access to thousands of electronic books, journals, and newspapers that are
available 24/7.
The Library is staffed by an expert team of professionals dedicated to empowering students to become
independent learners who are proficient and comfortable with the use of library tools and resources. Students
can get help by visiting the library, attending a workshop, or contacting us via phone or email.

Tutoring Services
Highly skilled, certified faculty, staff, and peer student tutors in many subjects and study skills areas are available
in the Learning Commons and at various locations on the South Portland an Midcoast Campuses with a base of
services on the second floor of the Campus Center on the South Portland Campus and in the L.L. Bean Learning
Commons at the Midcoast Campus.. Tutoring services are available for drop-in assistance for students with
homework assignments or for study groups created by students in a course. Tutoring services are also available
by scheduling in advance. An online tutoring services, SmarThinking is also available and is free to all currently
enrolled students; it is especially convenient for late evening and weekend hours. If there is not a tutor available
for your subject, we will attempt to recruit and hire a tutor for you.

Writing Center
The Writing Center offers professional and peer tutoring assistance with writing assignments for any SMCC class
on a drop-in or appointment basis. Students can also use SmarThinking, the online tutoring service, for writing
assistance outside of the Learning Commons open hours (must initiate online tutoring request 24-48 hours prior
to the submission deadline).

Advising
Every incoming student is assigned a faculty advisor from the student’s program of study or a staff advisor from
the Advising Office. A student may also request a specific advisor from his/her program by completing the
change of advisor form available online in My Degree within My Maine Guide.
The advisor helps each student select and register for courses and make recommendations for add/drop
changes and withdrawals. Additionally, an advisor helps students locate academic and personal resources on
campus and helps the student determine program options, such as attending college part-time while working,
career goals, or pursuing further education. The more clearly a student can articulate respective needs and
goals, the more productive the advisor relationship will be.

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New Student Advising and Registration Sessions
New Student Advising and Orientation sessions are designed to be interactive and fun as well as informative.
They offer newly accepted students the opportunity to visit key offices on campus, learn the secrets of success in
college, meet faculty, staff and current SMCC students, and get to know other new students. Students also learn
how to create a course schedule that meets their needs, how to use MySMCC, our college portal, (to not only
register for classes, but also to drop courses, access grades, and more), about their responsibilities as a student,
and SMCC’s important registration policies. New Student Advising and Orientation sessions are recommended
for all new students who have not previously earned more than 18 college credits. Online orientation options
are available for online students or for those living at a distance from the college.

Career and Transfer Services

Career Services
Career and Transfer Services assists students enrolled at SMCC with career research, career assessments, career
planning, job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Career and Transfer
Services maintains the MyCareer and Transfer portal which is packed with helpful documents, online resources
and interactive tools. Career and Transfer Services also manages the annual job fair, networking events, and the
CareerBeam online job board, which informs students about job opportunities and internships posted by
employers who are interested in hiring current students and alumni. Career Services helps students to explore
possible career goals and the educational pathways they need to reach them.

Transfer Services
Career and Transfer Services staff are available to assist students with their plans to transfer to baccalaureate
programs at institutions all across the U.S. Staff help students research, select, and apply to colleges. Through
outreach from the Associate Dean of Curriculum Design and Articulation, many colleges visit the SMCC campus
to recruit students throughout the academic year as well as for the fall and spring SMCC Transfer Fairs, which
bring over 30 four-year colleges to the SMCC campus all on one day. SMCC students have transferred to a variety
of baccalaureate institutions including Bates College, Holyoke College, Smith College, Northeastern University,
University of Tampa, and Lesley University College of Art and Design.

Counseling
SMCC provides in-person counseling, at no cost, to students at both the South Portland and Midcoast Campuses.
Brief, supportive counseling can help you manage a wide variety of challenges. Through counseling you can
manage personal stress, discuss symptoms that concern you, and more fully engage with your education, work
and social life. To request a confidential meeting you should call Sweetser at 1-800-434-3000 and identify
yourself as an SMCC student.

Emergency Resources
 Emergency: 911
 Campus Security: 207-741-5553
 Maine Suicide Prevention: 1-888-568-1112
 Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine: 1-800-313-9900
 Sexual Assault Response Services of Midcoast Maine: 1-800-822-5999
 (Domestic Violence) Through These Doors: 1-866-834-4357
 Community Resources and Support: 211 or 1-877-463-6207

Services for Students with Disabilities

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Southern Maine Community College is committed to helping qualified students with disabilities
achieve their individual educational goals. Upon request and verification of the disability, SMCC will provide
service coordination and reasonable accommodations to remediate the competitive disadvantage that a
disability can create in the educational setting. Disability services are available through the Office of Disability
Services; Campus Center, (207) 741-5923, or [email protected].

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Veterans Affairs
SMCC welcomes Veterans and their dependents to the College and honors the service they have given to the
nation. The Veterans Affairs office is located in the Advising Office in the Campus Center. The office is staffed by
a full-time administrator who is available to assist veterans and their family members in negotiating the often
complex processes involved in gaining certification for educational benefits. For more information, please visit
the College’s website, contact the Veterans Affairs office at 207-741-5926, email [email protected], or stop
in the office.

STUDENT LIFE
Student Handbook
The Compass, SMCC’s student handbook, is designed to introduce students to the many aspects of life at SMCC,
including policies related to enrollment and student life, rules and regulations, and safety tips. The student
handbook serves as a companion piece to the SMCC Catalog, which outlines the College’s academic information,
requirements, academic programs, course descriptions, and more. Students are expected to become familiar
with both publications, and the electronic locations they reference, like the MySMCC student portal, for a
thorough understanding of College regulations.

Residence Life
There are two residence halls on SMCC’s campus housing approximately 450 students.
Spring Point Residence Hall, the larger of the two halls, houses about 320 students, including seven Resident
Assistants and a professional Resident Director. Spring Point Hall opened in January 2008 and is located on the
corner of Benjamin Pickett St. and Fort Rd., across the street from the Campus Center. There is a large laundry
room and vending area, study areas on three floors and a beautiful common lobby that houses a big screen TV, a
pool table and a ping pong table. The new hall has sweeping views of the Portland skyline and Casco Bay from its
many windows.
Surfsite Hall, the smaller of the two halls, houses 130 students including three Resident Assistants and a
professional Resident Director. Surfsite Hall is located diagonally up the hill from the H.U.B. Gymnasium on
Surfsite Road. Surfsite Hall has a laundry room, large recreation room with a big screen TV, a pool table and a
ping-pong table and a large study lounge. All rooms in Surfsite Hall are tripled to provide the opportunity of
housing to as many students as possible.
Orion Hall, on the Midcoast Campus in Brunswick houses about 100 students in apartment-style living, including
three Resident Assistants and a professional Resident Director. Orion Hall has single or double bedrooms, each
with a private bath, private living area, and small kitchenette.
The Housing and Residence Life staff includes the professional Residence Directors and the student staff listed
above. The residence life staff team plans various educational and recreational activities for the residence hall
students to enjoy. We expect residents to be serious about their academic work and to get involved in the
residence life community. To reach staff, students should call (207) 741-5967 during business hours or (207)741-
5990 after business hours, on weekends, and snow days and holidays when the halls are open.

There is a strict policy concerning illegal drugs and alcohol on campus. SMCC prohibits use, sale, possession
and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs anywhere on campus. It is a violation of the Student
Code of Conduct for any student or guest to be under the influence of or knowingly in the presence of illegal
drugs or alcohol while on campus or at school-sponsored events, regardless of age. Alcohol and drug
paraphernalia are not permitted in any residence hall room or common areas and will be viewed as evidence of
consumption. Disciplinary action, including possible residence hall agreement termination and eviction without
refund, will take place for any student found in violation, regardless of whether or not the student is of legal
drinking age.
For many students, residence life represents the first extended stay away from home. As such, it is a time of
major adjustment, a time when self-reliance and self-discipline become more important than one’s dependence
upon one’s family. All students who become residence hall students at SMCC are expected to conduct
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themselves with regard for the welfare and the reputation of the College, the property of College community
members, and most importantly the welfare of all College community members. They must refrain from any
action that might injure the College or any of its members. The College reserves the right to require withdrawal,
at any time, of a student whose conduct or academic standing is judged unsatisfactory.
Residence hall space is limited at SMCC; there are just 450 beds available for over 5,000 students. In addition,
the College recognizes that a community living environment can sometimes provide a variety of temptations and
distractions that can make it challenging for some students to focus on their primary goal––completing an
academic program. Consequently, the College has created a housing application process that requires students
to demonstrate their commitment to their educational goals in order to be assigned to housing or to the housing
waiting lists. Students who submit a complete application packet are assigned to a space or to the waiting list on
a first come, first served basis.
Not every student is eligible to live on campus. Please check the Housing and Residence Life area of the website
for eligibility criteria. Students may occupy their rooms on the dates specified in the College’s calendar;
however, they are expected to vacate the halls during the Thanksgiving Break, Semester Break, and Spring Break.
The College is unable to accept responsibility for personal belongings, and suggests that students consider
insuring property against loss, damage, theft and fire.

Dining Services
At the South Portland campus, contract food service vendor operates the SMCC Dining Hall and Campus Center
Seawolves Café. The Dining Hall serves three all-you-care-to-eat meals per day Monday through Friday and two
per day on the weekend for a reasonable, fixed price. Sandwiches, soups, salads, bottled drinks and coffee are
available on an a la carte basis in the Café most of the day and evening. At the Midcoast Campus, the contract
food service vendor operates the Landing Café serving sandwiches, soups, salads, and drinks.
Resident Students
All South Portland resident students are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plan offerings vary from year to
year in response to student needs and requests. Typically, each meal plan offers a set number of all-you-care-to-
eat meals in the dining hall and some “flex dollars” for use in the Seawolves Café. Students use their student ID
card for payment at the register. The required meal plan cost per semester varies from year to year. Please
check with the Housing and Resident Life Office for the most up-to-date rates. Whatever the cost, the price
includes costs for overhead and is the same for the fall as it is for the spring, regardless of student usage. Unused
meals purchased as part of a meal plan are forfeited if not used in the semester in which they were purchased.
Commuter Students
Commuter students are encouraged to eat in the dining hall and the Seawolves Café. Commuter meal plan
offerings vary from year to year and are purchased directly from the food service vendor. To purchase a
commuter meal plan, students may inquire within the Dining Hall.
Beacon Bucks
Students who would prefer not to carry cash on campus may deposit funds into a Beacon Bucks account for use
in the Dining Hall and the Seawolves Café. There is a minimum initial deposit, usually $50 and subsequent
minimum deposit amounts, usually $10. These funds are debited from the student’s Beacon Bucks account on a
dollar for dollar basis. For example, if a student purchases a $7 all-you-care-to-eat lunch meal, $7 is debited from
the account. Beacon Bucks balances remain active until a student ceases to be enrolled and then is forfeited, so
it is in the student’s best interest to deposit only funds that he or she intends to use.

Campus Safety and Security

Security
The Campus Safety and Security Department is open 24 hours a day. Business hours are from 7:00am-7:00pm.
The South Portland office is located in the Fort Building (92 Campus Center Drive) across from Preble Hall. The
Midcoast Campus office in Brunswick is located in Orion Hall (29 Sewall Street). The department provides
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and student ID cards, security escorts, lost and found repository, and emergency response services. Emergency
messages for students are routed and delivered through this department. If you have any questions, or are in
need of assistance, please call us at 741-5553.

Parking
Southern Maine Community College campuses are very busy. In order to assure the safety and welfare of all who
bring their vehicles on campus, a parking policy has been designed to keep parking orderly, provide as many
spaces as possible for everyone in the community, and assure emergency vehicle access. Handicapped parking is
available throughout the campus; everyone is reminded to respect these spaces and campus property by parking
in approved spots only.

Regulations
All students, staff and faculty must display a valid parking permit. All Students attending classes at SMCC (on or
off campus) must purchase a permit in order to park their vehicles on campus. Permits are assigned to a
particular vehicle, and must be affixed to the lower passenger side corner of the front windshield. Any vehicle
information changes during the course of the year should be reported to the Safety and Security Department,
ensuring any problems will be communicated to the registrant of the vehicle.
Vehicles without a valid SMCC parking permit must have a temporary permit in order to park on campus. These
permits are issued for a maximum of 2 weeks and are only valid for student lots. If an individual needs to use a
vehicle for longer than 2 weeks they must purchase a permit.
The SMCC Security Office will issue temporary medical parking permits for valid medical reasons with
appropriate documentation. These permits will allow students to park in faculty and staff spaces, as well as
student spaces. These permits DO NOT allow you to park in handicapped parking.

Parking Violations
Vehicles not parked in accordance with campus regulations will be issued a SMCC ticket, which carries a fine of
$25.00 per violation. Fire lane violations carry a $50 fine and unauthorized parking in a handicapped parking
space carries a fine of $100. Fire Lane and Handicap tickets are City of South Portland violations that must be
paid within 15 days to the City of South Portland or fines will double. The Campus Safety and Security
Department does not accept payment for permits or fines. All SMCC ticket payments must be made to the
Student Billing Office. Handicap and fire lane violations are paid at South Portland City Hall, located at 25
Cottage Road in South Portland. Instructions are printed on the ticket. A list of all violation types is available
online in the Safety and Security section of MySMCC.
Noncompliance with SMCC parking policy regulations may result in action beyond ticketing. Violations may
result in ticketing, booting, towing and storage, suspension and/or revocation of parking privileges, or other
appropriate action at owner expense. Unpaid parking tickets may result in a hold being placed on student
records. Safety and Security makes every effort to affix tickets to the front windshield, and are not responsible
for lost or missing citations.
Vehicle registrants who have fines in excess of $75.00, park in reserved spots, or for other infractions as
determined by the Public Safety Director will be subject to having their vehicle immobilized by the use of a boot
or towed at owner expense. Once the vehicle is booted, the registrant will be charged a $40.00 administrative
fee in addition to any fines. All fines must be paid before the boot is removed unless payment arrangements are
made. The registrant of a booted vehicle who does not take appropriate action may be subject to having the
vehicle towed from campus at their expense.
All overnight and school trip parking must be approved by the Safety and Security Department, who will inform
vehicle operators of the areas where they may park. Security reserves the right to tow vehicles from campus
parking lots not designated for overnight or long-term parking.
SMCC makes every effort to provide parking to all members of the campus community, please understand that
possessing a permit does not guarantee you a parking space on campus.

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Student Activities and Athletics
SMCC strives to engage students both inside and outside of the classroom by complementing the enriching
classroom experience with a variety of activities for students. Students who are active participants in the life of
the college are more likely to persist and be successful in college. Getting involved provides an opportunity to
build connections with fellow students and with faculty and staff and to develop lifelong friends and mentors.
No matter what a student’s interest, the college provides an opportunity to get involved; from student
government, honors and community service societies, technical and trade organizations, the student newspaper
and literary magazine, to intercollegiate athletics. For more information on student organizations, or on how to
start a new student organization, stop by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CeSIL) on the first
floor of the Spring Point Residence Hall.

Athletics
The College offers eight intercollegiate sports. They include men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball,
men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s volleyball. SMCC Athletics is a member of
the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC), which is the regional league for the parent national organization
the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The USCAA is a national organization of small colleges
across the country and offers national championship opportunities as well as national recognition for student
athletes.
SMCC Athletics competes for regional championships and has participated in multiple USCAA National
Tournaments. SMCC Athletics is recognized for being a premier small college athletics offering in the region
through recruitment of students and engagement of the programs which leads to outstanding retention.
In addition to the intercollegiate athletics program, a variety of intramural sports, fitness programs and
recreational activities are offered through a comprehensive fitness center, aerobics room, and updated locker
rooms. All of this allows the Athletic Department to offer something for every student who attends the college.
Located at the front of our 80-acre oceanside campus, the Hutchinson Union Building (HUB) Athletic Center
serves as the center of all athletic programs at the College. The HUB is complemented by the Graves Athletic
Fields which hosts the college’s baseball and softball diamonds and soccer fields

Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CeSIL), located on the first floor of the Spring Point
Residence Hall, is a one-stop resource to learn about ways to become involved on campus. The center has
information on the student clubs and organizations on campus, how to start a new student organization,
community service opportunities and activities and events on campus. The center is a great place to learn about
student leadership opportunities such as serving on the Student Senate, working as an Orientation and Welcome
Leader and participating in various leadership education programs. The Center is also home to the offices of the
Student Senate, The Alpha Chi Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and The Beacon student newspaper.

The Student Senate

The Student Senate represents all students in organizing campus events and sponsoring student organizations
and clubs. The Student Senate plans large campus wide events such as the Welcome Back BBQ, Winter Carnival
and Spring Fest. Student Senate has also presented comedians, singers, hypnotists and a variety of other
entertainment on campus as well as trips to off-campus events such as hockey games and amusement parks.
Senate sponsored programs have also included poetry readings, open microphone nights, and trips to theatrical
productions. In addition to activities planning, the Student Senate represents the voice of the students to the
administration of the college and advocates for the interests, ideas and welfare of the student body.

The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society of the two-year college. All eligible students receive a letter of invitation
from the College president to join Phi Theta Kappa. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and
encourage academic excellence and scholarship among students. The chapter also provides students with the
opportunity to serve in the community and to develop leadership skills. Many students join not only to
participate in service work and leadership opportunity, but also for the lively fellowship and stimulation of
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interest in continuing academic excellence. Chapter members are also eligible for transfer scholarships to four-
year colleges and universities.

Membership Qualifications
Candidates
 Must be matriculated in an associate degree program.
 Must have earned a minimum of 12 college-level credits at SMCC.
 Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.

To Maintain Membership:
Member must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.

Student Newspaper and Publications

The Beacon is the official student newspaper of Southern Maine Community College and features college news
as well as features and columns on topics of interest for the student body.
The Writ literary magazine is a publication written and edited by SMCC students featuring works of fiction, non-
fiction and poetry.

Student Code of Conduct

The College requires students to conduct their affairs with proper regard and mutual respect for the College and
the members of its community. In seeking to encourage responsible conduct, the College will rely upon
counseling and admonition. When necessary, the College will use this Code in a prompt, fair and impartial
manner to: 1) ensure the orderly administration of the College’s academic, athletic and social offerings; 2)
secure the opportunity of all students to pursue peacefully their educational objectives; 3) protect the health,
safety and welfare of the College and the members of its community; and 4) maintain and protect the real and
personal property of the College and the members of its community. This Code applies in addition to other
College and System policies and regulations, local ordinances, and state and federal laws. Students whose
conduct violates those authorities may also be subject to their sanctions and penalties. Finally, the Residence
Hall Agreement between a student and the College imposes similar but additional responsibilities and
obligations, and students whose conduct violates both that Agreement and this Code may be disciplined by the
College under either or both.
II. Persons Governed by Code
As used in this Code, “student” means any person who a) has been notified of admission to a College; b) is taking
courses or otherwise pursuing studies at or through a College; c) has a continuing relationship with a College
even if not officially enrolled for a particular term; or d) has withdrawn from a College while a disciplinary matter
is pending. This Code applies to students and to organizations that are student organizations at the time of the
alleged conduct. Students and student organizations are also responsible for the conduct of their guests, and
this Code may be invoked against students and student organizations whose guests violate the Code. When a
student is alleged to have violated the Code at a College other than the College in which the student is enrolled,
the violation will be referred for disposition to the student’s campus of enrollment.
III. Conduct Governed by Code
This Code applies to conduct, wherever it occurs, that: 1) involves the real property owned, occupied or
otherwise used by the College; 2) involves the personal property owned, occupied or used by the College
community; 3) involves a College or College-related activity, event or function; 4) poses an imminent or
substantial threat to persons or property in the College community; and/or 5) otherwise interferes with the
objectives or adversely affects the interests of the College or members of its community. Examples of violations
of this Code include, but are not limited to:
A. Fraudulent conduct, which includes, but is not limited to: 1) supplying or assisting to supply false
information to College personnel; 2) violating a professional code of conduct or ethics; 3)
unauthorized representation of the College or its personnel; 4) failing to identify oneself to College
personnel; and/or 5) tampering with or falsifying official documents or records. Allegations of
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 plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic misconduct shall first be handled pursuant the
College’s policies on academic misconduct and/or student issues arising at clinical affiliates which
provide(s) for specific procedures and sanctions. Once the procedures and sanctions of those policies
have been applied, the provisions of this Code shall apply.
B. Conduct that disregards the welfare, health or safety of the College community, which includes, but is
not limited to: 1) assault, harassment or intimidation; 2) false reports of fire or other dangerous
conditions; 3) unauthorized use or possession of weapons, explosive components or chemicals,
including fireworks, firearms, explosives, gas or compressed air; 4) disturbing authorized activities or
the peaceful operation of the College; 5) use, possession, sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages
or drugs as prohibited by law or College policy; 6) being under the influence or knowingly in the
presence of drugs or alcohol while on College property or at College related events; 7) action
prohibited by health or safety regulations; 8) creation of a fire hazard or other dangerous condition;
9) restriction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow into or out of College property or facilities; 10)
action that produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule to any
member of the College community; 11) intentionally placing a person or persons in reasonable fear of
physical harm; 12) lewd or indecent behavior; 13) tampering with fire or safety equipment; 14)
parking violations; 15) disobeying the lawful order of College personnel; and/or 16) any other
conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of one’s self or others.
C. Improper use of property, which includes but is not limited to 1) misuse, destruction, defacement or
unauthorized requisition, removal or use of College or College community property; 2) unauthorized
presence on College property; and/or 3) violation of College or System computer use policies.
D. Other conduct that interferes with the orderly business of the College, which includes, but is not
limited to 1) interference with or interruptions of classes and other college activities; 2) failure to
comply with a sanction or special terms and conditions of admission, enrollment and/or participation
imposed by the College; 3) interference or refusal to cooperate with an inquiry under the Code; 4)
continuous violations of the Code; 5) aiding, abetting or inciting others to commit or cover-up a
violation of the Code; 6) retaliation against a person for reporting an alleged violation of the Code; 7)
acts of discrimination in violation of College or System policy; 8) conduct prohibited by civil or
criminal law; 9) conduct that constitutes “special circumstances” as set forth in MCCS Policy 504,
Section B.3.a-g; and/or 10) conduct prohibited by College or System policy.
E. Sexual misconduct and sexual assault, as defined in and governed by MCCS Procedure 202.2 and
MCCS Procedure 501.1.
F. Sexual harassment, as defined in MCCS Policy 202 and governed by MCCS Procedure 201.1/202.1 and
MCCS Procedure 202.2.
G. Dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, as defined in and governed by MCCS Procedure
202.2 and MCCS Procedure 501.1.
Acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking within the scope of
Title IX’s prohibitions are governed by MCCS Procedure 202.2. All other such conduct, excluding sexual
harassment, is governed by MCCS Procedure 501.1. Sexual harassment outside the scope of Title IX is governed
by MCCS Procedure 201.1/202.1. The College will determine the applicable procedure after review of the alleged
conduct.
IV. Sanctions for Code Violations
Students who violate this Code may be subject to one or more sanctions which include, but are not limited to: 1)
an apology; 2) reprimand; 3) probation; 4) work or service requirement; 5) restitution; 6) fine; 7) prohibition
from College classes, functions or facilities; 8) special terms and conditions of enrollment and/or participation; 9)
forfeiture of room fee, room deposit and security deposit; 10) suspension or dismissal from a portion of the
College; 11) suspension or dismissal from the whole of the College; 12) revocation of admission or a degree; 13)
withholding a degree; and/or 14) any other action as the College deems appropriate. The Dean of Students may
suspend immediately a student if the Dean determines that the student’s presence at the College poses an
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President.
V. Procedure
A. General
In applying the provisions of this Code, the College accords students alleged to have violated this
Code the following opportunities. First, students have the opportunities to be advised of the charges
and the nature of the evidence against them, and be heard before an impartial decision-maker.
Second, students have the opportunities to have sanctions based on substantial evidence (a standard
of “more probable than not”); the decision explained in writing; and, in a Stage Two proceeding, have
questions asked of opposing witnesses. Finally, students have the opportunities to be assisted by a
person who may observe the proceeding and advise the student, but who may not speak on behalf of
the student or otherwise participate in the proceeding. In cases where suspension or dismissal is
likely or where criminal charges are pending, such an assistant may be an attorney, but such an
attorney shall not be at the College’s expense.
B. Stage One
The College Dean of Students (“Dean”) and/or Disciplinary Officer (“Officer”) (collectively
“Investigator”) shall investigate alleged violations of this Code. Such inquiries shall include notice to
the student of the: 1) complaint; 2) Code sections that may have been violated; and 3) possible
sanctions that may be imposed. The student shall be given an opportunity to be interviewed. The
Investigator may consider any information that the Investigator believes may be relevant and reliable
information in determining whether it is more probable than not that the alleged conduct occurred,
and that such conduct violated the Code. Upon concluding the inquiry, the Investigator shall notify
the student in writing of the Investigator’s findings of fact, Code provision(s) violated, if any, and a
sanction(s), if any. The Investigator’s decision shall take effect when so noted. Sanctions, other than
interim suspension, may, in the discretion of the Dean, be stayed during any appeal. The Dean, but
not an Officer, may at this stage impose a sanction of dismissal or suspension.
C. Stage Two
A student who does not accept discipline imposed at Stage One may request a Stage Two proceeding.
A person materially affected by the alleged Code violation (such as the victim of the alleged conduct)
may request a Stage Two proceeding in order to review a Disciplinary Officer’s decision either to
dismiss or impose a relatively low sanction in the case.
1. Request
A request for a Stage Two proceeding must be submitted in writing to the Dean within two (2)
school days following the day the student receives the Investigator’s written decision, and must
state specifically the grounds for the request. A student who fails to file a proper and timely
request may be deemed to have waived the right.
2. Committee
A Stage Two proceeding shall be heard by a Disciplinary Committee (“Committee”) which shall
consist of at least three and not more than five members, each appointed by the College
President. At least one member should be a faculty member and one member may be a
student. The President shall appoint a Chair.
3. Hearing
After receiving the student’s request, the Committee Chair shall notify the student, Dean and/or
Officer of the time and location for the hearing. A hearing shall be held as soon as practical and
shall proceed as follows: The Committee Chair shall preside; the Dean and/or Officer will
present the charges, information and findings against the student; the student will respond to
the case presented by the Dean and/or Officer; and the Dean and/or Officer and student may
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 All or a portion of the hearing may, at the discretion of the Committee, be closed to persons
other than those recognized by the Chair. If a student does not attend the hearing, the
Committee may commence the hearing or continue the hearing to a later time or date. Only the
members of the Committee may pose questions to the witnesses or parties. The Committee is
not bound by court rules of evidence or procedure.
4. Decision
The Committee will convene in closed session to find facts and determine any Code violation(s).
The Committee may consider any relevant and reliable information in determining whether it is
more probable than not that the alleged conduct occurred, and that such conduct violated the
Code. The Committee is not bound by the Investigator’s findings and sanctions. The Committee
may impose any appropriate sanction up to and including dismissal. Disciplinary sanctions
imposed by the Committee take effect immediately unless otherwise specified. A majority of
Committee members present and voting will prevail.
D. Stage Three
A student may appeal to the College President only a Committee sanction of suspension or dismissal
from the College. Such appeal must be submitted in writing to the President within two (2) school
days following the day when the student receives the Committee’s written decision, and must state
specifically the grounds for appeal. Such appeals shall be limited to the Committee’s procedures and
the appropriateness of the sanction. A student who fails to file a proper and timely appeal may be
deemed to have waived the right to appeal. The President may also grant a request by a person
materially affected by the alleged Code violation to review a decision of the Disciplinary Committee
to dismiss a case or to impose a relatively low sanction. In all cases, the President shall issue a written
decision as soon as practical after the hearing. The President is not bound by the decisions of either
the Investigator or Committee.

VI. Notice and Receipt of Notice

The College may provide a notice under this Code to a student either in person or to the student’s most recent
electronic, campus or U.S. mail address on file at the College. A student will be deemed to have received such
notice immediately when informed in person; within 24 hours when notified by electronic or campus mail; and
within 72 hours of the date of mailing when notified by U.S. mail. In all instances, a student has an affirmative
duty to remain in contact with the College while a matter is pending under this Code.

VII. Coordination of this Code with the MCCS Policy on Special Conditions

When the student conduct at issue involves “special circumstances” as described in MCCS Policy 504, the College
may seek guidance from the provisions of that policy.

VIII. Certain Athletic Determinations

The provisions of this Code apply to misconduct related to participation in athletics. The procedures of this Code
do not, however, apply determinations of whether a student may be a member of, or receive playing time for, a
college athletic team because the student has engaged in conduct detrimental to the team. Those
determinations shall be made by the coach, provided that the affected student may appeal the coach’s decision
to the College Dean of Students.

For purposes of this provision, “conduct detrimental to the team” includes, but is not limited to, conduct that is
unsportsmanlike to fans, officials or opposing coaches or players; disruptive to practices and other team events;
brings disruption or disrepute to the team through misconduct or violations of law, College or System policy; or
is otherwise contrary to the principles taught through athletic competition, such as reliability, diligence,
commitment, teamwork and the willingness to take seriously the duty to represent the College honorably during
competition. The College may adopt a more specific definition of “conduct detrimental to the team” that
furthers the educational purposes of athletic competition.

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A student violation of a rule governing a moving, parked or standing vehicle on property owned, operated or
under the control of the College shall be processed under this Code only if the sanction sought by the College is
suspension or expulsion from college for that violation. In all other cases, the College shall provide a process that
permits a student an informal opportunity to contest the alleged violation before a person designated by the
College to hear such contests.

X. Definitions

The following terms have the following meanings when used in this Student Code of Conduct, unless the context
indicates otherwise:

“Code” means this Student Code of Conduct; “College” means Southern Maine Community College;
“College Activity” means an activity under the auspices of the College, including activities of students
and student organizations; “College Community” means any person or organization that attends,
performs services for, is employed by, visits or otherwise uses the College; “College Personnel”
means any instructor, administrator, employee, committee or contractor of the College or System;
“Course” means any class of instruction, regardless of credit, offered by the College; “President”
means the College President; “Property” means the real and personal property controlled through
ownership, rental, charter or other means by the System, College, State of Maine or a member of the
College Community. “Property” includes written documents and computer programs, files and
resources; “School Day” means a day that the College is open for instruction; “Student Organization”
means an organization that acts or purports to act for a student in matters regarding the College; and
“System” means the Maine Community College System.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The college offers programs awarding associate in applied science, associate in science, and associate in arts
degrees; and certificate programs. Associate degrees require at least two academic years of study. The
certificate option is offered in selected areas and normally requires one year or less of study. All options may be
taken over extended times beyond one or two years and often through both day and evening courses.

Each program of study is made up of three groups of courses: general education courses that meet specific core
curriculum requirements for that credential and develop communication, analytical and problem solving skills,
increased awareness of the physical and social world and of other cultures; program requirements; and
discipline related courses that support and reinforce the program requirements. Successful completion of all
courses or equivalencies in a curriculum is required for the awarding of an associate degree or certificate from
the College.
Curricula may be modified without notice as adjustments are made in response to occupational needs, industrial
change, and Advisory Committee recommendations that provide the College with contacts in the various fields
of technology to ensure up-to-date programs. Program availability is based upon adequate enrollment and
resources.

General Education Learning Outcomes

The general education requirements for Southern Maine Community College programs represent the College’s
definition of an educated student.

Arts and Humanities:

SMCC students differentiate and evaluate various perspectives of the human intellect and imagination.
 Study, create, or participate in a work that demonstrates artistic and/or aesthetic value.
 Critique a work’s artistic and/or aesthetic value.
 Demonstrate an appreciation of the creative arts in personal, cultural and historical perspectives.
 Analyze and interpret literature.
 Articulate an understanding of major philosophical questions.
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  Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship of arts and humanities to one’s self, other
disciplines, and the life of the community.
Communications:
SMCC students effectively communicate through writing, speaking and listening.
 Show ability to communicate ideas clearly, with a specific purpose and to a specific audience, utilizing
appropriate strategies for varying contexts and logical organization methods.
 Demonstrate knowledge of literary analysis and comparison/contrast rhetorical modes and identify
appropriate uses for each.
 Apply revision methods to achieve polished final draft/presentation, using standard academic format
and conventions of grammar.
 When necessary, utilize information literacy skills, including evaluation of information from a variety
of media and proper MLA and/or APA documentation.
 Use critical thinking and listening skills in written and oral communication as a tool for learning.

Critical Thinking:
SMCC students learn to critically evaluate information using reason, experience, education, and training.
 Read and demonstrate an understanding of complex ideas by identifying key concepts in the field.
 Apply theory to practice using problem solving techniques and data analysis.
 Analyze and evaluate research data to produce a well-reasoned argument or position on an issue.
 Synthesize data from multiple sources to create and support a position.

Social and Cultural Knowledge:

SMCC students utilize social and cultural knowledge to demonstrate knowledge of cultural differences.
 Explain how social interactions and behavior are shaped and constrained by social structures,
institutions, and/or the interplay of local, regional, national and/or global cultures.
 Articulate cultural and individual differences that underlie the complexities of human behavior and
social interactions.
 Explain historical and/or political developments affecting societies and nations.

Quantitative Methods:
SMCC students logically analyze and solve quantitative problems.

 Solve problems using algebraic techniques.

 Interpret information presented in charts and graphs or illustrate a scenario using graphic technique.
 Create an algebraic and/or graphical model to represent a given situation.
 Utilize quantitative methods to solve and/or assess complex problems to support decision making,
forecasting, and recommendations.

Science:
SMCC students recognize the methodology and content of science and its relevance.
 Apply scientific methodology to the study of the natural world.
 Participate in hands on and interactive lab activities.
 Demonstrate the ability to make scientifically informed decisions.

Ethical Reasoning:
SMCC students will demonstrate the ability to do one or more of the following.
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  Understand and evaluate ethical perspectives on environmental issues.
 Understand and critically evaluate ethical theories or concepts.
 Work effectively with ethical issues and theories through analysis and evaluation of the theoretical,
literary, historical, or artistic texts through which fundamental ethical ideas and problems are
presented.
 Critically evaluate disciplinary claims in the context of ethical, social, and environmental issues.

Degree Programs
Associate of Arts (AA)
The Associate of Arts Degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Arts Degree program.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential
employment in an occupational specialty.

Associate of Science (A.S.)

The Associate of Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in
an occupational specialty and/or a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Science Degree program.

Certificate
A certificate is awarded for specific studies that one can complete in a one year program or less. Certificates can
be a permanent solution or a first step in developing, changing, or upgrading your career.
The following table details the number of credits required in each category of the College’s core curriculum:

Math Fine
Deg English and Arts Humanities Social Diversity Ethical Gen
Comp Lit Science Science Reasoning Ed Total
A.A. 3 3 7 3 6 6 3 3 34

A.A.S 3 3 7-10 3 3-6 22

.

A.S. 3 3 10*-15 3 3 3 3 3* 31-33

*Associate of Science programs that require 10 credits math/science must also require an additional three
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Degrees Offered Education
A.S. in Education
Architectural and Engineering Design Advanced Certificate in Education
A.A.S. in Architectural and Engineering Design
Certificate in Marine Design Emergency Medical Services
A.A.S. in Paramedicine
Art
A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Art Engineering and Electrical Technology
A.A.S. in Pre-Engineering
Automotive Technology A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technologies
A.A.S. in Automotive Technology Certificate in Electrician Technology
Certificate in Chassis Systems
Certificate in Powertrain Systems English
A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in English
Behavioral Health
Certificate in Behavioral Health Science Fire Science
A.A.S. in Fire Science
Biotechnology Certificate in Fire Science
A.A.S. in Biotechnology
Health Science
Business Administration A.S. in Health Science
A.S. in Business Administration
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and
Cardiovascular Technology Plumbing
A.S. in Cardiovascular Technology A.A.S. in Heating, Air Conditioning and
Invasive Option Refrigeration
Non-Invasive Option A.A.S. in Heating and Plumbing
Advanced Certificate in Invasive Cardiovascular Certificate in Heating
Technology Certificate in Plumbing
Advanced Certificate in Non-Invasive (Echo) Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Cardiovascular Technology
Heavy Equipment
Career Studies Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operations
A.A.S. in Career Studies
History
Communications and New Media A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in History
A.A.S. in Communications and New Media
Horticulture
Cyber Security A.A.S. in Horticulture
A.A.S. in Cyber Security Hospitality Management
A.A.S. in Hospitality Management
Computer Science
A.S. in Computer Science Human Services
Construction Technology A.A.S. in Human Services
A.A.S. in Construction Technology
Certificate in Construction Technology Information Technology
A.A.S. in Information Technology
Criminal Justice
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Liberal Studies
A.A. in Liberal Studies
Culinary Arts Mathematics
A.A.S. in Culinary Arts A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Mathematics

Nutrition and Dietetics Music

A.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Music

Early Childhood Education Marine Science

A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education A.A.S. in Marine Science
Medical Assisting
A.A.S. in Medical Assisting
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Certificate in Medical Assisting Respiratory Therapy
A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
Nursing
A.S. in Nursing Science
A.S. in Nursing LPN Upgrade Option A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Science
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing
Social Work
Political Science A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Social Work
A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Political
Science Sport Management
A.S. in Business Administration Sport Management
Psychology Option
A.A. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Psychology
Surgical Technology
Precision Machining and Manufacturing A.A.S. in Surgical Technology
A.A.S. in Precision Machining and Manufacturing
Certificate in CNC Machine Operator Trade and Technical Occupations
A.A.S. in Trade and Technical Occupations
Radiography
A.S. in Radiography

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Program Information
Architectural and Engineering Design
The Architectural and Engineering Design program prepares students for technician level work assisting
architects, engineers, and contractors who work in the diverse manufacturing industry. Offering a variety of
design disciplines, the program provides students with individual choices of specialization including architectural,
mechanical and marine interests.

The Architectural and Engineering Design program provides a wide selection of courses, both specific and broad
in scope, reinforced by established degree-level courses in general education and related technologies.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

 Understand and apply proper technical graphic standards
 Acquire and demonstrate knowledge within several design disciplines
 Identify and solve design problems by working with recognized methods and material limits
 Understand and use Computer Aided Design software to generate accurate designs in two and three-
dimensional formats.
 Demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines, manage time for multiple tasks and make revisions
 Acquire the skills to organize and present designs, drawings and concepts clearly to groups.

Architectural and Engineering Design Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra, physics,
and geometry is recommended.

People currently working in the field are encouraged to take courses for professional development. Formal
admission is not required for enrollment in Architectural and Engineering Design courses. Prerequisites may be
waived based on work experience or demonstrated ability by the Chair of the department.

Associate in Applied Science

Architectural and Engineering Design
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Physics Elective ................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Electives ..................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 105 CAD Graphics .................................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 160 CAD Applications ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 205 Technical Illustration ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 210 AutoCAD-3D ...................................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 255 Applied Engineering-Buildings .......................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 260 CAD Management ............................................................................................................. 3 credits
Architectural and Engineering Design Electives ................................................................ 9 credits
Parametric Modeling Elective (AEDD-170 or AEDD-220) .................................................. 3 credits
Approved Technical Electives ............................................................................................ 6 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

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Marine Design
The Certificate in Marine Design is designed to prepare entry level marine designers. Students will work with a
parametric software for ship modeling, which is the core tool of systems engineering in ship design, to model the
complex systems involved in a ship. Students will be introduced to the design of various systems inside the hull:
electrical; piping/machinery; HVAC; structural; hull outfit; and human factors and systems engineering. Students
are introduced to maritime history and vocabulary, hull shape, forces on a ship, and the basic physics, geometry,
and algebra concepts upon which ship design is based.
Opportunities for graduates include positions as entry-level designers in the ship building industry. Graduates
may continue to complete an associate degree in Architectural and Engineering Design.
Upon completion of the Certificate in Marine Design program, graduates will be able to:

 Understand and apply proper technical graphic standards.

 Acquire and demonstrate knowledge parametric software for ship modeling.
 Acquire the skills to organize and present designs, drawings and concepts clearly to groups.
 Use appropriate marine-related language to discuss the hull and systems involved with a ship.
 Do calculations using various marine-related coefficients and ratios to determine displacement,
changes in buoyancy, and the fundamental parameters of a ship’s hull.

Certificate
Marine Design
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
PHYS ELE Physics Elective with Lab ................................................................................................... 4 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 105 CAD Graphics .................................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 109 Introduction to Marine Design .......................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 160 CAD Applications ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 209 Marine Design II ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Parametric Modeling Elective (AEDD-170 or AEDD-220) .................................................. 3 credits
AEDD 260 CAD Management ............................................................................................................. 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 34 credits

Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare skilled technicians to work in the automotive
industry. The program involves general education as well as automotive lecture and laboratory instruction
focusing on state-of-the-art products. Students may also work at a dealership as part of the cooperative
education phase of training.
The program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF, a division of
Automotive Service Excellence), in all eight performance areas. Opportunities for graduates include positions in
dealerships, independent shops, automotive parts stores, and companies with vehicle fleets as general
technicians. Positions may allow technicians to specialize in areas such as front-end alignment, brakes,
automatic transmissions, engine performance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and others.

Upon completion of the Automotive Technology program, graduates will be able to:
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive electrical/electronic systems.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive suspension and steering systems.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive brake systems.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive engines.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive engine performance systems.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive manual transmissions and drivetrains.
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  Diagnose and repair components of automotive automatic transmissions.
 Diagnose and repair components of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Technology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. A current, clean, and valid driver’s license is required for
admission to the Automotive Technology program. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra is
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Automotive Technology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
COMM 105 Professional Communication for the Job Market …………………………………………………………..3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
PHYS 110 Technical Physics with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
AUTO 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology ........................................................................... 3 credits
AUTO 111 Steering and Suspension I ................................................................................................. 1 credits
AUTO 112 Steering and Suspension II ................................................................................................ 3 credits
AUTO 116 Brakes I ............................................................................................................................. 2 credits
AUTO 117 Brakes II ............................................................................................................................ 2 credits
AUTO 155 Electricity and Electronics ................................................................................................. 4 credits
AUTO 160 Automotive Business Operations ...................................................................................... 2 credits
AUTO 170 Automotive HVAC ............................................................................................................. 3 credits
AUTO 174 Advanced Level Lab OR
AUTO 175 Internship/Cooperative Education OR
AUTO 176 Externship/Cooperative Education I.................................................................................. 3 credits
AUTO 205 Electricity and Electronics II .............................................................................................. 4 credits
AUTO 210 Engine Repair .................................................................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 215 Manual Transmissions and Drivelines ............................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 260 Engine Performance I ........................................................................................................ 4 credits
AUTO 265 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.......................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 270 Engine Performance II ....................................................................................................... 4 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 70 credits

Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate

The Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems is designed to prepare skilled technicians to work in the
automotive industry in the areas of routine maintenance, steering and suspension, brakes, and chasses
electrical/electronics. It is also a stepping-stone to continue education at SMCC in the Automotive Certificate in
Powertrain Systems. The Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems involves math and English as well as
automotive lecture and laboratory instruction. Students may work at a repair shop as part of the cooperative
education phase of training. Opportunities for graduates include positions in dealerships, independent shops,
automotive parts stores and companies with vehicle fleets.

Upon completion of the Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems, graduates will be able to:
 Perform routine maintenance service on automobiles.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive electrical/electronic systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive suspension and steering systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive brake systems.
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Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate Admission Requirements
For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. A current, clean, and valid driver’s license is required for
admission to the Automotive Chassis Systems certificate program. High school or post-secondary coursework in
algebra is recommended.

Certificate
Automotive Chassis Systems
Required Courses
COMM 105 Professional Communication for the Job Market .............................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
AUTO 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology ........................................................................... 3 credits
AUTO 111 Steering and Suspension I ................................................................................................. 1 credits
AUTO 112 Steering and Suspension II ................................................................................................ 3 credits
AUTO 116 Brakes I ............................................................................................................................. 2 credits
AUTO 117 Brakes II ............................................................................................................................ 2 credits
AUTO 155 Electricity and Electronics I ............................................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 160 Automotive Business Operations ...................................................................................... 2 credits
AUTO 174 Advanced Level Lab OR
AUTO 175 Internship/Cooperative Education OR
AUTO 176 Externship/Cooperative Education I.................................................................................. 3 credits
AUTO 205 Electricity and Electronics II .............................................................................................. 4 credits
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 31 credits

Automotive Powertrain Systems Certificate

The Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems is the second of two Automotive Certificates at SMCC. The
Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems is a requirement for admission to the Automotive Certificate in
Powertrain Systems. The Powertrain Systems Certificate involves classes in Engine Repair; Engine Performance;
Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains; Automatic Transmissions; and Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning.
Paired with the Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems, the two programs are designed to prepare skilled
technicians to work in the automotive industry in the areas of routine maintenance, steering and suspension,
brakes, heating and air conditioning, engine repair and performance, manual and automatic transmissions, and
drivelines. Opportunities for graduates include positions in dealerships, independent shops, automotive parts
stores and companies with vehicle fleets. Graduates of the Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems may
continue their education at SMCC in the Automotive Associate degree program.

Upon completion of the Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems, graduates will be able to:
 Perform routine maintenance services on automobiles.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive electrical/electronic systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive suspension and steering systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive brake systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive engines.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive engine performance systems.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive manual transmissions and drivetrains.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive automatic transmissions.
 Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive heating, ventilations and air conditioning
systems.

Automotive Powertrain Systems Certificate Admission Requirements

Successful completion of Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate. For information about Southern Maine
Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website at
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http://www.smccme.edu/apply. A current, clean, and valid driver’s license is required for admission to the
Automotive Technology program. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra is recommended.

Certificate
Automotive Powertrain Systems
Required Courses
AUTO 170 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ........................................................................ 3 credits
AUTO 210 Engine Repair .................................................................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 215 Manual Transmissions and Drivelines ............................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 260 Engine Performance I ........................................................................................................ 4 credits
AUTO 265 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.......................................................................... 4 credits
AUTO 270 Engine Performance II ....................................................................................................... 4 credits
Automotive Elective .......................................................................................................... 2 credits
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 25 credits

Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the use of technology and applied biology to improve human life. Students learn the
fundamentals of biology and chemistry on their way to more advanced understanding of cellular biology,
genetics, and microbiology. Students have opportunities to learn hands-on skills in the laboratory, working with
DNA, enzymes, cells, and small organisms such as bacteria, fruit flies, and plants. To complete their degree,
students engage in an internship in an academic or industry laboratory off campus. Biotechnology career
opportunities exist in animal sciences, biomedical technologies, immunology, pharmaceutics, forensics, and
marine or environmental science. Graduates find employment in entry-level positions as technicians in
biotechnology manufacturing, quality control, and research. Credits earned in the program can transfer to a
baccalaureate degree program.

Upon completion of the Biotechnology program, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively, using the language, concepts and models of biotechnology.
• Use the scientific method to define and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate accuracy, precision, and safety in a wide variety of laboratory techniques.
• Accurately interpret scientific information.
• Demonstrate proficient data gathering and analysis through library research and mathematical/computer
skills.
• Discuss scientific and ethical concepts that pertain to societal issues.
• Apply their learning in an off-campus professional setting.

Biotechnology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra is
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Biotechnology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
BIOL 124 Biology I with Lab .............................................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 128 Biology II with Lab ............................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits

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 Major Required Courses
BIOL 110 Biotechnology with Lab ..................................................................................................... 4 credits
BIOL 212 Genetics with Lab .............................................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 250 Microbiology with Lab ....................................................................................................... 5 credits
BIOL 255 Cell Biology........................................................................................................................ 3 credits
BIOL 275 Biotechnology Internship .................................................................................................. 2 credits
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I with Lab ............................................................................................ 4 credits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry II with Lab ........................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
PHIL 105 Ethical Dilemmas............................................................................................................... 3 credits
PHYS 110 Technical Physics with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
BUSN 151 Spreadsheet Applications.................................................................................................. 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64 credits

Business Administration
The Business Administration program provides students with a foundation in general business practices,
leadership concepts, and microcomputer applications. In addition to acquiring skills in accounting, finance, sales,
and operations, students enhance their ability to write, think, work in groups, solve problems and build
confidence and the ability to succeed in the world of business.

The Associate in Science degree emphasizes math, science, and core business requirements. The sequence of
courses comprises the typical transfer option that many baccalaureate programs prefer, deferring many upper-
level business courses until the third or fourth year.

Upon completion of the Business Administration program, graduates will be able to:
 Make decisions and take actions that enable businesses/organizations to earn profits and grow.
 Describe and utilize the role of science, technology, and market commercialization in the creation of viable
products and services.
 Demonstrate an ability to understand organizational structures.

Business Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Science
Business Administration
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts Elective ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
Diversity/Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................. 3 credits
English Communication Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
ACCT 105 Financial Accounting ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ACCT 155 Managerial Accounting ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 100 Introduction to Business ................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 260 Business Law ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 151 Spreadsheet Applications OR
BUSN 195 Business Modeling with Excel ........................................................................................... 3 credits
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 ECON 120 Microeconomics ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
ECON 125 Macroeconomics ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
Business Capstone: ACCT 205; BUSN 255; or BUSN 265 ................................................... 3 credits
Business Electives.............................................................................................................. 6 credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

Associate in Science
Business Administration
Sport Management Option

General Education Requirements

ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts Elective ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
Free Elective ...................................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
ACCT 105 Financial Accounting ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ACCT 155 Managerial Accounting ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 100 Introduction to Business ................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 200 Marketing.......................................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 255 Human Resource Management......................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics Elective ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 230 Sport Psychology ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
SPTM 105 Foundation of Sport .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
SPTM 155 Introduction to Sport Management .................................................................................. 3 credits
SPTM 200 Sport Management Internship I ........................................................................................ 3 credits
SPTM 205 Sport and Facilities Management...................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

Cardiovascular Technology
The Cardiovascular Technology program provides graduates with the skills necessary to work with medical
professionals in cardiac catheterization laboratories, cardiac surgery, electrocardiography/stress laboratories,
and echocardiography departments. Students complete a combination of general education and required core
courses in cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology, medical electronics and instrumentation, and applied
cardiovascular techniques in either invasive cardiology or echocardiography.

Clinical opportunities in patient care areas at various health care sites will be completed throughout their
educational experience. The clinical component of the program includes more than 1,200 hours of patient care
experience over four of the five semesters and is closely aligned with the cardiovascular curriculum.

Graduates of the Cardiovascular Technology program are eligible to take either the Registered Cardiac
Sonographer (RCS) or the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination from Cardiovascular
Credentialing International. The growth in cardiovascular surgeries, diagnostic procedures and interventional
techniques, and the continued advances in echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology, has increased the
demand for qualified cardiovascular technologists throughout the nation.

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Upon completion of the Cardiovascular Technology program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors in the clinical setting consistent with a technologist level
Cardiovascular Care Provider.
 Demonstrate and perform in the clinical setting, diagnostic and/or interventional procedures.
 Calculate invasive or non-invasive hemodynamic measurements in the clinical setting.
 Set up and effectively operate diagnostic equipment for cardiovascular procedures.
 Assist the cardiologist with non-invasive, invasive and therapeutic procedures utilizing aseptic technique.

Cardiovascular Technology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website at www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants. High School or
post-secondary coursework in algebra and biology is recommended.

Associate in Science
Cardiovascular Technology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
HLTH 155 Pharmacology ................................................................................................................... 3 credits
PHYS 110 Technical Physics ............................................................................................................... 4 credits
Major Required Courses
CARD 100 Intro to Cardiovascular Technology .................................................................................. 3 credits
CARD 105 Medical Instrumentation .................................................................................................. 3 credits
CARD 115 Electrocardiogram Interpretation ..................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 120 Vascular Imaging and Pathology ....................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 125 Clinical Practicum I ............................................................................................................. 1 credit
CARD 160 Cardiovascular Physiology/Patho I .................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 175 Clinical Practicum II ........................................................................................................... 4 credits
CARD 210 Cardiovascular Physiology/Patho II ................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 225 Clinical Practicum III .......................................................................................................... 6 credits
CARD 275 Clinical Practicum IV ........................................................................................................ 12 credits
OPTION I : INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY 10 credits
CARD 140 Radiation Safety in Invasive Cardiology.............................................................................. 1 credit
CARD 150 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I........................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 155 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech Lab I ..................................................................................... 1 credit
CARD 190 Clinical Hemodynamics ..................................................................................................... 2 credits
CARD 200 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech II.......................................................................................... 3 credits
OPTION II: ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY 10 credits
CARD 165 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation .......................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 170 Echocardiography I............................................................................................................ 3 credits
CARD 171 Echocardiography I Lab ..................................................................................................... 1 credits
CARD 220 Echocardiography II........................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 82 credits

Advanced Certificates in Cardiovascular Technology

The Advanced Certificates in Cardiovascular Technology give prior graduates of the SMCC Cardiovascular
Program a pathway to return to complete the opposite arm of the program. The courses include all the didactic
and clinical courses for the specific arm the Cardiovascular graduate is choosing to study. Other medical
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professionals may be considered for this program at the discretion of the Department Chair and Medical
Directors.

Advanced Certificate in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

Required Courses
CARD 150 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I........................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 155 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech Lab I ..................................................................................... 1 credit
CARD 190 Clinical Hemodynamics ..................................................................................................... 2 credits
CARD 200 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech II.......................................................................................... 3 credits
NURS 100 Dosage Calculations ........................................................................................................... 1 credit
CARD 276 Practicum IV - Invasive Cardiology ................................................................................. 12 creditS
Total Credits Required for Degree: 22 credits

Advanced Certificate in Non-Invasive (Echo) Cardiovascular Technology

Required Courses
CARD 165 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation .......................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 170 Echocardiography I............................................................................................................ 3 credits
CARD 171 Echocardiography I Lab ..................................................................................................... 1 credits
CARD 220 Echocardiography II........................................................................................................... 3 credits
CARD 277 Practicum IV - Echocardiography .................................................................................... 12 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 22 credits

Career Studies
Career Studies recognizes that students can learn in many ways by offering the opportunity to earn credit for
skills acquired through employment. Applicants for this program must have a minimum of four years of
continuous work experience in an area of technical specialty related to one or more technology programs
offered at the college. Students begin their application process by developing a portfolio which clearly outlines
their work-related competencies. The department chair associated with the technical program of study will
conduct a credit assessment of the portfolio and serve as an advisor to plan the remainder of the coursework
required. Graduates in this program are usually employed in a variety of settings at the time of entry into the
program.

Associate in Applied Science

Career Studies
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
Prior Learning Experience (Related to a specific trade) ................................................... 24 credits
Trade Related Electives ................................................................................................... 15 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61 credits

Communications and New Media

Communications and New Media (CNM) is a multi-media program that prepares students for careers as media
producers. Media producers use technology to create and enhance communication through the integration of
visual, audio, and web to present design solutions. They create web sites, interactive and 3-D animation, and
graphic design for print media; they edit video for TV and web; they produce and edit scripts for TV and radio.

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This is a hands-on program providing students with access to industry-standard software and gear through work
in state-of-the-art labs.

The CNM program provides students with a strong foundation in web, video/ audio, and print media. Once the
fundamental courses have been completed, students can choose to specialize by selecting from a flexible menu
of advanced curriculum options including Animation and Gaming, Digital Imaging and Design, Video and Audio
Production, or Website Production. Students in the CNM program can transfer to a baccalaureate program in
visual communication or art. The program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in
graphics and production.

Upon completion of the Communications and New Media program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate the ability to incorporate language, visual images, and sounds using a variety of digital
media formats to influence thought, emotions, and behaviors.
 Analyze and assess the influence of mass media on individual perceptions, social behaviors, and cultural
change.
 Analyze, assess, and critique media productions for accuracy of information, audience relevance,
aesthetic style, balance of perspectives, and overall effectiveness.
 Demonstrate a respect for a diversity of ideas and concepts within a group environment and the ability to
effectively communicate personal viewpoints and criticism.

Communications and New Media Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra is
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Communications and New Media
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
CNMS 105 Introduction to Mass Communication .............................................................................. 3 credits
CNMS 111 Digital Media ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
CNMS 115 2D Design OR
ARTS 130 2D Design .......................................................................................................................... 3 credits
CNMS Writing Elective (choose ONE):
CNMS 125 Writing for Visual Media
CNMS 140 Scriptwriting
CNMS 145 Introduction to Journalism ................................................................................................ 3 credits
Intermediate CNMS Electives (choose TWO):
CNMS 120 Digital Art I
CNMS 160 Video and Audio Production Basics
CNMS 165 Website Production
CNMS 170 Street Photography ........................................................................................................... 6 credits
CNMS Senior Elective (choose ONE)
CNMS 211 Advanced Video Production
CNMS 296 Senior Portfolio ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Communications and New Media (CNMS) Electives ............................................................................... 21 credits
may include up to 6 credits ARTS electives
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

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Computer Science
The study of computer science involves both the theory and the practice of solving problems by computer. It
describes the analysis, design, implementation, and application of algorithms in order to solve complex
problems. While computer science requires the study and use of several programming languages, the discipline
as a whole encompasses much more; theoretical and practical mathematics, design and analysis of algorithms,
and modeling of large systems are all part of computer science.

The Associate in Science in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the
workforce or for transfer into a Bachelor’s degree program. From robotics to programmatic alteration of media
to mobile applications, students receive instruction in both practical and theoretical aspects of computer
science. The program offers a range of courses that will enhance students’ competencies in programming
languages and their applications to solve problems.

One major advantage of attending a community college is the possibility of close association with faculty and
fellow students. Students who choose to study computer science at SMCC receive the benefit of small classes
and the supportive environment that a community college provides.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

 Work with various number systems and with Boolean logic
 Describe algorithms and program behavior using UML
 Select appropriate algorithms and data structures for a variety of problems
 Diagram computer hardware and its architecture, and use low-level programming languages such as
assembly language
 Create computer programs in several languages, incorporating concepts such as variables, loops, arrays,
objects, and other common programming constructs
 Solve software and hardware problems using logical reasoning

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Associate in Science
Computer Science
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 9 credits
Major Required Courses
COMM 201 Technical Writing .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
CSCI 110 Principles of Computer Science ......................................................................................... 4 credits
CSCI 160 Object Oriented Design and Programming ....................................................................... 4 credits
CSCI 290 Data Structures ................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Transfer Track Option (22 credits):
MATH 140 College Algebra AND
MATH 146 College Trigonometry OR
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
MATH 190 Precalculus ........................................................................................................................ 3 credits
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 MATH 260 Calculus I ........................................................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 270 Calculus II .......................................................................................................................... 4 credits
CSCI 250 Computer Organization ..................................................................................................... 4 credits
CSCI 296 Systems Programming in C................................................................................................ 3 credits
Career Track Option (22 credits):
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 College Trigonometry ......................................................................................................... 1 credit
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Computer Science Electives ............................................................................................ 15 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits

Construction Technology
The Construction Technology program provides technical and extensive hands-on experience in residential
construction preparing its graduates for a rewarding career in the construction industry.

The construction field involves constantly changing technology in today’s continuing search for more energy-
efficient structures. Technically trained professionals with innovative ideas and the skills to apply these ideas and
knowledge are needed to meet the challenges of today’s building industry. The program curriculum is constantly
under revision to keep up with industry demands. Related subjects such as print reading, drafting, building
science, English composition and math provide students with a well rounded education, allowing them to obtain
employment in a variety of positions within the construction business or its related fields.

All students participate in framing and finish projects, which provide them with the knowledge and skills to build
structures according to standard trade practices. All classes are conducted in an environment that prepares
students for the expectations of future employers.

Upon completion of the Construction Technology program, graduates will be able to:
 Design and build a single-family structure.
 Interpret and use the current International Residential Code (IRC).
 Install all exterior finishes and different types of siding and roofing.
 Frame and finish a set of stairs.
 Conduct a single family dwelling energy audit using modern testing equipment such as a blower door,
moisture meter, and IR camera.
 Install all interior finishes in a residential structure.
 Estimate all materials needed for a residential building.
 Work safely with hand and power tools and have completed the requirements and possess a 10 hour
construction OSHA card.
 Identify and deal with a variety of environmental issues pertaining to the industry.

Construction Technology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra, physics,
and geometry is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Construction Technology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (MATH 112 or higher) .................................................................... 3 credits
PHYS 110 Technical Physics with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits

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 Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits

Major Required Courses

AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 105 Tool Safety ......................................................................................................................... 1 credit
CONS 115 Practical Building Concepts and Leveling .......................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 125 Framing Methods .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
CONS 135 Roof Framing and Interior Coverings ................................................................................ 3 credits
CONS 147 Building Science and Energy Auditing ............................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 150 Exterior Finishes and Sustainable Construction ................................................................ 3 credits
CONS 200 Kitchen Design and Millwork............................................................................................. 3 credits
CONS 210 Interior Finishes and Stair Construction ............................................................................ 3 credits
OSHA 120 Construction Safety ............................................................................................................ 1 credit
Technical Electives .......................................................................................................... 12 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61 credits

Certificate
Construction Technology
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (MATH 112 or higher) .................................................................... 3 credits
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 105 Tool Safety ......................................................................................................................... 1 credit
CONS 115 Practical Building Concepts and Leveling .......................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 125 Framing Methods .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
CONS 135 Roof Framing and Interior Coverings ................................................................................ 3 credits
CONS 147 Building Science and Energy Auditing ............................................................................... 3 credits
CONS 150 Exterior Finishes and Sustainable Construction ................................................................ 3 credits
OSHA 120 Construction Safety ............................................................................................................ 1 credit
Total Credits Required for Degree: 27 credits

Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program provides students with the skills and abilities they need to succeed in dynamic and
rewarding criminal justice careers. Students will find career opportunities in law enforcement, forensics,
corrections, probation/parole, private security and investigations, and juvenile and adult protective services.

The professional expertise of the faculty provides an important blending of academic accomplishment and
practical experience. Students benefit from their professors’ real world expertise in police patrol, investigations,
evidence technology/forensics, crime scene reconstruction, drug and selective enforcement, supervision,
management/leadership, corrections, and criminal prosecution. Career guidance and networking opportunities
with criminal justice agencies and practitioners further enhance students’ academic preparation and career
success.

An internship program is offered to second year students who have maintained a 3.2 GPA. This one semester
course offers students the experience of being an active part of a criminal justice, public safety, or social service
agency. The Comparative Criminal Justice course features a one-week trip during the spring semester break to
Ireland to compare their law enforcement systems with those of the United States. Two Crime Scene
Reconstruction courses build on the Criminalistics course giving students substantial classroom, lab, and hands
on experience in this rapidly evolving discipline. Service learning experiences are offered in selected criminal
justice courses.

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program, graduates will be able to:

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  Demonstrate general knowledge of the structure, process, and relationships between law enforcement,
the courts and correctional system.
 Compare and contrast the organization and practices of foreign law enforcement agencies to their
American counterparts within the criminal justice system.
 Compare and contrast the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems in American society.
 Explain the Scientific Method as it applies to crime and incident scene reconstruction and analysis.
 Describe the essential laws and legal procedures that define and guide criminal justice practices in a
democratic society, e.g. rules of evidence/laws of arrest, search and seizure.
 Identify, analyze and apply current best practices of law enforcement techniques.
 Understand, compare and contrast the prevailing theories of adult and juvenile criminal behavior in
American society.
 Explain the historical and current perspective of the laws pertaining to arrest, search and seizure.
 Prepare a case for court presentation through use of appropriate information gathering techniques, report
writing, pre-court preparation and proper courtroom procedure.
 Explain essential aspects of the community policing philosophy.

Criminal Justice Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra is
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Criminal Justice
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
CJUS 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice ........................................................................................ 3 credits
CJUS 115 Introduction to Criminology .............................................................................................. 3 credits
CJUS 130 Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure .................................................................................. 3 credits
CJUS 215 Substantive Criminal Law .................................................................................................. 3 credits
CJUS 245 Case Preparation ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
CJUS 255 Criminal Investigation ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Criminal Justice Electives ................................................................................................ 21 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

Culinary Arts
As the third largest national industry and the largest in the state of Maine, the food industry estimates more
than 60,000 additional chefs will be needed each year in the United States. SMCC’s Culinary Arts program,
Maine’s only American Culinary Federation Accredited post-secondary program, offers instruction in food
preparation and service to supply these demands. The program curriculum covers all aspects of fundamental
food preparation including meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, sauces, soups, bread and pastry baking, desserts,
specialty cooking, dining room service, and more. Related instruction gives emphasis to management
techniques, including inventory control, culinary mathematics, personnel and business management,
bookkeeping, and menu planning. General education with coursework in English, math, and social science, and a
400-hour externship rounds out the program. Opportunities for graduates are wide ranging in all areas of both
direct food preparation and related management in the food service field.

Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program, graduates will be able to:

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  Demonstrate the proper application of dry, moist, and combination cooking methods to a variety of food
products and test those products for doneness.
 Demonstrate knife cuts and portion control.
 Demonstrate current Food Service sanitation procedures.
 Serve food according to professional industry standards.
 Calculate costs and apply procedures in order to run a cost effective foodservice establishment.
 Create menus that incorporate menu-planning principles that maximize sales and profits.
 Produce a variety of bakery products using standard baking procedures and evaluate the products based
on method, timing, appearance, texture, cell structure and overall eating quality.

Culinary Arts Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra is
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Culinary Arts
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
NUTR 110 Normal Nutrition with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective* ..................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BUSN 255 Human Resource Management......................................................................................... 3 credits
CULA 102 Introduction to Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism ............................................................ 3 credits
CULA 103 ServSafe® .......................................................................................................................... 1 credits
CULA 110 Culinary Skills .................................................................................................................... 4 credits
CULA 120 Basic Food Preparation ..................................................................................................... 4 credits
CULA 130 Basic Baking ...................................................................................................................... 4 credits
CULA 140 Food and Beverage Purchasing ......................................................................................... 4 credits
CULA 200 Culinary Arts Externship .................................................................................................... 3 credits
CULA 233 Advanced Baking ............................................................................................................... 2 credits
CULA 234 Advanced Pastry Techniques ............................................................................................ 2 credits
CULA 241 Planning/Dining Room Service .......................................................................................... 2 credits
CULA 250 Menu Planning and Development..................................................................................... 3 credits
CULA 260 Modern Culinary Trends ................................................................................................... 2 credits
CULA 261 Catering............................................................................................................................. 2 credits
CULA 262 Chef in Residence OR
CULA 264 Classical French Cuisine..................................................................................................... 2 credits
CULA 263 International Cuisine ......................................................................................................... 2 credits
CULA 270 Beverage ........................................................................................................................... 2 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 67 credits
*It is recommended that students fulfill the Fine Arts or Humanities elective by taking Spanish I.

Cyber Security
The Cyber Security program gives students an opportunity to train in the fastest growing areas in IT (Information
Technology) referred to as Information Security and Security Assurance. The program will cover a wide range of
topics including computer forensics, ethical hacking, laws, policies, network security and physically securing
systems in a data center. The curriculum is designed to aid students in preparing for many of the certification
exams in the field. The curriculum will include large amounts of hands on experience along with simulation
training and group/team based learning to simulate a professional work environment.

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The program provides students experience in network infrastructures, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, wireless
routers, and security procedures, tools and software.

Upon completion of the Cyber Security program, graduates will be able to:

 Install, configure and maintain network infrastructures

 Create and maintain security policies and procedures
 Identify security threats in large area network LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network),
and virtual environments
 Write security procedures and policies

Cyber Security Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and
physics is recommended.

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Associate in Applied Science

Cyber Security
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 125 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics .............................................................................. 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
CMIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology ........................................................................... 3 credits
CMIT 105 Network Fundamentals ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
CMIT 225 Routing and Switching Fundamentals ............................................................................... 3 credits
INSC 160 Fundamentals of Network Security ................................................................................... 4 credits
INSC 170 Computer Forensics .......................................................................................................... 4 credits
INSC 270 Information Security and Ethics ........................................................................................ 4 credits
INSC 280 Ethical Hacking .................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Mathematics Elective (MATH 140 or higher) .................................................................... 6 credits
Computer or Technical Elective (Choose two: CMIT 110, CMIT 120, CMIT 135,
CMIT 140, CMIT 215, CMIT 220, CMIT 240, CMIT 270, CNMS 165, CNMS 275,
COMM 201, CSCI 110, INSC 260 or INSC 275).................................................................... 6 credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60 credits

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare individuals as skilled Early Childhood Education
professionals. Graduates will meet state licensing standards for immediate entry into the field or to transfer to a
four year institution. The coursework combines theory and practical experiences based on standards set by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In conjunction with the Early Childhood

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Education program, Spring Point Children’s Center provides quality educational experiences for preschool
children, ages 3 to 5. This on-campus, NAEYC accredited center is a valuable resource providing a laboratory
setting for students in the program.

Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, graduates will be able to:
 Promote child development and learning
 Build family and community relationships
 Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families
 Demonstrate developmentally effective approaches
 Apply content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
 Demonstrate professional characteristics

SMCC Learning Outcomes are drawn from: NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation

Early Childhood Education Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra,
chemistry, and biology is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Early Childhood Education
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning OR
MATH 115 Foundations of Math for Teachers I .................................................................................. 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education* ..................................................................... 3 credits
ECED 110 Child Development*.......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ECED 150 Infant and Toddler Caregiving* ......................................................................................... 3 credits
ECED 160 Positive Guidance* ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
ECED 200 Children’s Literature and Language Arts* ......................................................................... 3 credits
ECED 210 Teaching Young Children with Exceptionalities* ............................................................... 3 credits
ECED 220 Observation and Record Keeping* .................................................................................... 3 credits
ECED 225 Student Teaching Practicum I*.......................................................................................... 4 credits
ECED 250 Curriculum Development for Young Children* ................................................................. 3 credits
ECED 270 Diverse and Responsive Education* .................................................................................. 3 credits
ECED 275 Student Teaching Practicum II*......................................................................................... 6 credits
Early Childhood Program Elective* ................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits
*To receive departmental credit students must receive a grade of C or better in all Early Childhood Education
courses. Students must successfully complete each of the practicums within two attempts per course in order to
fulfill program requirements.

Education
The Associate of Science in Education degree program is designed to prepare pre-service teachers with the
necessary knowledge and skills for employment and/or future study in the field of K-12 education. Successful
graduates experience field work in public school classrooms in each education course taken as a way to connect
theory into actual practice. Topics that are covered, beyond core requirements, seek to address the theories of
how human beings learn, the compelling issues related to American education, the developmental stages of
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literacy acquisition from birth to grade 12, and an in depth overview on issues related to Special Education law
and students with special needs.
Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as Education Technician II with the designation as “highly
qualified”.

Upon completion of the Education program, graduates will be able to:

 Demonstrate an understanding of human development, group dynamics, organizational structure,
how public schools are organized, and how national policy is set.
 Demonstrate an understanding of “best practice” in teaching that promotes optimal learning for all
students.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the major issues in public education today that inform the
organization of schools in the twenty-first century.
 Understand the federal and state laws that define resources and supports for special education
students as defined by IDEA and understand the myriad of disabilities that are identified in students
in public schools.
 Identify and select interventions which promote growth towards goals set out in an individual’s IEP.
 Understand the need for collaboration with peers and colleagues as a tool to continually learn and
perfect the craft of teaching.
 Use verbal and oral communication, interpersonal relationships, and other related personal skills
(such as self-discipline and time management) effectively.

SMCC Learning Outcomes are adapted from the Maine Department of Education.

Education Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Science
Education
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 115 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers I...................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 116 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers II ..................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 8 credits
Fine Arts Elective ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communication ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
EDUC 100 Introduction to Teaching ................................................................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 105 Introduction to American Education ................................................................................. 3 credits
EDUC 115 Culturally Responsive Teaching ......................................................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 220 Foundations of Literacy ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 230 Teaching Exceptional Learners .......................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
Philosophy Elective ........................................................................................................... 3 credits
Liberal Studies or Education Electives ............................................................................... 6 credits
Free Elective ...................................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits

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Advanced Certificate in Education
The Advanced Certificate in Education is designed to prepare students who have already earned 60 college-level
credits to earn the 90 credits need to be certified as an Educational Technician III. This program encompasses a
blend of coursework and internship as a way to fully develop and prepare candidates to be confident and
competent in their future roles as an Educational Technician III. The coursework is designed to cover important
educational theory such as literacy, math, English language learners (ELL), and exceptionalities. An integral part
of this program will be a full semester of internship experience in a public school setting. Please note a
successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check may be required for licensure. To
see full licensure requirements please visit the Maine Department of Education website
(http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial/edtech/).

Upon completion of the Advanced Certificate in Education, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate a knowledge of best practices in teaching as a way to set goals and objectives for learning
based on state and national standards and local curriculum.
 Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual/cognitive, social, and emotional development, and other
characteristics of the diversity of all learners.
 Demonstrate an understanding of ways to create an environment of respect and rapport and a culture for
learning for all students in the implementation of classroom procedures, behavior management to assure a
focus on learning.
 Understand and utilize many facets of assessment that are a means to document progress over time.
 Demonstrate professional characteristics.

Advanced Certificate in Education Admission Requirements

Associate’s Degree or 60 college-level credits earned. For information about Southern Maine Community College
admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Advanced Certificate
Education
Required Courses
Education Electives ......................................................................................................... 24 credits
EDUC 250 Theory into Practice .......................................................................................................... 6 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 30 credits

Electrical Engineering Technologies

The Electrical Engineering Technology programs provide the education and training needed to install, maintain
and troubleshoot electrical devices and equipment. Students explore topics such as basic circuits, wiring
practices, electronics, programmable logic controllers, sensors, hydraulics, motors – devices and principles used
in all manufacturing processes. In addition, students are exposed to the practice and regulations of residential
and commercial wiring and renewable energy. An emphasis is placed on developing strong and logical
troubleshooting skills.

Graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman Electrician Exam. Two of the four years on-the-job
training that is required for a Journeyman Electrician's license are awarded to graduates upon completing this
program. No previous experience in electricity is required, but applicants should have a strong math and science
background. Graduates find employment as an industrial electrician/technician for manufacturing companies,
engineering assistant, technician with power or communication companies, residential and commercial electrical
construction, electrical equipment sales, and many other related areas. Graduates of the associate degree
program who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree may transfer with junior year status to the University of

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Maine in Electrical Engineering Technology or the University of Southern Maine in the Department of
Technology’s Electromechanical Systems concentration.

Upon completion of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, graduates will be able to:
 Apply circuit analysis, design, and electrical principles to install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical
and electronic systems.
 Work in the electrical field as an electrical technician or engineering assistant.
 Meet the educational requirements for various limited electrician licenses.
 Apply for the State of Maine Journeyman’s Electrician Examination.
 Articulate into a four-year engineering degree program.

Electrical Engineering Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and physics
is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Electrical Engineering Technologies
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab.................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 105 CAD Graphics .................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 101 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technologies ......................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 110 DC Circuits ......................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 120 Digital Electronics .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
ELEC 130 Programmable Logic Controllers ....................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 140 AC Circuits ......................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 170 Three-Phase Circuits ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 175 Wiring Practices ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
ELEC 215 Electrical Machinery .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 230 Electronics I ....................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 235 Electronics II ...................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 240 Fluid Power Systems ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 250 National Electrical Code .................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 260 Motor Controls and Automation ....................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 265 Renewable Energy Resources ........................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 66 credits

Electrician Technology Certificate

The Electrician Technology program provides the educational courses the State of Maine requires for electrical
licensing and will prepare you for exciting and well-paying work in the electrical trade. Circuits, devices and
wiring practices will be examined in both the classroom as well as the lab. Students explore topics such as basic
circuits, residential and commercial wiring practices, electronics, transformers and motors. It should be noted
that this is a part-time evening program and it will take at least two years to complete. Graduation from this
program will fulfill the education requirements of the State of Maine Journeyman Electrician's license. Two of
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the four years on-the-job training that is required for a Journeyman Electrician's license are awarded to
graduates upon completing this program.

Graduates find employment as industrial electrician/technician for manufacturing companies, residential and
commercial electrician, electrical equipment sales, self-employed contractor and many other related areas.

Upon completion of the Electrician Technology Certificate, graduates will be able to:
 Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical devices, circuits and systems.
 Sit for the State of Maine Journeyman Electrician Exam.
 Prepare and sit for other limited electrical license exams.

Certificate
Electrician Technology
Required Courses
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 105 Basic Electricity I ............................................................................................................... 2 credits
ELEC 115 Basic Electricity II .............................................................................................................. 2 credits
ELEC 150 Transformers..................................................................................................................... 2 credits
ELEC 160 Controls I ........................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 205 Basic Electronics I .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
ELEC 210 Electrical Topics................................................................................................................. 3 credits
ELEC 220 Electric Motors .................................................................................................................. 2 credits
ELEC 250 National Electrical Code .................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 280 Controls II .......................................................................................................................... 2 credits
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 33 credits

Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine

Paramedicine offers an exciting and challenging career within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Paramedics are members of the health care team that provides advanced level care in the pre-hospital
environment under the direction of a physician. Employment opportunities are available with municipal and
private ambulances, fire departments, hospitals, clinics, and in industrial settings.
Admission into the Paramedicine program requires that a student be a licensed Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) for six months with 50 documented EMS calls. Existing paramedics may apply to have certain courses
waived if working toward a degree.
Students gain entry-level competency in many new skills, including comprehensive patient assessment,
endotracheal intubation, intravenous therapy, medication administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and
defibrillation. Included in the curriculum (for additional fees) are certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support). The program
utilizes the National Standards for Paramedicine.
The clinical component of the program consists of approximately 700 hours of clinical time in a variety of
settings including hospitals, medical facilities, and paramedic services. Students complete a portion of their field
internship with a high volume EMS service in a major city.
The Paramedic program at Southern Maine Community College is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee
on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street

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 Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

 Perform a comprehensive assessment on a patient and communicate the findings to a physician.
 Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information to implement the
treatment plan for patients in the pre-hospital settings.
 Demonstrate technical proficiency in all pre-hospital skills including cardiac rhythm recognition, airway
management and medication administration.
 Recognize that paramedics are an essential component of the continuum of care and service among health
resources.

Emergency Medical Services Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website at www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants. High School or
post-secondary coursework in algebra, chemistry, and biology is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Paramedicine
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning (or higher) ................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
EMSP 115 Paramedic Procedures ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 120 Paramedic Pharmacology and Medication Administration ............................................... 3 credits
EMSP 150 Introductory Cardiology .................................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 165 EMS Operations ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
EMSP 170 Patient Assessment ........................................................................................................... 4 credits
EMSP 175 Advanced Cardiology ........................................................................................................ 4 credits
EMSP 200 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I .......................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 201 Medical Emergencies ........................................................................................................ 5 credits
EMSP 205 Trauma Management ....................................................................................................... 4 credits
EMSP 235 Special Populations ........................................................................................................... 4 credits
EMSP 250 Clinical Practicum II ........................................................................................................... 4 credits
EMSP 280 Paramedic Boards Review ................................................................................................. 3 credits
EMSP 285 Paramedic Field Internship ............................................................................................... 6 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 73 credits
A minimum grade of B- (80) must be achieved in each program (EMSP) course.

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Fire Science
The Fire Science program is designed to provide both pre-service and in-service students with sound technical
and academic experiences, enabling them to assume positions of responsibility as members of fire departments
or as technical and supervisory employees of industrial firms and insurance companies. The program focuses on
developing skills in comprehensive approaches to fire protection that utilize cost-effective proactive, reactive
and management methods. The ultimate goal is to assist the student to develop the appropriate skills and
knowledge for professional fire protection. Fire Science courses are available at off campus locations around the
state. In addition to the associate in applied science degree, a one-year, 25-credit certificate option is available.

Practical technical instruction is designed to meet fire and life safety needs; responsibilities and obligation of fire
protection in engineering, building design, plant protection; fire investigation; and all other fields where a hazard
may be involved. Graduates of the program have been employed as municipal and industrial firefighters, EMTs,
safety technicians, fire insurance inspectors, wildland fire fighters, inspection bureau representatives, and state
fire inspectors, many of whom have earned their degree while employed in their area of specialty.

SMCC Fire Science curriculum follows the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Higher Education (FESHE)
collaborative recommendations as far as practicable. Course objectives are based on National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Professional Qualification Standards and other occupational standards and recommended
practices. Course credit is granted for prior learning, work experience and earned state and national
certifications.

Upon completion of the Fire Science program, graduates will be able to:
 Analyze and apply proactive fire prevention and control methods for safe and cost effective fire protection.
 Analyze and apply reactive fire and emergency scene operations for safe and cost effective fire protection.
 Examine and appraise principles of supervision and management necessary for effective leadership and
administration in fire/rescue service.

Fire Science Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra, chemistry,
and physics is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Fire Science
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 130 Technical Mathematics OR
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
CHEM 103 Chemistry for Emergency Responders with Lab OR
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
CHEM 102 Chemistry for Emergency Responders OR
FIRE 120 Fire Behavior and Combustion .......................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 105 Fire Studies and Stayin' Alive FIG ...................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 110 Fire Protection Systems .................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 115 Fire Service Building Construction ..................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 145 Public Safety, Survival and Wellness OR
FIRE 205 Fire and Life Safety Educator ............................................................................................ 3 credits
FIRE 150 Fire Inspector .................................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 155 Fire Service Hydraulics ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 200 Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 215 Fire Service Leadership ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
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 FIRE 250 Fire Ground Operations .................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 265 Community Risk Reduction ............................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 106 Firefighter I and II OR
EMST 125 Emergency Medical Technician ..................................................................................... 6-7 credits
Fire Science Electives ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64-65 credit

Certificate
Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician
The Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares the student to enter the
fire/emergency medical services (EMS). Students will earn entry-level or job-ready basic training in firefighting
and EMS as well as college-level academic habits of success. They will also gain a fundamental understanding of
the fire and EMS mission and career expectations. Coursework will also ensure appropriate writing and math
skills.

General Education Requirements

ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 130 Technical Math.................................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
EMST 125 Emergency Medical Technician ......................................................................................... 7 credits
FIRE 105 Fire Studies and Stayin' Alive FIG ...................................................................................... 3 credits
FIRE 106 Firefighter I and II OR
Student Live-In Option:
FIRE 102 Fire Academy Part I AND
FIRE 103 Fire Academy Part II ...................................................................................................... 6-7 credits
Fire Science Electives ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 25 credits

Health Sciences
The Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) provides
students with introductory courses necessary for careers in healthcare administration, healthcare education or
as a starting point for students interested in attaining a future professional degree in healthcare. The health
sciences degree consists of foundational courses in science, English, math, social sciences, humanities and
healthcare.
To complete the Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree each student selects an area of concentration
(Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Education, or Healthcare Pre-Professional). The degree allows students
to customize their educational pathway to meet their preliminary professional educational goals. This degree is
especially appropriate for individuals interested in entering the field of healthcare with the goal of pursuing a
future medical professional degree (physician, physician assistant, physical therapist); healthcare administration;
or health education.
In addition to traditional students, the Health Science Degree is appropriate as an educational pathway for
medical professionals who desire to advance their careers in healthcare management or education. The degree
offers a combination of on-campus and online courses.
Students pursuing a Health Sciences Degree may opt to complete a second major in Cardiovascular Technology,
Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Paramedicine, Radiography, or Respiratory Therapy.
Acceptance into these programs is based upon application to the program and meeting minimum entrance
criteria.

Upon completion of the Health Science program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate effective communication skills and work collaboratively with individuals and
populations
 Identify and analyze ethical issues in research, health, and public health

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 Develop and apply critical analysis skills to contemporary health issues
 Exhibit college-level knowledge of English, math and sciences

Associate in Science
Health Sciences
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 8 credits
Mathematics or Science Elective....................................................................................... 3 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
English Communications Elective ...................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
HLTH 100 Introduction to Healthcare................................................................................................ 3 credits
HLTH 105 Medical Terminology ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
HLTH 120 Medical Ethics and Law ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
Healthcare Track Electives .............................................................................................. 19 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61 credits

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing

The Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing programs prepare students to install, repair and
maintain refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment. Students learn about the components and
construction of HVACR systems, temperature control, electronics, and how to read blueprints. This program
incorporates a hands-on practical approach through work in the lab on HVAC equipment.

Graduates enter their field with skills and knowledge in basic electricity, heating and refrigeration systems and
air conditioning systems, as well as the skills and competencies for journeyman plumbing. Special attention will
be given to the integration of green technologies. Advanced courses develop more sophisticated design and
application skills such as estimating thermal loads, hydronic piping design and controls for more complex circuits
including digital. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/HVACR) technicians can work in
private homes, commercial offices, industrial complexes, or any other type of building.

The Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing department offers an associate in applied science
degree with two options: Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, and Heating and Plumbing. The program
also offers individual certificates in Plumbing, Heating, and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The program is
designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the HVAC/Plumbing fields.

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Option

Students with previous practical experience may be eligible for more advanced licenses. Students also take the
EPA Technician Certification Exam and are eligible to take the ARI GAMA competency exams. Graduates are also
eligible to take the State of Maine Natural Gas and Propane License Exam and the Journeyman’s Exam for Oil
Burners.

Upon completion of the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program, graduates will be able
to:
 Assemble warm air, steam and hot water system.
 Combustion test for maximum operating efficiency.
 Troubleshoot and repair electrical and fuel systems.
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  Exhibit knowledge of installation code and safe work practices.
 Assemble, charge, and operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
 Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and AC control systems.
 Recover, recycle and work safely with refrigerants.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Applied Science

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab.................................................................................................. 4 credits
PHYS 155 College Physics II with Lab................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC ...................................................................................... 3 credits
HVAC 115 Residential Heating Systems ............................................................................................. 7 credits
HVAC 120 Basic Refrigeration ............................................................................................................ 7 credits
HVAC 215 System Design and Industrial Heating ............................................................................... 7 credits
HVAC 220 Basic Air Conditioning ....................................................................................................... 7 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

Heating and Plumbing Option

Graduates of the Heating and Plumbing option are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman’s Plumbing
exam.

Upon completion of the Heating and Plumbing option, graduates will be able to:
 Assemble warm air, steam and hot water system.
 Combustion test for maximum operating efficiency.
 Troubleshoot and repair electrical and fuel systems.
 Exhibit knowledge of installation code and safe work practices.
 Design and layout a typical bathroom.
 Estimate time and materials for jobs.

Heating and Plumbing Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Applied Science

Heating and Plumbing
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
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 FIGS 100
Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140
College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146
Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
PHYS 150
College Physics I with Lab.................................................................................................. 4 credits
PHYS 155
College Physics II with Lab................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC ...................................................................................... 3 credits
HVAC 115 Residential Heating Systems ............................................................................................. 7 credits
HVAC 215 System Design and Industrial Heating ............................................................................... 7 credits
HVPL 105 Plumbing Application and Methods .................................................................................. 7 credits
HVPL 205 Plumbing Application and Code ........................................................................................ 7 credits
OSHA 120 Construction Safety ........................................................................................................... 1 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits

Heating Certificate
The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Department offers a Certificate in Heating which also forms half
of the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration option or the Heating and Plumbing option. The program
provides technical and hands-on training emphasizing the practical knowledge and skills required to install and
service commercial and residential heating systems. Graduates are also eligible to take the state of Maine
Natural Gas and Propane License Exam and the Journeyman’s Exam for Oil Burners.

Upon completion of the Heating Certificate program, graduates will be able to:
 Assemble warm air, steam and hot water systems.
 Combustion test for maximum efficiency.
 Troubleshoot and repair electrical and fuel systems.
 Exhibit knowledge of installation code and safe work practices.

Certificate
Heating
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC ...................................................................................... 3 credits
HVAC 115 Residential Heating Systems ............................................................................................. 7 credits
HVAC 215 System Design and Industrial Heating ............................................................................... 7 credits
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 35 credits

Plumbing Certificate
The one-year Plumbing Certificate program, which also forms half of the Associate in Applied Science degree
option, is a study of the plumbing trade, residential and commercial, as practiced in the state of Maine. Blueprint
reading and sketching for plumbers is covered, combined with working drawings, to learn the technique of
sketching pipe layouts isometrically, and blueprint interpretation.

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The proper use and safety methods of hand and power tools are covered as the course progresses. Mock-ups
are used for actual piping and fixture layout, allowing students the opportunity to design, build and test
plumbing installations. Graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman’s Plumbing exam.

Upon completion of the Plumbing Certificate program, graduates will be able to:
 Design and layout a typical bathroom.
 Line size and list pipe and fittings for the job.
 Estimate time and materials for jobs.

Certificate
Plumbing
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................ 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC ...................................................................................... 3 credits
HVPL 105 Plumbing Application and Methods .................................................................................. 7 credits
HVPL 205 Plumbing Application and Code ........................................................................................ 7 credits
OSHA 120 Construction Safety ........................................................................................................... 1 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 32 credits

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate

The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department offers a Certificate in Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning which also forms half of the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration option or the Plumbing and
Heating option. The program provides offers technical and hands-on training emphasizing practical knowledge
and skills required to install and service all types of commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration
systems.
Students may take ARI GAMA competency exams and EPA technician certification. Approved by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Engineering Division, Bureau of Pipefitters, Sprinkler Fitters and
Refrigeration Technicians to fulfill the requirements to sit for the Refrigeration Technician exam. Must produce
documentation of 4,000 hours of work as an apprentice or trainee.

Upon completion of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate program, graduates will be
able to:
 Assemble, charge, and operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
 Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
 Recover, recycle and work safely with refrigerants.

Certificate
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MACH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
AEDD 100 Print Reading ..................................................................................................................... 3 credits
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC ...................................................................................... 3 credits
HVAC 120 Basic Refrigeration ............................................................................................................ 7 credits
HVAC 220 Basic Air Conditioning ....................................................................................................... 7 credits
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 WELD 100 Introduction to Welding ................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 35 credits

Heavy Equipment Operations Certificate

The Heavy Equipment Operations certificate program is designed to produce operators trained on earth-moving
equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and graders. Training takes place both on lab simulators as
well as on an actual lab operation site.
The program prepares graduates to work in county, state, or interstate highway construction, agricultural
construction, airport development, and commercial and residential construction. The program utilizes a
curriculum recognized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Graduates of this certificate program will be qualified to attain employment in the construction, gravel
processing, farm operations, equipment dealers and heavy equipment service industries.

Upon completion of the Heavy Equipment Operations certificate, participants will be able to:
 Identify and practice safe work habits as required by OSHA and MSHA as a heavy equipment operator.
 Properly operate various pieces of heavy equipment.
 Properly perform light maintenance and service on various pieces of heavy equipment.
 Demonstrate knowledge of construction site operations.

Heavy Equipment Operations Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. A current, clean, and valid driver’s license is required for
admission to the Heavy Equipment Operations Certificate program. High school or post-secondary coursework in
algebra is recommended.

Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operations
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
HEOP 100 Construction Safety for HEOP ............................................................................................ 1 credit
HEOP 115 Maintenance and Service .................................................................................................. 3 credits
HEOP 130 Backhoe, Excavator and Bulldozer (Sim Lab) ..................................................................... 3 credits
HEOP 145 Principles of Site Finishing and Grades.............................................................................. 3 credits
HEOP 160 Backhoe, Excavator and Bulldozer (Site Lab)..................................................................... 3 credits
HEOP 175 Heavy Equipment Operations Internship .......................................................................... 4 credits
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 27 credits

Horticulture
The Horticulture program prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of horticultural occupations, such as tree,
shrub and perennial plant nurseries, arboreta, greenhouses, garden centers, landscape contracting and design,
municipal parks, arboriculture, turf production, golf course management, lawn and grounds maintenance, florist
shops, interior landscaping, estate gardening, cut flower production, herb and specialty plant production, market
gardening, organic food production, horticultural equipment supplies and sales, and horticulture education.
Many graduates own businesses and contribute significantly to their communities.

The Horticulture program is a hands-on, broad based curriculum, which provides or sponsors additional
opportunities, including: tuition scholarships for students who qualify, educational field experiences, visiting
lecturers with expertise in horticulture and related fields. Graduates from the horticulture program have
successfully transferred credits toward baccalaureate degrees in related areas of study at a variety of colleges
and universities.

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Upon completion of Horticulture program, graduates will be able to:
 Understand and apply the basic principles of plant function and development, emphasizing horticultural
applications.
 Identify and analyze soil properties as they relate to plant growth.
 Identify, use, and care for a wide variety of woody and herbaceous plants in the landscape and
greenhouse.
 Demonstrate a basic understanding of landscape site analysis and landscape design using appropriate
tools, techniques, skills, and knowledge.
 Identify common biotic and abiotic plant pests and disorders, and develop strategies to manage them in
an environmentally safe and sustainable manner.
 Apply horticultural skills and knowledge to operate various business entities, including landscape,
arborist, greenhouse, nursery, and turf management areas.

Horticulture Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra, biology,
and chemistry is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Horticulture
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Math OR
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
BIOL 115 Botany with Lab ................................................................................................................ 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
HORT 100 Introduction to Horticulture with Lab ............................................................................... 3 credits
HORT 110 Woody Plant Materials...................................................................................................... 2 credits
HORT 120 Pruning ............................................................................................................................... 1 credit
HORT 130 Soils and Soil Fertility ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
HORT 140 Integrated Pest Management with Lab ............................................................................. 3 credits
HORT 150 Arboriculture with Lab ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
HORT 175 Placement Training ........................................................................................................... 3 credits
HORT 180 Freshman Seminar ............................................................................................................. 1 credit
HORT 200 Herbaceous Plant Materials .............................................................................................. 2 credits
HORT 210 Landscape Surveying and Mapping ................................................................................... 2 credits
HORT 220 Landscape Management ................................................................................................... 3 credits
HORT 230 Nursery and Garden Center Operations............................................................................ 3 credits
HORT 240 Turfgrass Management ..................................................................................................... 2 credits
HORT 250 Greenhouse Management with Lab .................................................................................. 3 credits
HORT 280 Senior Seminar ................................................................................................................... 1 credit
HORT 290 Landscape Design .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
ACCT 105 Financial Accounting OR
BUSN 130 Entrepreneurship .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64 credits

Hospitality Management
The AAS degree program in Hospitality Management provides students with a solid foundation in theory and
current practices of the hospitality industry as well as a core of liberal arts and science courses that will prepare
students for flexible career development. This degree focuses on one of the fastest growing industries in the
world: hospitality, to include focus areas in food and restaurant operations, lodging industry operations, events
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This hospitality management degree program prepares students for first employment at a supervisory level, or
continuation onto a bachelor of hospitality management degree. The program includes a 160 hour externship.

Upon completion of the Hospitality Management program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate broad knowledge of and proficiency in the core functional and support areas of hospitality
businesses.
 Know effective cost control methods and cost-saving techniques for hospitality services.
 Plan menus and purchase, cost, and price product for profit.
 Demonstrate a working knowledge of hotel front office management and hospitality industry marketing.
 Operate as an entry level supervisor in operational departments within the hospitality industry.
 Exhibit solid work ethics, good inter-personal communications, cultural awareness, and teamwork skills.

Hospitality Management Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra is strongly
recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Hospitality Management
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning OR
MATH 130 Technical Math.................................................................................................................. 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
ACCT 105 Financial Accounting ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
HSPM 255 Hospitality Finance ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
BUSN 255 Human Resource Management......................................................................................... 3 credits
CULA 103 ServSafe® ........................................................................................................................... 1 credit
ECON 120 Microeconomics ................................................................................................................ 3 credits
ECON 125 Macroeconomics ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
HSPM 102 Introduction to Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism ............................................................ 3 credits
HSPM 175 LRM Internship .................................................................................................................. 3 credits
HSPM 230 Hotel and Lodging Management ....................................................................................... 3 credits
HSPM 240 Hospitality Marketing........................................................................................................ 3 credits
HSPM 245 Events Management ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
BUSN 130 Entrepreneurship OR
CULA 250 Menu Planning and Development..................................................................................... 3 credits
HSPM 270 Beverage ........................................................................................................................... 2 credits
HSPM 275 Dark Tourism ..................................................................................................................... 1 credits
HSPM ELE Hospitality Management Elective (BUSN, CULA, or HSPM) ............................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

Human Services
The Human Services program is designed to prepare individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills for
employment and/or future study in the human service field. Successful graduates work with individuals of all
ages confronting disabling mental health issues, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and other
behavioral health conditions.

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The Associate in Applied science degree in Human Services is designed primarily for students seeking to enter
the work force after graduation or to advance their career at their place of employment. Graduates of the
associate degree program are eligible for certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community
(MHRT/C) and an Education Technician II.

Upon completion of the Human Services program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization,
community and society, and their major interactions.
 Demonstrate an understanding of human development, group dynamics, organizational structure, how
communities are organized, how national policy is set, and how social systems interact in producing human
problems.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the conditions that promote optimal functioning or the classes of
deviation that limit desired functioning in the major human systems.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the major models of causation that are concerned with the promotion of
healthy functioning and treatment rehabilitation.
 Identify and select interventions, which promote growth and goal attainment. Graduates will be able to
conduct a competent problem analysis and select strategies, services, or interventions that are appropriate
to helping their clients attain a desired outcome.
 Plan, implement, and evaluate interventions. The student will be able to design a plan of action for an
identified problem and implement the plan in a systematic way.
 Select interventions, which are congruent with the values of one’s self, clients, the employing organization
and the human service profession.
 Use verbal and oral communication, interpersonal relationships, and other related personal skills (such as
self-discipline and time management) effectively to plan and implement services.

Human Services Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Applied Science

Human Services
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology .................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BHHS 100 Introduction to Human Services........................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 104 High Risk Populations ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 105 Crisis Intervention ............................................................................................................. 3 credits
BHHS 110 Psychosocial and Vocational Rehabilitation ...................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 145 Human Diversity................................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 220 Interviewing and Counseling ............................................................................................. 3 credits
BHHS 225 Practicum I ........................................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 230 Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 260 Group Process ................................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 265 Trauma and Recovery ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 270 Case Management ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 275 Practicum II ....................................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits

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Behavioral Health Certificate
The one-year Behavioral Health certificate program is designed to meet the requirements for certification as a
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C), but includes course work in addition to MHRT/C
requirements (please see http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl/MHRTCOverview.html for details). MHRT/C
certification is required by the state of Maine for work as an entry-level mental health practitioner. Associate
Degree candidates need not apply separately to the SMCC Certificate program in order to qualify for MHRT/C
certification.

Certificate
Behavioral Health
Required Courses
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
BHHS 100 Introduction to Human Services........................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 104 High Risk Populations ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 105 Crisis Intervention ............................................................................................................. 3 credits
BHHS 110 Psychosocial and Vocational Rehabilitation ...................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 145 Human Diversity................................................................................................................ 3 credits
BHHS 220 Interviewing and Counseling ............................................................................................. 3 credits
BHHS 230 Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 260 Group Process ................................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 265 Trauma and Recovery ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 270 Case Management ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 31 credits

Information Technology
The future of Information Technology (IT) is full of possibility. The Information Technology program offers tracks
for transfer students looking to continue on to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology, or a customizable career focused track designed to prepare the student for a number of
IT fields.

The curriculum, which includes a significant amount of hands-on experience in addition to up-to-date and
industry-relevant theory, is designed to encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and a well-rounded
knowledge of IT topics. The courses are generally aligned with major industry certifications and students are
strongly encouraged to earn the certifications that will help them advance their careers in the IT industry.

The program provides students with experience in basic and advanced networking, security, basic and advanced
virtualization, database design and management, and both Linux and Windows-based server and client
operating systems. Students will also be exposed to project management topics and will gain an understanding
of how IT fits into business organizations.

Career opportunities for our graduates include systems administrator, network engineer, and IT consultant.

Upon completion of the Information Technology program, graduates will be able to:
 Manage, maintain, and assess enterprise-class IT infrastructures
 Leverage technology solutions to solve real-world business problems
 Design, build, and diagnose robust and secure data networks
 Understand the business processes that drive technology decisions

Information Technology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and
introductory computer applications is recommended.

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Associate in Applied Science

Information Technology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 125 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics .............................................................................. 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communication ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Electives ..................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
CMIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology ........................................................................... 3 credits
CMIT 105 Network Fundamentals ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
CMIT 120 Linux System Administration ............................................................................................. 3 credits
CMIT 140 Virtualization Fundamentals ............................................................................................. 3 credits
CMIT 215 Microsoft Client Operating Systems .................................................................................. 3 credits
CMIT 225 Routing and Switching Fundamentals ............................................................................... 3 credits
CMIT 295 Senior Capstone Project .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Transfer Track Option:
CMIT 220 Windows Server and Active Directory Fundamentals ....................................................... 3 credits
CNMS 165 Website Production .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
CNMS 275 Web Application Programming ......................................................................................... 3 credits
CSCI 110 Principles of Computer Science ......................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Career Track Option:
INSC 160 Fundamentals of Network Security ................................................................................... 4 credits
Information Technology Electives ................................................................................... 15 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63 credits

Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities
or who have not yet identified a primary field of study. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general
education classes, supplemented with elective courses that develop depth in the prerequisite knowledge
required for further study at the baccalaureate level. Students are encouraged to choose elective courses in a
discipline in which they may major at the baccalaureate level.

Please note: A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree. S/he may not
receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus. Focuses present
recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. Students earn
an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies once all liberal studies requirements are completed, whether or not all
course recommendations are followed.

Areas of Focus (please refer to Focus descriptions below for recommended courses)
 Art  Liberal Studies  Psychology
 Education (K-8)  Mathematics  Science
 English  Music  Social Work
 History  Political Science  Sociology
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Upon completion of the Liberal Studies program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate skills as critical thinkers, readers and writers.
 Describe the interaction of history, culture, literature, economics and science as studied within a broad
liberal arts curriculum.
 Analyze and solve quantitative problems.

Liberal Studies Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Liberal Studies Subject Listing

The courses listed below are approved for use as Liberal Studies electives.
ACSS Academic Success IDST Interdisciplinary Studies
ANTH Anthropology MATH Mathematics
ARTH Art Appreciation and History MUSI Music
ARTS Studio Art NUTR Nutrition (NUTR-110 & NUTR-140 only)
BIOL Biology OCEA Oceanography (105 and 205)
BIOM Marine Biology PHIL Philosophy
CHEM Chemistry PHYS Physics
ECON Economics POLS Political Science
ENGL English PSYC Psychology
ENVR Environmental Science SOCI Sociology
FREN French SPAN Spanish
GRMN German THEA Theater
HIST History

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
English Communications Elective ...................................................................................... 3 credits
Diversity Elective .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective .................................................................................................................. 3 credits
Liberal Studies Electives .................................................................................................. 12 credits
Free Electives .................................................................................................................... 9 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or
subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Art

The Liberal Studies program with a focus in Art is designed to prepare students for a career in the arts. Working
in state-of-the-art studio facilities and guided by practicing professional art faculty, graduates from the program
can go on to careers in studio art, illustration, graphic design, fashion, art education, arts advocacy and curatorial
work in galleries and museums. The program prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate program upon
graduation.
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The foundation year is a hands-on studio program with a basis in traditional foundation courses of still-life and
figure drawing, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design and art history, in addition to Liberal Arts core
courses. The program helps students to develop skills in a variety of art media, while gaining a balanced
education through liberal studies and art history courses.

The second year focuses on studio practice in a specific media. Students enroll in a capstone course with their
colleagues for group critiques. Students also participate in visits to museums, galleries and artist studios. They
attend presentations by guest art professionals, and focus on the development of vital professional skills, such as
portfolio presentation and small business management. In the studio, art students develop a finished body of
work for a group exhibition which serves as the culmination of the program.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Art
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ARTS 110 Drawing I (Art or Music Elective) ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
ARTH 155 Survey of Western Art History II (Humanities Elective) ..................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
ARTH 145 Survey of Western Art History I (Diversity Elective) ......................................................... 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
ARTS 130 2D Design (Fine Arts or Humanities Elective) .................................................................... 3 credits
ARTS 140 3D Design I: Sculpture Studio (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................... 3 credits
ARTS 210 Drawing II (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................................................. 3 credits
ARTH 295 Portfolio Seminar (Liberal Studies Elective) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Art History or Studio Arts Elective (Liberal Studies Elective) ............................................. 3 credits
Art History or Studio Arts Elective (Free Elective) ............................................................. 3 credits
Art History or Studio Arts Elective (Free Elective) ............................................................. 3 credits
Studio Arts Elective (Free Elective) .................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in English

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in English starts students on a path to a four-year
degree at a baccalaureate program in English or liberal arts. Potential careers encompass a range of professions,
including journalism, law, copy editing, teaching, creative writing, public relations, marketing, and much more.

The program covers important career and job proficiencies, such as research, brainstorming, concept
organization, and critical thinking. Coursework is built on a foundation of general education classes,
supplemented with elective courses that focus heavily on relevant coursework with some specialization in the
area of English such as women’s literature, poetry, theater, the short story, world literature, film, and
communication skills. In classes, students will participate in critical analysis as well as a variety of types of
expository writing. The English department also produces and encourages majors to participate in the annual

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Creative Writing journal The Writ, holds campus wide poetry readings, and supports the school newspaper The
Beacon.

Please note that the courses listed represent course recommendations for the focus area based on the general
liberal studies program requirements. All students earn an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies upon successful
completion of all liberal studies program requirements whether or not all recommendations are followed.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in English
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Psychology or Sociology Elective) ......................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
ENGL 200 Creative Writing (Humanities Elective) ............................................................................. 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
ENGL 255 World Literature OR .......................................................................................................................
ENGL 256 Russian Literature (Diversity Elective ................................................................................ 3 credits
PHIL 105 Ethical Dilemmas (Ethical Reasoning Elective) .................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy (Fine Arts or Humanities Elective) ......................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Liberal Studies Elective) .......................................................... 3 credits
Literature Electives (Liberal Studies Electives) .................................................................. 9 credits
Literature Electives (Free Electives) .................................................................................. 6 credits
Foreign Language Elective (Free Elective) ......................................................................... 4 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62-63 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in History

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in History is designed to provide a foundation of study
that prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on general
education classes, supplemented with courses on history and other social sciences. This focus is excellent
preparation for a major in history at the baccalaureate level which could lead to careers in law, teaching,
government, public relations, museum work and many other areas.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in History
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................ 1 credit
MATH 155 Statistics (Mathematics Elective) ...................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 100 Biology with Lab for Non-Majors (Science Elective with Lab)............................................ 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Psychology or Sociology Elective) ........................................... 3 credits
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 POLS 105 Introduction to American Government (Economics/Political Science Elective) ................ 3 credits
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities Elective) ............................................................. 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications OR ...............................................................................................................
ENGL 200 Creative Writing (English Communications Elective)......................................................... 3 credits
HIST 125 World History Since 1500 (Diversity Elective) ................................................................... 3 credits
HIST 139 American Environmental History (Ethical Reasoning Elective) .......................................... 3 credits

Major Required Courses

Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
HIST 120 World History to 1500 (History Elective) ........................................................................... 3 credits
HIST 130 United States History to 1877 (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................... 3 credits
HIST 135 United States History Since 1877 (Liberal Studies Elective) .............................................. 3 credits
HIST 165 Social History of the Civil War and Reconstruction (Liberal Studies Elective) ................... 3 credits
POLS 100 Contemporary World Problems (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Free Elective) ........................................................................ 3 credits
HIST 225 African American Freedom Struggle (Free Elective) .......................................................... 3 credits
POLS 110 Introduction to International Relations (Free Elective) ..................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Mathematics

The associate in arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in mathematics is intended for students with a strong
foundation in mathematics who wish to continue their mathematics education at the baccalaureate level. This
concentration is also appropriate for those students who wish to teach mathematics and plan to go on to a four-
year education degree.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Mathematics
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra (Mathematics Elective)............................................................................ 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
Diversity Elective ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
MATH 190 Precalculus (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................................................ 3 credits
MATH 230 Statistics (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 260 Calculus I (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 270 Calculus II (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................................................. 4 credits
Free Electives .................................................................................................................... 6 credits
Free Elective (met if completed recommended 4cr math courses above) ........................ 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
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Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Music

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Music is designed to prepare students to transfer to
four-year colleges and universities. Students wishing to pursue a concentration in music should take care to
choose the required courses indicated in the sample pathway below. Ensemble courses include: MUSI 101 West
African Drumming and MUSI 151 West African Drumming II, MUSI 102 Guitar Theory and Practice and MUSI 152
Advanced Guitar Theory and Practice, MUSI 103 Introduction to Violin/Fiddle and MUSI 153 Violin/Fiddle Level
II, MUSI 104 Piano Lab and MUSI 154 Piano Lab II, and MUSI 106 SMCC Singers and MUSI 107 SMCC Singers II.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Music

General Education Requirements

ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics Elective) ............................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
MUSI 111 Music and Movement ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
MUSI 125 World Music (Diversity Elective) ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
MUSI 115 Music History I (Fine Arts or Humanities Elective) ............................................................ 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MUSI 104 Piano Lab (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................................................... 3 credits
MUSI 112 Music Theory II (Liberal Studies Elective) .......................................................................... 3 credits
MUSI 116 Music History II (Liberal Studies Elective) .......................................................................... 3 credits
Ensemble I (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................................................. 3 credits
Ensemble II (Free Elective) ................................................................................................ 3 credits
Ensemble III (Free Elective) ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Ensemble IV (Free Elective) ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Political Science

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Political Science is designed to prepare students to
transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general education
classes, supplemented with history and government courses, other social sciences, and introductory foreign
language study. This concentration is excellent preparation for a major in political science at the baccalaureate
level which could lead to careers in law, teaching, government, public relations, and many other areas.

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Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Political Science
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Psychology/Sociology Elective) ............................................... 3 credits
POLS 110 Introduction to International Relations (Economics/Political Science Elective) ................ 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Diversity Elective) ................................................................... 3 credits
POLS 250 Introduction to Political Theory (Ethical Reasoning Elective) ............................................ 3 credits
Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective* ..................................................................................... 3 credits
HIST 125 World History Since 1500 (History Elective) ...................................................................... 3 credits
POLS 100 Intro to Political Science: Contemporary World Problems (Liberal Studies Elective) ........ 3 credits
POLS 105 Introduction to American Government (Liberal Studies Elective) ..................................... 3 credits
POLS 115 State and Local Government (Liberal Studies Elective) ..................................................... 3 credits
POLS 120 Public Policy (Liberal Studies Elective) .............................................................................. 3 credits
POLS 175 Internship (Free Elective) .................................................................................................. 3 credits
POLS 205 Comparative Politics OR .................................................................................................................
POLS 212 Peace, War, and Security (Free Elective) ........................................................................... 3 credits
History or Economics Elective (Free Elective).................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Psychology

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Psychology is designed to prepare students to
transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general education
classes, supplemented with courses in psychological theory and practice, to develop depth in the prerequisite
knowledge required for further study at the baccalaureate level.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Psychology
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 155 Statistics (Math Elective) ................................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (Science Elective with Lab)........................................ 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Psychology/Sociology Elective) ............................................ 3 credits
POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science: Contemporary World Problems OR ...........................................
POLS 105 American Government (Economics/Political Science Elective) ......................................... 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Diversity Elective) ................................................................... 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
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 Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
PSYC 200 Abnormal Psychology (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development (Liberal Studies Elective)............................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 215 Social Psychology (Liberal Studies Elective) ...................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 225 Educational Psychology (Liberal Studies Elective) ............................................................. 3 credits
PSYC 230 Sport Psychology (Free Elective) ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 235 Psychology of Gender (Free Elective) ................................................................................ 3 credits
PSYC 240 Theories of Personality (Free Elective) .............................................................................. 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Science

The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Science is designed to prepare students to transfer
to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general education classes,
supplemented with laboratory science courses, to develop depth in the prerequisite knowledge required for
further scientific study at the baccalaureate level.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Science
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra (Math Elective) ........................................................................................ 3 credits
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab (Science Elective with Lab) ....................................................... 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits
Humanities Elective........................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications (English Communications Elective) ................................................ 3 credits
Diversity Elective ............................................................................................................... 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
BIOL 124 Biology I with Lab (Liberal Studies Elective) ...................................................................... 4 credits
BIOL 128 Biology II with Lab (Liberal Studies Elective) ..................................................................... 4 credits
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I with Lab (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................... 4 credits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry II with Lab (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................... 4 credits
PHYS 155 College Physics II with Lab (Free Elective) ......................................................................... 4 credits
Free Elective (met if completed recommended 4cr math/science courses above) ........... 3 credits
Free Elective (met if completed recommended 4cr math/science courses above) ........... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

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Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Social Work
The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies: Social Work concentration prepares students to transfer to a
baccalaureate program in social work or human services. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general
education classes, supplemented with elective courses that focus heavily on relevant general education
coursework with some specialization. Students are encouraged to choose elective courses in a discipline in which
they may major at the baccalaureate level.

Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies
Recommended Courses for Focus in Social Work
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 155 Statistics (Mathematics Elective) ...................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 100 Biology with Lab for Non-Majors (Science Elective with Lab)............................................ 4 credits
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Psychology/Sociology Elective) ............................................ 3 credits
POLS 105 Introduction to American Government (Economics/Political Science Elective) ................ 3 credits
Philosophy Elective (Humanities Elective) ......................................................................... 3 credits
English Communications Elective ...................................................................................... 3 credits
BHHS 145 Human Diversity (Diversity Elective) ................................................................................. 3 credits
Ethical Reasoning Elective ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Major Required Courses
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
History Elective ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
ECON 125 Macroeconomics (Liberal Studies Elective) ....................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 155 Statistics (Liberal Studies Elective) .................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development (Liberal Studies Elective)............................................................... 3 credits
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (Liberal Studies Elective) .......................................................... 3 credits
SWRK 201 Introduction to Social Work (Free Elective)....................................................................... 3 credits
SWRK 250 Introduction to Social Welfare (Free Elective)................................................................... 3 credits
Behavioral Health Elective (Free Elective) ......................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 credits
Please note: Focuses present recommended courses for areas of interest based on the liberal studies degree requirements. All
students earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies degree once program requirements are met regardless of their focus
area or if all specific recommendations were followed. A student is only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal
Studies degree. S/he may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.

Marine Science
The Marine Science program provides students with the academic background and applied skills necessary for
employment as research assistants and technicians in a variety of aquatic and environmental fields. Graduates
are also able to transfer their credits to other colleges and universities. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on
laboratory and field procedures. Skills learned are commonly used by professionals working for companies and
organizations involved in aquatic research and ecosystem management, such as marine biology laboratories,
state and federal marine resource agencies, state and federal environmental protection agencies, and water
districts and pollution control facilities. Special attention is given to collecting and identifying a diversity of
marine organisms, performing oceanographic sampling procedures aboard our own research vessel, and
laboratory techniques using molecular biology, microbiology, and chemistry. Student research projects often
address current topics such as harmful algal bloom or lobster shell disease.

Upon completion of the Marine Science program, graduates will be able to:
 Communicate effectively, using the language, concepts, and models of marine biology and oceanography.

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  Define and solve problems independently and collaboratively using the methodology of marine biology and
oceanography.
 Apply laboratory and field techniques with accuracy, precision, and safety
 Interpret biological and oceanographic information accurately.
 Demonstrate proficient library, mathematical, and computer skills in data gathering and analysis.
 Apply scientific concepts to environmental and societal issues.

Marine Science Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply.

Associate in Applied Science

Marine Science
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra ................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ........................................................................................... 1 credits
BIOL 124 Biology I with Lab .............................................................................................................. 4 credits
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I with Lab ............................................................................................ 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BIOL 250 Microbiology with Lab....................................................................................................... 5 credits
BIOM 170 Invertebrate Zoology......................................................................................................... 4 credits
BIOM 180 Marine Botany with Lab .................................................................................................... 4 credits
BIOM 255 Ecology with Lab ............................................................................................................... 4 credits
BIOM 265 Fishery Science with Lab ................................................................................................... 4 credits
CHEM 125 General Chemistry II with Lab ........................................................................................... 4 credits
OCEA 105 Elements of Oceanography with Lab................................................................................. 4 credits
OCEA 125 Seatime I: Marine Field Methods ...................................................................................... 2 credits
OCEA 225 Advanced Seatime OR
GISS 150 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems...................................................................... 2-3 credits
OCEA 290 Capstone Research ............................................................................................................ 2 credits
BIOL 128 Biology II and Lab OR
MATH 155 Statistics ........................................................................................................................ 3-4 credits

Required for Degree: 63-65 credits

Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program prepares students to perform duties and responsibilities in a variety of medical
settings. The duties of medical assistants are flexible and will vary depending on the type of office or work
setting, but can include: drawing blood, administering injections, assisting with exams and surgical procedures,
taking vital signs, direct patient care, performing electrocardiograms, patient education, telephone triage,
receptionist skills, filing, insurance reimbursement and billing procedures, medical coding, correspondence and
scheduling appointments. The Medical Assisting program accreditation is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – www.caahep.org.

The program culminates with a 160-hour Practicum during which theory learned in the classroom is applied in an
actual medical practice environment.

Upon completion of the Medical Assisting program, graduates will be able to:
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 • Demonstrate competency performing entry-level administrative and clinical skills.
• Project a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate responsibility and flexibility.
• Communicate to all levels of patient education.
• Practice within the scope of education and abilities.
• Follow state and federal legal guidelines for practice.

Medical Assisting Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in
algebra and biology is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Medical Assisting
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Math.................................................................................................................. 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
HLTH 155 Pharmacology .................................................................................................................. 3 credits
MDAS 100 Medical Terminology* ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 105 Medical Office Procedures* ............................................................................................. 3 credits
MDAS 110 Introduction to Medical Assisting* .................................................................................... 1 credit
MDAS 120 Medical Ethics and Law* ................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 125 Electronic Medical Records* ............................................................................................ 3 credits
MDAS 150 Disease Pathology/Diagnostic Lab Tests* ........................................................................ 3 credits
MDAS 160 Clinical Procedures I* ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 205 Medical Insurance, Coding, and Billing*........................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 210 Clinical Procedures II* ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 260 Medical Office Administration* ....................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 275 Medical Assisting Practicum* ........................................................................................... 4 credits
NUTR 110 Normal Nutrition with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 66 credits
*To receive departmental credit students must receive a grade of C or better in all Medical Assisting (MDAS)
courses. A student must complete all required MDAS courses before taking the MDAS 275 Practicum.

Medical Assisting Certificate

The Medical Assisting Certificate is a closed apprenticeship program designed to fulfill the workforce
development needs of health care providers in southern and mid-coast Maine. Students must be qualified
employees of a partner health care provider in order to be eligible for the program. This one year course of
study has a blend of on-campus, online, and hybrid courses mixed with a 20 hour per week apprenticeship
experience at a health care provider. Courses vary from four to twelve weeks in length. At the conclusion of the
program, graduates are qualified to sit for board examinations through either the certifying board of the
American Medical Technologists (AMT) to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or through the
certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA). Certificate credits can apply to associate degree programs in Medical Assisting or Health
Sciences at Southern Maine Community College.

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Certificate
Medical Assisting
Major Required Courses
BIOL 105 Human Biology .................................................................................................................. 4 credits
MDAS 100 Medical Terminology* ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 105 Medical Office Procedures* ............................................................................................. 3 credits
MDAS 111 Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law* ........................................................................... 1 credit
MDAS 150 Disease Pathology/Diagnostic Lab Tests* ........................................................................ 3 credits
MDAS 160 Clinical Procedures I* ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 205 Medical Insurance, Coding, and Billing*........................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 210 Clinical Procedures II * ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
MDAS 275 Medical Assisting Practicum* ........................................................................................... 4 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 27 credits
*To receive departmental credit students must receive a grade of C or better in all Medical Assisting (MDAS)
courses. A student must complete all required MDAS courses before taking the MDAS 275 Practicum.

Nursing
The nursing program prepares men and women to become registered nurses at the associate degree level.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
examination.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House
Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0158 (207-287-1133) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404-975-5000,
www.acenursing.org).

The curriculum blends nursing courses with general education courses to provide a sound theoretical base for
nursing practice. Clinical experiences are concurrent with didactic experiences during the four semesters. If
students are unable to meet clinical objectives or obtain a course grade of C (76) or better, they fail that Nursing
course. Students may apply for reinstatement/re-admission to the Nursing program one time.
NOTE: The Maine State Board of Nursing may refuse to grant a license on the basis of the criminal history record
information relating to convictions denominated in Title 5, Chapter 341, Section 5301, Subsection 2 of the Maine
Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA).

NOTE: To participate in the Nursing Program, students must register with American Databank (ADB) for a criminal
background check 2-3 months before the first clinical course. Convictions and pending charges of concern will be
reviewed by clinical agencies to determine if students can work at these sites. Students who are not accepted at a
clinical agency will not be able to meet program requirements, resulting in dismissal from the Nursing Program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Systematically apply the nursing process to provide care to clients in a variety of health care settings.
 Demonstrate patient-centered caring behaviors and actions that result in an environment of respect and
trust.
 Adhere to professional behaviors within the legal, ethical, and practice standards.

Nursing Program Outcomes (October 2021):

 Goal: The program’s annual licensure examination (NCLEX) pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test
takers. Outcome: SMCC meets this goal with a pass rate of 91.03%. SMCC’s 3-year pass rate of 93.59%
exceeded the national benchmark of 87.68%.*
 Goal: At least 80% of graduates report employment in nursing within 6-12 months of graduation. Outcome:
SMCC results are 100% employment within 6-12 months.*
 Goal: At least 70% of entering students complete the nursing program within three years. Outcome: 55% of
all students who begin NURS 125 and NURS 111 LPN Option will complete the program on-time (four
semesters)*

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  The student rate of completion will be measured for two accreditation bodies, ACEN and NECHE when
students enter either NURS 125 or NURS 111 LPN Upgrade Option:
o ACEN: 55% of all students will complete the program on-time in four semesters
o Fall 2019: South Portland 69.7%, Midcoast 76%
o NECHE: 70% of all students will complete the program in six semesters
o Academic Year 2018-19: 89.45%
*All data by cohort available on request.

Nursing Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants.

Associate in Science
Nursing
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (MATH 112 or higher) .................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 250 Microbiology with Lab ....................................................................................................... 5 credits
NURS 100 Dosage Calculations ........................................................................................................... 1 credit
NURS 125 Nursing I* .......................................................................................................................... 9 credits
NURS 175 Nursing II* ......................................................................................................................... 9 credits
NURS 225 Nursing III* ........................................................................................................................ 9 credits
NURS 275 Nursing IV*........................................................................................................................ 9 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 69 credits
* To progress to the next course in the nursing sequence, students must receive a grade of C (76) or better.
Students are allowed one repeat attempt in the duration of their program.

Associate in Science
Nursing
LPN Upgrade Option
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (MATH 112 or higher) .................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 250 Microbiology with Lab ....................................................................................................... 5 credits
NURS 100 Dosage Calculations ........................................................................................................... 1 credit
NURS 111 LPN to ADN Role Transitions ............................................................................................. 5 credits
NURS 175 Nursing II* ......................................................................................................................... 9 credits
NURS 225 Nursing III* ........................................................................................................................ 9 credits
NURS 275 Nursing IV*........................................................................................................................ 9 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64 credits

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* To progress to the next course in the nursing sequence, students must receive a grade of C (76) or better.
Students are allowed one repeat attempt in the duration of their program.

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate

The Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate prepares individuals to become Licensed Practical Nurses at the certificate
level. The curriculum blends nursing and general education courses to provide a sound theoretical base for
nursing practice, with concurrent clinical and didactic experiences. Upon completion of the program, graduates
are eligible to take the NCLEX Licensed Practical Nurse licensure examination.

Certificate
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
Mathematics Elective (MATH 112 or higher) .................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 220 Lifespan Development ...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
NURS 100 Dosage Calculations ........................................................................................................... 1 credit
NURS 125 Nursing I* .......................................................................................................................... 9 credits
NURS 175 Nursing II* ......................................................................................................................... 9 credits
NURS 185 Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan................................................................................ 5 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 45 credits
* To progress to the next course in the nursing sequence, students must receive a grade of C (76) or better.
Students are allowed one repeat attempt in the duration of their program.

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Associate of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Southern Maine Community College provides
introductory courses as a starting point for students interested in working in areas of nutrition care, dietary
management, health, fitness, and wellness. The nutrition and dietetics degree consists of foundational courses
in science, English, math, social sciences, humanities, dietetics, and nutrition. This degree is especially
appropriate for individuals interested in transferring to a baccalaureate program in health or exercise science
and for those who wish to pursue a professional degree as a Registered Dietician.
Students pursuing a Nutrition and Dietetics degree may opt to complete a second major in Health Science or
Culinary Arts. Acceptance into these programs is based upon application to the program and meeting minimum
entrance criteria.

Upon completion of the Nutrition and Dietetics program, graduates will be able to:
 Use current technologies for information and communication.
 Conduct nutrition screenings, assessments and interventions.
 Apply principles of nutrition science for health promotion and disease prevention.
 Participate in nutrition care of individuals across the lifespan and a diversity of people, cultures and
religions.
 Supervise production of food that meets nutrition guidelines, cost parameters and consumer acceptance.
 Perform ethically in accordance with the values of the healthcare system.

Nutrition and Dietetics Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and
biology is recommended.

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Associate in Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
MATH 140 College Algebra OR
MATH 155 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 3 credits
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
History or Political Science Elective ................................................................................... 3 credits
PHIL 105 Ethical Dilemmas............................................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
NUTR 100 Introduction to Nutrition and Health Promotion* ............................................................. 3 credit
NUTR 110 Normal Nutrition with Lab ................................................................................................ 4 credits
NUTR 140 Nutrition and Weight Loss ................................................................................................ 3 credits
NUTR 150 Principles of Food Preparation with Lab* .......................................................................... 4 credit
NUTR 190 Fundamentals of Personal Training OR
Liberal Studies Electives ................................................................................................ 3-4 credits
NUTR 210 Nutrition in Disease Management and Prevention ........................................................... 4 credits
NUTR 220 Health Care Delivery Systems* ......................................................................................... 3 credits
NUTR 250 Nutrition Education and Counseling* ............................................................................... 3 credits
NUTR 275 Community Field Experience OR
HLTH 140 Lifetime Physical Fitness& Wellness.................................................................................. 3 credits
BIOL 124 Biology I with Lab OR
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
Liberal Studies Electives ................................................................................................ 3-4 credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 62-64 credits

*To receive Departmental credit students must receive a grade of C or better in all Nutrition courses

Precision Machining and Manufacturing

Precision machinists control, design, maintain, upgrade and operate modern, computer-controlled production
equipment and facilities equipment used to manufacture many of the world’s goods. The Precision Machining
program equips its graduates with an in-depth multi-disciplinary education in mathematics, physics, engineering
technology, both manual and CNC machining, manufacturing processes and methods, as well as a broad
education in computer studies, business and liberal arts. Our highly skilled graduates have gone on to provide
hands-on engineering and managerial service in state-of-the-art high volume and/or high-precision
manufacturing enterprises across Maine. Our graduates are currently employed in diverse industries including
automotive, packaging, metalworking, power generation, aerospace, medical, defense, bottling and even private
consulting companies. Our graduates specialize in precision machining with precision tool making using
Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) programming and operations.

Upon completion of the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program, graduates will be able to:
 Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to safely set up and operate conventional and CNC machines
precision metalworking machinery.
 Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to safely machine precision parts.
 Demonstrate knowledge and skills required using CAM.
 Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to inspect machined parts using various measuring equipment
and gauging.
 Demonstrate competency in general education requirements for work and life skills.

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Precision Machining and Manufacturing Admission Requirements
For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra, physics,
and geometry is strongly recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Precision Machining and Manufacturing
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Math OR
MATH 140 College Algebra AND ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ............................................................................................ 1 credit
Physics Elective with Lab ................................................................................................... 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
AEDD 170 Parametric Solid Modeling ................................................................................................ 3 credits
AEDD 250 Mechanical Design ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
MACH 115 Introduction to Precision Machining OR
MACH 101 Introduction to Manufacturing AND
MACH 102 Precision Machining: Lathe AND
MACH 103 Precision Machining: Mills/Grinding ................................................................................. 7 credits
MACH 165 Advanced Precision Machining OR
MACH 151 Advanced Manufacturing Processes AND
MACH 152 Advanced Turning and Grinding Processes AND
MACH 153 Advanced Milling and Grinding Processes......................................................................... 7 credits
MACH 215 Introduction to CNC Machining Practices ......................................................................... 7 credits
MACH 265 Advanced CNC Machining and Programming Practices..................................................... 7 credits
Precision Machining Elective ............................................................................................. 3 credits
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding .................................................................................................... 3 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 63-64 credits

CNC (Computer Numerical Controller) Machine Operator Certificate

The Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) Machine Operator Certificate offers new or returning students a
competency based comprehensive CNC Machine Operator training. Along with general education courses and
program specific technical courses, students will be able to apply a wide variety of industries and employment
opportunities. Students will be exposed to basic manufacturing skills, precision machining and CNC machine
operations. Students completing the CNC Operator Certificate are in high demand across several industries.

Upon completion of the CNC Machine Operator Certificate, graduates will be able to:
 Identify and practice safe metal cutting practices in the manufacturing environment.
 Demonstrate knowledge of common manual machining practice processes required for employment.
 Demonstrate knowledge of common technical drawing ASME standards.
 Demonstrate knowledge of precision measurement.
 Demonstrate knowledge of programming, setup and operations of Proto Trac-controlled machines.
 Demonstrate knowledge of Operating CNC Machining Centers.
 Demonstrate knowledge of Operating CNC Turning Centers.

CNC (Computer Numerical Controller) Machine Operator Certificate Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. High school or post-secondary coursework in algebra,
physics, and geometry is strongly recommended.
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Certificate
CNC Machine Operator
Required Courses
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
FIGS 100 Student Success ................................................................................................................. 1 credit
MATH 130 Technical Math OR
MATH 140 College Algebra AND ......................................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ............................................................................................ 1 credit
AEDD 170 Parametric Solid Modeling ................................................................................................ 3 credits
MACH 115 Introduction to Precision Machining OR
MACH 101 Introduction to Manufacturing AND
MACH 102 Precision Machining: Lathe AND
MACH 103 Precision Machining: Mills/Grinding ................................................................................. 7 credits
MACH 165 Advanced Precision Machining OR
MACH 151 Advanced Manufacturing Processes AND
MACH 152 Advanced Turning and Grinding Processes AND
MACH 153 Advanced Milling and Grinding Processes......................................................................... 7 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 24-25 credits

Pre-Engineering
Engineering involves the arrangement and modification of natural materials to produce devices and processes in
order to accomplish human goals expeditiously, economically and safely. Engineering education is divided into
such fields as aeronautical, agricultural, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, material, mechanical
and nuclear.

The pre-engineering program at SMCC is a two year program that helps students determine if they are
interested in engineering and prepares them to transfer to a Bachelor’s-level engineering program. The program
focuses on developing a fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics, and provides an
introduction to engineering. In addition, students take classes in English, communication, the social sciences and
humanities.

One major advantage of attending a community college is the possibility of close association with faculty and
fellow students. Students who choose to study engineering at SMCC believe that small classes in the basic
engineering, science and math courses and the supportive environment and personal attention of a community
college are important in giving them a start toward a satisfying career in engineering.

Upon completion of the Pre-Engineering program, graduates will be able to:

 Develop expertise in and practice mathematical principles as they apply to the fields of Physics and
engineering.
 Understand the role of chemistry in our physical and biological environment as it pertains to atomic and
molecular structure, the laws of thermodynamics and how energy is exchanged between systems.
 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of introductory programming languages.

Pre-Engineering Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and physics
is recommended.

Associate in Applied Science

Pre-Engineering
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
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 MATH 140 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ … 3 credits*
MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry ………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 credit
MATH 190 Pre-Calculus ............................................................................................................... 3 credits*
CHEM 131 Chemistry for Engineers with Lab ..................................................................................... 4 credits
ENGL 110 Oral Communications........................................................................................................ 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses
COMM 201 Technical Writing .............................................................................................................. 3 credits
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering .............................................................................................. 2 credits
ENGR 216 Circuits I: Steady State Analysis ......................................................................................... 3 credits
MATH 260 Calculus I ........................................................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 270 Calculus II .......................................................................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 275 Introduction to Differential Equations with Linear Algebra .............................................. 4 credits
PHYS 200 Physics for Engineers I with Lab ........................................................................................ 4 credits
PHYS 250 Physics for Engineers II with Lab ....................................................................................... 4 credits
Computer Engineering Option
CSCI 110 Principles of Computer Science ......................................................................................... 4 credits
ENGR 172 Digital Logic ....................................................................................................................... 4 credits
ENGR 217 Circuits II: System Dynamics with Lab ............................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Electrical Engineering Option
ENGR 172 Digital Logic ....................................................................................................................... 4 credits
ENGR 217 Circuits II: System Dynamics with Lab ............................................................................... 4 credits
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Mechanical Engineering Option
ENGR 200 Engineering Statics ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
ENGR 230 Thermodynamics I: Laws and Properties........................................................................... 3 credits
ENGR 250 Strength of Materials ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
MATH 280 Calculus III ......................................................................................................................... 4 credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 62 to 66 credits

*For students starting at a more advanced level in math based on placement testing, they can substitute CSCI
110 (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering) or CSCI 160 (Computer Engineering) in the place of MATH 140 and
MATH 146 if testing at the pre-calculus level or substitute a Fine Arts/Humanities elective in the place of MATH
190 if placing at the calculus level. Please note this is only available to students with upper level placement in
mathematics.

Radiography
The radiographer, a vital member of the health care team, utilizes sophisticated x-ray equipment to obtain
diagnostically valuable images of any body part or body system. In order to perform radiographic procedures,
the radiographer must have a good working knowledge of human anatomy, radiographic procedures, radiation
physics, principles of imaging, radiation protection, and quality assurance. Employment opportunities include
hospitals, private offices, outpatient clinics, and specialty medical practices. Many Radiographers choose to
specialize in a variety of imaging modalities areas such as mammography, computerized tomography, vascular
and interventional radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The curriculum maintains clinical affiliations
with six major hospitals in southern Maine and private practice groups, as well as several orthopedic offices in
Portland.

This program prepares individuals to become radiographers at the associate degree level. Upon completion of
the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the certification examination of the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists, ARRT.

Program Mission

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The overall goal of the Radiography program is to educate and train highly skilled, competent, professional
radiographers to serve patients using imaging modalities to perform radiographic diagnostic procedures. The
didactic and clinical education provides a broad spectrum of professional functions consistent with standards of
current professional practice which include: performance of general radiographic procedures utilizing a variety
of equipment, utilization of radiation protection techniques, employment of critical thinking skills, utilization of
professional communication skills and observance of confidentiality of information and appropriate patient care
skills.

Program Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to function effectively in the clinical setting
1. Students will adapt knowledge of positioning to routine and non-routine situations.
2. Students will use critical thinking skills to analyze and optimize image quality.

Goal 2: Students possess the knowledge and skills of an entry level radiographer to clinically perform
radiographic exams competently while demonstrating patient care.
1. Students will perform routine and non-routine exams.
2. Students will pass the ARRT examination on first attempt.
3. Students possess knowledge of procedures, radiation protection, and patient care.
4. Students will demonstrate ethical values relative to quality patient care.

Goal 3: Students demonstrate professional development and growth consistent with the program’s mission and
expected outcomes.
1. Students will participate as members of their professional society (Maine Society of Radiologic
Technologists).
2. Students will be oriented to other imaging modalities.
3. Students will demonstrate professionalism in didactic and clinical settings.

Goal 4: Students demonstrate the competence of entry level radiographers who will meet the needs of the
health care community.
1. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination with an average grade of 85% or higher.
2. Employers will indicate overall satisfaction with the graduates’ performance.
3. Graduates will be employed within 12 months after graduation.
4. Graduates will be satisfied with their education and can meet the needs of the health care community.
5. First semester radiography students will be retained and will graduate from the program.

Goal 5: Students exhibit professional communication skills.

1. Students will demonstrate professional communication skills with all personnel in the didactic and clinical
settings.
2. Students will demonstrate professional communication skills with patients.

Upon completion of the Radiography program, graduates will be able to:

 Perform radiographic examinations on pediatric, adult and elderly individuals who present with a variety of
challenges.
 Utilize a variety of radiographic and image processing equipment in a variety of clinical settings.
 Utilize appropriate radiation protection techniques for patients and personnel.
 Deliver appropriate patient care in a variety of clinical situations.
 Demonstrate attention to clerical detail relative to all aspects of clinical examinations, including archiving,
filing and retrieval of images.
 Interact professionally and competently with other health care personnel.
 Communicate to patients the basic procedural details of special imaging modalities such as interventional
angiography, mammography, CT and MRI.
 Be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ examination in diagnostic
radiography.

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Radiography Admission Requirements
For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants. High school or
post-secondary coursework in chemistry, physics, and algebra is highly recommended and biology is required.
All students accepted undergo a criminal background check. Results of the background check are made available
to all clinical facilities. If a student is denied access to any of our clinical facilities, he/she will be unable to
continue in the program.

Radiography Clinical Hours Calculations.

Clinical hours for Southern Maine Community College’s Radiography program are calculated with a ratio of 60
clinical hours per credit hour. The breakdown for each radiography clinical course is as follows:

RADG 130 Clinical Practicum I = 15 weeks X 16hours/week = 240 clinical hours/60 = 4 credits
RADG 160 Clinical Practicum II = 15 weeks X 16hours/week = 240 clinical hours/60 = 4 credits
RADG 190 Clinical Practicum III = 6 weeks X 40 hours/week= 240 clinical hours/60 = 4 credits
RADG 230 Clinical Practicum IV = 15 weeks X 24 hours/week = 360 clinical hours/60 = 6 credits
RADG 260 Clinical Practicum V = 15 weeks X 24 hours/week = 360 clinical hours/60 = 6 credits

Associate in Science
Radiography
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning (or higher) ................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses*
RADG 100 Radiography Patient Care and Radiation Protection ......................................................... 3 credits
RADG 105 Radiographic Procedures I ................................................................................................ 4 credits
RADG 115 Radiographic Exposure I .................................................................................................... 3 credits
RADG 130 Clinical Practicum I ............................................................................................................ 5 credits
RADG 155 Radiographic Procedures II ............................................................................................... 4 credits
RADG 160 Clinical Practicum II ........................................................................................................... 5 credits
RADG 175 Radiographic Analysis I ....................................................................................................... 1 credit
RADG 190 Clinical Practicum III .......................................................................................................... 4 credits
RADG 205 Radiographic Procedures III .............................................................................................. 3 credits
RADG 215 Radiographic Exposures II ................................................................................................. 3 credits
RADG 230 Clinical Practicum IV .......................................................................................................... 6 credits
RADG 235 Radiographic Exposure III .................................................................................................. 3 credits
RADG 245 Radiographic Pathology .................................................................................................... 3 credits
RADG 255 Principles of Quality Assurance ......................................................................................... 2 credits
RADG 260 Clinical Practicum V ........................................................................................................... 6 credits
RADG 275 Radiographic Analysis II ...................................................................................................... 1 credit
Total Credits Required for Degree: 80 credits
*Inability to meet clinical objectives and a clinical grade of less than 85 or a radiographic didactic course grade
less than 75 constitutes failure in that course.

Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy is an allied health specialty involved with evaluation, treatment, management, diagnosis
and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. The respiratory therapist is a life-support
specialist. During emergency calls respiratory therapists become responsible for the care of the patient through
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airway management, artificial ventilation, external massage and other sophisticated emergency support
measures. Respiratory therapists must be efficient in many areas of specialized and therapeutic respiratory care,
such as oxygen therapy, aerosol delivery, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, airway
management, pulmonary function studies and blood gas analysis. With the ever-increasing number of
cardiopulmonary disorders and the advancement in respiratory therapy and specialty areas, job opportunities in
this dynamic profession are rapidly expanding. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, sleep labs,
physician offices, and as healthcare educators. The program is run in close cooperation with clinical affiliates,
including Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Portland; St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Central
Maine Medical Center in Lewiston; Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford; Mid Coast-Parkview Health Care in
Brunswick; Maine General in Augusta; and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover NH. The program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Hardwood Road, Bedford TX 76021-4244.
Program accreditation information can be viewed at CoARC.com.

Program Goals
To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and
affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care as performed by registered respiratory therapists
(RRT’s). Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy program, graduates will be able to:

 Demonstrate cognitive behavior in the clinical setting consistent with a Registered Respiratory
Therapist.
 Exhibit psychomotor skills in the clinical setting consistent with a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
 Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors, in the clinical setting consistent with a Registered Respiratory
Therapist.

Respiratory Therapy Admission Requirements:

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants. High school or
post-secondary coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, and algebra is recommended.

Associate in Science
Respiratory Therapy
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
FIGS 102 Student Success – Health Sciences ..................................................................................... 1 credit
MATH 140 College Algebra (or higher) ............................................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab .................................................................................. 4 credits
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
Major Required Courses*
RESP 100 Respiratory Therapy Patient Care ..................................................................................... 3 credits
RESP 101 Gas, Humidity, and Aerosol Therapy ................................................................................. 4 credits
RESP 105 Pulmonary Assessment ..................................................................................................... 3 credits
RESP 110 Airway Management......................................................................................................... 3 credits
RESP 120 Cardiopulmonary-Renal Anatomy and Physiology ............................................................ 4 credits
RESP 125 Clinical Practicum I ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
RESP 170 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation ............................................................................ 3 credits
RESP 172 Clinical Ethics in Respiratory Care ..................................................................................... 3 credits
RESP 175 Clinical Practicum II ........................................................................................................... 4 credits
RESP 200 Neonatology and Pediatrics .............................................................................................. 3 credits
RESP 210 Cardiovascular Assessment ............................................................................................... 3 credits
RESP 220 Clinical Mechanical Ventilation ......................................................................................... 4 credits
RESP 225 Clinical Practicum III .......................................................................................................... 4 credits
RESP 250 Respiratory Care Senior Seminar ...................................................................................... 3 credits
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Total Credits Required for Degree: 77 credits
*Inability to meet clinical objectives and a clinical grade less than 77 or a Respiratory didactic course grade of
less than 77 constitutes a failure in that course and therefore must be repeated to progress in the program.

Surgical Technology
A certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is a member of the surgical team in the operating room who works with
the surgeon, anesthesiologist and certified registered nurse, delivering direct patient care before, during and
after surgery. Surgical technologists perform functions and tasks that provide a safe environment for surgical
care and contribute to the efficiency of the operating team by supporting operating surgeons, nurses and others
involved in operative procedures. Surgical technologists also work in other patient service settings that call for
special knowledge about asepsis, or about methods of making or keeping an environment antiseptic.
The program is a cooperative effort between SMCC and the Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland. In the
first part of the program, students complete prerequisite, general education credits provided by SMCC. SMCC
requires a minimum of 22 general education and allied health credits to meet degree requirements. Transfer
students should be aware that SMCC requires 15 credits of curriculum-specific coursework be taken at SMCC in
order to award a degree. Transfer credits do not count toward this 15-credit minimum.

The second part of the program is a one-year, self-contained surgical technology program provided by MMC.
Initial classes are held on the SMCC campus, including basic sciences, care and safety of the patient, and
principles of operating room technique. The second phase of classes are held at MMC, enabling the student to
gain practical experience in the operating room, participating in clinical rotations to several ambulatory surgery
sites to maximize the student's clinical experience. Graduates are prepared and eligible to sit for the National
Certification Examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Upon completion of the MMC surgical technology program and the prerequisite general education requirements
through SMCC, students will earn an SMCC associate degree. The candidate is awarded 42 credits for the
surgical technology credits completed through MMC, which serve as the technical core of the associate degree.
The associate degree enhances career opportunities through vertical mobility, practitioner levels refinement,
and maximized employment prospects.
The MMC School of Surgical Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (www.CAAHEP.org). SMCC is fully accredited as a post-secondary educational institution by
the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

 Provide safe care to the patient in a surgical setting.
 Function as an integral part of a surgical team.
 Demonstrate aseptic technique.
 Practice as a surgical technologist in multiple clinical settings.
 Work in related medical settings such as research, infection control and medical sales.
 Sit for the national certification examination for surgical technologists.

Surgical Technology Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College health science admission requirements, visit the
Admissions area of the website https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/health-science-applicants. High school
or post-secondary coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, and algebra is recommended. For information
about the Maine Medical Center program details, please visit http://www.mmc.org/surgtech, call 207-741-5589
or email [email protected].

Associate in Applied Science

Surgical Technology
General Education Requirements – minimum of 15 credits must be taken at SMCC
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
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 Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
BIOL 100Biology with Lab for Non-majors OR
BIOL 124Biology I with Lab .............................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
Maine Medical Center Surgical Technology Program........................................ 42 transfer credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64 credits

Trade and Technical Occupations

The associate in applied science in Trade and Technical Occupations program is designed to recognize the
proficiency of people who are enrolled in, or have completed, a registered apprenticeship program (e.g., journey
person status).
Women and men who have completed or are currently enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program or a
formal program approved by the College may apply and simultaneously complete both their training program
and degree requirements.
A registered apprenticeship program is one approved by the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council or
the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Six credits per year of apprenticeship are
allowed. Students earning less than twenty four credits will need to complete remaining credits in related or
open electives.

Trade and Technical Occupations Admission Requirements

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website http://www.smccme.edu/apply. Prospective students must be currently enrolled in a registered
apprenticeship program or a formal program approved by the college and related to a degree program offered
by the college.

Associate in Applied Science

Trade and Technical Occupations
General Education Requirements
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits
Mathematics Elective (100-level or higher) ...................................................................... 3 credits
Physics Elective ................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
Social Science Elective ....................................................................................................... 6 credits
Major Required Courses
Trade Related Electives ................................................................................................... 22 credits
Trade and Technical Occupations Electives ..................................................................... 24 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree: 68 credits

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Participants will learn how to access and apply career
development and transfer planning tools located in My
Maine Guide on the SMCC portal.
Accounting Courses (ACCT)
Prerequisite(s): Department Permission
ACCT 105 Financial Accounting 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none
This is an introductory course that prepares a student
to become skilled at basic accounting procedures, with
ACSS 104 Academic Success Seminar 3 cr.
the intent of accurately presenting financial
This is a three-unit course. Each unit is five weeks. Unit
information for decision-making. The material is vital
I: Academic Skills for College Success introduces
for all participants in business. Students will learn
students to the college environment and provides
about balance sheets, income measurement,
opportunities to strengthen skills necessary for success
recording processes involving journals and ledgers,
at the college level. Unit II: Learning Theories and Self-
and the accounting cycle. Students will also examine
Assessment explores the learning process, learning
the major elements of financial statements such as
styles, and student development theory. Unit III:
cash accounts receivables, inventories, long-term
Career Decision Making helps students understand
assets, liabilities, and equity. Financial statement
and successfully manage, through readings, writing,
analysis occurs throughout.
and activities, some of their life and career transitions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none
ACCT 155 Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
Building on fundamentals learned in Financial Architectural and Engineering Design
Accounting, students are introduced to several
important analytical tools found in business. Topics Courses (AEDD)
include the time value of money, the concept of risk, AEDD 100 Print Reading 3 cr.
budgeting, costing of products, master and flexible This course introduces the concepts of technical
budgeting, debt management, and short-term drawing, measurement, scale, format, and how they
business decisions. A solid basis in financial accounting are applied to reading drawings in the fields of
will be necessary. mechanical, architectural, civil, structural, and
Prerequisite(s): ACCT-105, MATH-040 or appropriate electrical. The relationship between the intent of the
placement drawings, trade practices, ASME standards, and the
Corequisite(s): none ability to extract and utilize information found on
various kinds of drawings will be stressed.
ACCT 205 Intermediate Accounting 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
This course is the intensive study of accounting and Corequisite(s): none
the use of financial information for business decision
making. This course is a continuation of the basic AEDD 105 CAD Graphics 3 cr.
accounting principles and theories covered in Financial This course will involve the production of 2D technical
Accounting and Managerial Accounting. Intermediate drawings that meet industry standards using AutoCAD
Accounting is also a further introduction of accounting software. Emphasis will be placed on precision and
as a career profession. accuracy, use of symbols, line types, line weights,
Prerequisite(s): ACCT-105, MATH-040 or appropriate orthographic projection, multi-view placement, text
placement format, dimensions, section views, auxiliary views,
Corequisite(s): none isometric views, and plotting accuracy. A variety of
design fields will be reviewed with an emphasis on
ASME graphics standards.
Academic Success Courses (ACSS) Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
ACSS 100 Introduction to Career, Education and Life Corequisite(s): none
Planning 1 cr. AEDD 107 Industrial Design 3 cr.
This course will build on the academic success skills
This course introduces the student to industrial design.
developed in the FIG and focus on developing career Students will study the phases that a basic consumer
and transfer goals and mapping the necessary steps to product and environmentally related product or
achieve these goals. Students will explore their system goes through from conception to production.
interests and learn how to match personal needs and The "Carbon Footprint and Path" of a specific
expectations with satisfying career options.
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consumer product will be studied. From this research, AEDD 165 Basic Architecture with CAD 3 cr.
students will develop product innovations that are This CAD based course offers the fundamentals of
applied through design into a tangible manufactured architectural design as it relates to light wood
product. Presentations of designs are required. construction consistent with, but not limited to,
Students with prior design experience may use any residential construction. Designed for the student with
tools that they have acquired to create their prior drafting and CAD courses, this course introduces
prototypes, drawings, models etc. for presentations. building elements, CAD techniques, building code
Students with no prior design experience will be requirements, and professional and regional
taught how to sketch and meet graphic standards, influences.
create model prototypes, and use other visual aids to
organize and present their projects. Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): AEDD-100
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none AEDD 170 Parametric Solid Modeling 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the use of
AEDD 109 Introduction to Marine Design 3 cr. SolidWorks or Inventor software to produce
This course presents topics required for understanding parametric models, assemblies, and drawings for the
ship design at an introductory level. Why does it float? manufacturing industry. Topics will include sketches,
What effect will materials have on buoyancy and reference planes, relations, part modeling techniques,
stability? Students will be introduced to the constraints, mates, evaluation tools, redesign, and
vocabulary of the marine industry as they develop an presentation techniques. Each student will complete
understanding of the basic requirements of design and an individual design project involving a mechanical
an appreciation for systems engineering principles. assembly with appropriate documentation.
The course will cover maritime history, dynamic forces
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-100 or AEDD-105 or AEDD-110
on a ship, and design for manufacture concepts, and
or MACH-115 or MACH-101, MACH-102 and MACH-
will include concepts involving basic geometry and
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algebra. Students will tour a working shipyard.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none AEDD 185 Civil CAD 3 cr.
This comprehensive course covers the fundamental
AEDD 140 Introduction to Interior Design 3 cr. tools of CivilCAD and their practical applications in
This course will introduce students to interior design, planning, documenting, and creating roadways,
beginning with a historical overview of the profession. subdivisions, and site plans with adherence to industry
Topics will include space planning, color theory, ADA standards. Understanding and using the software,
compliance, furnishings, materials, lighting, CAD generating design concepts, drawing accuracy, layout
applications, continuing education and the and quality of work will be stressed.
certification process. There will be a series of required
projects that will include research and self-exploration. Prerequisite(s): AEDD-105
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none AEDD 190 Interior Design II 3 cr.
Students will have the opportunity to explore in more
AEDD 160 CAD Applications 3 cr. depth the Interior Design concepts established in the
This course will be based on AutoCAD software. AEDD-140 Introduction to Interior Design class.
Students develop drawings in a variety of fields of Commercial Interior Design will be the primary focus.
design, including architectural, civil, mechanical, and Students will learn the Design development process
others. Emphasis will be placed on improving through exploration of initial concepts and analysis of
efficiency, advanced layout techniques, annotative effects on site/building conditions, form, space and
scales, plotting, solving problems when working with programming. A set of conceptual drawings; floor
existing drawings, creating hybrid vector-raster plans, lighting plans, floor pattern plans, elevations,
drawings, developing symbols and templates, and millwork sections, finish schedules, and materials
using software to solve design problems. boards will be required to be completed for design
projects. Emphasis will be placed on one’s ability to
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-105
convey strong concepts, address human factors,
Corequisite(s): none
coordinate documents and illustrations, and analyze
3D space and form. Independent research and
exploration will be required.

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Prerequisite(s): AEDD-140 AEDD 220 Architectural BIM 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none Students will use architectural software widely used in
the field to produce architectural models and working
AEDD 205 Technical Illustration 3 cr. drawings. Building information management, design
This comprehensive course covers technical and development, construction documentation and
perspective forms of three-dimensional drawing, one planning techniques as they relate to the software will
and two point perspective, shade and shadow, color, be emphasized.
and rendering. Extensive sketching, a thorough
understanding of technical drawing/graphic concepts, Prerequisite(s): AEDD-105, AEDD-165
and hands-on experience promote the development of Corequisite(s): none
artistic talent as it relates to architectural engineering
design. AEDD 240 Building Systems 3 cr.
This course provides an overview of the systems
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-100 or AEDD-105 needed in buildings with an emphasis on applicable
Corequisite(s): none codes and green design. Topics will include electrical
system design and code compliance, basic homeowner
AEDD 209 Marine Design II 3 cr. wiring practices, heat calculations, heating systems,
This course provides a broad overview of the general municipal and rural water systems, plumbing system
marine design skills expected of a middle-grade entry design and codes, site planning, and Leadership in
level designer. Students will learn the basics of Environmental and Energy Efficient Design (LEED).
creating interior and exterior ship designs and to
rethink a ship’s design if it isn’t practical. Topics will Prerequisite(s): AEDD-165
include systems engineering considerations, electrical, Corequisite(s): none
pipe/machinery, HVAC, structural, hull outfit design,
human factors, Human-Machine interfact and Human- AEDD 250 Mechanical Design 3 cr.
Computer interface, and design for manufacturing. This course provides an overview of the elements of
Students will complete a design project and mechanical design that are used in manufacturing
demonstrate oral and written presentation skills. industries. Topics will include ASME Y14.5 standards of
technical graphics, geometric dimensioning and
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-100, AEDD-109, ENGL-100 or tolerancing (GDT), classes of fit, surface finishes, weld
ENGL-101 callouts, representation of fasteners, characteristics of
Corequisite(s): none materials, power transmission, and development of
working drawings. Students may submit work using
AEDD 210 CAD 3D 3 cr. appropriate 2D or parametric CAD drawings.
This is a survey course in 3D modeling using a variety
of currently used modeling software. Students will Prerequisite(s): AEDD-100 or AEDD-105 or MACH-115
produce multiple projects using selected acis and or MACH-101, MACH-102 and MACH-103
parametric modeling software. Rendering and Corequisite(s): none
animation software will be used to produce
presentations of the models created. AEDD 255 Applied Engineering-Buildings 3 cr.
This course is a non-calculus introduction to the
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-160 combined study of mechanics and strength of
Corequisite(s): none materials as it relates to building construction using
Allowable Stress Design methods. Up to date values in
AEDD 216 Sustainable Design 3 cr. wood, laminates/composites, steel and engineering
This course introduces the student to the concepts of applications are covered. It is intended for architects,
green design and construction in residential and builders, carpenters, designers, and code enforcement
commercial projects. The course is presented in officers requiring only a background in algebra. This is
modules which will cover sustainable design elements. a comprehensive basic engineering course with a focus
Presentation of current green technologies will be on proper material selection.
provided by the instructor through the use of text,
mixed media and lectures. Local and global Prerequisite(s): MATH-112 or higher
applications of green design will be analyzed, Corequisite(s): none
discussed and critiqued.
AEDD 260 CAD Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-100 or AEDD-105 or CONS-115 This course will provide an introduction to the
and AEDD-115 or AEDD-165 or CONS-130 management of AutoCad using the current version of
Corequisite(s): none the software. Students will learn advanced techniques

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in geometry creation, management of CAD systems, Arabic Courses (ARAB)
development of macros, use of scripts, programming
for automation, customizing the software's interface, ARAB 101 Beginning Arabic I 4 cr.
updating multiple drawings, managing externally This course will focus on mastering the Arabic
referenced files, and other management tools. alphabet, pronouncing sounds correctly, and using
commonly-used Arabic phrases and sentence
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-160 structures. Attention will then turn to conversations,
Corequisite(s): none grammar development, and vocabulary building at the
introductory level so that by the end of the course, the
AEDD 265 Commercial Architecture 3 cr. student will be able to have simple conversations and
This advanced course in architectural planning and write simple sentences that express basic information
presentation for commercial structures and about him- or herself.
applications introduces the student to client
interaction, planning a renovation, rehabilitation, or a Prerequisite(s): none
new design, generating a set of plans and part of a Corequisite(s): none
specification in preparation for work assisting an
architect/engineer. Current codes, Barrier Free Design, ARAB 102 Beginning Arabic II 4 cr.
and design elements will be discussed. During this course, students will build on the basic
grammar and vocabulary learned in the first course in
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-115 or AEDD-165 order to engage in more complex dialogues as well as
Corequisite(s): none more complex written and verbal communications.
Students further their knowledge of commonly-used
AEDD 290 AutoLISP Programming 3 cr. Arabic phrases, Arabic grammar, sentence structures,
This course provides students an opportunity to use and expand their vocabulary. They hear and practice
the AutoLISP and Visual Basic programming languages dialogues using colloquial Arabic in addition to
to develop applications for automating the use of learning the higher registers of Arabic. An emphasis is
AutoCAD. Proficiency with AutoCAD is necessary for placed on students familiarizing themselves with using
success, as this course is designed for the very these variations in socially appropriate manners.
competent AutoCAD user. Topics will include creation
of new functions, command creation, using the VLISP Prerequisite(s): ARAB-101 or instructor approval
editor, managing variables, looping functions, Corequisite(s): none
association table manipulation, and an introduction to
objects, properties, classes, and methods in VBA. ARAB 105 Arabic Calligraphy 4 cr.
Students will focus on the reading and writing process
Prerequisite(s): AEDD-160 and study 29 connected and non-connected Arabic
Corequisite(s): none alphabet letters. They will improve their proficiency in
the skills of reading and writing. Students will also
Anthropology Courses (ANTH) learn and experience the six major calligraphy styles:
ANTH 105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Kufic, Riqa, Naskh, Thuluth, Diwani and Nastaliq style,
3 cr. as well as develop their skills of reading and writing
This course explores the diverse ways in which people correctly and beautifully.
organize and give meaning to their existence and the Prerequisite(s): ARAB-101
social, political and economic contexts in which they Corequisite(s): none
do so. We examine how structures of power and social
relations over time shape inequalities by studying
anthropological methods and perspectives. Our goal is Art Appreciation Courses (ARTA)
to understand two common components in
anthropological inquiry: 1) the ways in which human ARTA 105 Introduction to Visual Art 3 cr.
beings are differentiated, via history, geography, and The class serves as an introduction to the world of
culture differentiates such as subsistence patterns, kin visual art. Through the use of a unique thematic
relations, and social stratification, and 2) what human approach we will explore topical threads that cross
beings share across those boundaries. cultural and historical boundaries, leading from cave
drawings to the present. Each class will feature a
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate different inspirational theme: memory, structure,
placement humor, etc.; which will be explored through
Corequisite(s): none presentations, readings, writings, field trips, and studio
projects in a variety of different media. This course is
designed for students with little or no experience in
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visual arts and is not recommended for students who graffiti. Other topics will include Australian Aboriginal
intend to enroll in the Art Concentration. painting, African fabric dyeing, Medieval Islamic tiles,
Inuit carving, and Japanese ikebana and calligraphy.
Prerequisite(s): none Students will gain a basic understanding of each
Corequisite(s): none culture through readings and films, and by viewing
original artifacts wherever possible. Each section of
ARTA 110 The Art of Maine 3 cr. the class will culminate in a hands-on studio project
Maine holds a special place in the history of art and based on the skills, media and ideas of the culture
retains a vigorous presence in the contemporary art studied. This class is designed for all ability levels. Out
world. Some of the biggest names in American art of class work will be expected.
history (including Frederic Edwin Church, Winslow
Homer, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Marsden Prerequisite(s): none
Hartley, Dahlov Ipcar, William Wegman and Andrew Corequisite(s): none
Wyeth) found the inspiration from the beauty of
Maine's coast and mountains. Others (including Louise ARTA 135 Documentary Photography 3 cr.
Nevelson, William Pope.L, Yvonne Jacquette and a From the faded black and white photographs of the
street artist named Pigeon) have looked to the people, Civil War battlefield to the digital images on online
politics, cities and cluture of the state for the basis of newspapers and magazines, the stillness of a
their work. Many more have simply found creative photograph remains a powerful influence on how we
clarity and focus, by living or spending extended time view the world. In this course students will focus on
in our state. This class will introduce students to the documentary photography, examining the works of
history and current state of art in Maine,w hile photographers who have mastered this fine art of
challenging students to find personal means of visual storytelling. Through readings, films, slide
creative expression, by making art in a variety of shows, and fieldwork, students will gain a better
media that addresses what "Maine" means to them. understanding of the medium. The class will explore
and emulate different areas of social documentary,
Prerequisite(s): none photo essays, photojournalism, and visual narrative.
Corequisite(s): none This course also invites students to question the
context, purpose, and point of view of photographs. In
ARTA 111 History of Architecture 3 cr. addition, this is a hands-on photography class open to
This class is a combination of the history of students of varying skills. Photographic processes both
architecture and hands-on studio practices applied in film and digital will be discussed, but shooting
the study of architecture. The course will introduce assignments will require a digital camera. Students will
the cannons of architecture in the Greco-Roman learn digital image editing and work on a semester-
world, the Byzantine-Gothic, through the Renaissance- long photo documentary project: A photo essay of a
Baroque and the evolution of these styles into the chosen subject in the community.
modern world. The class will consist of 50% lecture,
which will include slide presentations, seminar Prerequisite(s): none
discussions, classroom activities, writing exercises, and Corequisite(s): none
oral presentations. The remaining 50% is applied to
studio assignments including 2D and 3D projects. ARTA 179 Museum Skills Training 3 cr.
There will be a walking tour of the SMCC campus and This course offers intensive training in art logistics.
Old Port in Portland to view structures that relate to Through lecture, hands-on workshops, and site visits,
topics in the class. By the end of the semester, the students will learn the industry-standard operations
student will be versed in how the past styles, used in museums and galleries. Students will learn
traditions, and ideologies influenced th rise of how to pack, handle, and move artwork, study
modernism and how it shaped the American practices of exhibition design and installation, and
landscape, both urban and rural. examine the management structure and day-to-day
operations of commercial and non-profit art venues.
Prerequisite(s): none After completing the course, students will
Corequisite(s): none demonstrate the requisite knowledge and experience
for employment in art museums and galleries.
ARTA 115 Art and Culture 3 cr.
Students will combine studio work with art history as Prerequisite(s): none
they explore the way art is made and the role art plays Corequisite(s): none
in cultures from across the globe. The course will
cover a time span from the origins of art in prehistoric
cave paintings 20,000 years ago, to contemporary
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ARTA 180 Teaching Through the Arts 3 cr. Photography, Modern and Postmodern Architecture,
This course is focused on integrating contemporary art Video, and Computer Art and New Media.
and design theory into the K-12 classroom. Through
readings, discussion, creative projects, journaling, and Prerequisite(s): none
community engagement, students will explore the Corequisite(s): none
variety of ways artistic practices intersect and support
ARTH 125 Art and Society 3 cr.
learning objectives. This course will provide future
This course will explore the many facets where Art and
teachers with insight to comprehending visual
Society collide through lecture, discussion, film and
concepts and language to encourage life-long learning.
analyzing various modes of artistic expression. Topics
Prerequisite(s): none such as culture, inequality, class, race, gender, and
Corequisite(s): none public art will be viewed with a global approach
through historical and contemporary lenses. Although
ARTA 191 Special Topics in Art 1 cr. we do not think of art as social, it is the product of
Special topics courses are faculty-initiated programs of extensive social networks and often reflects or
study designed to enhance and expand the studio arts challenges in the social context under which it is
curricula through intensive, focused exploration of a produced. Students will develop fundamental art and
material, subject, and/or method in studio art. sociological concepts through writing exercises,
observations, and a final independently guided
Prerequisite(s): none project.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
ARTA 195 Children’s Book Art and Publication 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Students are familiarized with the artist’s role in the
development and creation of a children’s picture book. ARTH 130 World Art 3 cr.
Assignments include breaking up manuscripts, This survey of Non-Western art and architecture
designing characters, creating a storyboard, a wrap- serves as an introduction to the visual cultures of Asia,
around jacket, and several finished pieces. Upon Oceania, Africa, and Native North and South America.
successful completion of this class, the student should This course will give an overview of the stylistic
have a basic knowledge of the process needed to development and cultural context of the historical
complete a 32-page picture book project as well as an artistic production of Non-Western cultures around
increased understanding of storytelling, the world. Themes which unite these various cultures
design, and character development. will be discussed, including the ornament of
architecture, the importance of visual aids in
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-130 or CNMS-115 ceremony and ritual, the creation and use of masks,
Corequisite(s): none connection to the landscape, the development of
writing methods, and the continuation of art-making
traditions. The course will include a focus on those
Art History Courses (ARTH) cultures that continue to have some relation on
ARTH 120 Modern and Contemporary Art History modern and contemporary art history.
3 cr. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
This History of Modern and Contemporary Art Survey placement
Course is a study and evaluation of the development Corequisite(s): none
of Modern Art and Artists. We begin the course with
the origins of Modernism, and the art and artists ARTH 140 History of Photography 3 cr.
involved, and then move chronologically through time This course introduces students to the history of
uncovering the evolution of influences, themes, photography, from its beginnings in the 1830's to the
traditions, and contradictions within historical, social, recent practices of photographers and artists working
political, technological, and religious context. Class with photographic technologies in the context of
modules will include slide presentations, movie/film postmodernism. The primary goal of the course will
screenings, journaling and discussion, and writing be to develop visual literacy and familiarity with the
exercises. Topics to be covered will include: various genres and social functions of photographic
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, image production. The course will familiarize students
Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, Social Realism and with the key figures in photographic history and the
Regionalism, the Bauhaus and de Stijl, Dada and artistic movements of the different periods.
Surrealism, American Modernism, Minimalism, Pop
Art, Conceptual Art, Environmental Art, Feminist Art, Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
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ARTH 145 Survey of Western Art History I 3 cr. ARTH 192 Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture
Survey of Western Art History is a two-semester 3 cr.
sequential survey of Western Art History with a This course focuses on the art and architecture of the
concentration on artistic developments in the context Italian Renaissance. Upon completion of this course,
of history, culture, and institutions, as well as visual students will be able to identify, describe and analyze
analysis and technical knowledge. On completion of the art and artists associated with Northern Italy from
this course, students will have a basic knowledge of the 14th to the 17th centuries. Through reading, writing,
the development of Western Art History, be able to group discussion, lecture, and a required study abroad
identify and discuss broad topics within the history of experience in Italy, students will examine the
art, and relate these studies to studio coursework. Part evolution and development of Western Art by
I covers the following topics: Prehistory, Egypt and the experiencing important works in their original settings
Ancient Near East, the Ancient Aegean, Etruscan, and cultural context in the cities of Ferrara, Venice,
Greek and Roman, Early Christian and Byzantine, Early and Florence. This class is offered as part of the SMCC
Medieval, Islamic, Romanesque and Gothic. Global Classroom series. Global Classroom courses are
full-semester online classes that include a module on
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 cultural studies and a short-term study abroad
Corequisite(s): none experience.
ARTH 155 Survey of Western Art History II 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
Survey of Western Art History is a two-semester placement
sequential survey of Western Art History with a Corequisite(s): none
concentration on artistic developments in the context
of history, culture, and institutions, as well as visual ARTH 193 Cuba: Nature, Culture and Photography
analysis and technical knowledge. On completion of 3 cr.
this course, students will have a basic knowledge of This course focuses on the biodiversity, culture and
the development of Western Art History, be able to photography of the Caribbean island of Cuba. Upon
identify and discuss broad topics within the history of completion of this course, students will be able to
art, and relate these studies to studio coursework. Part identify, describe and analyze significant Cuban
II covers the following topics: Late Gothic, Italian and photographic contributions. Through reading, writing,
High Renaissance, Mannerism and Northern group discussion, lecture, and a required study abroad
Renaissance, Southern Baroque, Northern Baroque, experience in Cuba, students will examine the ecology
Rococo, Neoclassical, Romanticism, Realism, and evolution of bio- and cultural diversity in the city
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and Modern of Havana and rural, natural areas such as Viñales. This
and Contemporary Art. class is offered as part of the SMCC Global Classroom
series. Global Classroom courses are full semester
Prerequisite(s): ARTH-145 online classes that include a module on cultural
Corequisite(s): none studies and a short-term study abroad experience.
ARTH 175 History of Illustration 3 cr. Pre-requisite(s): Departmental Approval
This course examines the history of illustration from its Co-requisite(s): none
origins in ancient and medieval art, through the
Renaissance and the golden age of illustration in ARTH 235 Contemporary Art Theory and Methods
Amercia, to the present. We will explore each era's 3 cr.
illustrators and their work and evaluate how the Contemporary Art Practice is an introduction to
history of illustration is both intertwined with and significant artistic and cultural developments from the
separate from that of the fine arts. We will study the mid to late 20th century. The course will introduce
genre as individual and cultural expression but will also major theoretical concepts that have shaped and
assess the influence of technology, commerce, and defined Modernism and Postmodernism through
other historical transformations on culture and arts. readings, written assignments, field trips, and oral
Students of this course will explore how public presentations. Students will be introduced to the
perceptions of illustration and illustrators have vocabulary, texts, audiences and technologies of visual
changed, as we grapple with the innovations and art and new media and their interpretations. The
controversies associated with the field. intersection and crosspollination of contemporary art
practices will be examined with special focus on issues
Prerequisite(s): none regarding the use of art practice in institutional
Corequisite(s): none settings and in civic environments. Designed for the
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examine contemporary art theory in relation to origination of creative ideas through class projects,
creative practice. journal-keeping, and looking at art. Field trips to local
museums and galleries will enhance the students'
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 ability to put their own studio work in the context of
Corequisite(s): None the greater art world. The role of visual art as a tool for
communication and expression will be explored.
ARTH 236 Women Artists 3 cr.
Women have been artists since the first cave paintings Prerequisite(s): none
were created, however, their historical contributions Corequisite(s): none
to Art History have been lost or suppressed. In this
course, we’ll uncover the history of women in art, ARTS 120 Ceramics I 3 cr.
beginning with the Ancient and Medieval world, and This course is an introduction to ceramics class that
continuing through major artistic movements from the will give students the basic skills to create work in clay.
Renaissance to today. We will approach this topic The students will learn hand building, wheel-throwing
chronologically and thematically, exploring social, and glazing techniques, in addition to learning about
political, and ethical issues as well as the roles of the history of clay and the different methods of firing
education, attribution, gender, and sexuality. The main that have evolved over time. This course will be held at
focus of this course will be 20th and 21st century Portland Pottery, located at 118 Washington Ave in
artists and the influence of Feminist theory and downtown Portland. Students will be responsible for
movements in the recovery of the history of women in purchasing a required supply kit consisting of tools and
art. This course will consist of weekly assigned clay. The supplies will be pre-packaged and sold
readings, class lectures including slide presentations, directly to students at Portland Pottery on the first day
movie/film screenings, active discussion, and writing of class.
exercises.
Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): None
ARTS 125 Jewelry and Metalsmithing 3 cr.
ARTH 295 Portfolio Seminar 3 cr. This course will introduce students to basic concepts,
In the Portfolio Seminar students work to develop design and execution of jewelry using non-ferrous
artwork and professional materials that meet their metals. Students will learn a variety of techniques, and
individual goals. In addition to ongoing critiques of use them to design and fabricate a body of jewelry and
student work, the class will focus on the development metal objects. We will touch on the vast history of the
of professional skills, including photographing artwork, medium and introduce the exciting range of
building a web presence, and developing of resumes, contemporary jewelry and metal movements. No prior
artist statements and cover letters. Students will learn jewelry or metalsmithing experience is required. This
to research and apply for exhibitions, artist course will be held at Portland Pottery, located at 118
residencies, grants, and jobs within the art field, and Washington Ave in downtown Portland. Students will
explore contemporary issues in art through readings, be responsible for purchasing a required supply kit
discussions, and visits to galleries, museums and consisting of tools and materials. The supplies will be
studios. The course will also feature guest critiques pre-packaged and sold directly to students at Portland
and lectures by local artists and curators. The seminar Pottery on the first day of class.
culminates with a student exhibition, artist talk, and
Prerequisite(s): none
the presentation of a thesis paper. The Portfolio
Corequisite(s): none
Seminar is a recommended course for Liberal Studies
with an Art Focus.
ARTS 130 2D Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH-145, ARTS-130, ARTS-140, ARTS- This foundation level course introduces students to
210 the principles of 2D design and how the role of past
Corequisite(s): ARTH-155 and present media communications is influenced by
core design concepts. Students will develop, discuss,
and defend visual communication strategies within the
Studio Art Courses (ARTS) context of past and present design successes and
failures. Through detailed study of design concepts we
ARTS 110 Drawing I 3 cr. will create artwork that is unified and effective in
This class will teach the fundamentals of observational concept, form and purpose, and through studio
drawing, beginning with the basic elements: line, projects, in-class exercises, group critique, and
shape, gesture, value and composition, and advancing presentations we will practice how design principles
to the use of non-traditional materials and the
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are essential for success in a chosen field of visual their artistic expression and aesthetic awareness while
expression. learning the safe use of metalworking through creative
projects.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none
ARTS 140 3D Design I: Sculpture Studio 3 cr.
This course introduces the fundamentals of three- ARTS 155 Woodworking Sculpture I 3 cr.
dimensional design and will ask students to construct This course is an introduction to basic woodworking
and question visual relationships. Emphasis will be on from a sculptural perspective. Students will learn a
developing an understanding of the basic elements of variety of design, joinery, construction, finishing, and
design: line, plane, volume, mass, movement, shape, sealing techniques by working with both hand and
form, space, value, texture and color. We will look power tools in a safe and productive creative
closely at design organizational principles such as environment. The theories and methods integral to
proportion, repetition, rhythm, emphasis, balance, the design and creation of sculpture will be explored
symmetry and hierarchy. A range of materials (paper, through five assigned projects. Students who
cardboard, clay, plaster, wire and found object) and successfully complete this course will develop the skills
processes (constructing, modeling, carving, casting and and experience necessary to shape space and form in
fabricating) will be utilized to introduce a variety of wood.
approaches to 3D problem solving. Students will also
Prerequisite(s): none
be introduced to three-dimensional critical vocabulary
Corequisite(s): none
where focus will be on communicating ideas and
forming distinctions and connections through verbal
ARTS 160 Printmaking I 3 cr.
and written formats. This class is open to all levels and
This course will introduce students to a wide variety of
from all departments within the college community.
approaches to fine art printmaking. Students will
Prerequisite(s): none explore monoprinting techniques, block printing
Corequisite(s): none (including linoleum blocks and woodcuts), collograph
and drypoint. Some non-toxic approaches to etching
ARTS 145 Screenprinting I 3 cr. on copper plates may also be included in the class.
This course will introduce students to a wide variety of Students will learn to print by hand and also become
approaches to screenprinting in the “fine art” tradition skilled in the use of the printing press. Projects will
using mostly non-toxic water-based media. Students focus on the exploration of visual themes through a
will explore stencil-based printing techniques, series of prints and by creating editions. Visits to local
including hand-cut and hand-drawn stencils. Students print workshops and exhibitions will enrich the
will become skilled in creating photo-based stencils by students' studio experience.
hand and using the computer. Students will gain
Prerequisite(s): none
computer skills including scanning, image resizing,
Corequisite(s): none
contrast enhancement, halftone generation, and
printing for use as photo stencils. Projects will focus
ARTS 165 Collage, Assemblage, and Found Object
on the exploration of visual themes through individual
3 cr.
prints, series and editions. Visits to local print
This course will look at the development of collage and
workshops and exhibitions will enrich the students’
assemblage in Western Art and explore the influence
studio experience. A research assignment will require
of these pivotal developments on contemporary image
students to investigate and present their findings to
making and material use from Cubists, Dada,
the class. Outside-of-class work will be expected.
Surrealists, Post War Abstract Expressionists, Modern,
Prerequisite(s): none and into the Post Modern. This course is a bridge for
Corequisite(s): none 2-D studio courses (drawing, painting, printmaking,
photography) and 3-D (sculpture, design, and metal
ARTS 150 Metal Arts I 3 cr. arts) involving students in the use of test, color,
This course is designed to provide a safe outlet for surface, image, texture, shape, context, and form.
artistic expression using metal as the medium. Basic
sheet metalworking, hand tools, bending equipment, Prerequisite(s): none
cutting equipment and welding power source usage Corequisite(s): none
will be studied. Students will utilize the studied art
forms to design and build individualized works using ARTS 170 Photography I 3 cr.
primarily mild steel as the medium, and will develop This class will introduce and explore the technical,
historical, and contemporary concerns of photography
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as a form of artistic expression. Much of the work will ARTS 185 Comics and Sequential Art 3 cr.
be done in the digital environment, but projects will Comics are one of the world’s great storytelling media.
include other forms of making photographs. Students In an increasingly visual culture, understanding the
will gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop as unique language of comics is more relevant than ever.
it relates to more traditional modes of image making. This studio art class is designed for the student who
The central goal of the class is for students to learn wishes to investigate self-expression and storytelling
and expand the vocabulary and grammar of the using the narrative form of sequential art. Students
medium and find their own way of using it creatively will actively participate in projects, lectures, and
to express original visual ideas and unique discussions about the key elements and history of
perspectives. Discussions will focus on gaining an comics, and participate in drawing exercises that
understanding of the contemporary and historical reinforce formal concepts. At the center of the course
contexts from which we work. Class time will be is a semester-long project in which each student
devoted to lectures, demonstrations, critiques, slide creates a comic story that will be written, sketched,
talks, and visits to galleries and museums. Students inked, and published in a class compendium as a final
should have their own camera or access to a camera project.
for the duration of the course.
Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
ARTS 189 Watercolor 3 cr.
ARTS 179 Alternative Photographic Processes The objective of this class is to use watercolors to
3 cr. paint from nature, gaining mastery of the technique
Focusing on historical and alternative (pre-digital) and exploring the environment. Costal Maine has been
forms of photography, this class will explore the an influential landscape for artists throughout the past
historic arc of picture making from the birth of the century: John Marin, Marsden Hartley, Rockwell Kent,
medium to digital intervention. Students will be Fairfield Porter, and many others found it an inspiring
exposed to the plastic camera, the pinhole camera, place to investigate modern painting, and watercolor
black and white film processing, and historic printing was the medium that allowed them the freedom to
processes like the Cyanotype, Gum Bichromate and explore. Southern Maine Community College’s coastal
the Kallitype. Emphasis will be placed on using these location will allow us to follow this tradition as we
historic photographic tools to create emergent learn how to use watercolor outdoors to paint from
physical forms of photographic and student observation. Students will learn skills needed to paint
expression. Students will be encouraged to combine in watercolor, such as paper preparation, lifting color,
and move between individual photographic processes and optical color mixing, and the emphasis will be on
and presentation, and to work together as individuals engagement with the surrounding environment and a
and collectives. There are no prerequisites for this willingness to experiment. Work will take place in the
class, however students must be willing to actively Art Studio and outdoors around the SMCC campus. A
build and create. field trip to Peaks Island will allow for further
Prerequisite(s): none exploration, and a second field trip to the Portland
Corequisite(s): none Museum of Art and local galleries will provide students
with examples of other artists’ reactions to the Maine
ARTS 180 Painting I 3 cr. environment.
This introduction to painting is designed for both Prerequisite(s): none
beginners and more experienced painters. Using Corequisite(s): none
water-based oils and acrylic paints, the class will lead
students through the basics of color theory, color ARTS 190 Illustration 3 cr.
mixing and paint application on a variety of surfaces. This course is an exploration of the relationship
There will be a focus on creative approaches to between pictures and words, balancing an emphasis
observational work, using studio set-ups and the rich on concept and individual expression with the
natural environment around SMCC. Class trips to development of skills in a variety of wet and dry art
Portland will introduce students to the resources of media. Students will complete projects that address
galleries and museums as well as the private studios of the many different usages of illustration: editorial,
practicing artists. book, advertising, product and sequential art.
Prerequisite(s): none Demonstrations, discussions and critiques on the
Corequisite(s): none creative process, professional development and
individual style will be led by the instructor, guest
artists and students.
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 ARTS 240 3D Design II: Sculpture Studio 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): none This course will continue the visual and conceptual
Corequisite(s): none investigations introduced in 3D I: Sculpture Studio,
with a focus on expanding and redefining a student's
ARTS 210 Drawing II 3 cr. ideas and experiences of art making. Students will
This class explores in greater depth the concepts and work on idea generation and development which will
techniques covered in introductory drawing courses. move from varying states in the design process:
Students will further develop their observational definition of the visual problem, search
drawing skills and will work towards developing (brainstorming, multiple sketching, association),
personal means of expression through expressionistic selection of materials and techniques, execution
and conceptual drawing exercises. A significant (production and fabrication), and evaluation. Students
amount of time is devoted to working from live will use a range of materials including clay, plaster,
models. A broad range of drawing materials including wire, cement, earth, paper, mixed media, found object
mixed-media will be utilized. Time will be spent and wood. Fabrication methods may include mold
preparing a well organized and presented portfolio. making, casting, fiber techniques of coiling and
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-110 wrapping, carving, and additive work.
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ARTS-140
Corequisite(s): none
ARTS 220 Photography II 3 cr.
Photography II builds on the techniques and content ARTS 250 Metal Arts II 3 cr.
delivered in Photo I. Students will gain a deeper This course will explore visual and conceptual aspects
understanding of the mediums ability to describe and of sculpture through the use of steel. A series of
their own forms of personal expression through structured and independent assignments, material
individually developed projects, and an expanded demonstrations, lecture, and critique will enable
understanding of the varying photographic tools students to investigate the potential for this media to
including; plastic cameras, pinhole cameras, 35 mm offer a wide range of prospects in terms of context
cameras, digital cameras, medium format cameras, (object, installation, and environment) to support the
large format 4x5 cameras, color negatives, black and content of their work. Students are expected to
white negatives, scanning, and Inkjet printing. integrate this knowledge with their subjective
Students will produce a variety completed projects in concerns in order to further the depth and
multiple forms including, published books, web based understanding of their studio practice. The content
portfolios, and Inkjet prints. Class time will explore the and physical nature of the work will be self-directed;
class material through lectures, demonstrations, however, there will be a series of technical
critiques, lab time, visits to galleries, museums, artist’s assignments that build on the knowledge gained
studios and places of photographic interest. Students through ARTS 150.
should have their own camera or access to a camera
for the duration of the course. Prerequisite(s): ARTS-150
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-170
Corequisite(s): none ARTS 255 Woodworking Sculpture II 3 cr.
This course is a continuation of Woodworking
ARTS 230 Painting II 3 cr. Sculpture I, but from an expanded sculptural
This course builds on the skills and techniques perspective. Students who’ve already learned a variety
explored in Painting I, with a stronger focus on of design, joinery, construction, finishing, and sealing
creative approaches to figurative painting and techniques by working with both hand and power
individual expression. Using water-based oils and tools in Woodworking Sculpture I will continue their
acrylic paints, the class will lead students to explore investigation of both concept and material. The
advanced color theory, color mixing and paint theories and methods integral to the design and
application on a variety of surfaces. Class trips to creation of sculpture within a contemporary context
Portland will introduce students to the resources of will be explored through assigned projects. Students
galleries and museums as well as the private studios of who successfully complete this course will the expand
practicing artists. Out of class work will be expected. on the skills and experience necessary to produce art
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-180 projects with wood as the primary material.
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ARTS-155
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ARTS 260 Printmaking II 3 cr. units of measurement used by astronomers, direct
This course will expand on topics introduced in observation and recording of astronomical
Printmaking I. In addition to basic techniques such as phenomena, optics, star formation, galaxies and
collograph, monotype and the relief print, students nebulae, quasars, pulsars, black holes and the
will investigate woodblock printing and etching on Universal Gravitational Constant, electromagnetism,
copper plates. The focus will be on creating larger basic wave theory, the Doppler Effect and the Red
work and extended series of prints as well as printing Shift, the Hubble Law, Special relativity, General
on non-traditional surfaces. Students will refine their Relativity and gravitational lensing, Inflation Theory
presentation skills through exhibitions of their prints. and the Big Bang, Dark Matter and Dark Energy, KOBE
Out of class work will be expected. and WMAP discoveries, historical figures in astronomy.
The course format emphasizes guided exploration,
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-160 quantitative assessment, and critical thinking with
Corequisite(s): none particular emphasis of the Scientific Method; students
are required to demonstrate an understanding of the
ARTS 270 Ceramics II 3 cr. material through independent research, written reports,
In this intermediate ceramics class students will and written examinations.
continue to build on their vocabulary of ceramic
techniques, methods and materials to create both Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
sculptural objects and utilitarian vessels. Students or appropriate placement
begin to learn to fire the kiln and learn some of the Corequisite(s): none
technical basics of clay and glazes. Emphasis will be
placed on personal aesthetic problem solving and
successful design implementation, along with a focus
Automotive Courses (AUTO)
on contemporary and historical ceramics. AUTO 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology
Students will need their Ceramics I supply kit and will 3 cr.
be responsible for purchasing clay and additional tools. This introductory prerequisite course will introduce
The supplies will be pre-packaged and sold directly to students to workplace safety in the automotive shop.
students at Portland Pottery on the first day of class. Safety topics will include shop hazards such as fire,
airborne gases, blood borne pathogens, and chemical
Prerequisite(s): ARTS-120
hazards. Equipment instruction will include the safe
Corequisite(s): none
operation of an automotive lift and an introduction to
oxygen-acetylene torches, among other shop
ARTS 290 Advanced Studio Projects 3 cr.
equipment. Students will be introduced to the basics
In this course students embark on an individualized
of identifying failures on the automobile and how to
studio exploration in an artistic medium of their
perform basic maintenance. Students will research
choice. After the initial creation of a project plan that
vehicle information utilizing electronic technical
outlines goals and methods of evaluation for the
information to determine the correct service
semester, students work closely with the instructor to
procedures and specifications.
create an advanced body of artwork, culminating in a
final faculty critique and written self-evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Automotive program acceptance
Corequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s): Department Chair Permission
Corequisite(s): none
AUTO 106 Clean Air and Energy Independence 1 cr.
This course will introduce students to eight alternative
Astronomy Courses (ASTR) fuels and advanced technology vehicles. Topics
include each fuel’s source and its use in
ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy and transportation, the basic scientific principles behind
Cosmology with Lab 4 cr. each type of vehicle and its components, advantages
When humans first looked to the sky and wondered and disadvantages of each fuel and vehicle including
about the true nature of what they were seeing, performance issues, and infrastructure requirements
Mankind’s quest for a scientific understanding of our of each fuel and vehicle type. This course will consider
place in the Universe began. That sense of wonder how well each alternative helps achieve the goals of
continues to this day. This introductory course will cleaner air and energy independence for the United
outline the basic concepts of astronomy, its history, its States. Students will examine the availability of the
scientific underpinnings, and how, in the last one fuels, the vehicles and service for the vehicles.
hundred years, astronomy has inevitably led to the
field of Cosmology. Topics will include but are not Prerequisite(s): none
limited to: Features of our Solar System, standard Corequisite(s): none
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AUTO 111 Steering and Suspension I 1 cr. safety inspection, as well as interpretation and
This is the first class in a two part study of steering and presentation of the law from the Maine State
suspension systems, covering the topic of tires. Inspection Manual. Students must pay the applicable
Students will inspect and measure tires, diagnose fee and complete an application to the Maine State
vibration and pull problems. They will mount and Police at the beginning of the semester to be eligible
dismount tires, repair air leaks, and service Tire to sit for the exam at the end of the course and receive
Pressure Monitoring Systems. the manual utilized in the course. See automotive
faculty for a current application.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-105, AUTO-155
Corequisite(s): AUTO-112 Prerequisite(s): Automotive program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none
AUTO 112 Steering and Suspension II 3 cr.
This is the second class in a two part study of steering AUTO 155 Electricity and Electronics 4 cr.
and suspension systems. Students will diagnose and This course will introduce the fundamentals of
repair steering and suspension systems. Students will electrical/electronics theory. Students will learn the
measure and adjust wheel alignment. Electronic fundamentals of electricity including the study of
steering and suspension systems will also be studied. voltage, amperage, resistance, wattage and Ohm’s
Law. Students will understand the fundamentals of an
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-105 electrical circuit, common failures and diagnostic
Corequisite(s): AUTO-111*, AUTO-205 procedures, as well as how to determine the
*Note that students may register for AUTO-111 and appropriate corrective actions while utilizing a digital
AUTO-112 in the same semester, but must pass AUTO- volt Ohm meter. Additionally, students will learn the
111 to move on to AUTO-112. basics of starting and charging systems as well as how
to utilize a wiring diagram.
AUTO 116 Brakes I 2 cr. Prerequisite(s): AUTO program acceptance
This is the first class in a two-part study of brake Corequisite(s): AUTO-101, AUTO-102, MATH-130
systems. Tasks from the NATEF Maintenance and Light
Repair list will be performed. Students will inspect and AUTO 160 Automotive Business Operations 2 cr.
perform maintenance tasks on hydraulic systems, This course introduces students to basic business
power assist units, wheel bearings, and parking brakes; operations, such as business plan writing and finance,
and measure and repair discs, drums, and linings. managing materials and supplies, OSHA regulations,
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-102, AUTO-155 human resources, payroll, cash flow, and risk
Corequisite(s): AUTO-117, AUTO-205 management issues. Case studies and simulation
activities may be included.
AUTO 117 Brakes II 2 cr. Prerequisite(s): Automotive program acceptance
This is the second class in a two-part study of brake Corequisite(s): none
systems. Tasks from the NATEF Master Automobile
Service Technology list will be performed. Students AUTO 170 Automotive HVAC 3 cr.
will diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, power This course is an examination of automotive heating,
assist units, wheel bearings, parking brakes, and ventilation, and air conditioning systems, with a focus
electronic brake systems. on identification of malfunctioning parts and the
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-102, AUTO-116*, AUTO-155 repair of these systems. Students will diagnose the
Corequisite(s): AUTO-205 heating and air conditioning system and determine
necessary action for unusual operating noises and
*Note that students may sign up for AUTO-116 and inoperative conditions. Students will diagnose
AUTO-117 in the same semester, but must pass AUTO- temperature control problems and failures in the
116 to move on to AUTO-117 electrical controls of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning systems and determine necessary action.
AUTO 125 Maine State Inspection Exam Prep 1 cr.
This elective course is a study of the Maine motor Prerequisite(s): AUTO-205
vehicle safety inspection standards and the law. This Corequisite(s): none
course will prepare students to sit for the exam with
the Maine State Police and become a licensed Maine AUTO 174 Advanced Level Lab 3 cr.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection technician, Class A The advanced level lab provides the student with an
and E. This course will focus on the responsibilities of alternative track to the internship. The lab will allow
the inspection technician, correctly performing a students to develop additional skills or fine tune skills

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studied in previous courses. Students may elect this function within the engine. Students will learn to make
course in lieu of AUTO-175, Cooperative Education. measurements of bearing journals, cylinder bores,
pistons, camshafts and other internal components
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-112, AUTO-117, AUTO-205 necessary to determine failures and the appropriate
Corequisite(s): none repair and service procedures.
AUTO 175 Cooperative Education 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): AUTO-205
Cooperative Education Placement is on-the-job Corequisite(s): AUTO-260
training, providing the student with a work experience
in the areas of preventative maintenance; steering and AUTO 215 Manual Transmissions and Drivelines
suspension; brakes; heating, ventilation and air 4 cr.
conditioning; or related field of specific interest to the This course will cover manual drive train and axles
student. Students will function as part of a team in an theory, diagnosis and repair. Students will learn to
automotive repair facility and will assist in the remove and reinstall transmission/transaxles. Students
inspection, diagnosis, and repair of faulty parts. The will inspect and repair manual transmission systems,
student is primarily responsible to the employer for inspect and reinstall power train, and perform clutch
the various work responsibilities established, and is diagnosis and repair. Students will apply critical
also responsible to the course instructor to complete thinking skills, utilizing service information, to
the internship requirements. diagnose problems with transaxles, clutches, and drive
shafts and determine necessary corrective action.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-112, AUTO-117, AUTO-205
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): AUTO-102
Corequisite(s): none
AUTO 176 Externship/Cooperative Education 3 cr.
This course involves job shadowing, providing the AUTO 260 Engine Performance I 4 cr.
student with exposure to work as an automotive The first of two courses in automotive engine
technician in a repair facility. The externship will performance, this course is the study of mechanical
expose students to concepts studied in previous engine performance and ignition systems. Students
courses. Students will interact with a mentor who will learn to utilize proper diagnostic procedures and
performs inspections, maintenance, diagnosis, and determine appropriate corrective procedures to
repair of vehicles. The student is primarily responsible repair, replace or install components that cause poor
to the employer for the various responsibilities engine performance. Students will be introduced to
established, and is also responsible to the course ignition components and controls and their effect on
instructor to complete the externship requirements. engine performance when they are not operating
properly.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-112, AUTO-117, AUTO-205
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): AUTO-205
Corequisite(s): AUTO-210
AUTO 205 Electricity and Electronics II 4 cr.
The second of two courses, this course examines the AUTO 265 Auto Transmissions and Transaxle 4 cr.
electrical and electronic systems of automobiles. This course will cover automatic transmission theory,
Students will study inputs, outputs and processors of diagnosis, and repair. Students will perform full in-
electronic systems. Students will diagnose starting, vehicle and off-vehicle transmission inspection and
charging and ignition systems, and remove and install apply critical thinking skills, utilizing service
starters and generators. Students will also diagnose information, to diagnose problems and determine
incorrect operation of chassis and body electrical and necessary corrective action. Students will disassemble
electronic systems and determine necessary actions. an automatic transaxle, inspect for failed parts and
rebuild transaxle to operating condition.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-155
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): AUTO-205
Corequisite(s): none
AUTO 210 Engine Repair 4 cr.
This course will introduce the theory, operation and AUTO 270 Engine Performance II 4 cr.
repair of the four stroke gasoline. Students will The second of two courses, this course is a
perform compression tests, cylinder leakage tests and comprehensive overview of automotive electronic fuel
vacuum tests to identify failed areas of the engine and injection systems and vehicle emission systems.
required service procedures. Students will disassemble Students will learn to utilize proper diagnostic
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procedures to repair, replace, or install components
that cause poor engine performance. Students will be Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
introduced to emission controls, their purpose on placement
OBDII engines and their effect on engine performance Corequisite(s): none
when they are not operating properly.
BHHS 105 Crisis Intervention 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-205 This course provides an introduction to observing and
Corequisite(s): none analyzing behavioral symptoms in persons with
behavioral health disabilities. Emphasis is placed on
AUTO 280 Light Duty Diesel Engine Performance recognizing common behavioral elements and in
2 cr. utilizing interventions appropriate to specific
This course will introduce the student to basic diesel situations. Diagnostics, behavioral management
engine operation and diagnosis. Students will be approaches, crisis intervention methods, and links
exposed to the newest diesel technology used in the between analysis and intervention will be presented.
light duty diesel market. Students will study fuel The course is taught in three modules: a) observation,
controls, diagnostics systems, and emission controls. analysis, assessment; b) management and
Students will learn service procedures for common modification of behavior; c) crisis management,
diesel faults. Students will utilize blackboard online intervention and safety. Note: This course meets the
learning in addition to the course textbook. MHRT/Community Requirement - Crisis Identification
and Resolution.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): AUTO-270 Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
placement
AUTO 285 Machining and Welding for Automotive Corequisite(s): BHHS-100
2 cr.
This course prepares students to perform welding and BHHS 110 Psychosocial and Vocational
machining operations on automobiles. Students will Rehabilitation 3cr.
learn how to repair broken fasteners with welding and This course will examine a coherent model of
machining techniques. Students will learn to repair psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) as a core organizing
exhaust systems and body components. principle of all behavioral health care. The core
Prerequisite(s): AUTO-105 philosophy and values of PSR and their application in
Corequisite(s): none essential client services is examined. The experience of
disability and recovery are emphasized. The key
processes of PSR are explored conceptually and
Human Service Courses (BHHS) experientially. The application of PSR within the
behavioral health care system is examined. Note: This
BHHS 100 Introduction to Human Services 3 cr. course meets the MHRT/Community Requirement -
This course offers a broad overview of the human Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
service field. Topics of study include the history of Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
human services, theoretical approaches to human placement
service work, human service systems, ethics, and Corequisite(s): BHHS-100
future trends. The course provides a well-rounded look
at the many career options available in human services BHHS 145 Human Diversity 3 cr.
and discusses the challenges that human-service This course explores the many aspects of human
workers face in day-to-day work. diversity including race, culture, class, gender, age, and
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate sexual orientation. Students learn the skills needed to
placement become more culturally competent professionals. Best
Corequisite(s): FIGS-100 practices and appropriate interventions are discussed.
Note: This course meets the MHRT/Community
BHHS 104 High Risk Populations 3 cr. requirement – Cultural Competence/Diversity.
This course provides students with an overview of Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
common high risk populations encountered in human placement
services work. The course addressed the behavioral Corequisite(s): none
symptoms in these high risk populations as well as the
care, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches to each
group. Note: This course meets the MHRT/Community
requirement – Mental Health and Aging.
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BHHS 220 Interviewing and Counseling 3 cr. BHHS 265 Trauma and Recovery 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals This course introduces students to the fundamentals
of interviewing and counseling through a combination of child sexual abuse and Traumatic Stress Disorders:
of reading, experiential exercises, presentations, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress
lecture Students will learn basic counseling skills, while Disorder (ASD) through a combination of reading,
obtaining a conceptual framework for understanding experiential/small group exercises, presentations, and
the process of counseling. The emphasis is on building lecture. Students will learn basic concepts of a trauma
basic skills (i.e., fundamentals of interviewing, theory, Constructivist Self Development Theory
communication and relationship building) while (CSDT), the signs and symptoms of PTSD/ASD, and how
exploring helping theory and its application to special traumatic events affect an individual’s thoughts and
populations. Note: This course meets the behaviors. The emphasis is on developing basic
MHRT/Community Requirement - Interviewing and knowledge (i.e., fundamentals of how trauma affects
Counseling. an individual, signs and symptoms of trauma reactions,
appropriate level treatment options and self-care
Prerequisite(s): BHHS-100, BHHS-104, BHHS-145 techniques for the client and worker). Application to
Corequisite(s): none special populations will be explored. Note: This course
meets the MHRT/Community Requirement - Trauma,
BHHS 225 Practicum I 3 cr.
Sexual Abuse, and Recovery.
This practicum course is required for all students
matriculated in the associate’s degree program. It is Prerequisite(s): BHHS-105, BHHS-110
designed to give students a structured experience in Corequisite(s): BHHS-220
the field of human services through field work in a
local organization. As part of the practicum BHHS 270 Case Management 3 cr.
experience, students will examine their own interests This course introduces students to the fundamentals
and preferences, learn how to use supervision of case management practice. Students will review
effectively, and familiarize themselves with their host different models of case management and learn about
organization. common case management functions such as
outreach, engagement, assessment, planning,
Prerequisite(s): BHHS-100, BHHS-105, BHHS-110,
accessing resources, coordination, and
BHHS-220, ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, Department
disengagement. Note: This course meets the
Approval
MHRT/Community Requirement - Case Management.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): BHHS-105, BHHS-110
BHHS 230 Substance Abuse 3 cr. Corequisite(s): BHHS-220
This course provides students with an introduction to
the delivery of substance abuse services to various BHHS 275 Practicum II 3 cr.
populations. It reviews the physical, psychological, and This practicum course is required for all students
social impact of substance abuse as well as the matriculated in the associate degree program. It is
strategies used to care for various populations. Note: designed to build upon a student’s earlier field
This course meets the MHRT/Community Requirement experiences through more advanced work in a local
- Substance Abuse. human service organization.
Prerequisite(s): BHHS-100 Prerequisite(s): BHHS-225, BHHS-230, BHHS-260,
Corequisite(s): none Department Approval
Corequisite(s): BHHS-270
BHHS 260 Group Process 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts
of group dynamics and group work in the human Biology Courses (BIOL)
service field. Students will study such topics as BIOL 100 Biology with Lab for Non-Majors 4 cr.
leadership, group dynamics, group theory, ethics, BIOL 100 is a one-semester survey course, designed to
diversity in groups, and group development. Note: This give students who are non-science majors a solid
course meets one the MHRT Community Requirement foundation in the basic principles and unifying
- Group process. concepts of biology. Students develop an
Prerequisite(s): BHHS-100 understanding of science, the nature of scientific
Corequisite(s): none inquiry, and how evolution explains the unity and
diversity of all life on Earth. The course focuses on
common features that all organisms (living things)
share, as well as their unique characteristics. The
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“basics” of living things are explored: their lecture presentations. Biotechnology industry and
biochemistry, structure, classification, ecological role, projects carried out in Maine are emphasized.
genetics, and evolution.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate or appropriate placement
placement Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
BIOL 115 Botany with Lab 4 cr.
BIOL 105 Human Biology with Lab 4 cr. This is an introductory course designed to introduce
This introductory course is available to any student students to the structures and functions of plants and
needing a lab-science class. The course will cover the science of plant systems. Course content provides
basic body anatomical structures and functions. A lecture and laboratory topics in plant anatomy,
body system approach will be used beginning with morphology, and physiology, as well as the history of
organizational structure, and continuing through each plant science. The objective of the course is to provide
of the eleven human organ systems. All major topics students with the fundamentals of plant biology,
will be supported by appropriate laboratory activities. ecology, and taxonomy that will foster greater
It should be noted that this class is NOT a substitute confidence and success identifying, growing and
for Anatomy and Physiology I and II. maintaining plants.
Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

BIOL 108 Science of Food with Lab 4 cr. BIOL 122 Genome Research 2 cr.
This interdisciplinary science course with lab gives This course is being run in cooperation with the
students who are non-science majors a solid Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education
foundation in the basic principles of chemistry, biology Alliance. The students in this section will do a year-
and ecology and how they apply to food and food long research project on the isolation and
systems. Students develop an understanding of the identification of a novel bacterial virus that infects soil
scientific process, the nature of scientific inquiry, of bacterium. All students taking this class are strongly
evolution as a theoretical background to the science of encouraged to take BIOL 127 in the spring semester.
food, and of ethical dilemmas in the production of Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
food. The course focuses in part on food sources from or appropriate placement
animals, plants, fungi and seaweed and preparation Corequisite(s): BIOL-124
methods such as baking and fermentation.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate BIOL 124 Biology I with Lab 4 cr.
placement This is the first semester of a two-semester Biology
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement sequence intended for biology/science majors or
students looking to transfer laboratory science credits.
BIOL 110 Biotechnology with Lab 4 cr. Biology I concentrates on the molecular aspects of
This introductory science course provides curious biology, cell structure and function, homeostasis,
students with a survey of the field of biotechnology. energy transformations, and genetics. The laboratory
Hands-on laboratory skills are also taught. component is intended to provide students with
Biotechnology is a discipline that is becoming more experiential learning in support of concepts and
important because of advances in recombinant DNA principles introduced in the lecture class.
technology and immunology, but biotechnology is Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
broadly defined as any technology that uses organisms or appropriate placement
(living things) or their products to improve our quality Corequisite(s): none
of life. The roots of biotechnology go back to the use
of fermentation to produce foods like bread, wine or BIOL 127 Viral Genomics 2 cr.
sauerkraut, as well as the breeding of animals and This is the second semester of a two semester series in
plants. Modern biotechnology brings together many viral genomics, beginning with BIOL 122 - Genome
branches of science, including molecular genetics, Research. Students in this course will annotate the
microbiology, chemistry, and cell biology, for DNA sequence they prepared in the first semester.
applications from agriculture to medical treatments to Students will use genomics software to align DNA
bioremediation of polluted sites. This course will cover sequences, identify genes, and determine the function
fundamentals in all of these fields. Laboratory work, of proteins coded for by the genes.
outside speakers, and field trips will supplement
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This course is run in cooperation with the Howard BIOL 190 Natural History of Casco Bay with Lab
Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Alliance 4 cr.
and the University of Pittsburgh. This course brings together the various disciplines of
biology, botany, zoology, ecology, geology, hydrology,
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-122 and oceanography to study the biodiversity of the
Corequisite(s): none Casco Bay area. Students will gain field and laboratory
experience as naturalists in the identification,
BIOL 128 Biology II with Lab 4 cr. taxonomy and natural history of selected plants,
This is the second semester of a two-semester Biology animals, fungi and ecosystems common in this
sequence intended for biology/science majors or bioregion. Ecological relationships are explored, and
students looking to transfer laboratory science credits. concepts such as evolution are examined. The
Biology II concentrates on living organisms at importance of appreciating and conserving our local
structural levels above the molecular and cellular biodiversity is emphasized.
levels addressed in Biology I. Specific topics include
taxonomy and the principles of biological diversity, Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
evolution, and ecology. The laboratory component is Corequisite(s): none
intended to provide students with experiential
learning in support of concepts and principles BIOL 209 Biology Research Experience Short Course
introduced in the lectures. 1 cr.
This is a hands-on intensive laboratory course in
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-124 molecular biology and bioinformatics. The specific
Corequisite(s): none research questions and techniques are different each
year but will usually include RNA and DNA extraction,
BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 cr. polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing and data
This four-credit lecture/lab course is designed for first- analysis. The curriculum will mix laboratory work with
year students preparing for a career in the medical several informal seminars. This course is funded by an
field. Emphasis will be on anatomical terminology, INBRE (IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research
fundamental biochemistry, and structure and function Excellence) grant that SMCC has received from the NIH
of the following components of the human body: cells, (National Institute of Health) to promote the
tissues, integument, skeleton, joints, muscles, and biomedical research capacity in the state of Maine.
nervous system. The laboratory portion of the course
complements and reinforces the lecture through the Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval
use of additional resources, focusing on closer Corequisite(s): none
examination of the body’s components. Students who
have not passed a college biology course are strongly BIOL 212 Genetics with Lab 4 cr.
encouraged to take BIOL-100 Biology with Lab for Non- The two major branches of genetics, molecular and
Majors or BIOL-105 Human Biology before attempting classical genetics, are studied in detail. The first half of
BIOL-132. this course focuses on studying structure and function
of genes at the molecular level, including discussions
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement on recombinant DNA and DNA analysis techniques.
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Classical, or Mendelian, genetics encompasses the
second half of the course and centers on transmission
BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 cr. of traits from one generation to the next. Other topics
This four-credit lecture/lab course is a continuation of include transposable elements, bacterial and viral
BIOL 132, building on many of the fundamentals. genetics. The laboratory experiments are designed to
Emphasis will be on the structure and function of the provide students with hands-on activities to further
following organ systems in the human body: nervous, elucidate the concepts discussed in lecture.
endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, Additionally, field trips to local research institutions
respiratory, urinary, and reproductive. The laboratory and biotechnology companies will be scheduled during
portion complements and reinforces the lecture, lab time.
focusing on closer examination of these system
structures via live and virtual dissection, and Prerequisite(s): BIOL-128
demonstration of their functions via simple testing. Corequisite(s): none
Anatomical models, prepared microscope slides, and
online resources may also be incorporated. BIOL 235 Pathophysiology 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide the student with an
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-132 introduction to the study of disease, both congenital
Corequisite(s): none and acquired. Emphasis is placed on the alteration of
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normal physiology in the presence of disease of basic physical, chemical and geological
processes to include signs and symptoms as well as oceanography. A discussion of major phyla in each of
physical consequences and laboratory findings. the kingdoms that live in the sea will include
taxonomy, evolution, ecology, as well as, where
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138 appropriate, concerns relating to future
Corequisite(s): none survival/extinction of groups under consideration.
Laboratory exercises are designed to give a "hands-on"
BIOL 250 Microbiology with Lab 5 cr. opportunity to further enhance students' appreciation
This course studies the principles and techniques of the incredible diversity of sea life.
utilized in microbiology. Consideration will be given to
microbial structure, growth, physiology and the Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
reaction of microorganisms to their physical, chemical or appropriate placement
and biological environment. Laboratory emphasis will Corequisite(s): none
be placed on development of proper laboratory
techniques and the identification of microorganisms. BIOM 170 Invertebrate Zoology with Lab 4 cr.
This course examines the invertebrate phyla, covering
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 or BIOL-124 or BIOL-132 aspects of form and function, evolution, classification,
Corequisite(s): none natural history, and water-land transitions of
invertebrate animals. Students will explore local
BIOL 255 Cell Biology 3 cr. marine habitats to collect live specimens and observe
Students will develop an understanding of how ecological interactions in the field. Laboratory work
eukaryotic cells function, along with an appreciation of will encompass dissection and identification of
the experimental approaches that are behind this common invertebrates, using both classical taxonomic
knowledge. The course will focus on cell architecture, methods and DNA bar coding.
the structure and function of proteins, genetics and
molecular biology, biomembranes, transport across Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 or BIOL-124
cell membranes, the integration of cells into tissues, Corequisite(s): none
control of transcription, and signaling pathways.
Critical reading and discussion of journal articles is BIOM 180 Phycology: Biology of Seaweeds with Lab
introduced in the course. Methods in molecular and 4 cr.
cellular biology are also introduced. This course is designed to introduce the student to the
major groups of algae with particular focus on marine
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 or BIOL-124 algae found along the North Atlantic shore. Emphasis
Corequisite(s): none will be placed on the methods of study, taxonomy,
morphology, zonation, physiology and ecology of the
BIOL 275 Biotechnology Internship 2 cr. principal groups of algae. Aquaculture and
This course is an opportunity for students to work in a biotechnology will also be discussed.
professional laboratory setting. This work-based
learning will enhance students' abilities well beyond Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 or BIOL-124
the scope or capabilities of the academic program at Corequisite(s): none
SMCC and will provide students with valuable real life
experience and the opportunity to refine career BIOM 255 Ecology with Lab 4 cr.
objectives. The student is primarily responsible to the This course covers the basic principles of general
employer for the various work responsibilities ecology: the physical environment, populations,
established and is also responsible to the course communities, ecosystems, and global issues.
instructor to complete specific academic Fundamentals of the scientific method, the impact of
requirements. This course may be repeated for credit. limiting factors, biogeochemical cycles, and the
significance of human activity will also be stressed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-110, BIOL-124, BIOL-250 Sampling techniques are described and practiced
Corequisite(s): none during the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 or BIOL-124
Marine Biology Courses (BIOM) Corequisite(s): none
BIOM 112 Marine Biology with Lab 4 cr. BIOM 265 Fishery Science with Lab 4 cr.
This course is designed for students needing an This course covers the taxonomy and life history of
introductory college level science class. In order for important families of fishes, aspects of anatomy and
the student to gain an understanding of the marine physiology that are unique to the fishes, fish culture
environment, the course begins with a brief overview and topics in fisheries management. There is a strong
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field component to this course. Field trips will include BUSN 130 Entrepreneurship 3 cr.
beach seining and fisheries surveys aboard a vessel in This course will explore the foundations and principles
Casco Bay. of entrepreneurship and the relationship to small
business. The basic concepts of business and the
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-100 application in operating a new or existing business will
Corequisite(s): none be discussed. Benefits, challenges and key elements of
entrepreneurship, ownership options, planning,
marketing, financial plans and management will be
Business Courses (BUSN) explored. Course homework and projects will focus on
BUSN 100 Introduction to Business 3 cr. strategic planning, market plan development and the
A rigorous examination of the key decisions that rudiments of the overall business plan. A business
business organizations face, with particular emphasis plan will be developed in theoretical exercises and
on the role that technology and society play when practical plans for students intending to enter a
making those decisions. Students examine numerous defined business venture.
situations involving products, processes, ethics,
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
teamwork, and markets to familiarize themselves with
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
the choices that face business owners and their
employees. A short entrepreneurial, product-design
BUSN 151 Spreadsheet Applications 3 cr.
project and longer negotiation module are included.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement with electronic spreadsheet development using
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Microsoft Excel for Windows. In this intensive hands-
on course, students will create various types of
BUSN 106 Social Media Marketing for Business 3 cr. worksheets for personal and professional uses.
This course will explore the foundations and principles Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and
of social media marketing and its role in branding and developing quality worksheets using concepts and
growing a small business. The basic concepts of social techniques found in most spreadsheet software. This
media and small business marketing will be discussed. course covers all basic skills and techniques and
Social networking, bookmarking, blogging, email several advanced topics including how to design and
marketing, video/photo sharing, location-based sites, print graphs and charts; develop worksheets for
guerilla marketing and more will be explored during "what-if", "goal-seek" and "sensitivity" analysis;
this course. Course homework and projects will focus generate reports; use mathematical, financial,
on using social media tactics to market a small statistical, logical as well as date and time functions;
business. A social media marketing plan will be generate reports; use database operations; and
deveoped in theoretical exercises and practical plans develop and use macros.
for students intending to enter and grow a small
business. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
or appropriate placement
Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
BUSN 195 Business Modeling with Excel 3 cr.
BUSN 115 Personal Finance 3 cr. This course is an examination of problem-solving
This course helps students to overcome difficulties techniques using modern computer applications
with managing personal finances. Foremost emphasis software (Microsoft Excel 2016). The primary focus is
is placed on methods of measuring and evaluating on the in-depth use of electronic spreadsheets as a
expenditures with a budget so that the individual will problem-solving tool, including proper spreadsheet
maximize the use of their earnings. Included is an model design and the use of appropriate graphical
evaluation of occupations and income potential; representation of model results. Interpretation and
investments and mutual funds, use of credit and the effective communication of results, both written and
borrowing of money, taxes and estate planning, oral, are practiced.
purchase of major assets, including home, vehicle and
appliances, and also various types of insurance. Prerequisite(s): BUSN-100
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 BUSN 200 Marketing 3 cr.
This course merges activities used to market a product
or service into a logical framework. Students learn
about building relationships with customers according
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to the customer's needs. Skills developed and used are as an unpaid intern and should have an updated
segmenting the market, defining buyer behavior, resume prior to the first class.
positioning a product to satisfy customer needs, and
developing a strategy for the product, price, and Prerequisite(s): none
marketing communication. Areas of focus include Corequisite(s): none
modern distribution systems such as direct marketing,
telemarketing, and the Internet. There is also BUSN 276 Business Internship for Visiting Students
extensive focus on E-commerce. 12 cr.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the
Prerequisite(s): BUSN-100 practical work environment in their interested field of
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 business study. The internship will be supervised,
approved and monitored during the semester. A
BUSN 255 Human Resource Management 3 cr. minimum of 600 hours must be worked during the 15
Specific attention is placed in this course on the day- week internship (an average of 40 hours a week). The
to-day administrative and management procedures student will keep a bi-weekly log of their activities and
necessary to support the workforce. Included are experiences to be submitted to the instructor. Note:
matters of recruiting, selecting and hiring personnel, An internship may be an unpaid position, so students
legal requirements that govern records and should be prepared to gather the experience and the
interactions with employees, rules and regulations course credits if an opportunity is an unpaid
covering termination, task definition, and training. internship.
Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): none

BUSN 260 Business Law 3 cr.

This course will provide a foundation for business Cardiovascular Courses (CARD)
managers to operate within the legal environment in
which all businesses in our society function. It provides CARD 100 Introduction to Cardiovascular Tech 3 cr.
an overview of the law and our legal system, covering This course is designed to provide students with an
topics such as Tort Law, contract and sales law, overview of cardiovascular procedures, the history of
negotiable instrument law, agency and employment cardiovascular medicine, professional organizations
law, business organizations and property law. and affiliations, internships, legal and ethical
responsibilities in patient care, clinical indications for
Prerequisite(s): BUSN-100 cardiac testing, medical terminology, HIPAA standards
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 in healthcare, and living wills.
BUSN 265 Business Problem Solving 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, BIOL-132
A capstone course for the second year student, this Corequisite(s): BIOL-138
study plan is fast-paced and dynamic. Students are
challenged to use their learning to confront structured CARD 105 Medical Instrumentation 3 cr.
and unstructured problems with confidence and This course is designed to give entry-level
creativity. Experience in using multi-disciplinary skills is cardiovascular students an overview of electronic
stressed. While problems are primarily business circuits, their components and the manner in which
oriented, themes also include the interaction between they function and operate medical equipment.
business and government or business and society. Students will have a working knowledge of physiologic
recording systems and the various functions they
Prerequisite(s): BUSN-100; ECON-120 or ECON-125 provide, with emphasis placed on electrical safety in
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 the healthcare setting.
BUSN 275 Business Internship 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): Program Acceptance
This course is designed to introduce the student to the Corequisite(s): none
practical work environment in their interested field of
business study. The internship will be supervised, CARD 115 Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation
approved and monitored during the semester. A 3 cr.
minimum of 180 hours must be worked during the This course emphasizes electrocardiogram (ECG)
semester. The student will keep a weekly log of their dysrhythmia recognition in the health care setting.
activities and experiences and will prepare an in-depth Review of the cardiac conduction system and its
research paper on their organization to be reviewed by relation to mechanical events in the cardiac cycle will
the instructor. The student must be prepared to work provide the basis for understanding interpretation of
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cardiac rhythm strips and 12 lead electrocardiograms. mechanisms, electrophysiology and myocardial
Assessment of normal and abnormal rhythms will be mechanics. The course will also include a review of
completed. angiographic techniques, right and left heart
catheterization protocols for diagnosis of ventricular
Prerequisite(s): CARD program acceptance, BIOL-138 function abnormalities, assessment of coronary
Corequisite(s): none anatomy, and hemodynamic waveform morphology
analysis in the clinical setting.
CARD 120 Vascular Imaging and Pathology 3 cr.
This course provides fundamental knowledge for Prerequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120,
vascular diagnostic and interventional testing and HLTH-155, PHYS-110
vascular pathology. An overview of current testing Corequisite(s): NURS-100, CARD-115, CARD-155
techniques in ultrasound imaging, angiography,
vascular MRI and Computed tomography (CT) will be CARD 155 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech Lab I 1 cr.
provided. This course includes a review of vascular This laboratory is designed to provide a simulation
pathophysiology and current medical therapy. experience in which students will learn to prepare
Physiology and hemodynamics of normal and diseased manifold systems, cardiac catheters, guide wires,
vessels will be reviewed. Risk factors associated with needles and sheaths. Students will also utilize cardiac
vascular disease will complete the course. output machines, oximeter and
defibrillator/cardioverters. Students will acquire a
Prerequisite(s): CARD program acceptance working knowledge of pacemakers and ICD's, and will
Corequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-125, HLTH- learn hemodynamic analysis data.
155, PHYS-110
Prerequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120,
CARD 125 Clinical Practicum I 1 cr. HLTH-155, PHYS-110 1 cr.
All students will rotate through the clinical affiliate Corequisite(s): NURS-100, CARD-115, CARD-150
hospitals. Students will be assigned to select
departments (cardiac catheterization, echo- CARD 160 Cardiovascular Physiology and
cardiography, non-invasive cardiology, and the Pathophysiology I 3 cr.
ambulatory cardiac care unit). The rotations are This course includes the review of cardiovascular
primarily observational and provide students with the anatomy and structural relationships with the
opportunity to see the diagnostic and interventional cardiopulmonary and vascular system. The function
tests and procedures performed on patients with and regulation of the heart and blood vessels, cellular
cardiovascular disease. Limited performance of non- structure and function, electrical activity and
invasive tasks under direct supervision is permissible. cardiovascular integration and adaptation will be
discussed. Heart sounds and murmurs will be reviewed
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138 as will blood pressure regulation. The study of
Corequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120 cardiovascular pathophysiology will include an in-
depth review of various cardiac diseases, related
CARD 140 Radiation Safety in Invasive Cardiology etiology and treatment options including: ischemic
1 cr. cardiac disease, heart failure, and valvular heart 1 cr.
This course prepares students entering the invasive disease.
realm of cardiology for safely working around ionizing
radiation. Students will learn what ionizing radiation is, Prerequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120, BIOL-
potential effects on the body, and how to keep 138
patients, themselves, and their colleagues safe during Corequisite(s): CARD-115, CARD-150, CARD-155 or
procedures. Fluoroscopy and cineangiography will be CARD-165, CARD-170
discussed. Principles of ALARA, time, distance,
shielding, and the inverse square law will be covered CARD 165 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
as well as stochastic and deterministic effects of 3 cr.
ionizing radiation and how best to mitigate them. This course is an introduction to the principles of
ultrasound physics, instrumentation and theory
Prerequisite(s): CARD-120 relevant to the Cardiac Sonographer and
Corequisite(s): CARD-150, CARD-155 Ultrasonographer. Concepts discussed will include:
math for physics review; ultrasound physics;
CARD 150 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I 3 cr. transducer construction and characteristics; sound
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of beam formation and characteristics; instrumentation;
cardiovascular physiology, including circulatory image storage and display; Doppler instrumentation
hemodynamics, cardiac output and control and principles; artifacts and bio-effects.

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Corequisite(s): CARD-170
CARD 190 Clinical Hemodynamics 2 cr.
CARD 170 Echocardiography I 3 cr. This course includes a review of hemodynamic
This course is designed to provide Cardiovascular concepts such as the physical principles of
Technology students with the foundations of measurement, normal pressure values and how
Echocardiography. The course will provide an pressures should relate to each other, waveform
explanation of cardiac ultrasound and its use in the morphology, breakdown of waveform components,
evaluation of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy. and the cardiac cycle diagram. New concepts will
The course will also provide students with the include: hemodynamic assessment in the cardiac
knowledge necessary to determine the presence of catheterization lab, waveform artifacts and pitfalls,
cardiac diseases and pathology as seen during an cardiac output and shunts, mitral and aortic valve
echocardiographic exam. A review of the various disorders, left ventricular hemodynamics, heart failure
medical and surgical treatments used in the care of and shock, right-sided heart pressures, pulmonary
patients with cardiac disease will be included in the hypertension, pericardial disease, restrictive
course. Basic machine mechanics, basic physics as myocardial disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
related to ultrasound, two-dimensional, M-mode, This course will also include coronary and peripheral
Doppler, and Color Doppler techniques will be artery hemodynamics and the hemodynamics of
covered. congenital heart disease. Hemodynamic formulas and
Prerequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120, BIOL- calculations will also be studied.
138 Prerequisites: CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120,
Corequisite(s): CARD-115, CARD-165, CARD 171 MATH-130, PHYS-110
Corequisites: CARD-150, CARD-155
CARD 171 Echocardiography I Lab 1 cr.
This laboratory is designed to provide a simulation CARD 200 Invasive Cardiovascular Tech II 3 cr.
experience in which students will learn patient set-up This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of
and preparation, echo machine set-up, and general Interventional Cardiology and complements materials
preparation for the echocardiographic procedure. from Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I. Instruction
Students will apply didactic concepts from CARD-165 includes: percutaneous coronary intervention,
and CARD-170 to assist in their understanding of how permanent pacemakers, bi-ventricular cardiac devices,
to care for and scan echocardiography patients. cardiac biopsy, intra-aortic counterpulsation,
Students will learn all the major echocardiographic electrophysiology studies, and cardiac ablation.
windows and views. General troubleshooting
concepts of the echocardiographic machine will also Prerequisite(s): CARD-150, CARD-155
be covered. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-120, CARD 210 Cardiovascular Physiology and

HLTH-155, PHYS-110. Pathophysiology II 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): CARD-115, CARD-165, CARD-170 This course continues the evaluation of cardiovascular
physiology and disease from Cardiovascular Physiology
CARD 175 Clinical Practicum II 4 cr. and Pathophysiology I and provides in-depth review of
This course includes 240 clinical hours. The students hypertensive heart disease, cardiomyopathy, diseases
will learn and practice skills in aseptic technique, of the pericardium and congenital malformations.
infection control, patient monitoring, as well as pre Neurohumoral control of the heart and
and post-procedure patient care, for invasive and non- microcirculation mechanisms will be reviewed.
invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This 6-
week summer clinical rotation will include clinical Prerequisite(s): CARD-160
assignments in open-heart surgery, cardiac Corequisite(s): none
rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization and/or
echocardiography. Lab assignments will take place at CARD 220 Echocardiography II 3 cr.
Southern Maine Community College and clinical This course is a continuation of the principles learned
rotations will include hospitals experiences throughout in CARD-170. The echocardiography student will learn
Southern and Central Maine and Southern New more detailed applications for the use of Doppler
Hampshire. ultrasound and in the determination of systolic and
diastolic dysfunction; review disease pathologies such
Prerequisite(s): CARD-115, CARD-125, CARD-160, as cardiac tumors; and learn performance techniques
HLTH-155 and either CARD-150 and CARD-155 or for the evaluation of pericardial disease. Students will
CARD-165 and CARD-170 also be introduced to the echo findings commonly
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associated with of congenital heart disease in the adult the fire fighting field. The survey includes basic
and child. An introduction to advanced applications chemical terminology, structure of matter, atomic
associated with of echocardiography will include: bonding, molecular theory of matter, chemical and
Transesophageal Echo (TEE), stress echo, vascular physical change, and the general states of matter,
ultrasound, contrast echocardiography use and 3-D gases, liquids, and solids. Discussion of the more
echocardiography. common elements, compounds they form, and the
resulting hazards and their uses, completes the course.
Prerequisite(s): CARD-165, CARD-170
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-130 or
CARD 225 Clinical Practicum III 6 cr. MATH-140
This clinical rotation is designed for students who have
chosen one of the four clinical areas as a career- CHEM 103 Chemistry for Emergency Response with
training path. Students will spend 24 hours per week in Lab 4 cr.
the hospital setting gaining knowledge and expertise in This survey laboratory course is designed to acquaint
one of the following areas: cardiac cath lab, the student with the broad principles of chemistry as
echocardiography, non-invasive electrocardiography, they relate to application and hazards in the
or anesthesia monitoring within the operating room. firefighting field. The survey includes basic chemical
terminology, structure of matter, gases, liquids, and
Prerequisite(s): CARD-175 solids. Discussion of the more common elements,
Corequisite(s): none compounds they form, and the resulting hazards and
their uses, completes the course with attention to
CARD 275 Clinical Practicum IV 12 cr. nuclear applications, pesticides, and waste disposal.
This clinical course is for students wishing to pursue a There will be specific lab demonstration times each
career in one of the four employment opportunities week of the semester to assist the student with their
within the CV Technology program. The student will learning.
spend 40 hours per week in their designated specialty:
cardiac cath lab, echocardiography, non-invasive Prerequisite(s): none
testing, or as a member of the anesthesia monitoring Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-130 or
team. MATH-140
Prerequisite(s): CARD-225 CHEM 120 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This is the first semester of a two-semester college
chemistry sequence. The topics discussed begin with
physical and chemical property definitions and
Chemistry Courses (CHEM) dimensional analysis. Chemical reactions and reaction
CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab stoichiometry are studied in the context of aqueous
4 cr. solutions. Types of aqueous reactions are investigated
Fundamentals of Chemistry is a one-semester, stand- (i.e., acid/base, oxidation/reduction) as well as
alone survey course for non-science majors. quantitative aspects of the reactions (i.e., molar
Fundamental principles, terminology, and applications solutions, dilutions, titrations, limiting reagents,
of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry are introduced, reaction yields). Topics in gaseous-state chemistry and
as well as basic laboratory techniques. The course introduction to basic thermodynamics, quantum
relates chemical concepts to everyday life through theory, electronic structure of atoms, basic chemical
analysis and discussion of fundamental principles, and bonding, molecular geometry and molecular orbitals
will enable students to make better-informed follow the reaction chemistry section.
decisions regarding their health, their community, and
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate
the world they live in.
placement
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040, Corequisite(s): MATH-130 or MATH-140
or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none CHEM 125 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 cr.
This course is the second semester of a two-semester
CHEM 102 Chemistry for Emergency Responders college chemistry sequence. Topics covered start with
3 cr. a brief discussion of the physical properties of liquids,
This survey, no-laboratory course is designed to solids and solutions. The major focus of this course will
acquaint the student with the broad principles of be chemical equilibriums and the applied aspects in
chemistry as they relate to application and hazards in solution chemistry. Topic areas include reaction
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kinetics, equilibrium reactions and calculations as Corequisite(s): none
applied to solutions, gas-phase reactions, acid/base
reactions, buffers, and solubility. Also, entropy, free CJUS 106 Introduction to Homeland Security 3 cr.
energy and equilibrium will be discussed before An introduction to the public and private sector
covering electrochemistry. dimensions of the theory and practice of homeland
security at the national, regional, state, and local level.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM-120 An overview of the administrative, legislative, and
Corequisite(s): none operational elements of homeland security programs
and processes including a review of homeland security
CHEM 131 Chemistry for Engineers with Lab 4 cr. history, policies, and programs is provided. Topics
This is a one-semester course in general chemistry include the threat of terrorism and countermeasures,
designed for civil, mechanical, and electrical including intelligence, investigation, and policy that
engineering majors. The major areas which will be support U.S. homeland security objectives.
covered are: atoms and molecules, chemical
equations, Stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, Prerequisite(s): none
chemical bonding and molecular structure, molecules Corequisite(s): none
and materials, matter and energy relationships,
thermodynamics, kinetics chemical Equilibria, CJUS 107 Transportation and Border Security
oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. Management 3 cr.
This course provides an overview of modern border
Prerequisite(s): MATH-190 and transportation security challenges, as well as
Corequisite(s): none different methods employed to address these
challenges. The course covers a time period from post
9-11 to the present. The course explores topics
Criminal Justice Courses (CJUS) associated with border security and security for
CJUS 104 Public Safety Telecommunicator 3 cr. transportation infrastructure, to include: seaports,
This course is designed to prepare students for ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks,
emergency telecommunicator duties, to meet the highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and buses.
requirements of the NFPA 1061 Professional
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-106
Qualification Standard for Public Safety
Corequisite(s): none
Telecommunicator I, as well as meeting the State of
Maine statutory requirement for those employed at
CJUS 108 Intelligence Analysis and Security
public safety dispatch centers in Maine (25 MRSA
Management 3 cr.
§2926 2(b)) . The course combines instructor
This course examines intelligence analysis and its
presentations, student activities and simulation
indispensable relationship to the security management
exercises to develop skills and knowledge in the field.
of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters, and natural
The course will provide the student with the
disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our
knowledge of roles and responsibilities, current
national defense and private sectors, as well as the
technologies, interpersonal communications skills,
threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-
telephone communication and call processing skills,
made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will
radio broadcast procedures, legal aspects of public
discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence
safety communications and stress management skills.
support of homeland security measures implemented
In addition the course will introduce students to the
by the United States and explore how the intelligence
skills necessary to manage requests for police, fire and
community operates.
medical services. This course is cross-listed as PUBS-
104, EMST-104, and FIRE-104 Prerequisite(s): CJUS-106
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
CJUS 109 Introduction to Conservation Law
Enforcement 3 cr.
CJUS 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr.
This course is designed to introduce students to the
This course offers an orientation to careers in law
profession of conservation law enforcement, the laws
enforcement –– their philosophic base and historic
and policies associated with conservation law and the
development; agencies and processes; technical and
various aspects of conservation and resource
legal problems, and the role of criminal justice in a
management.
democratic society.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105
Prerequisite(s): none
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Corequisite(s): none correctional prisons and jails, and procedures of parole
and probation. A central theme throughout the course
CJUS 110 Police Operations 3 cr. will be professionalism in corrections.
This course deals with the everyday problems,
situations and operations of the police department Prerequisite(s): none
and the police officer. Included in the course is a study Corequisite(s): CJUS-105
of the different career paths open in this area. It is
basically a study of the patrol officer's function with a CJUS 125 Criminalistics 3 cr.
background to the entire organization. The This course deals with the study of the scientific
deployment of personnel, tactical operations and the investigation of crime scenes, criminal evidence and
use of specialized equipment will be presented. Ethical evidence handling techniques. This course deals with
and legal standards related to the patrol function will the theory and application of police and scientific
be covered. principles involved in solving crimes.

Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none

Corequisite(s): CJUS-105 Corequisite(s): CJUS-105

CJUS 115 Introduction to Criminology 3 cr. CJUS 130 Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure 3 cr.
This course will define crime and evaluate the various This course is designed to present the background and
ways crime is measured. Students will be provided current information about the laws pertaining to
with an overview of the more popular criminological arrest, search and seizure. It will explore the
theories, emphasizing the biological, psychological and development of standards in the police field by
sociological schools of thought. In addition, crime examining the issues involved in the Fourth, Fifth, and
control and prevention strategies as they relate to Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, State Laws
each theory will be examined in terms of theory, and Court interpretations.
practice and effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): CJUS-105
Corequisite(s): CJUS-105
CJUS 140 Juvenile Justice System 3 cr.
CJUS 116 Crisis Intervention for Criminal An examination of the impact of family, school,
Justice Professionals 3 cr. community and abuse on the conduct of juveniles will
This course was developed through collaboration be undertaken. Past and current theoretical
between criminal justice and mental health approaches to delinquency will be discussed. General
practitioners. It is designed to educate students and topics of: gangs; delinquency and violence in schools;
those individuals currently working in the criminal the Juvenile Court system; behavior modification
justice field on issues related to the role of a Crisis programs; federal funding; law enforcement's role; as
Intervention Team (CIT) member. The course will well as juvenile corrections and probation will be
cover the legal aspects of mental health commitments; studied. The Maine Juvenile Code will be examined.
liability issues; mental disorders; indicators of mental Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-115
illness; understanding mental illness; documentation Corequisite(s): none
of incidents; the interpersonal skills necessary to
effectively work with the mentally ill, their families, CJUS 145 Safety and Wellness for Criminal Justice
and the mental health system; and intervention 3 cr.
strategies for dealing with both low and high risk This course will explore the foundations and principles
situations. Students will participate in role playing of reducing the number of law enforcement line of
scenarios during this class. duty injuries and deaths. It will emphasize that best
Prerequisite(s): none practices must be adopted to ensure the safety and
Corequisite(s): none health of law enforcement officers. This course will
explore topics regarding fitness, nutrition, stress,
CJUS 120 Introduction to Corrections 3 cr. emotional survival, and how they relate to the law
This course takes a practical approach to introducing enforcement field. Students will be required to take
students to the ideas and practices of modern part in physical exercises throughout the semester.
corrections and skills required to succeed in the field. Prerequisite(s): none
Included in this course are society's goals for Corequisite(s): none
correctional institutions, an overview of the
correctional function, the everyday operations of
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CJUS 200 Rules of Evidence 3 cr. CJUS 230 Crime Scene Reconstruction I 4 cr.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with This course provides students with the knowledge of
the Rules of Evidence. The purpose of these rules is to the principles of effective crime scene management.
determine the admissibility of evidence during the Topics include: physical evidence collection and
criminal trial process and the legal challenges available preservation, laboratory analysis, legal and practical
to the opposing side. It also covers the legal documentation of evidence, and criminal investigation
requirements for a wide range of evidence, i.e.: real protocols. Students will engage in extensive laboratory
and circumstantial; best evidence rule; privileged work and analysis, review of case studies, and hands-
communication; the Hearsay Rule; etc. on work at mock crime scenes, which will prepare
them to present the results of their crime scene
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-130 investigations in court. The course is designed for
Corequisite(s): none students pursuing a career as a crime scene technician.
CJUS 215 Substantive Criminal Law 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-125 (C or better), CJUS
This course is designed to acquaint the student with department approval
the history of criminal law, the necessary elements of Corequisite(s): none
an offense which must be proven to sustain a criminal
conviction, and the defenses to criminal conduct. A CJUS 235 Crime Scene Reconstruction II 4 cr.
comprehensive study of Maine's Revised Criminal The second course in the crime scene reconstruction
Code, Title 17-A is a major part of this course. sequence, this course will build on the work in Crime
Scene Reconstruction I. Students will examine
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-130 additional and more advanced techniques related to
Corequisite(s): none the collection, preservation and analysis of crime
scene evidence used in a court of law. This course
CJUS 220 Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 cr. provides students with the knowledge of the principles
This course is designed to acquaint the student with a of effective crime scene management. Topics include
variety of issues, some controversial, that confront the physical evidence collection and preservation,
criminal justice community. The emphasis will be on laboratory analysis, legal and practical documentation
reading about these issues and then in-depth of evidence, and criminal investigation protocols.
discussion in a seminar setting. In addition, classroom Students will engage in extensive laboratory work and
time will be spent on preparing the student for analysis, review of case studies, and hands-on work at
employment. In furtherance of this goal, there will be mock crime scenes, which will prepare them to
discussion of the employment procedure, with present the results of their crime scene investigations
emphasis on the application process and oral in court. The course is designed for students pursuing
interviews. Prospective employers will be invited to a career as a crime scene technician.
participate in discussions with students.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-125 (C or better),
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105 CJUS-230, CJUS department approval
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none
CJUS 225 Community Policing 3 cr. CJUS 240 Comparative Criminal Justice 3 cr.
This course studies the evolution of policing to the Comparative Criminal Justice is an observation of the
present day. Community policing is compared and varying forms of law enforcement as practiced on an
contrasted with traditional policing organizations and international basis. This course addresses the
management styles. Community policing theory and organization and practices of foreign law enforcement
the identification of community problems underlying agencies and how they compare with the American
crime will be examined relating to the process and system of criminal justice. Students will travel to
strategy of change. Problem solving effectiveness of Ireland to compare the policing experience of Ireland
community policing as a law enforcement strategy will during the one-week spring semester break to that of
be considered. A community service learning project the United States.
for each student is an integral part of this course. This
course has been designated as a writing-intensive Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105
course. Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 CJUS 242 Courtroom Preparation and Presentation
Corequisite(s): none 3 cr.
This course will prepare students to testify effectively
by learning the foundations of persuasive testimony,
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by understanding the court system and its rules to all IT professionals to include operating systems and
governing testimony and by practicing techniques that hardware to information security and computer ethics.
are the hallmarks of successful testimony for public
safety professionals, such as law enforcement officers, Prerequisite(s): none
firefighters or paramedics. Corequisite(s): ENGL-080 and MATH-040, or
appropriate placement
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105
Corequisite(s): none CMIT 105 Network Fundamentals 3 cr.
This course gives students the technical skills and
CJUS 245 Case Preparation 3 cr. industry know-how required to install, configure, and
This course is designed to teach students proper troubleshoot computer networks. Topics include the
methods in which to prepare a case for possible court OSI Model, TCP/IP, Ethernet, topologies, hardware,
presentation. Included in the course will be network design, wireless transmission, and security
appropriate information gathering techniques; report concepts. The course teaches toward the CompTIA’s
writing; and pre-court preparation. Proper courtroom Network+ N10-005 certification exam.
procedures, witness styles and behavior will also be Prerequisite(s): none
discussed. Legal standards related to acquiring Corequisite(s): ENGL-080 and MATH-040, or
information by police officers will be presented. appropriate placement
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-130, CJUS-215
Corequisite(s): none CMIT 110 Database Fundamentals 3 cr.
This course covers relational databases and systems
CJUS 250 Criminal Justice Internship 3 cr. commonly used in Information Technology. Topics
This course provides an opportunity for a student to include creating, query usage, and maintaining a
work in the field of criminal justice. Students will database; reports, forms, and creating menu driven
spend a prescribed period of time working within a applications. Other topics include server-side systems
local criminal justice or public safety agency. commonly used in the Information Technology
industry. This course will utilize working in groups to
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, 3.2 GPA, and CJUS emphasize how to plan, create, and implement a
department approval project in the business setting.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
CJUS 255 Criminal Investigation 3 cr. Corequisite(s): ENGL-080 and MATH-040 or
Criminal Investigation is an observation or inquiry into appropriate placement
allegations, circumstances or relationships in order to
obtain factual information. This course deals with the CMIT 120 Linux System Administration 3 cr.
duties and responsibilities of the This course will introduce the student to the concepts
investigator/detective/patrol officer in the course of of Open Source Operating Systems, commonly
an investigation. referred to as Linux. Open Source Linux has continued
to evolve into a variety of dependable, stable
Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105 operating systems many of which are designed to
Corequisite(s): CJUS-245 work as servers. This course will deal with Red Hat
Enterprise Linux and its various server configurations.
During the semester the student will learn to install,
Information Technology Courses configure, and manage the server environment. The
(CMIT) course format will emphasize student exploration;
CMIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology development of critical thinking skills and student
3 cr. demonstration of understanding through practical
This course introduces a wide variety of concepts assessments and written documentation. The class
encountered in real-world Information Technology (IT) time for this course is a combination of lecture and
work and provides an overview of computer hands-on activities.
organization and hardware, Windows and Linux Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105
operating systems, system administration duties, Corequisite(s): none
scripting, computer networks, and computer security.
It also gives students insight on IT-related careers such CMIT 135 Scripting for IT 3 cr.
as network and web administration, computer This course introduces students to basic principles of
forensics, web development, and software scripting for a system administrator or cyber security
engineering. The course addresses concepts essential professional. Multiple languages will be studied with
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an emphasis on the practical application of using CMIT 225 Routing and Switching Fundamentals 3cr.
learned skills in an IT profession. Basic programming This course focuses on the architecture, components,
concepts, such as variables, lists, arrays and loops will and operating of routers and switches, and explains
be reviewed. Best practices for documenting and the principles of switching, routing, and primary
writing clean code will be demonstrated. As the IT field routing protocols. The course will utilize Cisco routing
continues to grow, it is important for students to know kits for a physical hands-on approach reinforcing
how to solve a problem using command-line tools concepts in preparing students for Cisco CCENT and
regardless of the language or OS. Students will also CCNA exams.
learn how to research an unfamiliar language and
write successful scripts using the logical reasoning Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105
skills introduced in this course. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105 CMIT 240 Advanced Virtualization 3 cr.

Corequisite(s): none This course introduces students to advanced
virtualization concepts found in enterprise-class
CMIT 140 Virtualization Essentials 3 cr. Information Technology (IT) infrastructures. Expanding
This course focuses on concepts surrounding on the foundation built in CMIT-140 Virtualization
virtualization with emphasis on Desktop Virtualization. Fundamentals, this course explores virtualization
Virtualization is abstracting hardware from operating management tools, databases, advanced virtual
systems. Technology, procedures, and methods of networking, enterprise storage concepts, Storage Area
implementation will be examined. Subsections will Networks, and iSCSI implementation. Students will
include managing CPU’s, memory, storage, and other design and implement environments with a focus on
peripherals. Specific labs include basic installation, reliability and high availability managing and balancing
setup, and configuration of a PC Virtual Machine. virtual and physical system resources. Students will
practice infrastructure design and implementation
Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105 while mastering industry-relevant subjects such as
Corequisite(s): none virtual networking and enterprise storage.
CMIT 215 Microsoft Client Operating Systems 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): CMIT-140, CMIT-220
This course covers the installation, configuration, and Corequisite(s): CMIT-250
maintenance of Microsoft Windows. The operating
systems utilized in this course include various current CMIT 250 Advanced Active Directory 3 cr.
versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This course deals with the management of Active
Other topics covered in this course shall include Directory Services in Windows Server domains and is
Windows desktop deployment, Windows desktop based upon the sections of the MSCE exam. Topics to
restrictions, and networking in peer to peer and client be covered shall include active directory DHCP, DNS;
server environments. The class time for this course is a AD system state maintenance, recovery and restore;
combination of lecture and hands-on practice. FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operations), AD
migration, and other common scenarios. The course
Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105 time will be a combination of lecture and hands-on lab
Corequisite(s): none work.
CMIT 220 Windows Server and Active Directory Prerequisite(s): CMIT-215, CMIT-220
Fundamentals 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This course is an introduction to network operating
systems with an emphasis on the management of CMIT 270 Project Management 3 cr.
network objects, e.g. users, groups, shared folders, This course gives students the real world skills
and other shared network resources. Other topics to necessary to guide a project from genesis to
be covered in this course include login scripts, group completion. They will learn about the different stages
policies, physical and logical network topologies, of a project, the responsibilities of each project team
network media, and network distribution devices. The member role, and how to create a project
operating systems utilized in this course include methodology that matches the requirements of
various current versions of Microsoft Windows server different production environments. The course
and client operating systems. The class time is a teaches towards the CompTIA’s Project+ certification
combination of lecture and hands-on practice. exam.
Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105 Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105
Corequisite(s): CMIT-215 Corequisite(s): none

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CMIT 295 Senior Capstone Project 3 cr. give voice to the issues that matter most to us and
The Senior Capstone Project provides students with that most affect our daily lives. Each week in this class,
the opportunity to apply skills learned throughout the students will be armed with the tools necessary to
Information Technology program to solve business- navigate this cultural terrain. Students will be asked to
driven problems with technology solutions. Taking a participate in the critical work of evaluating mass
whole-business approach to IT, students will analyze media and shaping their direction.
real-world scenarios, design appropriate solutions, and
implement them in the IT Department’s extensive Prerequisite(s): none
virtual lab environment. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): CMIT-215 CNMS 111 Digital Media 3 cr.

Corequisite(s): none Students will be introduced to the tools used in digital
drawing, imaging and design, using the Adobe Creative
Suite. Through the use of step-by-step tutorials,
Communication Courses (COMM) individual classroom instruction, guest lecturers and
class discussions, students will be exposed to many
COMM 105 Professional Communication for the Job facets of this powerful graphics package and its use in
Market 3 cr. the industry. Examples of recent work by computer
This course prepares students to search for and obtain graphic artists will be shown and discussed. Students
employment. Students will produce a resume, list of will examine the ever-growing applications of
references, cover letter, thank you letter, and portfolio computer graphics and learn to recognize techniques
of certificates and awards. Students will learn used in the industry today.
techniques for interviews and salary negotiation.
Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate Corequisite(s): none
placement CNMS 115 2D Design 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This foundation level course introduces students to
the principles of 2D design and how the role of past
COMM 201 Technical Writing/Communication 3 cr. and present media communications is influenced by
This course presents a basic study of techniques used core design concepts. Students will develop, discuss,
in technical fields to communicate in writing and and defend visual communication strategies within the
through presentations. Study includes document context of past and present design successes and
purpose, situation analysis, style, format and failures. Through detailed study of design concepts we
production of reports, proposals, procedure sheets, will create artwork that is unified and effective in
technical descriptions, forms, letters, memos, and concept, form and purpose, and through studio
visual aids. Assignments will include reports, business projects, in-class exercises, group critique, and
letters, forms, memos, resumes, and proposals that presentations we will practice how design principles
require graphics and other supportive data. are essential for success in a chosen field of visual
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 expression.
Corequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): CNMS program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none
Communications and New Media CNMS 120 Digital Art I 3 cr.
Courses (CNMS) This introductory course will focus on the creation and
CNMS 105 Introduction to Mass Communication manipulation of digital images using the industry
3 cr. standard software for digital imaging. Topics covered
We can watch the media as detached outsiders––as will include: additive and subtractive color theory,
observers, we can praise them when they perform scanning and printing, masking and compositing,
well and blame them for our social predicaments. Or optimizing images for web, 3D, motion graphics and
we can become active participants–-we can analyze video. A series of hands-on tasks will further develop
the impact and investigate the consequences of the the student’s personal expression and critique
stories that media industries tell and sell. We can sensibility.
challenge our media to perform at high levels and Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111, CNMS-115 or ARTS-130
steer them to serve and preserve democratic ideals. Corequisite(s): none
And as involved citizens, we can be aware of the
consequences of the business of media and we can
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CNMS 125 Writing for Visual Media 3 cr. prepare them for future media courses as well as
Scriptwriting for moving image media is a key skill for entry-level careers in visual media.
making it in the world of film and video production in
the realm of New Media. To compete in this field, Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
students will learn how to write scripts for moving Corequisite(s): none
image media of movies, television, and the internet.
Students will explore script writing for non-fiction and CNMS 146 News Writing and Production 3 cr.
fiction moving image projects combining visual This course is designed to give students a basic
elements with audio components. Students will understanding of online journalism with a focus on
develop effective concepts for visual media programs writing techniques and social media marketing.
aimed at specific viewing audiences. A variety of script Students will create content (writing articles,
writing formats geared for the different types of photojournalism, poetry, calendar events), edit
moving image media will be utilized. Final written content, solicit for content from SMCC students
scripts and oral presentations will be used to develop outside of class, and post content online to the
portfolio level work. student publication, “The SMCC Beacon.” Students will
learn to maintain a social media presence for the
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 publication on Twitter, Instagram and FaceBook.
Corequisite(s): none Students will be encouraged to submit two news
articles to local community newspapers. Participating
CNMS 135 Graphic Design I 3 cr. video/audio students may also produce a video and
Students will become knowledgeable in the use of audio content of their news with the number and
Adobe In Design to produce documents which are of frequency of broadcasts/podcasts to be determined
professional typesetting quality using a laser printer during the semester, and dependent upon the number
and a color ink jet printer. Students will work with of students in the course. Students will develop and
templates, prepare and use style sheets, import fine tune writing abilities, editing skills, image
graphics, place text, select fonts and prepare a variety manipulation and graphic design skills.
of desktop publishing projects.
Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111, CNMS-115 or ARTS-130 Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
CNMS 150 Introduction to iOS App Design 3 cr.
CNMS 140 Scriptwriting 3 cr. This course provides an immersive introduction to
In the art of scriptwriting students focus on how to tell conceiving and designing applications for mobile
stories visually along with developing creative skills devices driven by Apple's proprietary iOS. Students
and gaining practical experience in writing scripts for gain skills specific to designing and building user
both documentary (non-fiction) and narrative (fiction) interfaces (UI) for applications on iPhones, iPads and
films. Students will write and produce short film Apple Watch. Working in Adobe Photoshop, students
trailers for their scripts as well as present oral pitches learn to generate graphics for importing into Apple's
as part of their promotion. With these new skills, proprietary Xcode software, the tool required for
students will be able to navigate through established making and publishing apps on their App Store. In
visual media formats like filmmaking and television as addition to weekly lessons and incremental
well as New Media and social media. assignments, students work on a semester-long
project to create a solid foundation for an app of their
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 own, complete with icons and user interface elements
Corequisite(s): none that adjust to the size and orientation of the device.
CNMS 145 Introduction to Journalism 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111
Introduction to Journalism is a writing intensive course Corequisite(s): none
for students looking to pursue a career in journalism,
web, and new media. Coursework will cover the basic CNMS 155 Mass Media and Mass Movements: A
techniques of strong writing needed in news media, History 3 cr.
including but not limited to proper grammar, sentence The history of journalism has always been intertwined
structure, and active writing for visual scripts and print with the history of politics and social change in the
media. Students will also learn the elements and United States. From the development of the
principles of journalism, deciphering what qualifies abolitionist newspapers of the 1830's, to the
something as news, how news is created, and the muckrakers of the late 19th century, to the radio
impact it has on society. In this course, studens will broadcasts of Father Coughlin and the impact of
build a foundation of strong writing skills that will televised images from the Vietnam war, all the way up
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to the current use of social media by protest CNMS 175 Design Thinking 3 cr.
movements today: mass media and social movements Design Thinking is a creative problem-solving process
have always been in conversation with one another. In that focuses on human needs. This course is for
this course we will learn about the history of mass students with an interest in human centered design,
communication through the lens of its relationship to product design, UI/UX design, interaction design,
social change. graphic design, business management, or any other
related field. Design teams will create products that
Prerequisite(s): CNMS program acceptance provide meaningful and significant solutions to
Corequisite(s): none “wicked problems.”
CNMS 160 Video and Audio Production Basics 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): CNMS-135, CNMS-180
This course is an introduction to basic video Corequisite(s): none
production. Classes are held in a TV studio where
students learn the fundamental skills of video CNMS 176 Design Thinking: UX/UI Lab 1 cr.
production through lectures and demonstrations. Design Thinking is a creative problem-solving process.
Topics include: production organizations and the This lab is for students with a specific interest in UI/UX
production environment, camera operation, lighting, design. Using industry standard software and tools,
use of microphones, audio mixing and the use of design teams will create products that provide
special effects and graphics systems. meaningful and significant experiences to users,
focusing on how aesthetics is integrated with usability
Prerequisite(s): CNMS program acceptance and function.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
CNMS 165 Website Production 3 cr. Corequisite(s): CNMS-175
This is an intermediate level course designed to
provide students with the basic skills to author HTML CNMS 180 Digital Illustration I 3 cr.
web pages. Students will learn to code HTML, This introductory course will focus on the creation and
incorporate images into web pages and embed various manipulation of vector images using industry standard
types of media. All aspects of authoring with CSS will software. Topics covered will include: application of
be covered including formatting, design and layout, principles and elements of 2D design theory,
using a code editor. In addition, an overview of digital typography, vector drawing and painting tools, and
image editing as it relates to web design will be exporting files for web, print, and motion graphics. A
introduced. series of hands-on tasks will further develop the
student’s personal expression and critique sensibility.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS, CMIT, or CSCI program
acceptance Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111, CNMS-115 or ARTS-130
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

CNMS 170 Street Photography 3 cr. CNMS 195 Children’s Book Art and Publication 3 cr.
This course is designed for students who would like to Students are familiarized with the artist’s role in the
understand, challenge, and express themselves development and creation of a children’s picture book.
through the camera lens. It is both for the student Assignments include breaking up manuscripts,
who would like to work behind the camera, as well as designing characters, creating a storyboard, a wrap-
the everyday photographer who is interested in around jacket, and several finished pieces. Upon
discovering how to express themselves cinematically successful completion of this class, the student should
through the use of many physical and visual tools have a basic knowledge of the process needed to
available to filmmakers and photographers alike. complete a 32-page picture book project as well as an
Cinematic terms such as pattern, eye-line, movement, increased understanding of storytelling,
blocking, composition, lighting, color, contrast, and design, and character development.
depth of field will be taught to emphasize the
narrative component of each image. A major objective Prerequisite(s): ARTS-130 or CNMS-115
of the class is to encourage and empower students to Corequisite(s): none
recognize and capture the “narrative” of a single
image. CNMS 200 Video Boot Camp 3 cr.
Have you ever wanted to make a movie? Video Boot
Prerequisite(s): none Camp aims to do just that. In this six week course,
Corequisite(s): none students will complete a short film from start to finish.
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production. During preproduction, students will write outside of the scheduled course meeting time and
scripts, scout locations, create a production schedule, should be preparted to adjust schedules as needed.
and cast talent. During production, students will learn
how to conduct themselves on set, work with actors, Prerequisite(s): CNMS-210
and will learn the technical skills to shoot, light, and Corequisite(s): none
collect quality sound. Finally, during postproduction, CNMS 215 Video and Audio Streaming Tech 3 cr.
the students will learn how to edit using Adobe This course is designed to introduce New Media
Premiere, and will assemble the footage they've students to the production of video for Internet and
acquired into a unified whole. Other topics covered in broadband technologies. Emphasis is placed on digital
class during this phase will include sound design, color video technology theory including: bandwidth,
correction, and foley. capturing video, compression and streaming
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-140, CNMS-160 architectures.
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none
CNMS 205 Digital Art II 3 cr.
This course explores advanced production techniques CNMS 225 Interactive Multimedia Basics 3 cr.
using Adobe Photoshop for the production of images This course is designed to introduce students to
for print, web and video production. Students will multimedia production techniques. Students will use a
learn advanced design and image manipulation flowchart program to layout project concepts.
techniques, generate original art works, will Multimedia authoring will be done with Macromedia
participate in peer reviews of work and observe the Flash 8. Topics to be covered include animation,
history and social impact of digital manipulation. interactive scripting, video and audio assets and
Hands on demonstrations, lectures and class studio Shockwave publishing techniques. Weekly reading
time will be supplemented by tutorials and lessons assignments and in-class tutorials will provide hands
from a variety of sources. on approach to learning.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-120 Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): CNMS-120 or CNMS-180

CNMS 210 Video Preproduction 3 cr. CNMS 230 Video on Location Basics 3 cr.
This advanced course concentrates on the Working outside of the studio environment, students
development of a short film in inclusion inn the Maine will learn basic "on location" video production skills.
Mayhem Film Festival. Emphasis will be placed on Using basic field production equipment students will
current trends in the industry. The role of a project shoot and edit simple exercises designed to build good
Producer/Director will be followed in depth, on location habits. Through the exploration of a wide
specifically as it relates to the development and "pre- range of audio and video tools, commonly used on
production" stages. Students will write a script, location, students will learn how to recognize and
develop a short project proposal, including a budget solve potential problems. Emphasis will be placed on
and production "break down," and pitch to a panel of developing strong pre-production planning and
industry producers at the conclusion of the course. research skills.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-160, CNMS-125 or CNMS-140 Prerequisite(s): CNMS-160
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

CNMS 211 Advanced Video Production 3 cr. CNMS 235 Computer Animation Basics 3 cr.
This advanced production course is designed for This advanced computer graphics course is designed to
students who have developed and pre-produced introduce students to 3D animation. Topics covered
projects as part of the CNMS-210 Video Preproduction will include mesh and spline modeling, surface
course. Students will produce a short film, either alone mapping, lighting, camera techniques and animation
or with a partner, for exhibition at the Maine Mayhem basics. While primarily a hands on task based course,
Film Festival. Projects must obtain a "green light" additional and supplemental material will be covered
from a panel of industry producers prior to beginning in a series of class lectures. Various examples of 3D
production. In class, discussion will focus on topics animation will be shown and critiqued. Students will
such as: conducting yourself on set, directing actors, have the opportunity to design and execute 3D
blocking a scene, contracts and releases, and animations suitable for use in an interactive portfolio
promoting a film. Students will be expected to work or a demo reel.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111, CNMS-115 or ARTS-130
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Corequisite(s): none Students will develop several projects including simple
games and database search engines.
CNMS 240 Non-Linear Editing Essentials 3 cr.
This course will take the student through the process Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111 or CNMS-120
of editing video in a digital, non-linear environment Corequisite(s): none
using current, industry standard software. The course
explores typical computer hardware systems as well as CNMS 260 Graphic Design II 3 cr.
software applications typically used in the non-linear Advanced Graphic Design focuses on four areas of
process. Emphasis will be placed on helping students development: the application of the principles and
gain organizational skills, become familiar with the elements of design; advanced technical skills using
non-linear editing process as well as the input/output Adobe InDesign and Illustrator; the study of past
of material used in the process. Some advanced movements that have shaped today’s design trends;
functions such as compositing, mattes, titling, and and output for web and commercial print. Topics
animations will be taught on a limited basis. include color management, spot and process colors,
die cuts and custom printing specs, preparation of
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-160 typography, photography, illustration, color
Corequisite(s): none separations, and the relationship between cost and
quality. You’ll conceptualize projects, distill complex
CNMS 250 Art of the Documentary 3 cr. information, motivate your audience, and learn
A hands-on class in which students learn the art of the professional best practices when working with clients
documentary by making a variety of short and printers. This is a hands on, project oriented
documentary films. After a series of camera and course which will culminate in portfolio level work.
editing practice sessions, students, working in teams
and on their own, create documentaries on local Prerequisite(s): CNMS-115 or ARTS-130, CNMS-135
subjects and topics. They learn how to use the basic Corequisite(s): CNMS-180
elements of documentary film in a creative manner
that engages an audience while getting at the real CNMS 261 Typography I 3 cr.
story and truth of the subjects and topics in their films. This course is a study of the history of typography, the
Landmark and contemporary documentary films are specialized vocabulary of typography, and the
analyzed to broaden the understanding and definition principles of typographic design to visual
of what a documentary film is. communication in the context of the typographic
image, letter, text, and grid. Both print and screen-
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-105 based delivery systems will be explored in this class.
Corequisite(s): none Design challenges will be approached through
exploration, experimentation, selection, critique and
CNMS 251 Introduction to Narrative Cinema 3 cr. refinement. The class covers technical and aesthetic
This course explores the art of storytelling in the topics related to producing effective visual
history of film in American cinema. Starting with The communication for digital and print media.
Great Train Robbery in 1903 on up to current cinema,
the course will show a variety of landmark films by Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111, CNMS-115 or ARTS-130
American directors. PowerPoint presentations will Corequisite(s): CNMS-135
provide a context for the films viewed. Discussions and
reading will center on how a story is told in film by CNMS 265 Advanced Website Production 3 cr.
bringing together story, character, visual design and Advanced Website Production is a second level course
music to create the magic of movies. The competing that extends the media skills learned in the Website
forces of the director's desire to create art and the Production course. Students will deepen their
pressures of commercial success at the box office will knowledge of CSS layout techniques, use HTML5 and
be analyzed. CSS3 techniques for styling and media elements, work
with Content Management Systems, and incorporate
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-105 prepackaged scripts and plugins into Web pages.
Corequisite(s): none Current industry standard software will be used as
needed.
CNMS 255 Multimedia Programming Basics 3 cr.
This course introduces students to multimedia Prerequisite(s): CNMS-165
programming using popular interactive software. Corequisite(s): none
Programming concepts such as variables, looping,
conditional statements and arrays will be covered. CNMS 266 Scripting for the Web 3 cr.
Scripting for the Web is a second level course focusing
on the use of browser scripting to enhance the end
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user browser experience. Students use script to wishes to go beyond the basics of Adobe Illustrator in
respond to browser events, exchange data with order to enhance vector artwork quality and
various Web Service APIs, resolve security issues, complexity. We will focus on advanced design and
affect the look and behavior of Web pages at run-time, illustration techniques that are applicable to the
interact with multimedia elements, and store browser student interested in combining Adobe Illustrator with
and user information locally. Over the cousre of the the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite. Design topics will
semester, students develop and refine a series of include good and effective use of color, shape, line and
solutions that can be used in future situations. type in logo, package and corporate identity design.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-165 or CSCI-110 Prerequisite(s): CNMS-111 or CNMS-120, CNMS-115 or
Corequisite(s): none ARTS-130, CNMS-180
Corequisite(s): none
CNMS 270 Advanced Video on Location 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to portable video CNMS 290 Advanced Non-Linear Editing 3 cr.
production techniques, and involves extensive work This course will take expand upon the skills learned in
with portable video gear and related lighting/sound CNMS 240: Non-Linear Editing Essentials. Emphasis
equipment in typical field settings. Material shot in this will be placed on furthering the student's editing
class will be integrated into the editing class in an knowledge base by using the current, industry
attempt to give the student a realistic learning standard software. Students will gain a proficiency in
experience. The course will take a hands-on, project color correction, audio mixing, advanced compositing
approach to learning the techniques of producing techniques, and multi-camera editing.
video material outside of the studio setting.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-240
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-200 OR CNMS-230 Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
CNMS 291 2D Animation 3 cr.
CNMS 271 The Art of Audio 3 cr. This course is an introduction into understanding and
This course will expand upon audio skills learned in AfterEffects in the creation of motion graphics. Focus
CNMS 160: Audio and Video Production Basics. will be given on learning the interface in AfterEffects,
Emphasis will be placed on furthering the student's putting graphics in motion, and rendering finished
knowledge of audio dynamics, microphone types, movie and animation projects. Participants will also
recording for film and sound design. Students will gain explore a workflow between Photoshop and
a proficiency in field audio acquisition, audio mixing, AfterEffects. Be prepared for an intensive hands-on
and Foley techniques. learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-160 Prerequisite(s): CNMS-120 or CNMS-240
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

CNMS 275 Web Application Programming 3 cr. CNMS 294 Storytelling for Social Media 3 cr.
This second level course introduces students to web This course dives into the relevancy and importance of
application servers and their integration with storytelling in creating an identity for yourself as well
databases. An introduction into relational databases as your clients. One of the jobs in the media
will be explored as well as an explanation of basic SQL marketplace is “Storyteller.” Part social media and part
language and functions. An overview of server brand manager this job is about creating an identity
applications such as ASP, PHP and Perl will be for your clients and/or yourself using a variety of
presented. Students will cover a variety of topics audiovisual techniques. Students will learn to craft
including connecting to data sources, retrieving and these identities though understanding basic
inserting data, designing dynamic tables from a data storytelling methodologies. From aural storytelling and
source, password and security issues, database search micro fiction to visual media, the class will explore the
forms and e-commerce applications. Students are commonalities of how stories are told, interpreted and
expected to have a thorough knowledge of HTML and subsequently become part of our culture. Using a
experience authoring in an HTML editor. variety of audiovisual technology, students will learn
how to apply their storytelling skills to social media in
Prerequisite(s): CNMS-165 order to create and promote a brand. The class will
Corequisite(s): none also examine current social media platforms as well as
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and software
CNMS 280 Advanced Digital Illustration 3 cr. designed for social media distribution. Students will
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learn how to and be challenged to create their own CONS 105 Tool Safety 1 cr.
“pitch” for small local businesses. This course is a study of the safe operation of hand
and power tools that are required in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
CNMS 295 Senior Capstone Project 3 cr.
Students who apply for the Senior Capstone Project CONS 115 Practical Building Concepts and Leveling
will present proposals prior to the start of the 3 cr.
semester outlining a project to be completed in their This course is an introduction to basic hand drafting of
final semester as a capstone to their study in the building components and the proper setup and use of
program. An application is available through their levels, transits, and lasers commonly used within the
faculty advisor. Students may work alone or in small industry. Students will be introduced to reading basic
groups. Students may also integrate an internship into house plans and drafting details from given criteria
their capstone project. Students must complete the using a scale ruler. Leveling will include the proper use
capstone application, receive approval from the of a builder's level, water level, laser level, and transit.
department faculty and be maintaining a 3.0 GPA. The course includes a variety of activities involving the
Projects shall be made available for presentation to use of these instruments. This course introduces floor
the faculty, the department and the college. Space in framing practices commonly found in the residential
this course is limited. construction industry today. Topics of discussion will
include safe use of hand, power, and air tools, the
Prerequisite(s): CNMS department approval correct layout, cutting, building, and estimating of a
Corequisite(s): none simple floor system.
CNMS 296 Senior Portfolio 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
This course covers the theory and production of an Corequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-125
effective portfolio showcasing the specific skills of
each student. A portfolio is a critical asset in the CONS 125 Framing Methods 3 cr.
pursuit of a career or transfer to another college or This course is an introduction to the framing practices
university. The course will focus on the professional commonly found in the residential construction
and aesthetics practices in the Communications and industry today. Topics of discussion include safe use
New Media Design field. It will address the art of self- of hand, power, and air tools, the correct layout,
promotion, relevant employment and life skills cutting, building, and estimating of a simple floor, wall,
necessary in finding employment in this competitive and roof system.
industry. Course materials will be presented through
student presentations, lectures, peer and Prerequisite(s): none
professionally reviewed critiques. Corequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115

Prerequisite(s): CNMS department approval CONS 135 Roof Framing and Interior Coverings 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course takes an in-depth look at advanced roof
framing and interior coverings currently practiced in
CNMS 297 Radio Production Internship 3 cr. residential construction. Students will calculate, layout
This course is an experiential internship held off and install hip and valley rafters. The design and
campus at Portland Radio Group. It involves hands on installation of trusses, construction of dormers, roofs
training and engagement in Broadcast Radio and Radio with unequal pitches, cornice design and fabrication,
Journalism based projects. Upon completion the roof ventilation, roof flashing, and various roofing
student will have a portfolio that will demonstrate materials and their installation will also be covered.
they have had experience at the radio station with a Interior coverings will address building insulation and
focused area of interest, such as: radio production and energy efficiency and interior wall coverings including
engineering, news gathering and news demo reel gypsum board installation.
production, event planning and promotions.
Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125
Prerequisite(s): CNMS department approval Corequisite(s): CONS-150
Corequisite(s): none
CONS 147 Building Science and Energy Auditing
3 cr.
Construction Courses (CONS) This course is an introduction to residential building
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energy movement within buildings, ventilation, indoor building. Students will learn proper fabrication, rigging
air quality, surface and air transported heath loss, R and erection techniques. Installation of metal roofing
and U values, types of building framing, and types of and siding will be covered. The course includes an
insulation. This course includes a variety of activities introduction to masonry, whereby the students will
involving the use of the blower door, manometer, learn the history of masonry, how to mix mortar, the
infrared imaging camera, moisture meters, and other various patterns and bonds of masonry material, and
instruments. the technique of laying brick and block. Estimating of
all components will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, AEDD-100
Corequisites(s): none Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125,
CONS-135, CONS-150
CONS 150 Exterior Finishes and Sustainable Corequisite(s): CONS-230
Construction 3 cr.
Exterior finishes include preparing exterior walls for CONS 230 Concrete Construction 3 cr.
window, door, and corner trim, proper layout of a This course is an introduction to the practices found in
story pole for installation of siding, and installing a the concrete industry. This course includes but is not
variety of siding types. Students will prepare, prime, limited to the use of the tools of the trade, the design
and paint finish coat on all trim work. Students will of normal and high performance concretes as well as
construct a sustainable structure. performance of a variety of field tests. This course
introduces the student to laboratory testing of cement
Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125 and aggregates; the strength of the cured concrete as
Corequisite(s): CONS-135 well as climatic conditions effecting concrete. This
course investigates the various types of concrete
CONS 200 Kitchen Design and Millwork 3 cr. finishes and their applications. This course also covers
This course is the study of efficient kitchen design, the design and fabrication of site built forms as well as
acquisition and installation of pre-fabricated kitchen the layout and erection of patented forms. It includes
cabinets. The course will also cover fabrication and bridge deck forming and stay in place forms (ICF’s).
installation of plastic laminate countertops, as well as
familiarizing students with solid surface, stone and tile Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125,
countertops. Students will also create custom CONS-135, CONS-150
designed millwork projects. Estimating of all Corequisite(s): none
components will be covered.
CONS 245 Timber Framing 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125, This course is an introduction to the study of early
CONS-135, CONS-150 American house and barn framing. Using traditional
Corequisite(s): CONS-210 joinery, the class will fabricate and erect a small timber
frame building. Proper sizing of timber frame
CONS 210 Interior Finish and Stair Construction components will be discussed, along with the proper
3 cr. use of joinery tools, timber handling, and frame.
This course is the study of the various types of interior
trim commonly used both in the residential and Prerequisite(s): CONS-105 or department approval
commercial building industry. Topics will include door Corequisite(s): none
installation and trim, window trim, base applications,
shelving systems, and the construction of a variety of CONS 257 Construction Internship 4 cr.
interior stairs. The proper methods of determining the The End-of-Program Internship is an on-the-job
appropriate-sized windows for a given building will be training opportunity, providing the student with work
discussed. Estimating of all components will be experience in an area of residential or commercial
covered. related construction site experience of specific interest
to the student and mutual benefit to the employer.
Prerequisite(s): CONS-105, CONS-115, CONS-125, The student is primarily responsible to the employer
CONS-135, CONS-150 for the various work responsibilities established but is
Corequisite(s): CONS-200 also responsible to the course instructor to complete
specific objectives necessary to satisfy the
CONS 220 Commercial Building Systems 4 cr. requirements for student evaluation.
This course is a study of various commercial building
systems. Students will layout and place concrete Prerequisite(s): Department approval
footings, complete with anchor bolts, according to Corequisite(s): none
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OSHA 120 Construction Safety 1 cr. arrays, collections, recursion and object oriented
The OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Safety course software engineering.
is the study of safe operating procedures that are
required to be performed in the construction industry. Prerequisite(s): CSCI-110
Students will be instructed how to interpret the OSHA Corequisite(s): none
safety standards as they pertain to daily tasks
performed in the construction industry. Students will CSCI 230 Mobile Application Development 3 cr.
receive OSHA Construction safety cards after attending This project-oriented course examines the principles of
all 10 hours of classes. mobile application design and development. Students
will learn application development on the Android or
Prerequisite(s): none iOS platform. Topics will include memory
Corequisite(s): none management, user interface design, user interface
building, input methods, data handling, network
OSHA 130 Construction Safety - 30 hour 2 cr. techniques, and URL loading. Projects will be deployed
The OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach in real-world applications. Course work will include
Training course is a comprehensive safety program project conception, design, implementation, and pilot
designed for anyone involved in the construction testing of mobile phone software applications.
industry. The program provides complete information
on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends Prerequisite(s): CSCI-160
Outreach Training Programs as an orientation to Corequisite(s): none
occupational safety and health for workers covered by
OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Construction workers must receive CSCI 250 Computer Organization 4 cr.
additional training, when required by OSHA standards, This course introduces the hardware components of a
on specific hazards of the job. Students will learn the computer. It focuses on their function, design, and
essentials for construction safety. performance characteristics, including discussions of
recent developments. Students will examine the
Prerequisite(s): none hardware-to-software interface, where high-level
Corequisite(s): none language statements are reduced to a sequence of
assembly language statements, each of which
represents a single primitive instruction of the
Computer Science Courses (CSCI) processor. Students will learn binary and hexadecimal
numbers and how variables, arithmetic/logic
CSCI 110 Principles of Computer Science 4 cr.
operations, branching, loops, arrays, and function calls
This course teaches students how to design and write
are written in the "native language" of a
computer algorithms to solve a variety of problems.
microprocessor (in this case the MIPS R3000 32-bit
Algorithms will be implemented as programs in Java.
RISC instruction set). Advanced topics include
Topics include primitive data types and operations in
performance features such as processor caches and
Java, three types of control statements, methods,
pipelining.
arrays and introduction of object-oriented concepts
such as classes and encapsulation. Most of these Prerequisite(s): CSCI-110
topics are designed to provide students with tools that Corequisite(s): CSCI-160
are useful when encountering computers in today’s
workplace. Furthermore, they are designed to CSCI 260 Database Management Systems 3 cr.
enhance problem-solving and logical reasoning This course introduces fundamental concepts of
abilities. database management, including data modeling,
query languages, database design, transaction
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
processing, data integrity and security. In addition,
Corequisite(s): none
students will write Web applications using SQL.
CSCI 160 Object Oriented Design and Programming Prerequisite(s): CSCI-160
4 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This course is an in-depth treatment of the concepts of
object-oriented design and programming using Java. CSCI 265 C# Programming 3 cr.
The Java language will be taught along with the The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive
concepts of object orienting programming. Design of introduction to programming using C#. This course
programming solutions using UML is emphasized along introduces the basic programming constructs of simple
with programming using designs provided by the sequence, selection, and iteration. The course shows
instructor. Topics will include: classes and methods, how to create a number of different types of
branching and method design, loops and external files,
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applications including console-based and Windows CSCI 298 Topics in Computer Science 3 cr.
applications. The event-driven programming model, This course covers topics of special interest to the
which is based on interactively capturing and faculty or students. The topics will be cutting edge or
responding to user input on Windows and XML forms, special technologies that are not covered in other CSCI
is covered. It includes instruction on developing courses, or new programming languages or
applications using rapid application development programming paradigms not covered by other courses.
techniques illustrating the drag-and-drop construction
approach. From the beginning, the course illustrates Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
how to use the .NET predefined types, their member Corequisite(s): none
methods, data fields, and properties using an object-
oriented approach to development. The course also CSCI 299 Programming Autonomous Robots 3 cr.
illustrates how to create user-defined classes and Introduction to the programming concepts involved
stand-alone class libraries, and introduces a number of with autonomous robotic systems. Using off-the-shelf
advanced object-oriented concepts and Factory “robot kits” students will design a simple robotic
Patterns. platform to meet specific goals. Then, using a common
platform for the remainder of the course, students will
Prerequisite(s): CSCI-110 develop their programming capabilities. Simple open-
Corequisite(s): none ended, feedback, and artificial intelligence systems will
be explored throughout the course. Several
CSCI 275 Programming in C++ 3 cr. benchmarks and robotic competitions will be used to
Building on the programming knowledge gainined in demonstrate the platform and programming learned
CSCI 110, this course introduced the language and in the course.
then broadens the skills of a C++ language
programmer by examining sophisticated C++ concepts Prerequisite(s): CSCI-290
such as templates, exceptions, memory management, Corequisite(s): none
advanced inheritance issues, disambiguation of
overloaded functions, private and protected Culinary Arts Courses (CULA)
inheritance, binary I/O and class libraries. Students will
write real world applications in areas such as data CULA 102 Introduction to Culinary, Hospitality and
visualization, graphics, or systems. Tourism 3 cr.
This course will provide students with a thorough
Prerequisite(s): CSCI-110 overview of the culinary, hospitality and tourism
Corequisite(s): none industry along with the critical management principles
that underlie the smooth operations of these areas.
CSCI 290 Data Structures 4 cr. Students will be exposed to history, culture,
This course is an in-depth study of abstract data types philosophy, structure, organization and opportunities
using the Java programming language. Topics include: in the industry. This course will explore the purpose
stacks, queues, recursion, priority queues, lists, binary and benefits of professional organizations within the
search trees, heaps, graphs, and an exploration and field. This course will help the student understand
evaluation of sorting and searching algorithms. Most different market segments, trends, growth and the
of these topics are designed to enhance your problem- future of the industry.
solving and logical reasoning abilities.
Prerequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): CSCI-160 Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
CULA 103 ServSafe® 1 cr.
CSCI 296 Systems Programming in C 3 cr. This course is the ServSafe® program in food safety,
This course is a study of systems programming culminating with the national certification exam.
introducing the C programming language and the Unix
programming environment and operating system Prerequisite(s): none
interface. Students will explore these concepts using Corequisite(s): none
hands on exercises and larger projects.
CULA 110 Culinary Skills 4 cr.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI-250, CSCI-290 This course includes the theory and practical
Corequisite(s): none application of kitchen orientation, knife skills, proper
cutting techniques, breakfast cookery, salad
preparation, vegetable cookery, potato, pasta and rice
cookery, and soups and sandwich preparation. The

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course also includes proper presentation and service CULA 200 Culinary Arts Externship 3 cr.
of those items. Instruction includes lectures, This course is designed to give students exposure to
demonstrations, films, class discussions and lab the hospitality industry in order that they may practice
preparations. Students are required to be in uniform skills gained in their first year at SMCC and gain
and to have culinary tool kit with them at every class. knowledge of a segment of the industry that is of
particular interest to them. Students must complete a
Prerequisite(s): none minimum of 400 hours of work experience and a
Corequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, MATH-040 or portfolio documenting their experience. Students are
appropriate placement required to be in uniform as employer requires.
CULA 120 Basic Food Preparation 4 cr. Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
This course teaches the basic preparation and cooking 120, CULA-130, CULA-140, department approval
methods of meat, fish and poultry and the preparation Corequisite(s): none
of sauces and stocks. The preparations, services and
techniques of basic cooking methods, with emphasis CULA 233 Advanced Baking 2 cr.
on kitchen sanitation and safety, are presented. This course teaches advanced baking techniques.
Instruction includes demonstrations, lectures and Course activities include advanced production
films, as well as a high degree of hands-on practices. methods of classical types of breads and baked goods
Students are required to be in uniform and to have with proper presentation and service in the Culinary
culinary tool kit with them at every class. Arts dining room. Students are required to be in
uniform and to have culinary tool kit with them at
Prerequisite(s): none every class.
Corequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, MATH-040 or
appropriate placement Prerequisites: CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
120, CULA-130, CULA-140
CULA 130 Basic Baking 4 cr. Corequisite(s): CULA-234
This course is concerned with the basic principles of
mixing, scaling and baking, methods and techniques of CULA 234 Advanced Pastry Techniques 2 cr.
bread, cake, frosting, cookie and pie production, and This course teaches advanced pastry techniques.
laminated dough. Written and performance exams are Course activities include advanced production
given to evaluate student progress. Students are methods of classical types of desserts: chocolate work,
required to be in uniform and to have culinary tool kit use of fine liqueurs, fruits, and sugar work with proper
with them at every class. presentation and service in the Culinary Arts dining
room. Students are required to be in uniform and to
Prerequisite(s): none have culinary tool kit with them at every class.
Corequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, MATH-040 or
appropriate placement Prerequisites: CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
120, CULA-130, CULA-140
CULA 140 Food and Beverage Purchasing 4 cr. Corequisite(s): CULA-233
This course is designed to teach the proper procedures
for receiving, ordering through computerized and CULA 241 Planning/Dining Room Service 2 cr.
conventional methods, inventory control and storage This course is designed to teach Culinary Arts students
of all restaurant/hotel products (including cleaning, proper dining room service and procedures. Emphasis
ware, and linens). Emphasis will be placed on will be placed on teamwork, personal appearance,
establishing specifications, determining food cost, customer service skills, and the importance of the
comparative shopping, and ordering with a computer relationship between the dining room staff and the
and conventional methods. Additionally, Culinary kitchen staff in a food service operation. Students are
Math is covered. The class also cleans and maintains required to wear proper dining room attire in every
all dry goods, freezer space and cold storage used to class.
house all items coming into the Culinary Arts
Department. Students are required to be in uniform in Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
every class. 120, CULA-130, CULA-140
Corequisite(s): CULA-270
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, MATH-040 or CULA 250 Menu Planning and Development 3 cr.
appropriate placement This course is designed to introduce students to the
business side of the food service industry. Through the
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will learn the importance and intricacies of food and Room. Students are required to be in uniform and to
beverage menus, business plans, equipment layout, have culinary tool kit with them at every class.
design, and state regulations.
Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-110, CULA-120, CULA-
Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA 103, CULA-110, CULA- 130 and CULA-140
120, CULA-130, CULA-140 (or HSMP-101), MATH-040 Corequisite(s): none
or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none CULA 264 Classical French Cuisine 2 cr.
This is a course in a la carte preparation and service
CULA 260 Modern Culinary Trends 2 cr. with a theme of classical French cuisine, utilizing meat,
This course is designed to give students exposure to fish, poultry, soups, sauces, and gravies, as well as lab
contemporary issues in culinary arts. Students will preparation of foods served in the culinary arts dining
explore current fads and trends in culinary arts room. Students are required to be in uniform and to
through demonstration, lecture, guest speakers, field have a culinary tool kit with them at every class.
trips, and hands-on cooking exercises related to these
fads and trends in the ever-changing and evolving Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
modern culinary world. 120, CULA-130, CULA-140
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA-
120, CULA-130, CULA-140 CULA 270 Beverage 2 cr.
Corequisite(s): CULA-261 This course introduces the beverage sector, including
coffee, wine, beer and distilling. Planning topics
CULA 261 Catering 2 cr. include concept, production, selection, and service of
This course is designed to give students a basic alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The course aims
understanding and working knowledge of planning and to give a comprehensive understanding of all
preparation of on-site and off-site catered events of beverages that relate to the hospitality industry.
various styles to meet the needs of different types of
clients. Instruction will include demonstrations, Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, CULA program
lectures, recipe analysis, and conversion for large acceptance
batch cooking, and actual planning and preparation of Corequisite(s): none
meals for service. Students are required to be in
uniform and to have a culinary tool kit with them at Early Childhood Education Courses
every class. (ECED)
Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-103, CULA-110, CULA- ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
120, CULA-130, CULA-140 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): CULA-260 This course provides an overview of the field of early
childhood education. The course explores the
CULA 262 Chef in Residence 2 cr. historical and philosophical foundation of early
This is a course in developing and executing a menu education and care and developmentally appropriate
with a local chef to provide a dining experience for practices related to learning and development.
guests. Students will work with a faculty member, as Students examine the role of the teacher in terms of
well as a local chef to create, prepare and serve a developing classroom communities, using teaching
menu. That will include current industry cooking strategies, planning curriculum, assessing learning and
techniques based on the expertise of the chef. development, and building relationships with children,
Students are required to be in uniform and to have families, and communities. Note: It is recommended
culinary tool kit with them at every class. students take this together with ECED-110 Child
Prerequisite(s): CULA-102, CULA-110, CULA-120, CULA- Development in their first semester.
130 and CULA-140 Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate
Corequisite(s): none placement
Corequisite(s): none
CULA 263 International Cuisine 2 cr.
This is a course in à la carte preparation and service ECED 110 Child Development 3 cr.
with a theme of International Cuisine utilizing meat, This course provides an overview of the principles,
fish, poultry, soups, sauces and gravies, as well as lab stages, and theories that guide human growth and
preparation of foods served in the Culinary Arts Dining development from conception through adolescence.
Emphasis is placed on the developmental sequences in
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the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language ECED 210 Teaching Young Children with
domains in response to environmental and genetic Exceptionalities 3 cr.
influences. Note: Students are recommended to take This course is designed to broaden students'
this together with ECED-100 Intro to Early Childhood in understanding of the theoretical and legal foundations
their first semester. for programs serving young children (infancy through
age eight) with a wide range of special educational
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate needs. Students will examine the causes, symptoms,
placement and behavioral characteristics of children with
Corequisite(s): none exceptionalities and their implications for classroom
settings. Students will learn how to interpret and
ECED 150 Infant and Toddler Caregiving 3 cr. work with IEPs and IFSPs as well as local and state
This course will address methods of caring for and agencies supporting young children and their families.
guiding infants and toddlers (pre-natal through 36 Students will design curriculum across all areas of
months) in group settings. Developmental development and consider implementation within
characteristics and needs of the very young child and inclusive classroom settings.
the child's family will be examined. The emphasis is on
developing competent caregiving skills and on Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110
providing a stimulating, developmentally appropriate Corequisite(s): none
environment.
ECED 220 Observation and Record Keeping 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): ECED-100 or EDUC-100, ECED-110 In this course, students will examine the importance of
Corequisite(s): none and various methods of observation as a crucial aspect
of the teacher's role in the early childhood classroom.
ECED 160 Positive Guidance 3 cr. The role of observation in assessing students and
This class is designed to provide students with an planning appropriate curriculum will be addressed.
understanding of, and the tools necessary to support, Students will make numerous formal observations
the social and emotional development of young (covering all the developmental domains) of one
children. The course begins with an examination of typically developing child. Together these formal
developmentally appropriate goals for children's social observations along with photos, audiotapes, drawings
and emotional competence and moves on to explore as well as activity plans will comprise a case study to
methods of direct and indirect guidance for use in be submitted at the end of the course.
diverse settings. Students will develop a repertoire of
strategies for use with children, including those who Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110
may exhibit challenging behaviors. Consideration will Corequisite(s): none
be given to partnering with families and the role
played by values and culture in children's development ECED 225 Student Teaching Practicum I 4 cr.
and in guiding their behavior. This course is designed to support students in
developing the skills and dispositions of early
Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110 childhood professionals. Students connect theory to
Corequisite(s): none practice through direct participation in an early
childhood setting and through weekly seminar
ECED 200 Children’s Literature and Language Arts discussions. Students design, implement, and evaluate
3 cr. developmentally effective activities under the
This course explores children's literature and its role in guidance of an early childhood professional. Students
supporting language and literacy development. develop a portfolio documenting their experiences.
Students will examine the genres of children's Students complete 104 hours of supervised field
literature and learn how to select quality, age- experience in an early childhood setting. SMCC ECE
appropriate texts. Students will develop strategies to faculty and on-site supervisors review and evaluate
share literature with children and families to cultivate student progress during their practicum experience.
a love of reading. Additionally, the students will use
developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for Prerequisite(s): none
creation of literacy activities and a literacy-rich Corequisite(s): ECED-200, ECED-250
environment
ECED 250 Curriculum Development for Young
Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110 Children 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course explores the elements involved in
planning, implementing, and evaluating
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curriculum for young children. The course highlights documenting their experiences. Students complete
the relationship between developmental theory, 208 hours of supervised field experiences in an early
philosophy, and practice based on the needs of young childhood setting. SMCC ECE faculty and on-site
children. Emphasis is also placed on understanding supervisors review and evaluate student progress
children's developmental stages and developing during their practicum experience.
appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and
environments. Prerequisite(s): ECED-225
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110
Corequisite(s): none Economics Courses (ECON)
ECON 120 Microeconomics 3 cr.
ECED 260 Early Childhood Program Administration
This course is an introduction to the analysis of firms
3 cr.
and consumers in a market economy: the functioning
This course is a comprehensive study of the early
of prices, economic decision-making by procedures
childhood profession and the components necessary
and consumers, and market structure. Topics
to start and operate quality early childhood education
discussed include consumer producers and consumer
programs including center-based and family-based
behavior, production choices and production costs,
programs. Licensing and other credentialing systems
industry structure and resource pricing.
will be reviewed as well as handling financial matters
and connecting with families and community Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
members. Staffing and supervision will be explored Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
with focus on orientation, training, evaluating and
motivating staff in relation to the business of child ECON 125 Macroeconomics 3 cr.
care. All topics and decision making will consider This course is an introduction to the modern economy
ethical obligations particular to the field of early both at the national and international levels. Topics
childhood education. include production of goods and services,
consumption, employment, inflation, government
Prerequisite(s): ECED-100, ECED-110
fiscal and monetary policy, and causes of economic
Corequisite(s): none
growth or decline. A special feature of this course is
that students will manage their own hypothetical
ECED 270 Diverse and Responsive Education 3 cr.
investment portfolio during the semester.
This course is an exploration of the complex
relationships found between children, their families, Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
and the larger community and how those impact Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
education and learning. Content will focus on the
development of self and social identities within diverse
societies including theoretical and practical Education Courses (EDUC)
implications as they apply to young children, families,
programs, classrooms, and teaching. Students will EDUC 100 Introduction to Teaching 3 cr.
investigate various classroom strategies emphasizing Building on the research about how human beings
culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias learn, this course will expose students to the parallels
approaches that support all children in becoming between human cognition and teaching for learning
competent members of a diverse society. with deep levels of understanding. Students will be
exposed to the many facets of teaching, from a
Prerequisite(s): none successful classroom environment, to the changing
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 roles of teachers in the information age, to the impact
and challenges of learner diversity, and the issues
ECED 275 Student Teaching Practicum II 6 cr. involved in school reform. The course format will
In this second field placement, students take on emphasize group work and thinking as well as
greater responsibility in an early childhood setting. individual critical reflection on topics throughout.
Students continue to connect theory to practice
through direct participation in an early childhood Prerequisite(s): none
setting and through weekly seminar discussions. Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Seminar discussions revolve around students’
interests, concerns, and reflections on their work and EDUC 105 Introduction to American Education 3 cr.
also consider relevant topics such as guidance, This course will introduce students to the major issues
program management, family involvement, and and challenges surrounding education and schooling in
professionalism. Students develop a portfolio the United States. Students will study the purposes of
schooling, the trends in education, and strategies that
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have been used to address emerging problems/needs. EDUC 205 Becoming an Ed Tech III 3 cr.
The course will also cover role and impact of This foundational class will explore the many facets
communities, educational bureaucracies, government and responsibilities of an Educational Technician III
(local, state, and federal), and other factors on planning to work in a public school setting. This course
education and education systems. will cover a variety of relevant topics as it relates to
ways in which Ed Tech III employees support both
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate teachers and students in the learning process. Group
placement work, group inquiry, and weekly written reflections
Corequisite(s): none and analysis are requirements of this course.
EDUC 110 Technology and Learning in the Prerequisite(s): Advanced Certificate in Education
Classroom 3 cr. Program Acceptance
This course will provide a survey of the uses of Corequisite(s): none
instructional technology as a way to support optimum
teaching for learning in twenty-first century EDUC 210 Instructional Methods for Teaching ELL
classrooms. Using the International Society of Students 3 cr.
Technology in Education Standards (ISTE) as a This course provides an overview of the underlying
foundation, students will be introduced to current principles, characteristics, and applicability of various
technology that will both inspire student learning and methods for teaching English as a second language. It
creativity with an eye focused on supporting best explores the historical and current trends of
practices. Students will design, develop, and evaluate instructional approaches, methods, and techniques. It
authentic learning experiences and assessments then goes on to explore methods and techniques for
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to teaching specific language skill areas, followed by
maximize content learning in the K-12 classroom. analysis and evaluation of currently marketed ESL
textbooks. The course concludes with a look at current
Prerequisite(s): EDUC-100, ENGL-100 or ENGL-101; or professional issues in language teaching, including
Advanced Certificate in Education Program Acceptance language assessment, culture, and the use of
Corequisite(s): none technology.
EDUC 115 Culturally Responsive Teaching 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
This course is designed to expand students’ awareness Corequisite(s): none
of both the cognitive knowledge and skills necessary to
effectively teach, interact with, and serve culturally EDUC 220 Foundations of Literacy 3 cr.
diverse populations in classroom settings. Examining Learning to Read and Reading to Learn. It is often
students’ beliefs and attitudes about the fabric of our assumed that learning how to read is a basic
culturally diverse society will become the through-line developmental milestone, just like learning how to
for course content. The emphasis on “teaching to” walk and talk. Educators understand that learning how
cultural diversity will help students acquire more to read is a both a dynamic and complex intellectual
accurate knowledge about the lives, cultures, process. This course explores the research on language
contributions, experiences, and challenges of different acquisition and development in children as a way to
ethnic and racial groups in U.S. society. better understand how students begin to acquire and
progress through requisite skills to produce both
Prerequisite(s): EDUC-100, ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, or confident and competent readers. Group work, group
Advanced Certificate in Education Acceptance inquiry, and field work in classrooms are integral parts
Corequisite(s): none of this course.
EDUC 120 Teaching Through the Arts 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
This course is focused on integrating contemporary art Corequisite(s): none
and design theory into the K-12 classroom. Through
readings, discussion, creative projects, journaling, and EDUC 230 Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 cr.
community engagement, students will explore the This course is designed to broaden and strengthen the
variety of ways artistic practices intersect and support pre-service teachers' understanding of the wide range
learning objectives. This course will provide future of exceptionalities found in the classroom. Central to
teachers with insight to comprehending visual this course is the belief that students with special
concepts and language to encourage life-long learning. needs should be educated and socially interact, to the
greatest extent possible, with their peers in a regular
Prerequisite(s): none education setting. To that end, the regular educator's
Corequisite(s): none role in teaching exceptional learners will be
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emphasized. Specifically covered in this course will be customized robotics project that will be presented at
the abilities and needs of students with disabilities, the end of the semester. This class will also include
English Language Learners (ELL), and those identified collaborative work. Engineering topics that will be
as gifted and talented. Other topics included will covered include Arduino based prototyping,
include: Response to Intervention (RTI), collaborative programming in C++, microcontrollers, basic robotics
teaming, co-teaching, building relationships with with sensors, soldering, electrical measurements, and
parents, the referral process, modifying curriculum, an introduction to digital oscilloscopes.
individual education plans (IEP), behavior
management techniques, and state and federal Prerequisite(s): none
legislation regarding exceptional students. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): EDUC-100, EDUC-105, or Advanced ELEC 105 Basic Electricity I 2 cr.

Certificate in Education Acceptance This course is one of two foundational courses in the
Corequisite(s): none study of electricity. It examines direct current (DC)
circuits, voltage, current, resistance and power.
EDUC 250 Theory Into Practice 6 cr. Students will learn to build, test and troubleshoot
This course will consist of a directed and evaluated different types of circuits (series, parallel and series-
internship in heterogeneous classrooms serving as an parallel). A grade of C or better is required to move
Educational Technician III. Students will experience onto the next electrical course (ELEC-115).
working in collaboration with teaching professionals
for four days each week and experience teaching Prerequisite(s): none
appropriate content to students with varied learning Corequisite(s): MATH-140, MATH-146
needs as a way to connect current theory into
classroom practice. Additionally, a weekly seminar will ELEC 110 DC Circuits 3 cr.
provide the needed time to solidify new learning, to This is one of two foundational courses in the study of
pose questions, and to surface assumptions in a electricity. It examines the principles of electricity
collaborative learning environment. (voltage, current, resistance, power) and the electric
circuit. Common circuits (series, parallel, series-
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits earned in the Advanced parallel) are examined as well as circuit theorems
Certificate in Education, department approval including Superposition, Thevenin's Theorem and
Corequisite(s): none Maximum Power Transfer. Troubleshooting skills are
emphasized.

Electrical Courses (ELEC) Prerequisite(s): ELEC or ENGR program acceptance

Corequisite(s): MATH-140, MATH-146
ELEC 100 Basic Electrical Principles - HVAC 3 cr.
This course is a fundamental approach to the study of ELEC 115 Basic Electricity II 2 cr.
basic electrical principles, such as: safety, static and Basic Electricity II is the 2nd of the two foundational
current electricity, Ohm's Law, series and parallel courses in electricity. Students will examine the
circuits; Kirschhoff's Laws, magnetism and its principles of alternating current (AC) electricity
applications, chemical and heating effects, including peak and RMS voltages, frequency, power
electromagnetic induction, alternating current, and factor and the impact of inductors and capacitors
measuring instruments. Classroom demonstrations placed in AC circuits. Series and parallel RL, RC and RLC
with student participation are included. circuits will be examined. A grade of C or better is
required to move on to subsequent electrical courses.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ELEC-105 w/grade of C or better
Corequisite(s): MATH-140, MATH-146
ELEC 101 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Technologies 3 cr. ELEC 120 Digital Electronics 3 cr.
This is a first semester gateway course intended to Digital electronics is the study of the logic circuits and
introduce new electrical engineering technologies components that control devices from cell phones and
(EET) students to their program. Through the design Blu-Ray players to computers and industrial control
and completion of a robotics project, combined with devices. Numbering systems (binary, octal,
seminars and lectures in student success, students are hexidecimal) will be examined. The student will study
prepared to successfully complete their EET program and connect all basic gates, combination circuits,
requirements and graduate. Students are also arithmetic circuits, counters, flip flops and registers.
introduced to local employers through field trips, and
guest lectures. In this course each student will create a Prerequisite(s): ELEC program acceptance
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Corequisite(s): none single-phase and polyphase power generation;
balanced and unbalanced 'wye' and 'delta' circuits; use
ELEC 130 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr. of various wattmeters in various configurations; power
This course covers the use of programmable logic factor and power factor correction techniques; single-
controllers (PLC's) in the field of automation and and three-phase transformers; autotransformers; 'vee'
process control. By using the PLC, a computer to 'vee'; scott tap percent voltage regulation;
interface to connected Inputs/Outputs (I/O), and transformer impedances.
software tools, the technician can control and
troubleshoot the most sophisticated systems. Students Prerequisite(s): ELEC-140 w/grade of C or better
will work with two PLC platforms. Using simulation Corequisite(s): none
software will provide exposure to the Allen Bradley ELEC 175 Wiring Practices 3 cr.
SLC500 platform. The GE Fanuc VersaMax platform will This course is designed to cover the principles and
be examined with a lab fully equipped with hardware materials used in residential and some commercial
and software. electrical wiring applications. It will focus on devices,
Prerequisite(s): ELEC or CSCI program acceptance materials, and circuitry as they relate to residential
Corequisite(s): none and light commercial wiring techniques. Reference to
the appropriate articles of the latest edition of the
ELEC 140 AC Circuits 3 cr. National Electrical Code will be an ongoing part of the
This course is a study of alternating circuits including course.
magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC current and Prerequisite(s): ELEC program acceptance
voltage, AC circuits, basic inductance, capacitance, and Corequisite(s): none
RC and L/R time constants, complex numbers, phasor
diagrams, AC RLC circuit analysis, power factor and ELEC 205 Basic Electronics I 3 cr.
power factor correction, resonance and filters. This course examines the construction, operation and
application of discrete electronic components
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-101, ELEC-110 w/grade of C or
including diodes, bipolar and field effect device
better, MATH-140, MATH-146
characteristics, thyristors and operational amplifiers.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-115 w/grade of C or better
ELEC 150 Transformers 2 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This course covers the theory associated with
Polyphase Circuits and the comparison between ELEC 210 Electrical Topics 3 cr.
single-phase and polyphase power generation; This course will be used to explore important and
balanced and unbalanced 'wye' and 'delta' circuits; use timely topics in the electrical field. Examples of the
of various wattmeters in various configurations; power topics that might be examined would include: cabling
factor and power factor correction techniques; single and connectors for data and voice communications
and three phase transformers; percent voltage (networking installations), lighting options (the
regulation; transformer impedances. application and installation of incandescent,
florescent, and HID lighting).
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-115 w/grade of C or better
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ELEC-115 w/grade of C or better
Corequisite(s): none
ELEC 160 Controls I 3 cr.
Controls I introduces students to residential wiring ELEC 215 Electrical Machinery 3 cr.
materials and techniques. Electrical wire, cable, This course will examine DC and AC generators and
devices and other materials are examined. In addition, motors. Calculations and measurements of current,
wiring schematics utilizing device symbols will be speed, and torque will be taken on motors. Percent
reviewed. The National Electrical Code will be voltage regulation and efficiencies will be taken on
referenced to ensure safe electrical installations in the generators. Lab experiments will be used to better
lab. understand the theory behind electrical machines.

Prerequisite(s): ELEC-105 w/grade of C or better Prerequisite(s): ELEC-140

Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): ELEC-170

ELEC 170 Three-Phase Circuits 3 cr. ELEC 220 Electric Motors 2 cr.
This course covers the theory associated with This course will cover DC and AC generators and
Polyphase Circuits and the comparison between motors. The student will examine DC shunt, series and
compound machines, single and three phase induction
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motors and three phase alternators in the class and and circuits; proximity and photoelectric sensors;
lab. variable frequency drives.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-115 Prerequisite(s): ELEC-215
Corequisite(s): ELEC-150 Corequisite(s): none

ELEC 230 Electronics I 3 cr. ELEC 265 Renewable Energy Resources 3 cr.
Electronics I is the first of a two course series in analog This course is designed to cover the principles of
electronics. It begins with an introduction to electricity generation using wind, solar, hydro, and
semiconductor physics, and diodes with applications. biomass alternative energy sources. Emphasis will be
The bipolar junction transistor (BJT) is emphasized, on characteristics, design, and implementation of
biasing, modeling, characterization, and small signal direct and electromechanical energy conversion; types
analysis. Single- and multi-stage amplifiers are of storage devices; large-scale applications; and power
designed and analyzed, including frequency domain system issues associated with integration of these
analysis. technologies.

Prerequisite(s): ELEC-140 w/grade of C or better Prerequisite(s): ELEC-110

Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

ELEC 280 Controls II 2 cr.

ELEC 235 Electronics II 3 cr.
The theory and application of electro-mechanical
Electronics II is the second of a two course series in
devices using relays and switches, the study of ladder
analog electronics. It begins with an introduction to
logic diagrams, the theory and application of motor
field effect transistors- biasing, modeling,
starter circuits, sensor technology and reduced voltage
characterization, and small signal analysis. Single- and
starting systems.
multi-stage amplifiers are designed an analyzed,
including frequency domain analysis. 4-layer device Prerequisite(s): ELEC-150
characterization, and applications are covered, as well Corequisite(s): none
as designing basic applications with discrete
operational amplifiers.
Emergency Medical Services /
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-230 Paramedicine Courses (EMSP)
Corequisite(s): none
EMSP 115 Paramedic Procedures 3 cr.
ELEC 240 Fluid Power Systems 3 cr. Students will develop the abilities needed by the out-
This course is an overview of basic components, of-hospital healthcare provider to safely and
applications, and circuitry involved in hydraulics and effectively perform the necessary skills to manage
pneumatics. Lecture and lab experiments involve most out-of-hospital emergencies. Through the usage
design, purpose, construction, and the basic of peer-review and instructor validation, students will
maintenance of fluid power devices and systems. practice and demonstrate the safe and correct
methods of immobilization of bones and joints, spinal
Prerequisite(s): ELEC or ENGR program acceptance assessment and immobilization, bleeding control,
Corequisite(s): none oxygen administration, and airway management. The
student will learn the current evidence based
ELEC 250 National Electrical Code 3 cr. techniques and methods and how to successfully
This course will examine the rules, regulations and communication and document these methods.
requirements of the current version of the National
Electrical Code for safe electrical installations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP program acceptance, BIOL-132,
Examples, calculations and graphics will be used to ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-112 or higher
explain requirements to better prepare students to Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-120, EMSP-150
take the State exam.
EMSP 120 Paramedic Pharmacology and Medical
Prerequisite(s): ELEC-215 and ELEC-170 or ELEC-150 Administration 3 cr.
and ELEC-220 This course will provide the student with knowledge
Corequisite(s): none about the principles of pharmacology and medication
administration. It will include pharmacologic
ELEC 260 Motor Controls and Automation 3 cr. classifications, mechanism of drug actions,
This course covers the theory, study, and application pharmacokinetics, key adverse effects and drug
of electro-mechanical devices; ladder logic diagrams; interactions. It will also contain an overview of the
control wiring techniques; electronic motor starters bodily effects of drugs as well as review of major drug
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categories. This course provides students with EMSP 175 Advanced Cardiology 4 cr.
knowledge, responsibilities, and accountability, in the This course provides an in-depth study into the
administration of medications across the lifespan. This pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular
course will also cover dosage calculations necessary disease and related emergencies. Topics include a
for safe preparation and administration of review of the cardiac patient, pathophysiology of heart
medications. The student will learn the current and valve disease, acute coronary syndromes,
evidence based techniques and methods and how to atherosclerosis, specific conditions resulting from the
successfully communicate and document these atherosclerotic heart disease, peripheral vascular
methods. emergencies, pharmacologic intervention,
dysrhythmia recognition, and management of cardiac
Prerequisite(s): EMSP program acceptance, BIOL-132, emergencies.
ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-112
Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-150 Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-120,
EMSP-150
EMSP 150 Introductory Cardiology 3 cr. Corequisite(s): EMSP-165, EMSP-170
This course is designed to provide the healthcare
provider with an understanding of the cardiovascular EMSP 200 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I 3 cr.
system including the conduction system of the heart, Paramedic students will be scheduled for 120 hours of
and electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation through clinical experience in their first clinical practicum. The
monitoring and 12-Lead ECG. Topics include a review student will be assigned to various clinical settings
of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and where the student will perform patient assessments,
circulatory system, electrophysiology, and assessment administer medications, manage airways, and assist in
of the cardiac patient. the care and treatment of patients. Students will gain
clinical experience integrating cognitive and
Prerequisite(s): EMSP program acceptance, BIOL-132, psychomotor skills under the supervision of a hospital
ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-112 or higher preceptor. Students will complete clinical rotations in
Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-120 a variety of medical facilities to include emergency
departments, intensive care units, labor and delivery,
EMSP 165 EMS Operations 3 cr. respiratory therapy, specialty units, and urgent cares.
This course will introduce the student to the Students will be required to document all clinical time
complexity of proving medical care in the pre-hospital and complete a minimum number of assessments and
or out-of-hospital environment. The foundational and skill sets.
operational elements of Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) will be discussed. The student will develop Prerequisite(s): EMSP-165, EMSP-170, EMSP-175,
understanding for our history, future, effective and Corequisite(s): EMSP-201
ethical evidence-based practice, professionalism, and
the various operational challenges we experience. EMSP 201 Medical Emergencies 5 cr.
The course will utilize anatomy, physiology,
Prerequisite(s): EMSP-115, EMSP-120, EMSP-150, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of multiple
BIOL-138 medical disorders to teach the student how to develop
Corequisite(s): EMSP-170, EMSP-175 a pre-hospital treatment plan to stabilize a patient,
transport them to definitive care, and communicate
EMSP 170 Patient Assessment 4 cr. the assessment and treatment of the patient. This
This course will develop the skills needed to perform course will focus on the assessment and treatment of
an effective and thorough patient assessment for the respiratory disorders, nervous system disorders,
pre-hospital and healthcare environment. The student endocrinology, shock, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology,
will learn the proper techniques of physical renal and urological emergencies, behavioral and
examination, patient interview and history taking, psychiatric disorders, toxicology, infectious diseases,
body systems evaluation, and how to document the diseases of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat, and
findings. Additionally the student will learn how to non-traumatic musculoskeletal diseases.
assess various age groups of patients, obstetric
patients, and how to deliver a neonate in standard and Prerequisite(s): EMSP-165, EMSP-170, EMSP-175
emergent conditions. Corequisite(s): EMSP-200
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-120, EMSP 205 Trauma Management 4 cr.
EMSP-150 This class will consist of the pathophysiology and
Corequisite(s): EMSP-165, EMSP-175 management of trauma patients to include, but not
limited to: mechanism of injury, assessment of the
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trauma patient, management of head injuries, chest argument about emergency medical care in the out-of-
injuries, abdominal injuries, spinal injuries, orthopedic hospital environment.
and pediatric injuries, management of the
multitrauma patient, management of special airway Prerequisite(s): EMSP-205, EMSP-235, EMSP-250
problems, and current trends in trauma management. Corequisite(s): EMSP-285

Prerequisite(s): EMSP-200, EMSP-201 EMSP 285 Paramedic Field Internship 6 cr.

Corequisite(s): EMSP-235, EMSP-250 Paramedic students will be scheduled for 300 hours of
clinical and field internship experience and 30 hours of
EMSP 235 Special Populations 4 cr. laboratory experience in their final clinical practicum.
This course will allow students to integrate Students will apply their previous educational
pathophysiological principles and assessment findings experiences in the pre-hospital environment as a
to formulate a field impression, and to implement a supervised team leader in the healthcare
treatment plan of the obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, environment. Students will be required to document
geriatric, and special healthcare challenge patient. all clinical time and complete a minimum number of
Topics will include assessment and treatment of assessments and skill sets.
obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special
healthcare challenge patient populations in the out-of- Prerequisite(s): EMSP-205, EMSP-235, EMSP-250
hospital environment. Corequisite(s): EMSP-280

Prerequisite(s): EMSP-200, EMSP-201

Corequisite(s): EMSP-205, EMSP-250
Emergency Medical Technician
Courses (EMST)
EMSP 250 Paramedic Clinical Practicum II 3 cr. EMST 110 Emergency Medical Responder 3 cr.
Paramedic students will be scheduled for 180 hours of This course is designed to give students, through
clinical experience and 30 hours of laboratory lecture and practical lab, the entry-level knowledge
experience in their second clinical practicum. The and skills necessary to provide emergency medical
student will be assigned to various clinical settings responder care for patients who access the emergency
where the student will perform patient assessments, medical system. Upon successful course completion,
administer medications, manage airways, and assist in students are eligible to take the National Registry of
the care and treatment of patients. The student will Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency
also begin to transition to the pre-hospital Medical Responder (EMR) certification examination.
environment where they will begin to transition to a Students will perform interventions necessary to
leadership role within the patient care team. Students provide patient care including rapid patient
will continue to gain clinical experience integrating assessment, airway management and oxygen
cognitive and psychomotor skills under the supervision administration, CPR, shock management, bandaging,
of a hospital and field preceptor. Students will and splinting.
complete clinical rotations in a variety of medical
facilities to include ambulances, emergency Prerequisite(s): none
departments, intensive care units, labor and delivery, Corequisite(s): none
respiratory therapy, specialty units, and urgent cares.
Students will be required to document all clinical time EMST 125 Emergency Medical Technician 7cr.
and complete a minimum number of assessments and This course is designed to give students, through
skill sets. lecture, practical lab, and clinical experience, the
entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide
Prerequisite(s): EMSP-200, EMSP-201 basic emergency medical care and transportation for
Corequisite(s): EMSP-205, EMSP-235 patients who access the emergency medical system.
Upon successful course completion, students are
EMSP 280 Paramedic Boards Review 3 cr. eligible to take the National Registry of EMT's
This senior level course taken in the final semester will certification examinations. Students will perform
review major topics and prepares the senior interventions necessary to provide patient care and
paramedic student for the National Registry paramedic transportation including basic level patient
written and practical examination. This course will also assessment, airway management and oxygen
prepare the student to enter the field as an entry level administration, CPR, spinal immobilization, shock
paramedic, perform paramedic interfacility transfer in management, bandaging and splinting, and medication
accordance with Maine EMS rules, and help the administration. Knowledge and skills obtained at the
student to use evidence to make a persuasive EMT level provide the foundation for further
advancement to Advanced EMT and Paramedic.
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 of integrated reading and writing activities and build
Prerequisite(s): none information literacy skills to understand the research
Corequisite(s): none process. While the course will focus on gaining
proficiency in paragraph writing in a variety of
EMST 200 Advanced Emergency Medical rhetorical modes, students will also analyze the
Technician I 6 cr. relationship between paragraphs and essays in terms
This course is designed to give students, through of their structure and elements and learn how to write
lecture and laboratory, the foundational-level a basic three-part essay to prepare for college-level
knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced writing in advanced classes. The credits earned in this
emergency medical care and transportation for course will not count toward a degree with SMCC.
patients who access the emergency medical system.
Students will demonstrate proficiency with Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement
interventions necessary to provide patient care and Corequisite(s): none
transportation including patient assessment, airway
ENGL 080 Integrated Academic Reading and
management and oxygen administration, cardiac
Writing: Advanced Level 4 cr.
arrest management, shock management, medication
This is an integrated reading, writing, and grammar
administration, and emergency care.
course, which will provide students with advanced
Prerequisite(s): Maine EMS Emergency Medical level skills that will prepare them for English
Technician Licensure or Departmental Chair Composition and other college-level courses. Students
Permission will strengthen their critical reading, writing, and
Corequisite(s): none research skills to read a variety of college-level texts
and use them as models to write essays in multiple
EMST 201 Advanced Emergency Medical rhetorical modes, using the appropriate standards of
Technician II 6 cr. documentation and the conventions of grammar and
This course is designed to give students, through mechanics. The emphasis will be on learning how to
lecture and laboratory, the foundational-level read as writers, write as readers, and gain proficiency
knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced in advanced academic grammar through the processes
emergency medical care and transportation for of reading and writing. At the same time, the
patients who access the emergency medical system. integration of reading, writing, and research will be
Students will demonstrate proficiency with built around a single theme, to maximize students’
interventions necessary to provide patient care and understanding of the distinctions between different
transportation including patient assessment, airway rhetorical modes and how they could be effectively
management and oxygen administration, cardiac combined in academic writing, thus laying a strong
arrest management, shock management, medication foundation for writing research papers at the college
administration, and emergency care. level. The credits earned in this course will not count
toward a degree with SMCC.
Prerequisite(s): EMST-200
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ENGL-040 or appropriate placement.
Corequisite(s): none

English Courses (ENGL) ENGL 100 English Composition 3 cr.

English Composition is the introduction to college
ENGL 040 Integrated Academic Reading and writing across the curriculum. It will introduce
Writing: Intermediate Level 4 cr. students to the standard rhetorical modes which will
This is an integrated reading, writing, and grammar be assigned in this course but will also be assigned in
course, which will provide students with the other courses in other disciplines. An emphasis will be
intermediate-level skills they need to prepare for ENGL placed upon writing as a process of creating first drafts
080 (Integrated Academic Reading and Writing: then revising, rewriting and proofreading them for
Advanced Level). The focus will be on understanding accuracy, clarity and succinctness of written
reading and writing as processes and how each can be expression. The course will explore the distinctions
used as a lens through which to understand and gain between spoken and written, formal and informal uses
proficiency in the other. Students will learn of language. The course will also provide an
comprehension skills and strategies to understand introduction to research and the task of producing a
intermediate-level texts of different types and use formal research paper that follows MLA style and
these readings as models to identify the structure and documentation practices.
elements of strong writing, focusing on paragraphs
and patterns of organization. They will apply the Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or appropriate placement
conventions of grammar and mechanics in the context Corequisite(s): none
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ENGL 101 Enhanced English Composition 4 cr. ENGL 220 Introduction to Theater 3 cr.
English Composition is the introduction to college This course will be an introduction to the collaborative
writing across the curriculum. In addition to any enterprise of theater. The central object of study will
necessary review of grammar, sentence structure, and be dramatic literature and the ways by which it is
paragraph composition, this course covers the writing brought to life in performance. Students will read six
of personal essays in several rhetorical modes, to eight full-length plays. This reading will involve
academic papers, and research analysis. Emphasis will detailed scene analysis from the point of view of
be placed upon writing multiple drafts with an eye playwrights, actors, directors and set designers.
toward revising, rewriting and editing, as well as the Students will be introduced to basic rehearsal
utilization of close reading and critical thinking as techniques and will explore the means by which a play
literacy tools. ENGL101 is part of an Accelerated may be visually realized upon stage. The course will
Learning Program (ALP), an enhanced version of consist of a survey of the history of Western theater,
ENGL100 with one additional credit hour of built-in lab by means of reading representative plays. This course
time to address issues of academic writing that need is writing intensive.
review for success with college-level assignments. The
course offers more time for writing practice, advising Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
work with the instructor, and more attention to Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
individual academic challenges.
ENGL 225 Writing Tutors 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement This course prepares skilled writing students to work
Corequisite(s): none as peer tutors in the college's Learning Assistance
Center. It provides advanced instruction in grammar
ENGL 110 Oral Communications 3 cr. and composition, with special emphasis on the writing
This course in public speaking includes organization of process. Through the weekly seminar and tutoring
speech materials, practice of oral reading, sessions, students develop teaching strategies,
participation in panel discussions, and presentations of problem-solving skills, and greater understanding of
informal talks and formal speeches. Self-evaluation composition theory and practice.
and growth are encouraged through the use of
videotaping. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate
placement ENGL 230 New England Myth and Folklore 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course is designed as an expansion of the
fundamental Introduction to Literature course It
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature 3 cr. explores regional oral and written tradition and its
This course introduces the student to the literary influence on New England writers. Utilizing past and
genres: poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. It present prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction as
emphasizes literature as a reflection of culture. This catalysts, students will reflect upon and write
includes the discussion of literary terms, close textual responses to those experiences and explore their own
reading, and historical backgrounds. This course has perceptions of familial and cultural folklore through
been designated as a writing-intensive course. independent study. This course is writing intensive.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): ENGL-115

ENGL 200 Creative Writing 3 cr. ENGL 231 Maine Women Writers 3 cr.
This course, which is a writing workshop, will welcome From Sally Wood (Maine’s first novelist) to Monica
all four of the major literary genres: fiction, poetry, Wood (no relation), women writers have influenced
drama, and the personal essay. Most of class time will the cultural, political, and creative landscape of Maine.
be spent discussing student manuscripts; the In turn, these same writers often claim that their sense
remaining time will consist of lectures on craft, critical of place helped to form their voices and identities. In
discussion of assigned readings, and writing exercises. this course, students will explore this connection of
While a book will be assigned, student's original place and identity, through in-depth reading of
writing is the primary "text" which will be submitted to primary sources of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as
the class in regular rotation so that all have equal air well as investigative research into primary sources
time. through UNE’s Maine Women Writers’ Collection.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Students also have an opportunity to plan, organize,
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115 and present a panel of contemporary writers from
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Maine. This course is designated as writing-intensive component to this course as well. Possible locations
(WI), with substantial attention to the research writing are Walden Pond, Portland Museum of Art, and Prouts
process and revision. Neck. Finally the class will focus its attention to the
cities, where Nature exists in often vibrant and
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 profound ways. This course is writing intensive.
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
ENGL 235 African-American Literature 3 cr. Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
This course surveys the rich literary tradition of
African-American literature. It seeks to acquaint ENGL 250 The Twentieth Century Novel 3 cr.
students with the major writers, literary movements, This course surveys the 20th century novel. While the
and historical events that shaped writers such as focus will be on the American novel, students will read
Phyllis Wheatley, purchased as a slave by a wealthy at least two non-American novels as well. The novel
Boston family in 1761, through poetry and prose both as an artistic form and a cultural and political
writers of the 21st century. Topics will include the artifact will be examined. The course will explore the
antebellum period, the Gilded Age, the Harlem literary canon, the works that many believe should be
Renaissance, the Black Power Movement, and the read and studied for all time: How is the canon
present. Texts will include poetry, prose, short stories, formed? Who deserves to be included? When
and/or a novel. This course is writing intensive. appropriate, the course will cover literary movements
and periods. This is not to say an author has to be part
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 of a specific group to merit biographical attention; the
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115 private and public lives of all the novelists on the
reading list will be touched upon, in part to further
ENGL 240 Varieties of Non-Fiction 3 cr. understand how a great work gets written, but also in
This class will examine contemporary creative part because many of these novelists are simply
nonfiction literature in the sub-genres of memoir, fascinating people. This course is writing intensive.
nature writing, the personal essay, and literary
journalism. Although the readings will be Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
"contemporary," an overview of the history, variety Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
and evolution of the genre will be provided as well.
Students will explore nonfiction as both scholars and ENGL 255 World Literature I 3 cr.
writers. The class will be a combination of reading and This course introduces students to literary works of
composing with a focus on critical and creative writing. enduring significance from the Ancient Period through
Students will keep a journal of critical and reflective the Middle Ages. Students will examine the first
responses to assigned readings (annotations); flowering of written literature in Mesopotamia and the
comments on the drafts of other students' work, and Mediterranean basin, be introduced to sacred writings
notes towards one's own work-in-progress. Class time from east and west, and track the development of
will be devoted to critical examination of work read, literary genres with a focus on innovative and
sharing of journals, and free-writing exercises influential writings from around the world.
suggested by the techniques demonstrated in the
texts. This course is writing intensive. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115 ENGL 256 Russian Literature 3 cr.
This course exposes students to a survey of Russian
ENGL 245 Literature and the Environment 3 cr. literature spanning two hundred years, emphasizing
This course explores the genre of Nature Writing as it what is considered the "Golden Age" (approximately
has existed over the last 200 years. Beginning with 1860-1940). Students will read and analyze poetry,
New England, students will read authors from the drama, short stories, and novels from influential
American West, the Great White North, and the authors including Tolstoy, Chekhov, and Dostoevsky,
Southwestern Desert. This class will examine how as well as view two film adaptations. This class is
these writers have connected with Nature for designated as a writing intensive (W) course.
inspiration, for retreat, to ignite revolution, and to test
oneself against. This class will focus on creative non- Prerequisite(s): ENGL-115
fiction, travel writing, memoir and fiction. Students Corequisite(s): none
will also spend time with poets, filmmakers, and
philosophers who consider Nature and Environmental
issues in their work. There will be a Field Trip
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ENGL 260 Literature and Film 3 cr. ENGL 285 The Short Story 3 cr.
Throughout time humans have had a need to tell a This course is a study of the modern short story from
story. These stories have had some common goals: to its origins in the early 19th century to its current form.
reflect current culture, to inform the future, to Areas of focus will include: the history/development of
examine the past, and to make sense of existence. the short story as a prose fiction form, the short story
Film and Literature are two modern forms of media as a reflection of social and cultural
that try to achieve these same goals. This course movements/issues, and the use of the form as a mode
covers the techniques, vocabulary, and art of film and of personal expression and identity. Readings will
literature. It also explores the connections between include a variety of authors, notably key figures in the
both media. In this course students will learn how to development of the form as well as contemporary
"read" a film, examine the options and choices voices poised to influence the future of the genre. This
filmmakers have to tell their stories, identify those is a writing intensive course.
choices and link them to the thematic ideas the story
holds. This course is writing intensive. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
Engineering Courses (ENGR)
ENGL 270 Poetry 3 cr.
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering 2 cr.
This course will be a close examination of poetry as a
This course is intended for students who are
universal form of human verbal expression. It will
interested in exploring the field of engineering and its
explore the varieties of the genre, the fundamentals of
many specialties. Students will gain an understanding
prosody, and the different poetics that have been
of the engineer’s approach to problem solving using
articulated and embraced through-out history.
active learning techniques. The course will introduce
Different forms and styles of poetry will be examined
students to the theoretical and applied aspects of
as well as the different incarnations of poetry among
engineering, focusing on basic engineering principles.
world cultures. In addition to reading a significant
Students will work in teams to analyze and solve
quantity of poetry, students will also read critical
design and production problems throughout the
essays about important poets and essays by poets
semester. Guest speakers and site visits will assist
containing their statements of aesthetics. The course
students in gaining an understanding of the profession
will emphasize poetry deemed ‘accessible’ - capable of
and its role in our technological society.
being read and analyzed by a non-specialized audience
- but not to the extent of eschewing poetry that has Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
over time been considered profound and enduring. placement
Representative poets will be assigned, and their work Corequisite(s): none
will be analyzed in terms of various aesthetic,
historical, cultural, political, and ethical contexts. This ENGR 172 Digital Logic 3 cr.
course is writing intensive. Digital Logic is an introduction to the study of binary
logic circuits, their analysis, and design. This field is
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
fundamental to modern electronics from cell phones,
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
tablets, cameras, and televisions, to powerful
computers, robotics, and industrial controls. Topics
ENGL 280 Women in Literature 3 cr.
include application of Boolean algebra, analysis and
The rich tradition of women's literature has received
design of combinatorial, and sequential logic circuits,
new attention and benefited from exhaustive
encoding, decoding, flip-flops, counters, registers,
scholarship in recent decades. This course examines
programmable logic devices, hardware description
that tradition, concentrating on both public and
language, and simple digital systems.
private writing as integral to the study of women in
literature. In addition to the works themselves, the Prerequisite(s): ENGR program acceptance, MATH-225
course considers political, economic, and cultural Corequisite(s): none
forces which shaped the evolution of women's writing.
This course is writing intensive. ENGR 200 Engineering Statics 3 cr.
Statics is the study of forces on objects in equilibrium.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Students will examine two and three dimensional
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
force systems, properties of area and friction, stress
and strain, centers of gravity and torque.
Demonstrations, simulations, and web-based course
materials will be used to illustrate concepts.
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 specifically, the following topics will be covered: the
Prerequisite(s): ENGR-100, PHYS-200, MATH-260 zero, first and second laws of thermodynamics;
Corequisite(s): none properties and behaviors of pure substances; analysis
of thermodynamic systems operating at steady state
ENGR 216 Circuits I: Steady State Analysis 3 cr. conditions.
This calculus-based engineering course studies the
fundamentals of engineering circuit analysis. It is the Prerequisite(s): MATH-270, PHYS-200
first in a two-course survey that is the starting point of Corequisite(s): none
circuit analysis for future engineers. This course begins
with a study of the basic electrical quantities, and the ENGR 250 Strength of Materials 3 cr.
physical properties of basic circuit elements; resistors, This course is an introduction to the mechanics of
inductors, and capacitors. It proceeds to study the material science examining the principles of strength
laws and theorems fundamental to circuit analysis and the properties of materials. Topics include stress
incluiding Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, and Watt’s and strain analysis, tension, equilibrium, moments of
Laws. Network analysis is examined including series inertia and Mohr Circle.
and parallel combinations, nodal, loop, and
superposition techniques, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Prerequisite(s): ENGR-200 and MATH-270
Theorems, source conversions, and sinusoidal AC Corequisite(s): none
steady-state analysis. This course concludes with
introductions to first-order transient circuit analysis Environmental Science Courses
with differential equations, SPCE circuit simulation, (ENVR)
complex power, Bode plots, and passive and active
filters. ENVR 110 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
with Lab 4 cr.
Prerequisite(s): none This survey course is designed to provide students
Corequisite(s): MATH 270, PHYS 250 with a sound foundation in basic principles and
unifying concepts of Environmental Science Topic
ENGR 217 Circuits II: System Dynamics with Lab selection is based on major themes of modern
4 cr. environmental sciences: humans and sustainability;
This calculus-based engineering course studies the science and ecological principles; sustaining
fundamentals of engineering circuit analysis. It is the biodiversity and natural resources; and sustaining
second in a two-course survey that is the starting point environmental quality and human societies. Students
of circuit analysis for future engineers. This course will gain an awareness of the importance of Earth’s
includes a laboratory component comprised of systems in sustaining our daily lives, plus the scientific
measurement, testing, and analysis of circuit foundation and tools needed to apply critical thought
applications. This course begins with a study of to contemporary environmental issues. The course is
complex AC power, and magnetically coupled intended for both science and non-science majors.
networks. It proceeds to study poly-phase circuits,
with an emphasis on three-phase circuits. First- and Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040,
second-order transient circuits are studied with or appropriate placement
analogies to mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems. Corequisite(s): none
This course concludes with studies of variable-
frequency networks including poles and zeroes, ENVR 115 Earth Science with Lab 4 cr.
sinusoidal frequency analysis, and Bode plots, the This survey course is designed to provide students
LaPlace transformations, and transfer functions. with a sound foundation in basic principles and
unifying concepts of modern geology. Major topics
Prerequisite(s): ENGR-216 include: 1) the study of geologic processes and
Corequisite(s): COMM-201, MATH-275 materials including, plate tectonics, erosion, soils,
rocks and minerals; 2) geologic hazards such as floods,
ENGR 230 Thermodynamics I: Laws and Properties landslides, volcanoes, and earthquakes; 3) geologic
3 cr. resources such as water, fossil fuels, and metals; and
This is an introduction to thermodynamics, the science 4) environmental challenges such as water supply,
of transferring energy from one place or form to waste management, depleting energy and mineral
another place or form. Students will learn engineering resources, and global change. We will study these
principles, concepts and approaches to analyze energy topics from a global perspective, paying particular
systems such as heat pumps, heat engines, co- attention to their importance in Maine and New
generation of electricity, and chemical processes England. Weekly laboratories will complement lecture
involving phase changes (liquid/solid/vapor). More topics and will include field trips, mapping exercises,
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internet exercises, guest speakers, and laboratory setting, money management, understanding credit,
analysis of earth materials. student educational finance, and personal finance
planning will be coupled with projects that allow the
Prerequisite(s): none student to display real life insight and investigation
Corequisite(s): none into financial management. Students will explore
future career opportunities and assessment, and
ENVR 120 Environmental Geology with Lab 4 cr. related financial outlook. Students will also use
Environmental Geology is a course developed to mathematical operations and skills to help solve
investigate how geology determines the success and problems involving interest, loan calculations,
failure of living systems across our globe. Topics investment, and sound financial planning.
including volcanism, earthquakes, erosion, pollution
and their effect on biological systems will be explored. Prerequisite(s): ACSS-100 or FIGS-100
Additionally, basic geological principles that explain Corequisite(s): none
our world will be discussed.
Fire Science Technology Courses
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
(FIRE)
FIRE 102 Fire Academy Part I 4 cr.
This course provides an occupational foundation for
Student Success Courses (FIGS) fire suppression in municipal and industrial settings by
FIGS 100 Student Success 1 cr. focusing on the art and science of controlling and
Student Success (FIGs) are theme based one-credit extinguishing fires. The course is based on the National
courses that combine college success skills, goal Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter
exploration and setting, and investigation of a topic. Professional Qualifications Standard, Firefighter Levels
Thematic components are intended to capture the I and II and Maine Bureau of Labor Standards.
interest of students, who are free to choose the FIG Students will be held accountable and must complete
that appeals to them, and link that interest to pre-class and post-class assignments on time and
academic goals while building a foundation of essential operate as part of a firefighting team. Successful
college success skills. students will work towards an opportunity to earn
Maine Structural Firefighter qualification and test for
Prerequisite(s): none state (MFSI) and national (Pro Board) Firefighter I & II
Corequisite(s): none certification.
Prerequisite(s): NFPA 1582 compliant medical
FIGS 102 FIG – Coordinated Healthcare Introductory evaluation and Maine Bureau of Labor Standards
Program 1 cr. respiratory protection requirements.
This FIG will introduce students who are interested in Corequisite(s): none
pursuing a career in the healthcare professions to the
challenges, demands, and rewards of being a member FIRE 103 Fire Academy Part II 3 cr.
of a healthcare profession. CHIP content will include This course continues the development of a student’s
an overview of the various healthcare professions occupational foundation for fire suppression in
available at SMCC. The course will also include municipal and industrial settings by focusing on the art
information related to the responsibilities of the and science of controlling and extinguishing fires. The
professional in caring for people who have accessed course is based on the National Fire Protection
the healthcare system, the competencies needed to be Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Professional
successful in a healthcare program, and strategies to Qualifications Standard, Firefighter Levels I and II.
promote effective learning. Students will participate in Students will be held accountable and must complete
simulated activities related to care responsibilities that pre-class and post-class assignments on time and
are necessary to be an effective member of the operate as part of a firefighting team. Successful
healthcare community. students will have the opportunity to earn Maine
Structural Firefighter qualification and test for state
Prerequisite(s): none (MFSI) and national (Pro Board) Firefighter I & II
Corequisite(s): none certification.

FIGS 110 Advanced Financial Literacy 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): FIRE-102, NFPA 1582 compliant
Advanced Financial Literacy is a one-credit course that medical evaluation and Maine Bureau of Labor
provides students with a multitude of information on Standards respiratory protection requirements.
financial literacy and practices. Topics such as goal Corequisite(s): FIRE-105

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FIRE 105 Fire Studies and Stayin' Alive FIG 3 cr. related to fire protection and suppression. Topics
This course is designed to be the initial course of the covered in this class include: building materials and
Fire Science Technology program. It is recommended their impact on the fire service, types of construction,
for students new to the fire service. The course is a methods of construction, fire protection features,
survey of the fire protection field, with emphasis on building codes, an examination of fire's effect on
developing an awareness of history, organization, buildings and evaluation of fire damage. Many case
career options, and study skills. studies are used during the delivery of this course to
illustrate the importance of understanding building
Prerequisite(s): none construction. This course concludes with presentations
Corequisite(s): none of semester long student projects.
FIRE 106 Firefighter I and II 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
This course provides an occupational foundation for Corequisite(s): FIRE-105
fire suppression in municipal and industrial settings by
focusing on the art and science of controlling and FIRE 120 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 cr.
extinguishing fires. The course is based on the Effective fire control and extinguishment requires a
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 basic understanding of the chemical and physical
Firefighter Professional Qualifications Standard, nature of fire. This includes information describing
Firefighter Levels I and II. Successful students will sources of heat energy, composition, and
achieve a foundation of knowledge and skills in the characteristics of fuels and the environmental
vital mission of protecting people, property, and the conditions necessary to sustain the combustion
environment from a range of threats by employing process. This course will provide an opportunity to
proactive, reactive, and leadership/administration inquire, explore, understand, apply, and reflect on
methods. Students will be held accountable and must theories and concepts associated with how and why
complete pre-class and post-class assignments on time fires start, spread, and are controlled, in hopes of
and operate as part of a firefighting team. Successful helping to develop highly competent fire service
students will have the opportunity to earn Maine professionals.
Structural Firefighter qualification and test for state
(MFSI) and national (Pro Board) Firefighter I and II Prerequisite(s): MATH-130 or MATH-140
certification. Corequsite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): NFPA 1582-compliant medical FIRE 125 Fire Occupations Practicum 1 cr.
evaluation and Maine Bureau of Labor Standards This course, one in a continuous series of Service
respiratory protection requirements. Non-Fire Learning courses, provides the Fire Science Technology
Department affiliated students must arrange for student with experiential learning opportunities in the
compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) and field of fire protection. Service Learning credits are
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to use available to the student for each semester with a
throughout the course. maximum of four credits awarded. The student will
Corequisite(s): FIRE-105 live at an area fire station and become a fully
participating member of that department. The student
FIRE 110 Fire Protection Systems 3 cr. will learn and practice job responsibilities in the
This course is an introduction to fire protection and functional areas of fire suppression, fire prevention,
detection systems and their role in community fire equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance.
protection. The focus of this course is on The student will keep a log of his/her activities and
understanding fire behavior and the basic components reflect on experiences in regular group meetings. This
that make up fire protection systems. Topics covered course is available only to full time, matriculated Fire
in this class include: Fire behavior, portable fire Science Technology students participating in the
extinguishers, fire alarm and detection systems, Southern Maine Community College Live-In Program
standpipe systems, commercial/industrial automatic and may be taken up to four times for credit.
sprinkler systems, residential sprinkler systems, special
extinguishing systems, and community fire protection. Prerequisite(s): FIRE or EMSP program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): FIRE-105 FIRE 140 Fire in American Society 3 cr.
This course traces the challenges faced by early
FIRE 115 Fire Service Building Construction 3 cr. settlers in the New World, how they protected
This course is designed to be a comprehensive study of themselves, their homes and their property from the
building materials, methods and design as they are ravages of fire. The evolution of building construction
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and its impact on how fires react, laws relating to challenges. Topics include principles involving water at
maintaining fire as a friend and how to control it as a rest and in motion, solving hydraulic problems in fire
foe, and the equipment used to combat fires and hose layouts by exact mathematical calculation and
water supply to maintain the battle will be examined fire ground estimation, establishing the ability to make
in detail. Major fires in American history will be rapid fire ground hydraulic determinations, and to
examined to determine how they changed the very evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of various
fabric of the American lifestyle. hydraulic systems including hydrant flows.
Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): MATH-130 or MATH-140

FIRE 145 Public Safety, Survival and Wellness FIRE 160 Fire Investigation 3 cr.
3 cr. In this course students will learn the fundamentals of
This course will explore the foundations and principles fire investigation. This class will have a variety of guest
of reducing the number of firefighter and EMS line of instructors with expertise in their field to enhance this
duty injuries and deaths. This course will emphasize program. We will be working through the textbook,
that our way of thinking must change by taking action engage in groupwork, and the semester will culminate
to adopt accepted practices through four core with an investigation of an actual fire scene. There is a
concepts: Culture, Safety, Accountability, and Health + heavy emphasis on interaction with fellow students to
Wellness that will keep fire department members safe, draw conclusions from the weekly topic. This will be
physically, behaviorally, and mentally. This course will consistent with what would be expected of
explore those charges through NIOSH reports, case professionals and in the field.
studies, and one of the most important topics,
individual fitness. Participants will be required to take Prerequisite(s): none
part in physical exercise each class throughout the Corequisite(s): none
semester.
FIRE 165 Introduction to Wildland Fire 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): none Wildfires are responsible for property damage
Corequisite(s): none throughout Maine and the United States every year. In
addition, prescribed fire is used as land management
FIRE 150 Fire Inspector 3 cr. tool to accomplish ecological objectives. This class will
This course provides a demonstration of the basics of provide students with an introduction to wildland fire
municipal fire inspection and code enforcement management. The class will cover topics in fire
principles. Students will learn the basics of inspections, behavior, fire weather, fire ecology, and fuel
the identification of common hazards, the basics of management. This class will prepare an untrained
special inspections, and the use of NFPA 101 Life wildland firefighter with the tools required to work on
Safety Codes and NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code. a wildland or prescribed fire. Students can earn
National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG)
Prerequisite(s): none certification for Wildland firefighter with this course
Corequisite(s): none and an additional eight hour field exercise.
FIRE 151 Fire Inspector Certification Lab 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
This course provides practical application of material Corequisite(s): none
found in the NFPA codes and standards to allow the
student to sit for the NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I FIRE 170 Wildland Fire Behavior 3 cr.
examination. Upon successful completion of the Throughout history, wildland fires have shaped much
examination the applicant will complete a series of of the natural landscape in New England as well as the
practical application exercises required by NFPA for rest of the United States. Relating fire behavior to
certification. modern landscapes will help managers make informed
decisions about fuel management practices. This class
Prerequisite(s): FIRE-150 will provide students with an understanding of
Corequisite(s): none expected fire behavior. Topics will include an in depth
understanding of weather, topography, and fuels
FIRE 155 Fire Service Hydraulics 3 cr. effect on wildland fire behavior. Although this class is
This is a foundation course in the principles of not a firefighting class, a field component should be
hydraulics as applied to fire service hose and expected with the possibility to observe prescribed
appliances. This course applies theoretical and fire. It is recommended that students take
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Introduction to Wildland Fire management prior to Students can earn state and national certification from
this class. successful completion of this course and a practical
teaching demonstration.
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
FIRE 200 Hazardous Materials 3 cr.
Because of the ever-increasing rate at which new FIRE 215 Fire Service Leadership 3 cr.
industrial materials are being introduced into our This course is designed to develop a foundation of
world, and because it is the fire-fighter or fire- leadership, supervision and communication skills for
protection specialist who must deal with the hazards the fire officer. The subject matter, instruction,
associated with these new chemicals, this is a activities, and assignments will follow the
particularly valuable course. This course is designed to recommendations for Fire Officer I and II as presented
meet the NFPA 472 standard at the "Operations" level. in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional
Some of the areas of study include flammable Qualifications. Students will study basic issues related
materials, pressurized vessels, cryogenics, oxidizing to all supervision, as well as issues specific to fire
agents, corrosives, explosive and toxic materials. service supervision. Students can earn state and
Students will become familiar with tools, equipment national Fire Officer I and II certification by successfully
and response techniques as well as the federal and completing this course, additional writing assignments,
state laws that govern the handling of hazardous and community-based training and certification
materials and the incidents they create. This course requirements. This course has been designated as a
concludes with presentations of semester long student writing-intensive course.
projects. In conjunction with this course, there is an
opportunity to participate in a field training that may Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
result in State Hazardous Materials certification at the Corequisite(s): none
"Operations" level.
FIRE 216 Leadership Applications: Peer
Prerequisite(s): 30 credits earned Mentoring 1 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This leadership applications course allows students to
develop leadership skills and apply classroom lessons
FIRE 205 Fire and Life Safety Educator 3 cr. by serving as peer mentors for fier science and other
This course is designed to meet the requirements of pre-service students as part of a comprehensive
the NFPA 1035, the professional qualification student success program. Each student will be paired
standards for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I and with on or more mentee(s) and will serve as role
II. The course combines student activities, instructor models, guides, advisors, and coaches to help mentees
presentations and community-based projects to succeed in academic and fire-EMS settings. Mentor
develop skills and knowledge in the field. The course development opportunities including workshops,
will provide students with the knowledge to design a discusssions, and other professional development
public fire and life safety program, to organize a activities as well as coaching by faculty members and
budget to meet the needs of the program, and to peer mentor coordinator. This course provides a more
present a fire safety or life safety education in-depth, practical, hands-on application of the Fire
presentation. Students can earn state certification Service Leadership curriculum.
from successful completion of this course and
community based teaching assignments. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): FIRE-215
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none FIRE 230 Water Supply Analysis 3 cr.
Water is the most important and frequently used
FIRE 210 Fire Instructor 3 cr. extinguishment medium used by the emergency fire
This course is designed to meet the requirements of services. The effective application of limited water
NFPA 1041, the professional qualifications for Fire resources is critical to successful control of unwanted
Instructor, and assist current and aspiring fire/rescue fire. Students will gain a basic understanding of fire
officers in teaching fire-service-oriented subjects and protection water supply systems in use in rural
developing an understanding of the various methods communities, urban communities and industrial
of teaching fire/rescue occupational subjects. This settings. This course will require the application of
course will aid students in preparing instructor lesson hydraulic principles and pre-incident planning. Along
plans and help them to recognize and practice the with classroom lecture, the course will involve
effective use of other instructor resource materials. significant field application of classroom concepts.
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Prerequisite(s): FIRE-155 environment. This course is appropriate for students
Corequisite(s): none with two or fewer years of high school French.
FIRE 250 Fire Ground Operations 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
This course offers basic tactics and strategies to the Corequisite(s): none
firefighter. The course looks at three major response
apparatus and explores the internal structure and skills FREN 102 Beginning French II 4 cr.
needed to operate at the scene of a fire. This course in French equally emphasizes the four skills
of language learning: listening comprehension,
Prerequisite(s): 30 credits earned speaking, reading and writing. Interactive materials
Corequisite(s): none and a laboratory component create a multifaceted and
challenging learning environment. This course is a
FIRE 265 Community Risk Reduction 3 cr. continuation of FREN-101 and follows the course
This course prepares students to better protect sequence.
community residents and first responders by applying
a comprehensive risk-reduction process in Prerequisite(s): FREN-101 or instructor approval
collaboration with community partners. Community Corequisite(s): none
Risk Reduction (CRR) gets to the heart of community
safety and health by “getting ahead of the emergency Geographic Information Systems
call” by assessing community risks, establishing Courses (GISS)
priorities, developing plans and partnerships, and
implementing targeted interventions designed to GISS 150 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems
reduce the losses that negatively affect people, 3 cr.
property and natural resources. This is a writing- This computer intensive course provides an overview
intensive course with weekly draft and final paper of cartography, spatial data structures, sources of data
assignments, as well as a practicum assignment used in GIS, and analysis of spatial data. Students will
working with a local agency developing a community gain an understanding of uses and applications of GIS,
risk assessment and community risk reduction plan for as well as a working knowledge of ESRI's ArcMap
a selected community risk. The course also requires software. Classes will consist of lectures and computer
the development and defense of a Fire Science exercises. Recommended: Knowledge of Windows
Capstone Portfolio documenting attainment of Fire based software.
Science learning outcomes through student academic Prerequisite(s): none
and professional growth. Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, 30 credits
toward major GISS 250 Geographic Information Systems II 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none GISS-250 is an advanced class for students who have
taken GISS-150 and wish to advance their skills in an
French Courses (FREN) applied fashion. The focus of the course is on
development of individual projects. Students will
FREN 100 Conversational French 4 cr. define a real world problem and develop a GIS
This course is designed for students of all levels of application which can be used to analyze the problem
French. The course focuses on the students' ability to and make recommendations toward a solution.
produce the language orally. Content begins with Students will prepare a report and publically
basics and becomes increasingly complex as the presentation of their work at the end of the course.
semester progresses. The course does not include Class sessions are used to work on software
explanations of grammar and all assessments are done applications and to meet with individual students to
orally. The course is intended for people who plan to discuss the progress of their projects.
use spoken French in some capacity in their lives.
Prerequisite(s): GISS-150
Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none

FREN 101 Beginning French I 4 cr. German Courses (GRMN)

This beginner's course in French equally emphasizes
the four skills of language learning: listening GRMN 100 German I 4 cr.
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. This is a beginner's course in German equally
Interactive materials and a laboratory component emphasizing the four skills of language learning:
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listening comprehension, speaking, reading and Health Science Courses (HLTH)
writing. This course is appropriate for students with no
prior German knowledge. HLTH 100 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 cr.
This course explores the essential principles and
Prerequisite(s): none professional qualities associated with people working
Corequisite(s): none in a variety of medical careers. Review of best
practices for working collaboratively within the
GRMN 200 German II 4 cr. healthcare setting; changes in how medical care is
This is a continuation of the beginner's course in provided throughout the United States; and a broad
German equally emphasizing the four skills of language overview of currently available healthcare
learning: listening comprehension, speaking, reading opportunities for medical professionals. Students will
and writing. This course is appropriate for students review current issues in healthcare and determine best
with little prior German knowledge. medical practices for the protection of patients and
Prerequisite(s): GRMN-100 medical professionals. Throughout the course
Corequisite(s): none pertinent aspects of medical ethics; diversity and
cultural competence; maintenance of confidential
patient information; and the use of electronic medical
Global Classroom Courses (GLBL) records will be explored.

GLBL 110 Global Classroom: Intercultural Studies Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
1 cr. placement
This Global Classroom course is a general introduction Corequisite(s): none
to the social science of Intercultural Studies. Students
will build cultural competency and global citizenship HLTH 105 Medical Terminology 3 cr.
from an international perspective by taking an active, This course is designed as an introduction to medical
hands-on approach to the examination of cultures – terminology using a body systems approach. The
including their own -- through readings, discussions, student will develop a basic understanding of medical
quizzes, and writing assignments. language by analyzing prefixes, suffixes, root words,
and combining forms as they relate to the different
Prerequisite(s): none body systems and the basic cellular structure.
Corequisite(s): GLBL-120
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
GLBL 120 Global Classroom: Topics in Cultural placement
Analysis 1 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This Global Classroom course focuses on the location
and focus of the Field Experience destination. In this HLTH 115 Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation
course students will develop understanding of the 3 cr.
history and culture of their travel destination, and also This course emphasizes electrocardiogram (ECG)
develop a framework for specific content in the Field dysrhythmia recognition in the health care setting.
Experience module. Examples include: Art and Review of the cardiac conduction system and its
Architecture of the Italian Renaissance, Education in relation to mechanical events in the cardiac cycle will
Iceland, Flora and Fauna of Cuba. The course includes provide the basis for understanding interpretation of
weekly readings, discussions, quizzes, and writing cardiac rhythm strips and 12 lead electrocardiograms.
assignments. Assessment of normal and abnormal rhythms will be
completed.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): GLBL-110 Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138
Corequisite(s): none
GLBL 130 Global Classroom: Field Experience 1 cr.
This experiential module is a short-term, faculty-led HLTH 120 Medical Ethics and Law 3 cr.
travel program. Students are expected to be present, In this course students examine common ethical issues
prepared, and active participants in all seminars, they could face as medical professionals in a variety of
excursions, discussions, and events. This course is healthcare settings. Students will examine the ethical
assessed through participation, a journal project, and a and social issues surrounding the practice of medicine,
final essay or digital storytelling assignment. in particular the relationship between patients and
healthcare providers. Additionally, students will
Prerequisite(s): none evaluate the ethics and morality behind patient care
Corequisite(s): GLBL-110, GLBL-120 for a wide variety of issues, including euthanasia,

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organ transplantation, and human genetic HLTH 140 Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness
modification. The course also covers issues such as 3 cr.
whether or not patients or parents have a right to This course examines the primary factors involved with
refuse care for themselves or their children. lifetime physical fitness and wellness. It is designed to
provide a framework for your own development of a
Prerequisite(s): none positive, healthy lifestyle. Topics to be studied in-
Corequisite(s): none depth include the various components of physical
fitness and wellness, physical activity, nutrition and
HLTH 125 Electronic Health Records 3 cr. weight control, stress management and relaxation,
This course provides instruction in the use of an chronic disease prevention, substance abuse
Electronic Health Record (EHR) system with an prevention, and various related topics.
understanding of how EHRs change healthcare
delivery workflows that affect quality improvement, Prerequisite(s): none
patient safety and care coordination. Included is the Corequisite(s): none
use of industry-standard software for hands-on
experience with electronic input to establish patient HLTH 155 Pharmacology 3 cr.
demographics for charting and clinical documentation This course is designed to provide students with a
generated during patient encounters. Various methods broad knowledge base of drug therapy. Emphasis is
of capturing and recording EHR data are used including placed on preparing students to safely administer
source documents and the creation of templates. medications to patients (in other clinical courses).
Decision support productivity tools are introduced. Basic pharmacological concepts provide students with
The course reviews standards criteria, aspects of essential information related to principles of
compliance and related regulations including the pharmacology, clinical applications, and
linking of Meaningful Use (MU) criteria and measures biopsychosocial aspects. Lifespan considerations are
to the function of EHRs. included within the essential information. Students
also focus on major drug categories and a review of
Prerequisite(s): HLTH program acceptance body systems. There is not a clinical component for
Corequisite(s): none this course.
HLTH 130 Gerontology for Health Professions 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-105 or BIOL-132
This course introduces the student to the field and Corequisite(s): BIOL-138 (if BIOL-132)
study of gerontology and will provide a broad
overview of the impacts of an aging population on the HLTH 192 Global Healthcare Systems 3 cr.
US healthcare system. Students will review current In this course, students will explore the realms of
subjects pertinent to healthcare provision of the older global healthcare. The aim of the course is to
adult, including health, wellness and illness measures; introduce students to the fields of study within the
stereotypes and ageism; public policy; caregiving science of public health both nationally and
issues; and death and dying. A strong focus will be on internationally. Assessment of major global health
the issues as they exist in the state of Maine. care challenges and how individual countries address
regional, national, and international concerns related
Prerequisites: ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, to health care systems, health care reform, health care
Corequitie(s): none priorities, emerging disease prevention and health
promotion.
HLTH 135 Cannabis in Maine: History and Use 3 cr.
This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce Prerequisite(s): none
fundamental concepts in pharmacology and key Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
concepts in human physiology underlying medicinal
and recreational cannabis use. Students gain an up-to- HLTH 200 Foundations of Community and Public
date, scientific foundation in a complex and evolving Health 3 cr.
area of healthcare. Historical, political, and socio- This course provides an overview of the practice and
economic influences on marijuana legislation will be function of public health systems in the United States
discussed, along with Maine’s experience with and globally. The role and relevance of public health
legalizing medical marijuana use beginning in 1999 and professionals in today’s world will be examined. An
recreational use in 2016. overview of the history, purpose, organization, policy
formation, and availability of health services in
Prerequisites: ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, BIOL Elective communities will be identified. The core functions and
with Lab or CHEM-120 or NUTR-110 determinants of health will be categorized accordingly.
Corequisite(s): none The course addresses current health issues and
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identifies the relevance of public health locally, provide students with the ability to recognize and
regionally, nationally, and internationally. Throughout avoid hazardous situations as well as the ability to
the course all concepts will be evaluated through the conduct themselves safely on the job site throughout
lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. their career. Students who successfully complete this
section of the course will earn the industry-recognized
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 credential, OSHA (10 or 30) Hour card. In addition,
Corequitie(s): none students enrolled in this course will study aspects of
safety prescribed by the Mining Health and Safety
HLTH 205 Cultural Competence in Healthcare 3 cr. Administration as pertinent to heavy equipment
This course will prepare students to provide culturally operators and laborers who will be working in and
competent care in the healthcare setting. The modules around trenches and other excavation work sites.
will cover the foundations of cultural competence as
well as cultural considerations for specific patient Prerequisite(s): HEOP program acceptance
populations. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 HEOP 115 Maintenance and Service 3 cr.

Corequisite(s): none This course is designed to provide students with
fundamental knowledge and skills of the Heavy
HLTH 210 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Equipment Operations / construction industry. As a
3 cr. result of this course, students will acquire the
This course will provide students with an overview of knowledge to safely work on a heavy equipment
the depth and breadth of informatics in healthcare. construction site. Students will study various types and
Informatics is the intersection of information science, functions of heavy equipment, as well as how to
computer/technology science, and healthcare science. perform a pre-start safety inspection. Students will
This intersection promotes healthcare decision making learn how to properly start up and shut down the
specific to the patient by ensuring the communication equipment as well as the purpose and use of the
between patient data and information and healthcare operational controls. Students will complete this
providers. course with an introduction to construction site layout
and grades.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): HEOP-100, HEOP-130
HLTH 220 Foundations of Organizational Leadership
3 cr. HEOP 130 Backhoe, Excavator and Bulldozer (Sim
This course provides the student with a fundamental Lab) 3 cr.
understanding of organizational leadership skills This course will introduce students to the basic
needed to guide the direction of an organization. The operation of a backhoe, an excavator and a bulldozer
student will create a framework of leadership success to perform fundamental procedures required for
based on the fundamental attributes of leadership operation on the job site. This simulation lab will
that can be applied to any leadership challenge. The provide students with opportunity to practice basic
review of organizational topics associated with backhoe and excavator operations repetitively. This
innovative problem solving, decision making, lab will develop proficiency in preparation for an
relationship building, leading others to succeed, internship.
organizational culture, leading change, and leading a
team will be essential components within the context Prerequisite(s): none
of this course. Corequisite(s): HEOP-100, HEOP-115

Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 HEOP 145 Site Finishing and Grades 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course is designed to give students the skills to
perform print reading, plotting and site preparation of
ground work. This course describes the use of various
Heavy Equipment Operations types of heavy equipment to finish and trim grades
Courses (HEOP) and slopes of roads, pads, ditches and other
structures. Information is presented regarding the
HEOP 100 Construction Safety for HEOP 1 cr. responsibilities and leadership abilities in relation to
This course is designed to provide students with organizing and directing workers and operations.
knowledge and skills as prescribed by the Occupational Students will understand and interpret production
Safety and Health Administration. This course will requirements and specifications used for grade layout.
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 contact in the western hemisphere during the late-
Prerequisite(s): HEOP-100 15th century through the modern global context. This
Corequisite(s): none course will introduce the process of thinking
historically: students will seek to understand the
HEOP 160 Backhoe, Excavator and Bulldozer (Site problems, events, and people of the global past under
Lab) 3 cr. their own terms and in the broadest contexts.
This course will introduce students to the basic Students will examine important historical issues such
operations of a backhoe, an excavator and a bulldozer as: How did the modern world evolve? How have
to perform fundamental procedures required for institutions such as slavery, religion and capitalism
operation of each piece of equipment on the job site. shaped the global experience? What caused nations to
This lab will provide students with the opportunity to emerge and how does nationalism affect individuals?
practice basic skills on a job site associated with the Students will develop an appreciation of how our
equipment operations repetitively. The lab will contemporary world emerged from and is shaped by
develop proficiency in preparation for an internship. these critical issues.
Prerequisite(s): HEOP-100, HEOP-115, HEOP-130 Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
Corequisite(s): HEOP-145 placement
Corequisite(s): none
HEOP 175 Heavy Equipment Internship 4 cr.
The Heavy Equipment Operations Internship HIST 130 United States History to 1877 3 cr.
comprises on-the-job training provided by employers This is an introductory survey covering the history of
on actual construction sites. A training agreement the United States through Reconstruction. This course
specifies the tasks the student will be expected to is designed to acquaint students with most major
perform. The instructor will determine the number of topics in the American experience ranging from the
hours a student will participate in the internship. origins of British settlement in North America through
Prerequisite(s): HEOP-130, HEOP-145, HEOP-160 the civil war and the end of reconstruction in 1877.
Corequisite(s): none This course will explore the cultures that discovered
and created American society and the interactions of
European, Native American and African peoples. It also
History Courses (HIST) will introduce students to the process of thinking
HIST 120 World History to 1500 3 cr. historically, with a focus on original historical sources.
This is an introductory survey covering the history of Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
the global past from the origins of humanity through placement
the 15th century, from the rise of early civilizations Corequisite(s): none
through the moment of European contact in the
western hemisphere during the late-15th century. This HIST 135 United States History Since 1877 3 cr.
course will introduce students to the process of This is an introductory survey covering the history of
thinking historically: students will seek to understand the United States since the end of Reconstruction. This
the problems, events, and people of the global past course is designed to acquaint students with most
under their own terms and in the broadest contexts. major topics in the American experience ranging from
Historians wage vigorous debates over such questions the aftermath of the Civil War through the
as: How did human society first evolve? What contemporary period. Some of the key topics to be
constitutes “civilization”? How has religion changed covered include: industrialization, progressivism,
over time? What has been the significance of cultural World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Civil
exchange between peoples? Students will become Rights Movement. This course also will introduce
attuned to how different the past was to our own students to the process of thinking historically, with a
lifetimes, being ever mindful of how even ancient focus on original historical sources.
world history has and continues to shape our present.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate placement
placement Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
HIST 136 Modern America 3 cr.
HIST 125 World History Since 1500 3 cr. This course examines the history of the United States
This is an introductory survey covering the history of since World War II, with special focus on the social,
the global past from the 15th century through cultural, political and foreign policy history that has
contemporary times, from the moment of European defined the modern American experience. To examine
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this history, this course will explore a broad range of both the singularity of the Maine experience and the
topics, from Cold War diplomacy through the nation's contributions of the state to the growth of the nation
current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, from the in various periods. Primary attention will be given to
evolution of major New Left Social movements to the the economic and social development of Maine, that is
impact of technology, immigration, and party politics "history from the bottom up." Consistent stress will
in contemporary America. Devoting particular also be placed on the relationships of Maine's past to
attention to primary source documents and historical contemporary issues facing the state. The course will
artifacts, including popular music and television stress documentary sources to understand the
programs, this course endeavors to understand the processes involved in that growth. The arts, musical,
roots of the modern United States. visual, and literary, will provide other avenues to
understanding how people related to their setting and
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate experiences.
placement
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
placement
HIST 139 American Environmental History 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This course explores the interaction between humans
and their environments throughout the history of the HIST 155 Historical Archaeology 3 cr.
United States, from its colonial origins through our Historical archaeology is the study of the
contemporary era. Focusing on how Americans and archaeological remains of literate cultures throughout
their communities have both shaped and have been the world. Historical archaeologists turn to a variety of
shaped by the environment, this course also disciplines including history, anthropology, geography,
emphasizes Americans’ perspectives on the ecology, and biology as they explore the historic
environment throughout history, including the idea of peoples of the world over the last 3,000 years.
wilderness, the advent of conservationism, the study Students will delve into the origins of historical
of ecology, and the modern environmental movement. archaeology in North American, it's methods, and
While introducing students to the study of contributions the field has made to our understanding
environmental history, this course emphasizes the use of the settlement of the continent since the 11th
of original historical sources and encourages the century. This course will include hands-on activities
consideration of contemporary environmental issues using artifacts and documents, a visit to an
in historical context. archaeological laboratory, and films detailing the
excavations at sites such as Jamestown, Red Bay, and
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate the plantation south. This course is offered Spring
placement semester.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
HIST 140 Maine and New England Maritime placement
Heritage 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Maine and New England's Maritime Heritage is
designed to give students an introduction to Maine's HIST 165 Social History Civil War 3 cr.
maritime history in the context of the larger history of This course explores the varied causes of the Civil War,
the region and country. Students will be introduced to examines the experience of the conflict in both the
maritime history at the time of the Native Americans, Union and Confederacy, and traces the contested
buy the primary focus will be 1500 to the present day, legacies of the war through the Reconstruction period
from sailing vessels to supertankers. Course topics will and beyond. Considering more than military strategy,
include: early fishing communities in the area, Native this course ranges well beyond the battlefield and
Americans, minorities and women in the seafaring draws widely from original sources that illuminate the
community, sail power to steam power, and the social and political impact of the Civil War and its
current state of the region's maritime realm. aftermath, paying particular attention to the
experiences of ordinary Americans including common
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate soldiers, women, and African Americans.
placement
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
placement
HIST 145 Maine History 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Maine has a rich and varied history, at once unique
and simultaneously deeply enmeshed in the broader
history of the United States. The course will develop
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HIST 170 History of World Religions 3 cr. HIST 202 History of Technology 3 cr.
Religion is a complex network of ideas and actions, The History of Technology will help the student better
both ethical and ritual, that expresses a groups' sense understand the impact of science and technology on
of ultimate meaning of life. Students will examine how our way of life, through discussions of technological
the beliefs and values of contemporary and historical change and the inter-relationship with the social,
cultures shape and are shaped by societal factors, political and economic forces of society. The course
longstanding traditions, and distinctive forms of will focus on the impact of major 20th Century
literary expression. The aim of this course is to American technologies such as the automobile,
introduce students to some of the major religious nuclear energy and computers.
traditions and to think critically and analytically about
the various human phenomena we name "religious." Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
The traditions to be surveyed include Judaism, placement
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native Corequisite(s): none
American and newer expressions of religion.
HIST 203 History of Health Care 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate This course is designed to enrich the student’s
placement knowledge of the history of science, medicine, and
Corequisite(s): none technology that have impacted the development of
modern health care. This course will explore the
HIST 175 History of Islam/Middle East 3 cr. practice of health care providers and study the role of
This course presents a survey of Islamic civilizations institutions and of the economic and social changes in
from the origins of the Muslim faith until the present the development of health care.
day. Topics of study include Islamic origins, the early
Islamic conquests, the medieval caliphates, the Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
Crusades and Mongol invasions, the rise of Islamic placement
Asian empires, and the era of Western imperialism in Corequisite(s): none
Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Special attention will
be paid to understanding the Qur'an in its historical HIST 205 Field School Historical Archaeology 3 cr.
context, the status of women in Islamic history, the The Field School in Historical Archaeology is a hands-
complex interaction between Islamic societies and the on 3-credit history course that provides the students
West in the modern age, and the histories of with on-site archaeological field and laboratory
contemporary issues in the Islamic world, such as the experience. The course will expose students to the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict, the tensions between India field of historical archaeology at the site of the Robert
and Pakistan, and theocracy in Iran. Given Farmstead (c.1761-c.1835) at Pemaquid Falls on
the south-central coast of Maine, under the
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate supervision of the project director and several
placement experienced volunteers. This experience is a great
Corequisite(s): none hands-on opportunity for college students seeking
course credit and experience in historical archaeology,
HIST 201 History of Science 3 cr. teachers in need of recertification credits, or history
The History of Science is designed to help the student buffs interested in exploring an area with a rich
better understand the impact of science and colonial history. HIST-155 is recommended prior to
technology on our way of life, through discussions of enrolling in this course.
the history of science, resulting technological changes,
and our relationship to the social and physical Prerequisite(s): none
environment. Textbook readings will be supplemented Corequisite(s): none
with original writings by some of the builders of our
scientific society, from Plato and Aristotle to Newton HIST 208 American Biography 3 cr.
and Einstein. While names, dates, and places are an This course serves as an introduction to reading and
important part of the course, the emphasis will be to writing biography as an historical genre. By examining
provide an understanding of changes in ideas, biographical techniques, this course evaluates
knowledge, and culture over time. biography as a method of narrating and interpreting
the past. To do so, this course focuses on the history of
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate political protest and social activism in the United
placement States, investigating such topics as the radicalism of
Corequisite(s): none the American Revolution, utopianism, abolitionism,
Progressivism, the labor movement, the struggle for
African American freedom, feminism, the movements
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of the New Left, and environmentalism. Exploring the HORT 120 Pruning 1 cr.
lives and times of the figures who created and This course is an introduction to the principles and
sustained the nation’s tradition of radical reform while practices of pruning. The course will cover selected
assessing a range of original historical sources will topics on the science and art of pruning. Topics will
provide students the chance to understand the include types and maintenance of pruning tools,
challenges – and rewards – of crafting historical reasons for pruning, plant responses to pruning and
biography. the various techniques used to effectively prune trees,
shrubs, vines, edible fruits and herbaceous plants.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate Field trips are required.
placement
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): HORT-110
Corequisite(s): none
HIST 225 African American Freedom Struggle 3 cr.
This course examines the ongoing struggle for African HORT 130 Soils and Soil Fertility 3 cr.
American freedom from emancipation through the This is an introductory soil science course investigating
Black Lives Matter movement. This course will focus the physical, biological and chemical properties of soils
on how both ordinary African Americans, as well as and the relationships between plants and soil. Areas of
renowned leaders, created and sustained the civil study include: soil sampling and testing, organic
rights movement. Regional histories of the black matter management and composting, water
freedom struggle – from Montgomery, Alabama to relationships, soil surveys, soil horizon interpretation,
Portland, Maine – will also be emphasized. To soil fertility, and plant nutrition based on the selection
investigate these topics, students will be introduced to and use of natural and synthetic fertilizers and soil
a broad range of primary sources and will be amendments.
encouraged to consider contemporary issues in
historical context. Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate
placement HORT 135 Cannabis in Maine: History and Use 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce
fundamental concepts in pharmacology and key
concepts in human physiology underlying medicinal
Horticulture Courses (HORT) and recreational cannabis use. Students gain an up-to-
HORT 100 Introduction to Horticulture with Lab date, scientific foundation in a complex and evolving
3 cr. area of healthcare. Historical, political, and socio-
The student will be presented with an overview of the economic influences on marijuana legislation will be
field of horticulture. Career opportunities, educational discussed, along with Maine’s experience with
options and industry associations will be discussed. legalizing medical marijuana use beginning in 1999 and
The principles of propagating, growing, arranging, recreational use in 2016.
maintaining, utilizing, and marketing of plants will be
Prerequisites: ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, BIOL Elective
presented. Practical experience in greenhouse setting,
with Lab or CHEM-120 or NUTR-110
such as transplanting occurs the first month of class.
Corequisite(s): none
Field trips are required.
Prerequisite(s): none HORT 140 Integrated Pest Management 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course introduces students to applied entomology
and plant pathology, and pest management strategies
HORT 110 Woody Plant Materials 2 cr. using the principles of integrated pest management
This course focuses on the identification, selection, (IPM). Common insect and plant disease organisms are
uses and culture of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and identified and discussed. Emphasis is placed on plant
vines in the northern New England landscape. Native health and pest management tactics resulting from
and introduced or exotic plants are discussed, with an systematic, logical, effective, and environmentally safe
emphasis on the identification and selection of plants management decisions. Field trips are required. Maine
appropriate to various sites encountered in the urban Board of Pesticides Control Private Applicators License
and rural landscape. Field trips are required. exam is given.
Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

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HORT 150 Arboriculture and Lab 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): HORT-110 or department approval
This is an introductory course in arboriculture: the Corequisite(s): none
planting and care of trees and shrubs. Students study
the identifying features, growth habits and cultural HORT 210 Surveying and Mapping 2 cr.
requirements of urban trees and shrubs. The principles This course gives students a working knowledge of
of tree care, pruning, repair and maintenance are landscape mapping as it might relate to landscape
covered. The techniques of tree climbing and construction and design. Students learn various
appropriate knot tying and usage are presented. measuring techniques, develop technical skills using a
Preparation to become a licensed Maine arborist is level and transit, and produce base maps showing land
given. Field trips are required. contours, surface draining patterns, vegetative
characteristics, and other landscape information.
Prerequisite(s): HORT-110
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): MATH-112 or higher
Corequisite(s): none
HORT 175 Placement Training 3 cr.
This summer internship is on-the-job training, HORT 220 Landscape Management 3 cr.
providing students with a work experience in an area This course presents the principles and techniques of
of horticulture or related field of specific interest to landscape management. Components of landscape
the student. Students are primarily responsible to the contracting and landscape gardening are discussed,
employer for the various work responsibilities with an emphasis on the efficient and environmentally
established. Students are also responsible to the sound management of the landscaped area. Topics
course instructor to complete academic requirements. include weed management, hardscape construction
elements, landscape maintenance, job estimating and
Prerequisite(s): HORT-130, HORT-140, and HORT-110 bidding, and business and resource management.
or HORT-200 Preparation to become a Maine Certified Landscape
Corequisite(s): none Professional is given.
HORT 180 Freshman Seminar 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): HORT-110, HORT-130
Students present a seminar of a topic of interest. Corequisite(s): none
Students are required to attend the “Distinguished
Speaker Series.” Speakers may include leading HORT 230 Nursery and Garden Center Operations
horticultural researchers, industry representatives, 3 cr.
green industry professionals or experts in other fields. This course introduces students to the scope and
nature of the nursery and garden center industries in
Prerequisite(s): none Maine and New England. Current nursery crop
Corequisite(s): none production and management methods are discussed
as well as applications of nursery equipment and
HORT 185 Introduction to Floral Design 3 cr. irrigation techniques. Preparation is given to become a
This course is an introduction to the profession of Maine Certified Nursery Professional. Field trips are
Floral Designer. The course covers elements, principles required.
and techniques of floral design. Classes will consist of
lecture followed by hands on design. Classes will also Prerequisite(s): HORT-110
cover the daily practices of a traditional floral shop. Corequisite(s): none
This course will prepare students for a career in the
floral industry, including sales, design and HORT 240 Turfgrass Management 2 cr.
merchandising. Students may purchase their This course presents the principles and practices of
arrangements on a weekly basis. managing turfgrass in the landscape. Course content
includes the growth, development and maintenance of
Prerequisite(s): none cool season turfgrasses. Seeding, sodding, mowing,
Corequisite(s): none fertilization, turf weeds and pests and related
management practices are discussed. Field trips are
HORT 200 Herbaceous Plant Materials 2 cr. required.
This course focuses on the identification, selection,
uses, and culture of herbaceous landscape plants in Prerequisite(s): none
the northern New England landscape. Emphasis is Corequisite(s): none
placed on the identification, environmental
adaptation, and ornamental value of selected plants,
with applications in the perennial and annual gardens.

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HORT 250 Greenhouse Management 3 cr. HSPM 106 The Guest Experience 3 cr.
This is an introductory commercial greenhouse This course examines critical elements of exceptional
operations and management course. Students become customer service in the hospitality industry.
familiar with greenhouse structures and equipment, Considering all segments of the industry including
the greenhouse environment, insect, disease and transportation, lodging, food, beverage and
weed management, and crop production and attractions, students will develop appropriate
marketing. Students apply methods and techniques to communication skills related to guest service, self-
manage the greenhouse facility and environment and presentation, interpersonal interactions and
to gain experience and knowledge about common awareness of diversity and inclusion. In addition,
greenhouse crops. Field trips are required. students will explore and understand how to navigate
difficult situations and develop problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite(s): HORT-130, HORT-200 Students will identify their own work ethic and guest
Corequisite(s): none service standards.
HORT 280 Senior Seminar 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
Students present a seminar of their work experiences Corequisite(s): none
in HORT-175, Summer Placement. Students are
required to attend the "Distinguished Speaker Series." HSPM 175 LRM Internship 3 cr.
Speakers may include leading horticultural This course is designed to give Lodging and Restaurant
researchers, industry representatives, green industry Management students a working knowledge of the
professionals or experts in other related fields. hospitality industry. Students will familiarize
themselves with the daily internal operations of a
Prerequisite(s): HORT-175, HORT-180 lodging or restaurant establishment and document the
Corequisite(s): none experience using a journal. This course is designed to
introduce the student to the practical work
HORT 290 Landscape Design 3 cr.
environment in their interested field of business study.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals
The internship will be approved, supervised and
of landscape design as it applies to residential and
monitored during the semester. A minimum of 180
small scale commercial landscapes. Included are the
hours must we worked during the semester. Students
study of site evaluation, plan graphics, plant and
will keep a weekly log of their activities and
landscaping materials selection, business aspects of
experiences and will prepare an in-depth research
landscape design and the principles of formal and
paper on their organization to be reviewed by the
informal design. Students prepare sketches and
instructor. The students must be prepared to work as
finished designs.
an unpaid intern and should have an updated resume
Prerequisite(s): HORT-110, HORT-200, HORT-210 prior to the first class.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): HSPM program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none
Hospitality Management Courses
HSPM 230 Hotel and Lodging Management 3 cr.
(HSPM) This course will provide students with a
HSPM 102 Introduction to Culinary, Hospitality and comprehensive introduction to the management of
Tourism 3 cr. hotels and lodging properties that combines detailed
This course will provide students with a thorough presentations of each department along with a close
overview of the culinary, hospitality and tourism examination of organizational structure and the
industry along with the critical management principles interdependent relationship among departments.
that underlie the smooth operations of these areas. Prerequisite(s): HSPM-102
Students will be exposed to history, culture, Corequisite(s): none
philosophy, structure, organization and opportunities
in the industry. This course will explore the purpose HSPM 240 Hospitality Marketing 3 cr.
and benefits of professional organizations within the This course looks at how to identify and sell to the
field. This course will help the student understand most appropriate market segments in local, national
different market segments, trends, growth and the and international settings. The ability to develop and
future of the industry. implement effective marketing plans is stressed.
Prerequisite(s): none Applying key marketing methodologies to research,
Corequisite(s): none sales, advertising, public relations, promotions and
pricing are discussed at great length.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and
Corequisite(s): none Refrigeration Courses (HVAC)
HVAC 115 Residential Heating Systems 7 cr.
HSPM 245 Events Management 3 cr.
This course covers the study of heating systems
This course will provide the knowledge, skills and
beginning with basic energy units, work, power,
experience necessary to produce effective events, in
measurements, fuel, combustion theory, burner, heat
accordance with traditional business services, which
exchange controls, system types and application.
include but are not limited to the following:
advertising; booking and coordinating events; Prerequisite(s): HVAC program acceptance
providing audio, visual, wireless internet equipment Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
and print media; catering and banquet services;
handicap support services; and entertainment, spousal HVAC 120 Basic Refrigeration 7 cr.
and child care services, as well as shuttle service. Basic Refrigeration prepares students for entry-level
positions in the industry through theory,
Prerequisite(s): none
demonstration and hands-on practice in a simulated
Corequisite(s): HSPM-240
workplace environment. The areas of instruction
include safety, tools, commercial refrigeration
HSPM 255 Hospitality Finance 3 cr.
equipment, refrigeration cycles, compressors,
This course covers basic and intermediate topics in
evaporators, all associated controls (both electrical
hospitality financial management, including
and mechanical), and basic electrical theory.
accounting for lodging and food service businesses,
performance metrics across various hotel types, profit Prerequisite(s): HVAC program acceptance
and loss evaluation, topline growth, revenue Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
management, and systems integration. It also provides
an introduction to new business evaluation, HVAC 215 System Design and Industrial Heating
renovation considerations, STAR reporting, and tax 7 cr.
issues. This course covers System Design, forced hot water
and forced warm air piping, and duct layout. System
Prerequisite(s): ACCT-105
zone control is emphasized in all common residential
Corequisite(s): none
systems. Other topics include light industrial heating
equipment and controls.
HSPM 270 Beverage 2 cr.
This course introduces the beverage sector, including Prerequisite(s): ELEC-100, HVAC-115
coffee, wine, beer and distilling. Planning topics Corequisite(s): none
include concept, production, selection, and service of
alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The course aims HVAC 220 Basic Air Conditioning 7 cr.
to give a comprehensive understanding of all Basic Air Conditioning continues to prepare students
beverages that relate to the hospitality industry. for entry level positions in the HVAC industry through
comfort cooling theory, demonstration, and "hands-
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, HSPM
on" practice in a simulated workplace environment.
program acceptance
The areas of instruction include review of trade safety
Corequisite(s): none
practices, proprietary tools, instruments, workplace
readiness for installation, service and repair of air
HSPM 275 Dark Tourism 1 cr.
conditioning systems and heat pumps.
Students will explore historical locations that fall under
the realm of dark tourism. These sites are typically Prerequisite(s): ELEC-100, HVAC-120
associated with some type of death or tragedy. The Corequisite(s): none
value of this exploration is considering the historical
significance rather than the association with death and
suffering. Students will understand the type of traveler Plumbing Courses (HVPL)
that visits these locations and their motivation for
visiting. HVPL 100 Blueprint Reading and Sketching 3 cr.
This course is a study of isometric plans and elevation
Prerequisite(s): HSPM-102 drawings for plumbers. It includes exercises in
Corequisite(s): none bathroom layouts and producing isometric pipe
drawings. Restricted to Plumbing and HAC students.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC program acceptance
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HVPL 105 Plumbing Application and Methods 7 cr. ICEX 160 Cultural Experience-Mexico 3 cr.
This course offers an introduction to the plumbing For this trip to Mexico, students will be required to
trade as practiced in the State of Maine. Students will complete a significant amount of reading from the
develop a working knowledge of the codes governing work of at least two major Mexican writers. The motifs
the installation of plumbing and when where to use of geographical proximity and cultural contrast will be
the proper materials in the different plumbing the primary focus of study. A journal of the Mexican
systems. Students will also learn the safe and proper sojourn and a five-page essay reflecting travel
way to use the different tools and equipment used in experiences and the required reading will be expected
the trade. Students will be required to work on of students. The course will also include one three-
individual projects over the course of the semester. hour meeting/discussion and the viewing of at least
one Mexican-made film or film made about Mexico.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC program acceptance
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115
HVPL 205 Plumbing Application and Code 7 cr.
This course is a further concentration of Maine Interdisciplinary Studies Courses
Plumbing Code. Mock-ups will be used for actual
piping and fixture layout allowing students the
(IDST)
opportunity to design, build and test plumbing IDST 120 Symmetry, Shape, and Space 3 cr.
installations. This course continues preparation to What is the Golden Ratio and how do artists and
qualify the students to sit for the Maine State scientists use it? This interdisciplinary course is a
Journeyman Plumbers Exam. survey of geometrical topics in mathematics and our
world, focusing on problem solving and the
Prerequisite(s): HVPL-105
connections between mathematics and culture. For
Corequisite(s): none
example, is our social order influenced by
International Cultural Exchange mathematics or spatial awareness? A selection of
introductory topics will be covered from among these:
Courses (ICEX) Euclidian geometry; mathematics and social satire;
ICEX 130 Cultural Experience - Austria 3 cr. ruler-and-compass constructions; tessellations;
This course is intended to include SMCC's culinary arts symmetries in two dimensions; and perhaps more as
two-week study tour in Austria, which takes place at time permits. The course format emphasizes guided
the end of each spring semester. The study tour is exploration and critical thinking; students will be
based at Bad Gleichenberg Tourismusschule. The required to demonstrate an understanding of the
hands-on application in Bad Gleichenberg is 8 full days material through journal writing and reports. A
of cooking Austrian cuisine including: moist methods mathematics text and a novel are used to introduce
of cooking beef, poultry, veal and pork; dry methods concepts and related themes. This course has been
such as Vienna Schnitzel, cutlets, and smoking of fresh designated as a writing-intensive course. Listed as
native fish; Austrian dumplings; spaetzle; vegetable MATH-120 and IDST-120.
salads; dressings and vegetable compliments for the
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
main course. Desserts and pastries include items such or appropriate placement
as Lindzer torte, Sacher Torte, a variety of dumplings, Corequisite(s): none
souffles, Palatchinken, Kaisiershmarm and the
beverages to accompany the meals. During our stay, IDST 140 America's Working Women 3 cr.
we will have two evenings of wine education in any
This course is designed to introduce students to new
one of the school’s six wine cellars, and attend a scholarship on women and work. It covers the
graduation ceremony, performed by the students evolution of the household economy as well as the
under the supervision of their chefs and Maitre
role of women in the paid labor force. Recognizing that
d'hotel. Additionally, after cooking and serving of the work considerations have had a powerful influence on
meals, we will visit several castles and learn the history family life and economic status, this course will allow
of the Hapsburg Dynasty. Students will also visit
students to place their lives in a larger historical
wineries, chocolate manufacturing, local agricultural context, enabling them to comprehend the
sites and several upscale resort spas and spend the
experiences and problems of women and men as
last weekend touring museums and city activities. gender and work took on new shape and meaning in
Prerequisite(s): none modern times. The course is writing intensive.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none

IDST 150 Nature and Culture 3 cr. Cyber Security (INSC)

This interdisciplinary course uses the combined
INSC 160 Fundamentals of Network Security 4cr.
perspectives of sciences such as biology, ecology and
This course provides an introduction to the
economics together with history, philosophy and
fundamentals of network security, including
literature to study how cultures and individuals
compliance and operational security; threats and
interact with nature. Through close reading of essays,
vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security;
poems and scientific papers, as well as through
access control and identity management; and
students' own field observations and writings on their
cryptography. The course also covers topics in network
local environment, this course explores the underlying
security, including psychological approaches to social
values and ethical judgments involved in making
engineering attacks, web application attacks,
choices on environmental issues that range from the
penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud
local to global. Topics include basic concepts such as
computing security, and application programming
evolution and cell theory and current issues such as
development security. This course offers a
animal rights, biotechnology, global warming and
comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to take the
biodiversity conservation. No college science
Computer Technology Association (CompTIA Security+)
background is required.
Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
Prerequisite(s): CMIT-100, CMIT-105, MATH-040 or
or appropriate placement
appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
IDST 160 The Nature of Music/Music of Nature 3 cr.
INSC 170 Computer Forensics 4 cr.
This 100-level interdisciplinary course combines the
This course prepares students to acquire, investigate,
scientific perspectives of biology and the artistic
and report on electronic evidence. This computer
perspective of music to examine the relationship of
forensics specialization can help students master
music and nature. This course will integrate
leading computer forensic software applications and
composition, performance and instrument-making
gain an understanding of the diversity of computer
together with ethnomusicology, evolutionary theory
crime as well as the laws and principles concerned
and bioacoustics. Students examine the vocalizations
with computer forensics and electronic evidence.
of animals such as birds, frogs and insects, the
Students will also learn how to discover data that
gamelan music of Indonesia and other cultures, and
resides in a computer system, and to recover deleted,
composers and compositions inspired by nature. The
encrypted, or damaged file information.
course culminates in a performance of an original
composition using handmade instruments constructed Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
during the semester. or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
or appropriate placement
INSC 260 Management of Information Security
Corequisite(s): none
4 cr.
This course focuses on the managerial aspects of
IDST 170 Seminar on HIV/Aids in America 3 cr.
information security and assurance. Topics covered
HIV/AIDS presents challenges for all people. This
include access control models, information security
multidisciplinary course focuses on the biological,
governance, and information security assessment and
sociocultural, political and humanistic components of
metrics. Coverage of the foundational and technical
this worldwide epidemic. It also emphasizes the
components of information security is included to
prevention of the spread of HIV infection. Students will
reinforce key concepts. The course includes up-to-date
have an opportunity to learn about the science of
information on changes in the field, such as national
HIV/AIDS, treatment, issues related to the societal and
and international laws, and international standards
political impact of HIV/AIDS, and the
like the ISO 27000 (international standard entitled:
education/prevention of HIV/AIDS. Students will
information technology) development security.
participate in service learning projects related to
educating the SMCC community on HIV/AIDS. Prerequisite(s): CMIT-105, INSC-160
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
placement
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INSC 270 Information Security and Ethics 4 cr. This course counts as a free elective for the liberal
The objective of the course is to provide a broad studies degree program.
understanding of information security principles,
strategies, tactics, and technologies with the Prerequisite(s): 24 credits earned
underlying theme of ethics. This course will cover Corequisite(s): none
information security concepts, offensive and defensive
tactics, and analysis methodologies regarding Machining Courses (MACH)
vulnerability and risk. In addition, students will gain
hands on experience applying the first line of defense MACH 101 Introduction to Manufacturing 1 cr.
tactics and methodologies. This course provides skills that allows students to work
on most manufacturing environments, wiith theory
Prerequisite(s): INSC-160 and labs focused on the fundamentals needed to
Corequisite(s): none perform more advanced learning in the Precision
Machining and Manufacturing Technology program.
INSC 275 Cyberlaw 3 cr. The primary goal of this course is to deliver instruction
This course examines how changing laws address the focused on safe work practices while in the lab as well
expansion of cybercrime in the digital age. Advances in most shops. Students will be introduced to standard
digital technology has led to cybercrime and led to the operational procedures (SOPs). Coursework will focus
creation of laws specific to e-commerce, identity theft, on measurement, both precise and semi-precise,
sexual harassement, intellectual property rights, operation of machine tools, and layout work. Current
plagiarism, and confidential information of individuals industry standards will be emphasized.
and businesses. Students will examine case studies
from a wide range of cybercrimes throughout the Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
course. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 MACH 102 Introduction to Precision Machining

Corequisite(s): none Practices: Lathe 3 cr.
This course utilizes theory and lab focused on basic
INSC 280 Ethical Hacking 4 cr. precision manual machining on lathes. Students will
This course provides an in-depth understanding of study workplace and machine safety, best work
how to effectively protect computer networks. practices, and complete projects in lab. Students will
Students will learn the tools and penetration testing be exposed to a variety of manual lathe setups and
methodologies used by ethical hackers. In addition, operations. Projects are assigned based on the
the course provides a thorough discussion of what and National Institute of Metalworking Skill Level 1
who an ethical hacker is and how important they are standards (NIMS). Other projects may be assigned to
in protecting corporate and government data from further assist student skill set development. Students
cyber-attacks. Students will learn updated computer will demonstrate the proper use of precision
security resources that describe new vulnerabilities measuring equipment throughout the course.
and innovative methods to protect networks. Also
covered is a thorough update of federal and state Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
computer crime laws, as well as changes in penalties Corequisite(s): MACH-101
for illegal computer hacking.
MACH 103 Introduction to Precision Machining
Prerequisite(s): INSC-160, CMIT-225 Practices: Mills/Grinding 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): none This course utilizes theory and lab focused on basic
precision manual machining on milling machines and
surface grinding. Students will study workplace and
Liberal Studies (LIBS) machine safety, best work practices, and complete
LIBS 200 Liberal Studies Internship 3 cr. projects in lab. Students will be exposed to a variety of
The Liberal Studies Internship is designed to expose manual milling and surface grinding setups and
students to a numer of disciplines and occupations operations. Projects are assigned based on the
from history to education, psychology to social work National Institute of Metalworking Skill Level 1
and more. By participating in this internship, students standards (NIMS). Other projects may be assigned to
create a portfolio, mid-term, and final report, and gain further assist student skill set development. Students
180 hours of real work practical experience. The goal will demonstrate the proper use of precision
is for students to work with professionals in their field measuring equipment throughout the course.
in order to polish and refine their career objectives. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement

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Corequisite(s): MACH-101 MACH 152 Advanced Turning Processes 3 cr.
This course utilizes Immerse 2 Learn online
MACH 105 Basic Machine Theory 4 cr. coursework as well as theory and lab focused on
This course emphasizes basic precision machining advanced manual machining processes on the lathes.
theory. Students will study workplace and machine Students will study workplace and machine safety.
safety. This course will focus on the development of Best work practices and complete projects in lab.
best work practices and related theory including; Students will also be exposed to entry level
precision measuring, layout, hand tool, lathes, drill conversational CNC lathe programming and set-up and
press, grinding and milling. operations. Projects are assigned based on the
National Institute of Metalworking Skill level II
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement standards (NIMS). Other projects may be assigned to
Corequisite(s): AEDD-105, MACH-106 further assist student skill set development. Students
will demonstrate the proper use of precision
MACH 106 Basic Machine Lab 3 cr. measuring equipment throughout the course.
This lab complements the theory taught in MACH-105
Basic Machine Theory. Students will apply the skills Prerequisite(s): MACH-115, or MACH-101, MACH-102
reviewed in MACH-105 including: precision measuring, and MACH-103
layout, hand tools, lathes, drill press, grinding and Corequisite(s): AEDD-170, MACH-151
lathe operations. Development of best work practices
will be emphasized including safe work habits to build MACH 153 Advanced Milling and Grinding Processes
student confidence in manual machining. Students will 3 cr.
complete a series of assignments and Lab Projects as Using theory and labs this course will focus on
required to validate entry level metalworking fundamentals needed to safely precision mill and
competencies. surface grinding precision machined parts. Students
will be exposed to a variety of advanced milling and
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement surface grinding set-up and operations. Projects are
Corequisite(s): AEDD-105, MACH-105 assigned based on the National Institute of
Metalworking Skill level 1 standards (NIMS). Other
MACH 115 Introduction to Precision Machining projects may be assigned to further assist student skill
Practices 7 cr. set development. Students will demonstrate the
This course emphasizes basic precision machining proper use of precision measuring equipment
theory and practices including: precision measuring, throughout the course. The course utilizes an online
layout, hand tools, lathes, drill press, grinding and learning platform and current industry standards.
milling. Development of best work practices will be
emphasized including safe work habits to build student Prerequisite(s): MACH-115, or MACH-101, MACH-102
confidence in manual machining. Students will and MACH-103
complete a series of assignments and lab projects as Corequisite(s): AEDD-170, MACH-151
required to validate entry level metalworking
competencies. MACH 155 Advanced Machine Theory 4 cr.
The second semester course teaches safe work habits
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement and modular set-ups, and develops student confidence
Corequisite(s): none and imagination. Emphasis is on advanced machine
operations and closer tolerances with projects are
MACH 151 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 1 cr. introduced. This course is designed to make the
Using theory and labs focused on advancing skills student more aware of the importance of efficient use
needed in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing of time in the machining process. Hand tools, drilling,
Technology careers, this course provides skills that will electric discharge machining on a vertical ram
allow students to work in most manufacturing machine, grinding and tool and die construction will be
environments. Students will focus on safe work explored.
practices in the lab/shop and learn to adhere to the
expected standard operational procedures (SOPs). Prerequisite(s): MACH-105, MACH-106, AEDD-105
Instruction includes lab demonstrations and advanced Corequisite(s): MACH-156
project coursework. The course utilizes an online
learning platform and current industry standards. MACH 156 Advanced Machine Lab 3 cr.
This course is a continuation of lab work in MACH-106.
Prerequisite(s): MACH-115, or MACH-101 and MACH- This lab complements the theory taught in MACH-155.
103 Students will apply advanced skills for higher tolerance
Corequisite(s): AEDD-170 precision measuring, turning, drill press, grinding and
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milling operations. Development of best work MACH 215 Introduction to CNC Machining Practices
practices, safe work habits and time management will 7 cr.
be emphasized. Students will complete a series of Lab This course is divided into three units of study.
Projects as required to meet NIMS national Students will work on projects utilizing Computer
credentials. Numerical Controlled machine tools, (CNC) Proto TRAK
milling and turning with Fanuc, PC and various other
Prerequisite(s): MACH-105, MACH-106, AEDD-105 controllers. Particular emphasis is placed on NIMS
Corequisite(s): MACH-155 national credentialing and safe CNC machine
operations. Information gained from each of the units
MACH 165 Advanced Precision Machining Practices will be applied to a series of assignments that develop
7 cr. the skills required to produce production planning and
This second semester course teaches safe work habits CNC codes, tooling and operations for CNC machining.
and modular set-ups, and develops student confidence
and imagination. Emphasis is on advanced machine Prerequisite(s): MACH-165
operations and closer tolerances with projects are Corequisite(s): AEDD-170
introduced. This course is designed to make the
student more aware of the importance of efficient use MACH 255 CNC Programming 4 cr.
of time in the machining process. Students will apply This course is divided into five units, consisting of
advanced skills for higher tolerance precision Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
measuring, turning, drill press, grinding and milling operations and programming, and four other areas of
operations. Development of best work practices, safe study. They are metallurgy and materials, Statistical
work habits and time management will be Process Control (SPC) and Quality Control (QC), an
emphasized. Students will complete a series of Lab integration of various CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Projects as required to meet NIMS national programs, and CAM (Computer Assisted
credentials. Manufacturing) programs (Solidworks and Camworks).
Students will complete a capstone project to validate
Prerequisite(s): MACH-115 or MACH-101, MACH-102, all skills attained in the program.
MACH-103
Corequisite(s): AEDD-170 Prerequisite(s): MACH-205, MACH-206
Corequisite(s): MACH-256
MACH 205 Introduction to CNC Machining Theory
4 cr. MACH 256 CNC Machining Lab 3 cr.
This course is divided into three units of study, This lab complements the theory taught in MACH-255
including NIMS national credentialing, CNC (Proto CNC Programming. Students will work on projects
TRAK milling and turning), and CNC (fanuc), PC and utilizing Numerical Control (CNC) operation and
various other machine controllers. Information gained programming, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) and
from each of the units will be applied to a series of Quality Control (QC). Projects will integrate CAD
assignments that develop the skills required to (Computer Aided Design) programs and CAM
produce production planning and CNC codes, tooling (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) programs (Pro
and operations for CNC machining. CAM, Solid Works, CAM Works). Students will
complete a capstone project to validate all skills
Prerequisite(s): MACH-155, MACH-156 attained in the program.
Corequisite(s): MACH-206, AEDD-170
Prerequisite(s): MACH-205, MACH-206
MACH 206 Introductory CNC Machining Lab 3 cr. Corequisite(s): MACH-255
This lab complements the theory taught in MACH-205
Introductory CNC Machining Theory. Students will MACH 265 Advanced CNC Machining and
work on projects utilizing Computer Numerical Programming Practices 7 cr.
Controlled machine tools, (CNC) Proto TRAK milling This course is divided into five units, consisting of
and turning with Fanuc, PC and various other Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
controllers. Particular emphasis is placed on NIMS operations and programming, metallurgy and
national credentialing and safe CNC machine materials, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality
operations. Control (QC), an integration of various CAD (Computer
Aided Design) programs, and CAM (Computer Assisted
Prerequisite(s): MACH-155, MACH-156 Manufacturing) programs (Solidworks and Camworks).
Corequisite(s): MACH-205, AEDD-170 Students will work on projects in each of these units.
Projects will integrate CAD (Computer Aided Design)
programs and CAM (Computer Assisted
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Manufacturing) programs (Pro CAM, Solid Works, CAM Corequisite(s): none
Works). Students will complete a capstone project to
validate all skills attained in the program. MATH 112 Quantitative Reasoning 3 cr.
This course explores connections between
Prerequisite(s): MACH-215 mathematics and various facets of modern life.
Corequisite(s): none Quantitative reasoning enables both understanding
and decision-making about aspects of work, money
MACH 275 Senior Internship 3 cr. management, civic participation, and recreation.
This course is designed to give the student practical Topics in this course include unit analysis, percentages,
experience to enter the job market. Students will be personal finance, statistics, probability, linear and
required to complete 90 documented hours of trade exponential growth, mathematical modeling, and
related job shadowing and work. This course may be geometry.
spread out during the senior year as work schedule
permits. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): MACH-105, MACH-106
Corequisite(s): none MATH 115 Foundations of Mathematics for
Teachers I 3 cr.
This is the first of a two-course sequence for future
Mathematics Courses (MATH) teachers designed to deepen their conceptual
understanding of mathematics. Topics will include
MATH 040 Pathway To College Mathematics 4 cr. problem solving, patterns, reasoning and proof,
This foundational course is intended to prepare making mathematical connections, sets,
students for college-level mathematics. It offers a understanding algebraic thinking, numeration systems,
review of basic math skills and exposes students to the understanding the four fundamental operations of
various math topics in the various math pathways arithmetic, basic number theory, and the Real
required for degrees at Southern Maine Community numbers system.
College (SMCC). This course will emphasize activity- Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement,
based learning. It streamlines introductory level EDUC or ECED program acceptance
algebra content and introduces students to other Corequisite(s): none
fields of math, including geometry, consumer
mathematics, probability and statistics. The credits MATH 116 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
earned in this course will help prepare for, but not II 3 cr.
count toward, a degree at SMCC. This is the second of a two-course sequence for future
Prerequisite(s): none teachers designed to deepen their conceptual
Corequisite(s): none understanding of mathematics. Topics will include
problem solving that involves ratio and proportion,
MATH 111 Enhanced Quantitative Reasoning 4 cr. applying algebra to percents and formula usage,
This course provides a foundation in critical thinking, mathematics of data collection and chance, geometry
problem solving, and mathematical and statistical skills as shapes and transformations of shapes, and
aligned with citizenship, workforce and real-world geometry of measurement.
applications. The goals of the course are to engage Prerequisite(s): MATH-115
students in meaningful mathematical experiences that Corequisite(s): none
will increase their quantitative and logical reasoning
abilities and strengthen the mathematical abilities that MATH 120 Symmetry, Shape, and Space 3 cr.
they will encounter in other disciplines. A focus of the What is the Golden Ratio and how do artists and
course is to develop and support communication and scientists use it? This interdisciplinary course is a
collaboration skills. This course is designed as a survey of geometrical topics in mathematics and our
gateway course for students entering non-STEM world, focusing on problem solving and the
degree programs. This enhanced version of the connections between mathematics and culture. For
Quantitative Reasoning course is an Accelerated example, is our social order influenced by
Learning Program (ALP) course. The additional mathematics or spatial awareness? A selection of
scheduled class time gives the opportunity for more introductory topics will be covered from among these:
collaboration, individualized help, and classroom Euclidian geometry; mathematics and social satire;
activities supporting learning. ruler-and-compass constructions; tessellations;
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement symmetries in two dimensions; and perhaps more as
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time permits. The course format emphasizes guided complex numbers; rational expressions; solving linear,
exploration and critical thinking; students will be quadratic and higher order equations; solving linear
required to demonstrate an understanding of the inequalities; an introduction to exponential and
material through journal writing and reports. A logarithmic functions, and applied problem solving.
mathematics text and a novel are used to introduce This enhanced version of the College Algebra course is
concepts and related themes. This course has been an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) course. The
designated as a writing-intensive course. This course additional scheduled class time gives the opportunity
is listed as both MATH-120 and IDST-120. for more collaboration, individualized help, and
classroom activities supporting learning.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
or appropriate placement Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

MATH 125 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MATH 145 College Algebra and Trigonometry 4 cr.
3 cr. This course covers variables and symbols; scientific
An introduction to the ideas of discrete mathematics, notation; logarithms and applications; roots, rational
this course presents the topics needed to prepare the exponents and complex numbers; formulas and literal
student for success in courses in computer science and equations; polynomials, products and factors; solving
electronics. Topics include number systems, logic, linear, quadratic and higher order equations; rational
computer arithmetic, coding, sets, Boolean algebra, expressions; solving inequalities; graphs of linear
networks, circuits, flowcharts, computer functions, functions and inequalities; graphs of quadratic
algorithms, graphs, arrays, and summation. functions; slope, intercepts, and equations of lines;
solving systems of linear equations; degree and radian
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement angle measure; right triangle trigonometry and its
Corequisite(s): none applications; trigonometric functions and their
inverses; graphing trigonometric functions; solutions
MATH 130 Technical Math 3 cr. of oblique triangles; vectors; and applied problem
In this course, students learn mathematics relevant to solving.
a variety of technical disciplines. The course content
includes proportions, percentages, measurement, Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. An Corequisite(s): none
emphasis is placed on practical, contextual
applications. MATH 146 Introduction to Trigonometry 1 cr.
This course covers degree and radian angle measure;
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement right triangle trigonometry and its applications;
Corequisite(s): none trigonometric functions and their inverses; graphing
trigonometric functions; solutions of oblique triangles;
MATH 140 College Algebra 3 cr. vectors; and applied problem solving.
This course covers variables and symbols; scientific
notation; formulas and literal equations; slope Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
intercepts, and equations of lines; graphs of linear and Corequisite(s): MATH-140 or MATH-142
quadratic functions; graphs of linear inequalities;
solving systems of linear equations; polynomials, MATH 155 Statistics 3 cr.
products and factors; roots, rational exponents and This course is designed for students with little or no
complex numbers; rational expressions; solving linear, experience in statistical analysis. Topics of study
quadratic and higher order equations; solving linear include sampling theory, descriptive statistics,
inequalities; an introduction to exponential and probability theory, normal distribution, confidence
logarithmic functions, and applied problem solving. intervals, hypothesis testing, inference, regression,
and correlation. Students will develop skills in
Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement collecting, examining, and interpreting data using
Corequisite(s): none statistical techniques.
MATH 142 Enhanced College Algebra 4 cr. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
This course covers variables and symbols; scientific Corequisite(s): none
notation; formulas and literal equations; slope
intercepts, and equations of lines; graphs of linear and MATH 160 College Trigonometry 3 cr.
quadratic functions; graphs of linear inequalities; Topics include degree and radian angle measure, right
solving systems of linear equations; polynomials, triangle trigonometry and its applications,
products and factors; roots, rational exponents and trigonometric functions and their inverses, graphing
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trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometric Corequisite(s): none
functions, analytic trigonometry, solutions of oblique
triangles, vectors, polar coordinates and the MATH 270 Calculus II 4 cr.
trigonometric form complex numbers including This course is a continuation for Calculus I. Topics
DeMoivre's Theorem. include an introduction to differential equations,
techniques and applications of integration, L'Hopital's
Prerequisite(s): MATH-140 or MATH-142 Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, conics, and
Corequisite(s): none parametric and polar equations.
MATH 190 Pre-Calculus 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): MATH-260
This course is designed to add depth and breadth to a Corequisite(s): none
student’s mathematical background before embarking
on a study of the methods of calculus. The course MATH 275 Introduction to Differential Equations
covers a review of algebra, linear, and quadratic and Linear Algebra 4 cr.
functions; polynomial, rational, exponential, radical, This course is an introduction to ordinary differential
and logarithmic functions; compositions and inverses equations and linear algebra for engineers and science
of functions; theory of polynomials with the students. Linear algebra topics covered in this course
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; trigonometric are matrix algebra, determinants, linear
functions and identities; additional topics and independence, linear transformations, vector spaces,
applications. eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Ordinary differential
equation (ODE) topics include first-order ODEs, high-
Prerequisite(s): MATH-140 or MATH-142, MATH-146 order linear ODEs, linear systems of ODEs, Laplace
or MATH-160 transform method, mathematical modeling, and
Corequisite(s): none numerical analysis.
MATH 220 Finite Mathematics 4 cr. Prerequisite(s): MATH-270
This course emphasized mathematical modeling and Corequisite(s): none
decision making in the fields of business, economics,
social science, and non-physical sciences. Topics MATH 280 Calculus III 4 cr.
include the mathematics of finance, matrices, linear This course is the extension of calculus in one variable
programming, and probability. Data description and to calculus in more than one variable introducing the
probability distributions are optional topics. concepts of limits and continuity in multiple
dimensions, partial differentiation, multiple
Prerequisite(s): MATH-140
integration, gradients, divergence, Stokes Theorem,
Corequisite(s): none
and Greens Theorem. This course is for students
interested in the fields of mathematics, engineering,
MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
economics, and the sciences.
In this course, students will explore mathematical
concepts in which the objects of study are discrete, as Prerequisite(s): MATH-270
opposed to continuous. Such ideas have particular Corequisite(s): none
importance for both computer science and
engineering. Topics will include logic, sets, methods of Medical Assisting Courses (MDAS)
proof, sequences, series, recursion, functions,
counting, and probability. MDAS 100 Medical Terminology 3 cr.
This course is designed as an introduction to medical
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate terminology using a body systems approach. Students
placement, MATH-140 or MATH-142 will develop a basic understanding of medical language
Corequisite(s): none by analyzing prefixes, suffixes, root words, and
combining forms as they relate to the different body
MATH 260 Calculus I 4 cr. systems and the basic cellular structure.
This course introduces the concepts of limit,
continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse placement
trigonometric functions of a single variable. Emphasis Corequisite(s): none
is placed on applications of the derivative and the
integral using the rules of differentiation and MDAS 105 Medical Office Procedures 3 cr.
integration. Students will learn and apply through reading,
discussions and projects all aspects of the health care
Prerequisite(s): MATH-190 operation including the profession of medical assisting,
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patient communication, telephone triage techniques, of templates. Decision support productivity tools are
scheduling, and medical records. introduced. This course reviews the standards criteria,
aspects of compliance and related regulations
Prerequisite(s): MDAS-110 including the linking of Meaningful Use (MU) criteria,
Corequisite(s): none and measures the functions of EHRs.
MDAS 110 Introduction to Medical Assisting 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): MDAS-110
This course is designed as an introduction to the Corequisite(s): none
profession of Medical Assisting. Students will be
exposed to various topics related to Medical Assisting MDAS 150 Disease Pathology/Diagnostic Labs 3 cr.
which will include background, concepts, This course is designed to apply knowledge previously
ethics/standards of practice, professional learned in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and
responsibilities, current issues in healthcare, and the Physiology to the disease process. Common diseases
relationship of Medical Assisting with other healthcare will be covered in a body systems approach.
professions. Laboratory and diagnostic tests will also be applied to
each body system. The relationship between
Prerequisite(s): MDAS program acceptance, ENGL-080 diagnostic testing and diagnosis of disease will be
or ENGL-101 or appropriate placement explored.
Corequisite(s): MDAS-100, MATH-040 or appropriate
placement Prerequisite(s): MDAS program acceptance, MDAS-
100, BIOL-132
MDAS 111 Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law Corequisite(s): none
1 cr.
This course is designed as an introduction to Medical MDAS 160 Introduction to Clinical Office Procedures
Ethics and Law. Students will be exposed to various 3 cr.
topics related to Medical Assisting which will include This beginning Clinical Procedures course will cover a
ethical/legal standards of practice, understanding limited number of procedures necessary for the
Scope of Practice, HIPAA privacy laws, reducing medical office. This course will include disease
liability, patient rights including rules around consent, transmission and infection control cycle, beginning
the medical record as a legal document, and the surgical asepsis, vital sign procedures, obtaining
importance of making ethical decisions in one’s patient history data, and assisting the physician in a
professional capacity. general physical examination, and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR).
Prerequisite(s): MDASC program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): BIOL-132
Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, MDAS-105
MDAS 120 Medical Ethics and Law 3 cr.
This course will provide students with an overview of MDAS 205 Medical Insurance, Coding and Billing
laws, ethics, liabilities, and their relationships as they 3 cr.
relate to the Medical Assisting profession. Covered This course focus is on the cycle of activities that are
topics will include ethical and legal responsibilities, embedded in medical services to ensure accurate and
licensure requirements, physician and patient rights, complete healthcare provider reimbursement. These
negligence, medical records confidentiality, and include national coding and billing policies, and
revocation of licensure. procedures inherent in the medical billing workflow
process. Predetermination, precertification, and
Prerequisite(s): none preauthorization for physician rendered services and
Corequisite(s): none supplies by commercial, state, federal, and third party
liability insurance companies are key topics. Legal,
MDAS 125 Electronic Medical Records 3 cr. regulatory, and Health Insurance Portability and
This course provides instruction in use of an electronic Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance issues are
health system with an understanding of how Electronic explored. The student is introduced to the principles,
Health Records (EHR) changes healthcare delivery guidelines, and conventions for assigning current
workflows that affect quality improvement, patient International Classification of Diseases/Clinic
safety, and care coordination. Included is the use of Modification (ICD/CM) and Current Procedural
industry-standard software for hands-on experience Terminology (CPT) / Health Common Procedure
with electronic input to establish patient Coding System (HCPS) procedural coding to patient
demographics for charting and clinical documentation encounters for physician services.
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Prerequisite(s): MDAS-105, MDAS-150 MUSI 101 West African Drumming 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): HLTH-155 This class introduces students to basic hand drumming
techniques and various rhythms that originate on the
MDAS 210 Clinical Office Procedures 3 cr. African continent. The traditional drumming
This course is designed to provide students with the repertoire is taught mostly by rote. Therefore,
didactic knowledge necessary to effectively assess and students acquire these skills necessary for the intricate
treat patients in a variety of clinical medical settings. and complex drumming styles of West Africa through
Lessons will include instruments and equipment used imitation and repetition. This class is open to students
in the medical practice settings, medical and surgical with little or no prior drumming experience.
asepsis, general physical examination skills,
venipuncture, common lab tests, emergency Prerequisite(s): none
preparedness, and administration of medications. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): MDAS-125, MDAS-150, MDAS-160, MUSI 102 Guitar Theory and Practice 3 cr.
HLTH-155, BIOL-138, MATH-130 or higher Students will learn the fundamental techniques
Corequisite(s): none required to play the guitar with a plectrum. The
course will cover the skills related to chord, scale
MDAS 260 Medical Office Administration 3 cr. and song playing, as well as an introduction to
This advanced course is designed to integrate improvisation. Students will not be required to
administrative office skills including: human resources read standard musical notation and no previous
and business organization management, experience is necessary. In addition to group
professionalism, quality assurance, healthcare lessons, weekly lectures will be presented on guitar
compliance, office safety compliance, patient history and theory. As a final project, students will
interaction and other office communications, be required to give a ten-minute presentation on a
maintenance of supplies and equipment and guitarist of their choosing. A short midterm and
appropriate documentation. final playing/written exam will also be part of the
final grade.
Prerequisite(s): MDAS-105, MDAS-160
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
MDAS 275 Medical Assisting Practicum 4 cr.
This practicum is designed to reinforce the MUSI 103 Introduction to Violin/Fiddle 3 cr.
accumulation of knowledge acquired in the Medical Students will learn and apply basics of playing the
Assistant Program. The practicum experience affords fiddle (violin). Students experience a variety of fiddle
students the opportunity to spend 160 hours of styles by learning several tunes with a focus on both
directed practice in a medical office setting applying technique and cultural context. There will be emphasis
theory to medical practice. on the ergonomics of fiddle playing, timing, musicality
from day one, sound quality, learning intonation
Prerequisite(s): All MDAS Courses and department
through finger relationships. Fiddling is a community-
approval
based activity, and students will learn to pay attention
Corequisite(s): none
to and make music with each other. They will learn by
ear, and will also learn the language of reading music
on paper, specifically as used on the instrument.
Music Courses (MUSI)
Prerequisite(s): none
MUSI 100 Music Appreciation and History 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Music Appreciation and History is a one-semester
survey of the Western music tradition, from the chant MUSI 104 Piano Lab 3 cr.
of the Middle Ages to the art music of this century. It This self-paced class offers beginning, intermediate,
includes study of the major composers, genres and and advanced skills tracks in keyboard playing.
forms of each period. An understanding of musical Beginning students will learn the basics of music
style through repeated listening is a primary goal of notation, and then use the piano lab to hone keyboard
the class. skills. Progress will be determined by evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): none More advanced students will follow a learning plan
Corequisite(s): none developed in consultation with the instructor.
Proctored practice time will be offered subject to
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intermediate/advanced students with the keyboard MUSI 111 Music and Movement 3 cr.
skills required for Music Theory 1. Use movement, improvisation, conducting, and
spoken word to learn basic musical skills and concepts:
Prerequisite(s): none reading, writing, and performing. The course is action-
Corequisite(s): none based and will culminate in students’ performances of
their own original compositions. Allowances will be
MUSI 106 SMCC Singers 3 cr. made for students with prior knowledge, while those
Learn to sing and express yourself musically in a lively, new to the study of music will find the pacing
interactive group. Use music in various styles to hone congenial.
skills including breathing, voice placement, intonation,
rhythm, and blend while, at the same time expanding Prerequisite(s): none
your knowledge of the choral repertoire over ages, Corequisite(s): none
and attending concerts to learn from and comment on
the work of other groups in the area. Required MUSI 112 Music Theory II 3 cr.
performances will occur during class times. Evaluation This course features hands-on exercises and ear-
will be based on participation in rehearsals and training activities to help students use chords
concerts, and a few brief essays. effectively. Students will learn basic triads and seventh
chords, inversions, voice- leading, how to use chords
Prerequisite(s): none to accompany melodies, and how to create melodies
Corequisite(s): none that grow out of chord progressions.
MUSI 107 SMCC Singers II 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
This performance-based course is for students who Corequisite(s): none
have some prior choral experience. Stress is placed on
individual musicianship, personal reliability, and the MUSI 115 Music History I 3 cr.
ability to blend with other singers’ voices. Students will This course explores the development of Western
participate at a high level in regular concerts provide music from Greco-Roman antiquity to the mid-
by the SMCC Singers and supplement the latter upon eighteenth century of the common era. Special
occasion as part of a smaller ensemble. attention will be paid to aural recognition of musical
styles and authorship, to the role of culture and
Prerequisite(s): MUSI-106 related arts in understanding the music of a given
Corequisite(s): none period, and to the intrinsic aural elements which,
along with human creativity, fostered the evolution of
MUSI 109 Music Theory I 3 cr. musical forms and styles. Because music is about
This is a course in the basics of music featuring active sound, students will listen to significant selections
elementary performance exercises aimed at exploring from the repertoires of the various time periods under
how music works. Topics include notes, scales, and consideration and read about the music and the times
rhythms as they are heard in pop, jazz, and blues. in the assigned texts.
Students will also learn and build upon the basic
concepts of music theory with written exercises, Prerequisite(s): none
listening examples and ear training exercises. Online Corequisite(s): none
listening resources will also help the students to
develop a solid musical foundation. MUSI 116 Music History II 3 cr.
This course explores the development of Western
Prerequisite(s): none music from the classical period to the present. Special
Corequisite(s): none attention will be paid to aural recognition of musical
styles and authorship, to the role of culture and
MUSI 110 Fundamentals of Music 3 cr. related arts in understanding the music of a given
This course is a one semester introduction to basic period, and to the intrinsic elements which, along with
music theory, including clefs, rhythmic notation, key human creativity, fostered the evolution of musical
signatures, scales, intervals, chords, melodic writing, forms and styles. We will also consider the impact of
and harmonization. It is designed for the student with bourgeois industrial capitalism and of the
no background in music, but will also be useful to development of technology on the evolution of music
students who have had some musical experience. after 1750. Students will listen to significant selections
Prerequisite(s): none from the repertoires under consideration, and will
Corequisite(s): none read about the music and the times in the assigned
texts.

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Prerequisite(s): none MUSI 152 Advanced Guitar Theory and Practice
Corequisite(s): none 3 cr.
Students will expand their knowledge and skills
MUSI 125 World Music 3 cr. acquired in MUSI 102 Guitar Theory and Practice.
World Music is an introduction to the music and Students with prior guitar experience may take the
musical life of many cultures of the world, emphasizing course with the permission of the instructor. This
the unique character of each musical expression, as course will cover skills related to chord, scale and song
well as those elements that are universal to all music. playing, as well as an in depth look at improvisation.
The great diversity of global musical styles will be Students will be required to read standard musical
explored and celebrated, with an emphasis on a notation and tablature. In addition to group lessons,
relativistic view: the belief that each society has a weekly lectures will be presented on guitar history and
musical system that suits its culture, and should be theory. As a final project, students will be required to
understood and appreciated within that cultural give a fifteen-minute presentation on a guitarist of
context. their choosing. A short midterm and final
playing/written exam will also be part of the final
Prerequisite(s): none grade.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): MUSI-102 or permission of the
MUSI 135 Jazz Appreciation and History 3 cr. instructor
Jazz Appreciation and History is an introductory survey Corequisite(s): none
of American jazz history including key styles and
seminal musicians from the birth of jazz until the MUSI 153 Violin/Fiddle Level II 3 cr.
present day. Students who have had some experience with the
fiddle/violin will learn new tunes and techniques to
Prerequisite(s): none improve their timing, sound, and musicianship.
Corequisite(s): none Efficient (ergonomic) technique gives players more
stamina to play better and longer. The class will review
MUSI 145 History of Rock 3 cr. and elaborate upon basics of technique that help to
History of Rock will explore the development of one of better and more easily learn and play the music.
the major musical art forms in the United States in a Understanding the cultural context of fiddle styles
chronological survey, from its origins in blues, country, helps students play tunes more convincingly, and
and rockabilly to its varied present-day manifestations. allows them to find a style or styles they wish to
The course will focus on close study of a wide variety pursue. It also builds an appreciation for a variety of
of rock music, from Elvis Presley to contemporary cultures, how they use the music, and why they love
compositions. After completing the course, students their own style of playing. Fiddling is a community-
will understand the historical and cultural origins of based activity, and students will learn to pay attention
rock, as well as the formal design and harmonic to, make music with, and help each other. They will
structure of its major stylistic variations. learn by ear, and will also learn the language of
Prerequisite(s): none reading fluently on the fiddle/violin.
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): MUSI-103 or permission of the
instructor
MUSI 151 West African Drumming II 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Students will expand their knowledge and skills
acquired in MUSI 101 West African Drumming. This MUSI 154 Piano Lab II 3 cr.
class introduces students to more advanced hand Class Piano is designed for the student with at least
drumming techniques and various rhythms that one semester of experience or its equivalent. This
originate from West Africa. Students will learn the course is considered a continuation of Piano I Lab, or a
complexities of playing solo rhythms and learn how to more advanced version of the class. This self-paced
read drumming notations. class offers intermediate and advanced skills tracks in
Prerequisite(s): MUSI-101 or permission of the keyboard playing. The advanced student will follow a
instructor learning plan developed in consultation with the
Corequisite(s): none instructor, and as students have their music prepared
and are ready to play, they will perform for the
teacher.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI-104 or permission of the
instructor
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Corequisite(s): none clients' health promotion needs across the lifespan.
Students learn skills and behaviors in the laboratory
and clinical setting. Successful completion of Nursing 1
Nursing Courses (NURS) is required for continuation in the nursing program.
NURS 100 Dosage Calculation 1 cr. Prerequisite(s): NURS program acceptance, MATH-112
This course is required for pre-nursing students to or higher
acquire the mathematical skills and knowledge used Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, PSYC-100
by nurses in the clinical setting. Students must have
strong basic math skills (knowledge of decimals, NURS 175 Nursing II 9 cr.
fractions, metric system, conversions between systems In this second nursing course, the core concepts for
of measurement, ratio-proportion, and ability to do competent nursing practice are expanded: nursing
basic algebraic equations) required for medication process, caring, and professional behaviors. This
administration. Emphasis is placed on the safety and course focuses on assessments and common
accuracy required for medication administration. This interventions for clients with acute and chronic
course will include clinically-based problems that illnesses common across the lifespan. The client’s and
provide students with practice and mastery of clinical family's experiences with acute and chronic illness are
calculations. Students taking the on-line version of this coupled with clinical practice guidelines and current
course must be able to work independently. research evidence used to guide clinical decisions.
Concepts introduced in NURS 125 will be expanded
Prerequisite(s): none
and new concepts introduced. The focus is on the
Corequisite(s): MATH-112 (or higher)
application of these concepts and skills to assist
individuals and families to meet their goals. Successful
NURS 111 LPN to ADN Role Transitions 5 cr.
completion of Nursing 2 is required for continuation in
This course provides LPN Bridge students with the
the nursing program.
knowledge and skills to transition from a licensed
practical nurse (LPN) to an associate degree nursing Prerequisite(s): NURS-125 or NURS-111(LPN
student. Core concepts for competent nursing practice Upgrades), BIOL-138, PSYC-100
are reviewed: nursing process, caring, and professional Corequisite(s): PSYC-220
behaviors. Students will review basic nursing skills
related to client assessment, nursing process, NURS 185 Practical Nursing Across the Lifespan
documentation, therapeutic interventions, caring 5 cr.
behaviors, and professional behaviors. Students will In the final course to satisfy requirements for
demonstrate selected skill competencies. Emphasis is graduation of the practical nursing program, students
placed on methods to be successful in classroom use prior theoretical and clinical learning experiences
requirements and clinical practice as an associate to incorporate the core concepts for competent
degree nursing student. Upon completion of this nursing practice: clinical reasoning, caring, and
course, students will have the necessary competencies professional behaviors. Concepts introduced in prior
to make a successful transition to Nursing II. nursing courses focusing on care of the client across
the life span will be expanded. Students are expected
Prerequisite(s): NURS-100, BIOL-132, ENGL-100 or
to consistently demonstrate professional behaviors in
ENGL-101, department approval
all settings. Concepts presented will be applied across
Corequisite(s): none
the lifespan in the synthesis and evaluation of nursing
situations in selected community settings. With
NURS 125 Nursing I 9 cr.
successful completion of NURS 185, the student is
This course introduces nursing students to the
eligible to sit for the PN-NCLEX exam for licensure.
fundamental knowledge, behaviors, and skills used by
nurses to promote health and prevent disease. Core Prerequisite(s): NURS-175
concepts for competent nursing practice are Corequisite(s): none
introduced: nursing process, caring, and professional
behaviors. Emphasis is on client assessment and NURS 195 Geriatric Nursing Externship 2 cr.
interview skills; principles of client care; written and This summer clinical experience provides an
verbal communication skills, documentation; culturally opportunity to explore the specialty of geriatric
sensitive care; and receiving and giving feedback about nursing and the role of the registered nurse as a leader
personal performance. The concepts of health in the clinical environment. Students will demonstrate
promotion and wellness across the lifespan are proficiency in assessment of the geriatric client,
explored. Populations include children, adults, older medical administration, and clinical decision-making.
adults, and the antepartum client. Exemplars focus on Leadership and clinical decision-making are supported
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with evidence-based practice. The student will work Nutrition and Dietetics Courses
with the preceptor's schedule for 32 hours/week for
10 weeks and attend clinical seminars during the 10-
(NUTR)
week course. This elective does not change the clinical NUTR 100 Introduction to Nutrition and Health
requirements for the nursing program. Students will Promotion 3 cr.
work with a clinical preceptor in the clinical sites and This hybrid course orients students to the field of
under the direction of clinical faculty from SMCC. nutrition and health promotion, with an emphasis on
Students must meet criteria for selection set up SMCC the variety of skills utilized and areas of work
and also apply for employement at the clinical facility encompassed within the field. Course content will
and meet their employment requirements. focus on enhancing student habits of academic
success, exploring core concepts of wellness including
Prerequisite(s): NURS-175, PSYC-220, department
the interrelationships of nutrition and fitness in
approval
disease prevention and health maintenance both on a
personal and national population level, the
NURS 225 Nursing III 9 cr.
identification of quality scientific information and the
In this third nursing course, students’ skills and
communication of effective health and nutrition
knowledge are advanced in the core concepts for
messages though a variety of methods. The course is
competent nursing practice: nursing process, caring,
comprised of one lecture per week along with online
and professional behaviors. Emphasis is placed on
reading and assignments.
care of clients who require acute care. Concepts
introduced in earlier courses will be expanded and Prerequisite(s): NUTR program acceptance
new concepts introduced, with the focus on the Corequisite(s): none
application and analysis of these concepts. Emphasis
will be placed on recognizing cultural differences and NUTR 110 Normal Nutrition with Lab 4 cr.
age appropriate interventions when treating ill clients This course is an introduction to the field of nutrition,
and their families. Evidence-based practice and which includes the study of carbohydrates, fats,
management of care are central in didactic and clinical proteins and other essential nutrients. Students will
experiences. Successful completion of Nursing 3 is also gain a workable knowledge of digestion,
required for continuation in the nursing program. absorption, and metabolism, life cycle nutrition,
nutrition guidelines, and nutrition programs. The
Prerequisite(s): NURS-175, PSYC-220
concepts covered in the lecture course are explored in
Corequisite(s): BIOL-250
greater detail during lab time using a variety of
NURS 275 Nursing IV 9 cr. activities including food experiments, anthropometric
In this final nursing course, students use prior measurement, nutrient analysis, and enhanced
theoretical and clinical learning experiences to problem sets.
incorporate the core concepts for competent nursing Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
practice: nursing process, caring, and professional or appropriate placement
behaviors. Concepts introduced in prior nursing Corequisite(s): none
courses will be expanded, with emphasis placed on the
development of leadership skills and the systematic NUTR 140 Nutrition and Weight Loss 3 cr.
use of nursing process and critical thinking to manage This course provides an in-depth look at current topics
client care. Students are expected to consistently in nutrition, up-to-date weight loss trends, popular
demonstrate professional behaviors in all settings. nutrition, and eating patterns as they relate to macro
Concepts presented will be applied across the lifespan and micro nutrient content. Students will gain a
in the synthesis and evaluation of complex nursing workable knowledge of sound nutrition guidelines,
situations in selected high acuity care and community health weight goals, and nutrition trends. The
settings. Successful completion of Nursing IV is concepts covered in this course are explored in greater
required for students’ eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN detail during each unit and utilize a variety of activities
examination. including goal setting, analyzing anthropometric data,
Prerequisite(s): NURS-225, BIOL-250 and nutrient analysis with comparison to established
Corequisite(s): ENGL-115 guidelines for various nutrition plans. The course will
also emphasize practical application of nutrition
knowledge to enhance general health, including
analyzing one's present nutrition and evaluating it
according to the latest nutritional guidelines. This
course presents a challenging science-based nutrition
curriculum that reviews the role of nutrition in health
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promotion/disease prevention and provides an This course is designed to acquaint students with all
overview of interrelationships between nutrition, facets of health care delivery systems, including
weight-loss, and various acute/chronic medical advanced level medical nutrition therapy, record
conditions. communication and the systems available for
delivering health care in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 and MATH-040
or appropriate placement Prerequisite(s): NUTR-110, NUTR-210
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

NUTR 150 Principles of Food Preparation 4 cr. NUTR 250 Nutrition Education and Counseling 3 cr.
This course provides an introduction to the science of In this survey course, students will learn to apply
food preparation with emphasis on the chemical and current and traditional theories of human behavior as
biological changes that occur in processing and storage they relate to effective change. Theorists studied
of food products. Attention is given to cooking include Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, B.F. Skinner, Carl
technique, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation Rogers and other major behaviorists. Communication
in processing, kitchen safety, nutrient retention, and counseling techniques, introduction to behavior
product and ingredient quality characteristics, modification theories, group process skills, and
ingredient role in product structure, modification of development of educational tools will be studied.
foods to meet varied nutrient restrictions, and
coordination of products to maximize palatability. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, NUTR-100,
NUTR-210
Prerequisite(s): NUTR program acceptance Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
NUTR 275 Community Field Experience 3 cr.
NUTR 190 Fundamentals of Personal Training 3 cr. The Community Field Experience is conducted in a
This course is designed to give students the knowledge combination of outpatient based nutrition program
and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE settings and long-term care settings. This course is a
Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become hands-on practicum that emphasizes the
innovative, safe and effective personal trainers. The implementation of nutritional care in community and
information covered by this course and the ACE IFT long-term care settings. Students will participate in
Model will help students learn how to facilitate two different community based nutrition programs
rapport, adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change selected from the WIC program, the National School
in clients, as well as design programs that help clients Nutrition program, the Area Agency on Aging Senior
to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, Nutrition program, the Cooperative Extension, and the
core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular Portland based Project on Supported Living.
endurance and strength Additionally, students will complete a rotation at a
long-term care setting, focusing on the delivery of
Prerequisite(s): none nutrition care and the administrative functions of a
Corequisite(s): none food service department. A minimum of 180 contact
hours is required for completion of this rotation.
NUTR 210 Nutrition in Disease Management and
Prevention 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): NUTR-210
This course is designed to investigate the use of Corequisite(s): none
nutrition in the treatment of disease. Emphasis will be
placed upon diagnoses that require nutrition which
modify for specific nutrient groups, calories, and food
Oceanography and Marine Science
textures. Special needs of allergy patients, athletes, Courses (OCEA)
alcohol use, and fad food claims will be explored. Also
OCEA 105 Elements of Oceanography with Lab 4 cr.
included will be identification of patients at risk for
This introductory science course is designed to give
poor nutritional status, and an investigation into the
students an overview of marine processes and
diabetic exchange list and carbohydrate counting
phenomena as a foundation for further learning about
techniques. This course includes a medical terminology
the oceans. Many measurable oceanographic
component.
parameters are defined and described. Major topics
Prerequisite(s): NUTR-110 are supported by appropriate laboratory activities.
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
NUTR 220 Health Care Delivery Systems 3 cr. placement
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
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 This course is an introduction to the "basics" of
OCEA 125 Seatime I: Introduction to Marine Field philosophy. It will introduce the basic questions, frame
Methods 2 cr. the basic arguments these questions have
This course introduces students to the basic principles engendered, and introduce students to the major
and activities of marine and aquatic field research. figures in the history of philosophy who have both
This is a hands-on, field-based course, and much of the raised the questions and attempted to answer them.
activity takes place on SMCC's research vessel. This course seeks to define what philosophy is and
Students develop small boat handling skills, practice what its parameters are. It will also attempt to answer
knot and splicing skills; and apply basic navigation skills the question "why philosophize"?
including piloting, rules of the road and boat safety.
Students apply field sampling methods including Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
water-quality and biological sampling techniques and placement
basic microscopy skills. Students collect, compile, and Corequisite(s): none
analyze data using manual and digital tools. Students
identify and describe important physiographic features PHIL 105 Ethical Dilemmas 3 cr.
of the Gulf of Maine and discuss current scientific This course will examine the roots of moral life, and
issues facing the local and global marine environment ask how ethical values affect decision-making on social
and their implications. Finally, this course introduces and individual issues. The course will focus on ethics as
students to potential careers in marine and aquatic derived from a variety of philosophical, social, political,
science and informs students about internship and religious traditions. Assigned readings will deal
opportunities. with both ethical theory and practice.

Prerequisite(s): BIOM program acceptance Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate

Corequisite(s): OCEA-105 placement
Corequisite(s): none
OCEA 225 Advanced Seatime 2 cr.
This is the second semester of a two semester field PHIL 155 Philosophy in Action 3 cr.
experience. Students will collect oceanographic and This course in community leadership bridges the gap
biological data while on the SMCC research vessel. between thinking and doing. It involves critical
The course will be structured around a class project of reflection on social problems in the light of personal
topical importance. Projects may cover such topics as experience and of the Western philosophical tradition.
harmful algal blooms, habitat mapping, seasonal A significant service learning component, self-
trends in water quality parameters, invasive species, assessments, and written and video case studies foster
or circulation studies. Projects will be centered on students' self-understanding and abilities as leaders in
western Casco Bay. The course will introduce the the community.
calibration and use of instrumentation for mapping Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
and data collection, safety on the water, piloting, and Corequisites(s): none
small boat handling.
Prerequisite(s): OCEA-105, OCEA-125 Physics Courses (PHYS)
Corequisite(s): none
PHYS 110 Technical Physics with Lab 4 cr.
OCEA 290 Capstone Research 2 cr. This course represents a non-calculus, but rigorously
Students will propose a testable hypothesis, review algebraic, approach to the analysis of the concepts and
scientific literature, design and conduct experiments, relationships of all the principal areas of Physics.
analyze data, and summarize the results in a report or Topics of study include Mechanics, such as Kinematics
scientific poster. This course is typically taken in the in one and two dimensions, Dynamics and Newton’s
last semester of a student’s tenure at SMCC and draws Laws of Motion, Friction, Rotations and Torque,
upon prior classes to provide experience for a research Uniform Circular Motion, Universal Gravitation,
project. Momentum and Angular Momentum, Kinetic and
Potential Energy, Properties of Solids and Fluids,
Prerequisite(s): none Strength of Materials, Harmonic Motion, Waves,
Corequisite(s): OCEA-225 Sound, Light and Electromagnetic Waves, Heat and
Thermodynamics, and Electricity and Magnetism, as
Philosophy Courses (PHIL) well as Relativity, and Quantum and Nuclear Physics, if
time permits. Emphasis will be placed in
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr. understanding natural phenomena and solving
numerical problems in both the Metric (SI) and English
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(US) Systems of units. Weekly laboratory experiments to lectures. Weekly laboratory experiments assist the
help the student develop a feel for realistic student to develop a feel for realistic measurements
measurements and meaningful calculations. Successful and meaningful calculations in applied problem
completion of this course fulfills the Associates of Arts solving.
degree science requirement.
Prerequisite(s): MATH-190
Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): MATH-260
Corequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement
PHYS 250 Physics for Engineers II with Lab 4 cr.
PHYS 150 College Physics I with Lab 4 cr. The second in a two semester series, this course
The first semester of a two semester series, this course represents a calculus based approach to introductory
represents a non-calculus, but rigorously algebraic, physics, primarily serving students with a strong
approach to the analysis of the concepts and mathematics and high school physics background
relationships of Mechanics: Kinematics in one and two intending to major in engineering. Topics include
dimensions, Dynamics and Newton’s Laws of Motion, Waves and Superposition, Physical and Geometric
Friction Forces, Rotations and Uniform Circular Optics, Electric Charges and Forces, Electric Field and
Motion, Universal Gravitation, Torque and Static Potential, DC Circuit Analysis, Magnetic Fields and
Equilibrium; Momentum and Angular Momentum, Induction, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.
Kinetic and Potential Energy. Emphasis will be placed Emphasis will be placed on understanding natural
on understanding natural phenomena and solving phenomena conceptually and numerical problem
numerical problems in both the Metric (SI) and English solving through recitations and workshops, in addition
(US) Systems of units. Weekly laboratory experiments to lectures. Weekly laboratory experiments assist the
help the student develop a feel for realistic student to develop a feel for realistic measurements
measurements and meaningful calculations in and meaningful calculations in applied problem
Mechanics. solving.
Prerequisite(s): MATH-130 or MATH-140 or MATH-142 Prerequisite(s): PHYS-200, MATH-260
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

PHYS 155 College Physics II with Lab 4 cr. Political Science Courses (POLS)
The second part of a two semester series, this course
POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science:
represents a non-calculus, but rigorously algebraic,
Contemporary World Problems 3 cr.
approach to the analysis of the concepts and
Introduction to Political Science will expose students
relationships in Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermal
to the four common sub-fields of political science:
Physics, Thermodynamics, Waves and Sound, Light,
political theory, American government, comparative
Electromagnetism, and Modern Quantum, Atomic and
politics and international relations. Contemporary
Nuclear Physics. Emphasis will be placed in
issues, such as democracy and authoritarianism,
understanding natural phenomena and solving
environmental concerns, and human rights, are used
numerical problems. Weekly laboratory experiments
to explore these areas of study. Topics vary each
help the student develop a feel for realistic
semester based on current events. Students will learn
measurements and meaningful calculations in the
to analyze the world using concepts from the field of
topics studied.
political science and to explore connections between
Prerequisite(s): PHYS-150 their own lives and the rapidly changing, globally
Corequisite(s): none interdependent world in which they live
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
PHYS 200 Physics for Engineers I with Lab 4 cr.
placement
The first in a two semester series, this course
Corequisite(s): none
represents a calculus based approach to introductory
physics, primarily serving students with a strong
POLS 105 Introduction to American Government
mathematics and high school physics background
3 cr.
intending to major in engineering. Topics include
This course introduces students to the institutions and
Kinematics, Dynamics, Newton’s Laws, Kinetic and
political practices of American Government. Students
Potential Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation,
will gain an understanding of the origins, structure and
Simple Harmonic Motion, and Mechanical Waves.
operation of the American government system. The
Emphasis will be placed on understanding natural
course focuses primarily on the structures and
phenomena conceptually and numerical problem
processes at the national level, but will also touch on
solving through recitations and workshops, in addition
state and local governments. This course will examine
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the relationship between the President, Congress, and limitations and opportunities in providing resources
Courts. It will review the political dynamics of and benefits as the fundamental tool in government
campaigns and elections and also examine the policymaking will be explored. Policy discussions will
fundamentals values of freedom and equality under be drawn from domestic and foreign policies treating
the Constitution. economic, social welfare, medical care, environmental,
and national security issues. The course will be
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate centered on class and group discussions,
placement presentations, debates, independent student research
Corequisite(s): none and written analysis.
POLS 110 Introduction to International Relations Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
3 cr. placement
Introduction to International Relations examines the Corequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105
political and power relationships among the nations of
the world. The course introduces and analyzes current POLS 175 Political Science Internship 3 cr.
world issues including the impact of the Cold War on Political Science Internship is a three-credit course in
global relations, the war on terror, international which students will combine readings, reports and
environmental issues, globalization, international seminar discussions with professional experience in
health concerns, militarism, and the foreign policies of the local offices of Maine's US. Congressmen and
countries toward these complex issues. The important Senators, the State Legislature or other area political
role that cultural perceptions play in global relations is organizations. Students will spend approximately 12
emphasized. Through assigned readings and class hours per week in the assigned office, carrying out a
discussions, students gain an understanding of the variety of tasks from standard office work to
many different actors in international relations and constituent work and small research projects. During
how they affect today's global society. the semester, the student also will meet regularly with
their SMCC instructor and other interns to discuss
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate readings and experiences.
placement
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105 or POLS-110
POLS 115 State and Local Government 3 cr.
Most citizen and business contact with government POLS 180 Gender and Politics 3 cr.
takes place at the state and local levels. This course This course is an analysis of the role that gender plays
examines the politics, policies and processes of Maine in shaping politics and other aspects of American
government particularly, but within the context of society based on the history of women's quest for
state and local governments nationally. It will review power. It will examine the impact of politics on
the legislative, judicial and administrative functions of women's lives and women's impact on politics within
government with attention to the Constitutional the United States and will survey global issues
structure of federalism, intergovernmental relations, pertaining to women and politics. Using classic and
and contemporary issues. Topics covered may include contemporary feminist texts, students will examine
law enforcement, land use planning, education, social theories of gender difference, gender voice, gender
services, taxation and budgeting. This course is offered and political office, and gender and public policy. This
occasionally. course is offered occasionally.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate Prerequisite(s): none
placement Corequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105 or POLS-110
Corequisite(s): none
POLS 205 Comparative Politics 3 cr.
POLS 120 Introduction to Public Policy 3 cr. Comparative Introduction to Political Science will
Introduction to Public Policy will introduce students to expand the student's understanding of the practices
key concepts in public policy formation, and procedures involved in political institutions at the
implementation and evaluation in the American national and international levels of government. This
political system. An array of public policy issues will be course provides an introduction to the study of
presented from which class selections will be made for government and politics from a comparative
in-depth study and analysis. This course begins with a perspective, focusing especially on political structures
thorough analysis of the federal government's and behavior in a wide range of nations and
financial condition as a backdrop for government international organizations. Students will gain an
policy decisions. The use of the federal budget with its understanding of the institutional and operations of
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American government through a comparative analysis maladaptive human behavior. It provides a
of other political systems. Students will examine comprehensive overview of the major categories of
democratic, authoritarian and totalitarian forms of abnormal behavioral disorders with an emphasis on
government and the ideological foundations on which theory and research (e.g., schizophrenia, affective
they are based. disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.)
Special attention will be given to the study of major
Prerequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105 or POLS-110 concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings
Corequisite(s): none and historical trends as they pertain to psychological
problems: as well as exposure to issues in diagnostics
POLS 212 Peace, War, and Security 3 cr. and treatment techniques. This course is writing
This course will examine the military, economic, intensive and will use a variety of types of writing (e.g.,
political and cultural factors that lead to peace. It will class writing, reaction papers), in addition to or in
look at the changing nature of war, whether between place of more conventional formal papers.
countries, within a country, or, as with the war on
terror, virtually independent of nation states. Last, it Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100
will set out a framework for looking at security on a Corequisite(s): none
national, as well as local, concrete level. The war in
Iraq will be a central case study, but students also will PSYC 215 Social Psychology 3 cr.
be able to study other conflicts, such as Kosovo, the This course introduces the major classic and
Sudan, and the war on terror. contemporary theories and research in social
psychology. One definition of social psychology is that
Prerequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105 or POLS-110 it represents "an attempt to understand and explain
Corequisite(s): none how the thought, feeling, and behavior of individuals
are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied
POLS 250 Introduction to Political Theory 3 cr. presence of others" (Allport, 1985). Defined more
Using selected contemporary and classical readings in broadly, social psychologists study social behavior. This
political philosophy, this course will study important course investigates the mental processes, situational
political systems, such as democracy and socialism, factors, individual differences, and group phenomena
and key political concepts such as political authority, that influence the way people interact with other
law, personal liberty and justice. Lecture and people.
classroom discussion will emphasize applications to
contemporary events and problems. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
placement PSYC 220 Lifespan Development 3 cr.
Corequisite(s): POLS-100 or POLS-105 This course utilizes a life-span approach to human
development, focusing on factors associated with
physical, cognitive, social, and personality
Psychology Courses (PSYC) development from birth through adulthood. Using
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. major developmental theories as a framework, both
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of psychological and environmental factors and their
the field of Psychology. Special attention will be given interplay will be discussed. Topics will also include
to helping the student become a better thinker, by philosophical and historical bases of theories, as well
learning to take charge of ideas one has about as cultural factors which influence development.
psychology. The goal of this course is to think Students will be encouraged to think critically and
consciously, deliberately and skillfully about human apply their knowledge of development to their own
behavior. Topics such as physiological psychology, lives.
perception, learning, cognition, emotions, health
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
psychology, psychological disorders, as well as others
placement, PSYC-100
are included.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate PSYC 225 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
placement Educational Psychology is the overview of the
psychology of learning, motivation, growth and
PSYC 200 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. development, personality dynamics and social
This course is an introduction to the psychological adjustment. Emphasis is placed on the learning
theory and research regarding abnormal and process and related ideas such as child development,
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individual differences, cognition, learning This course is designed to prepare students for
environments, motivation, and effective teaching- emergency telecommunicator duties, to meet the
learning relationships in schools. This course is offered requirements of the NFPA 1061 Professional
spring semester. Qualification Standard for Public Safety
Telecommunicator I, as well as meeting the State of
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate Maine statutory requirement for those employed at
placement, PSYC-100 public safety dispatch centers in Maine (25 MRSA
Corequisite(s): none §2926 2(b)) . The course combines instructor
presentations, student activities and simulation
PSYC 230 Sport Psychology 3 cr. exercises to develop skills and knowledge in the field.
This course provides an overview of the major areas of The course will provide the student with the
research and application in the area of sport knowledge of roles and responsibilities, current
psychology. It involves the study and application of technologies, interpersonal communications skills,
psychological principles, which influence behavior, telephone communication and call processing skills,
enhance skill acquisition, and maximize sport radio broadcast procedures, legal aspects of public
performance of athletes, coaches, and others involved safety communications and stress management skills.
in sports. Topics may include philosophies of sport, In addition the course will introduce students to the
motivation, personality of coaches and athletes, skills necessary to manage requests for police, fire and
recreational sports for children, training and learning medical services. This course is cross-listed as CJUS-
principles, mind/body relationships, and the effects of 104, EMST-104, and FIRE-104
anxiety, arousal, and relaxation on performance and
current research in the field. This course is offered fall Prerequisite(s): none
semester. Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate PUBS 145 Public Safety, Survival and Wellness 3 cr.
placement, PSYC-100 This course will explore the foundations and principles
Corequisite(s): none of reducing the number of Firefighter, EMS, and Law
Enforcement line-of-duty injuries and deaths. The U.S.
PSYC 235 Psychology of Gender 3 cr. Fire Service has been challenged to reduce firefighter
This course focuses on the way gender influences line-of-duty deaths and injuries. This course will
behavior and personality. The class will center on how emphasize that our way of thinking must change by
women and men are influenced by social, taking action in letting go of thinking that is not
psychological, and biosocial constructions of gender. effective and begin to adopt accepted practices that
The student will use critical thinking skills to develop will keep fire department members safe. This cousre
and evaluate gender, in terms of psychological will explore those charges through NIOSH reports, case
concepts, empirical studies, and personal knowledge. studies, and one of the most important topics,
This course is offered fall semester. individual fitness. Participants will be required to take
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate part in physical exercise each class through the
placement, PSYC-100 semester, and minimum requirements for physical
Corequisite(s): none strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness will be
expected in order to take this course.
PSYC 240 Theories of Personality 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): none
In this course major personality theorists and their Corequisite(s): none
theories will be reviewed, including psychodynamic,
humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, trait, and
cultural perspectives. In addition, students will explore Radiography Courses (RADG)
how culture and social context shape understanding of RADG 100 Radiography Patient Care and Radiation
personality and the development of theories. This Protection 3 cr.
course is offered spring semester. This course is designed to introduce the student to the
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate fundamental concepts of patient care, including
placement, PSYC-100 radiation protection and considerations of patient
Corequisite(s): none physical and psychosocial conditions. Routine and
emergency patient care procedures will be described
as well as aspects of patient assessment and
Public Safety Courses (PUBS) assistance, medical-surgical asepsis, infection control,
PUBS 104 Public Safety Telecommunicator 3 cr. patient communication and death and dying. Radiation
protection will include types of interaction of radiation
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and matter, as well as radiation safety and protective facial bones and sinuses. Radiographic procedures of
measures for the patient as well as personnel. (Note: the urinary system as well as mobile, surgical and
The role of the radiographer in patient education, pediatric radiography and Sterile Field managment.
communication skills, ethical and legal issues will be Demonstrations and competency testing procedures
covered in Introduction to Clinical Practicum I.) are conducted in the SMCC Radiographic Simulation
Laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): RADG program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): RADG-105, RADG-130
Corequisite(s): none
RADG 105 Radiographic Procedures I 4 cr.
This lecture/demonstration course is designed to RADG 160 Clinical Practicum II 5 cr.
introduce the student to medical and radiological Students continue in the clinical setting to perform
terminology, the basic routine positions of the chest, radiographic examinations of patients under
abdomen, upper and lower extremities, mobile supervision. In addition to those examinations
radiography and fluoroscopic/contrast procedures previously performed, students will learn to perform
through lecture notes, hands-on experience and radiographs of the spine, contrast studies and mobile
competency examinations in the SMCC Radiographic radiography.
Simulation Laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): RADG-130
Prerequisite(s): RADG program acceptance Corequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
RADG 175 Radiographic Analysis I 1 cr.
RADG 115 Radiographic Exposure I 3 cr. This course provides students with comprehensive and
This course deals with the basic scientific principles detailed instruction in the evaluation of diagnostic
involved in the production of x-rays, the interactions of quality radiographs and computer-generated images.
x-rays with human anatomy, and the effects that the Students will assess radiographs based on the
technical factors involved have on image quality. The fundamentals of exposure, image processing and
essentials of math, physics, and chemistry are positioning.
reviewed, and the fundamentals of electricity, circuits,
and the electrical components of an x-ray system are Prerequisite(s): RADG-160
introduced. These principles are then used to Corequisite(s): RADG-190
understand the relationships between x-ray
equipment, the technical factors of exposure, the RADG 190 Clinical Practicum III 4 cr.
accessories that affect image quality, and how our During this semester, students are able to continue to
choices affect patient dose. We will concentrate on perform radiographic examinations on increasingly
image formation in modern digital radiography, with difficult patients. Continuity of procedural area is
historical references to film when appropriate. achieved with this five-day-per-week clinical practice
and allows third semester students to achieve
Prerequisite(s): RADG program acceptance competencies appropriate to this semester.
Corequisite(s): RADG-130
Prerequisite(s): RADG-160
RADG 130 Clinical Practicum I 5 cr. Corequisite(s): none
This course correlates the academic concepts into the
clinical environment, dealing directly with patients. RADG 205 Radiographic Procedures III 3 cr.
Under supervision, students will observe and perform This course included the study of Trauma Radiography,
radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, Sterile Technique, and Venipuncture as well as the
upper and lower extremities. Clinical Area Specific basic concepts, related physics and clinical applications
inventories and competency evaluations are utilized to in the specialty areas of computerized tomography
document clinical performance. scanning, cross sectional anatomy, interventional
radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Prerequisite(s): RADG program acceptance
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): RADG-155
Corequisite(s): none
RADG 155 Radiographic Procedures II 4 cr.
This lecture/demonstration course is a continuation of RADG 215 Radiographic Exposures II 3 cr.
Radiographic Procedures I. The student will continue This course explores the exposure factors introduced
with an in depth study of the routine positions of the in Radiographic Exposure 1 at a deeper level, with a
pelvic girdle, vertebral column, ribs, sternum, skull, focus on how they affect image quality and patient
dose. Conditions within the patient, as well as external
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equipment considerations will also be discussed. As part of a team to measure performance parameters
the course progresses, we will move on to computer and to evaluate quality assurance programs.
systems, and the formation of the digital image. The
fundamentals of digital systems in radiography will be Prerequisite(s): RADG-235
explored, as well as departmental exposure systems. Corequisite(s): none

Prerequisite(s): RADG-115 RADG 260 Clinical Practicum V 6 cr.

Corequisite(s): RADG-160 This course concentrates on the continuation of
perfecting previously acquired skills. In this final
RADG 230 Clinical Practicum IV 6 cr. semester, students will have opportunity to
This course is designed to study those procedures concentrate on more difficult procedures, perfecting
considered less general to the Radiology Department. general radiographic skills, critical judgment, and
Students are introduced to the most common of these image analysis. All competency requirements of the
procedures, the anatomy demonstrated, the Radiography Program must be achieved. In addition,
radiographic projections, and use of the equipment. students will have the opportunity to rotate through
Students are also taught the value of properly and observe specialty areas such as angiography, CT
analyzing image quality. scanning and MRI.
Prerequisite(s): RADG-175, RADG-190 Prerequisite(s): RADG-230
Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none

RADG 235 Radiographic Exposure III 3 cr. RADG 275 Radiographic Analysis II 1 cr.
This course begins with a study of the process of image In this continuation of RADG-175, students learn to
acquisition and the details of image processing, with critique images performed by classmates and, in
an emphasis on the technologist’s role in optimizing addition, learn how to present case studies relative to
the technical settings for an exposure. The student’s procedures. Correlation is made between patient
understanding of the equipment and computing history, radiographic views obtained, and technical
involved in the creation of the radiographic image will factors utilized.
be deepened, as will the potential problems that can
Prerequisite(s): RADG-175, RADG-230
arise. Additionally, fluoroscopy and image
Corequisite(s): none
intensification, mobile radiography, and monitors will
be covered.
Respiratory Therapy Courses (RESP)
Prerequisite(s): RADG-215
Corequisite(s): none RESP 100 Respiratory Therapy Patient Care 3 cr.
This course is designed to give the entry-level
RADG 245 Radiographic Pathology 3 cr. respiratory therapy student an overview of the
This course is designed to introduce theories of development of the respiratory care profession
disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders including; its role in health care, relationship to other
that compromise healthy systems. Etiology, health care services, organizational structure in the
pathophysiologic responses will be presented, with a hospital environment, and its relationship to
strong focus on the clinical manifestations and supporting professional organizations. Topics affecting
appearances of diseases of various imaging modalities. the practice of respiratory care such as
professionalism, ethics of health care delivery, medical
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138 legal responsibilities of patient care, Health Insurance
Corequisite(s): RADG program acceptance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), practitioner
safety, patient safety and ambulation, cultural
RADG 255 Principles of Quality Assurance 2 cr.
competence, death and dying, respiratory
This course is designed to familiarize students with the
microbiology, blood borne pathogens, universal
basic concepts of quality assurance as applied to
precautions, generation of orders, electronic charting,
diagnostic radiographic equipment and image
and medical terminology will be reviewed. An
processes. As x-ray equipment has become more
introduction to respiratory therapy pharmacology drug
complex, the need for radiographers to understand
classification will be included. Focus throughout the
detailed workings and limitations of equipment has
course will be on the patient as an individual and
become more important. This course will provide
central figure in a complex multi-directional health
students with the necessary theoretical background
care environment.
and experimental skills through clinical sites laboratory
sessions to permit him/her to function effectively as Prerequisite(s): RESP program acceptance
Corequisite(s): RESP-101, RESP-120
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RESP 101 Gas, Humidity, and Aerosol Therapy 4 cr. Prerequisite(s): RESP Program Acceptance
This course will allow students to achieve the Corequisite(s): RESP-100, RESP-101, BIOL-138
technique, skills and understanding necessary to
properly and effectively administer medical gas, RESP 125 Clinical Practicum I 3 cr.
humidification and aerosol treatment modalities. This course is designed to be the student’s initial
Common inhaled medications and methods of delivery clinical experience. The course begins with training in
will be discussed. The physiologic rationale, indications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to American
and contraindications will be stressed in addition to Heart Association standards. The CPR training is
practices required for patient safety. An understanding followed by tours and orientation visits to the major
of the physical principles defining equipment function clinical sites. Clinical rotations are for observation only
will be required. or for performing limited clinical tasks at the clinical
instructor’s discretion and under direct supervision.
Prerequisite(s): RESP program acceptance Students will also attend mandatory clinical meetings.
Corequisite(s): RESP-100, RESP-120
Prerequisite(s): RESP-100, RESP-101, RESP-120
RESP 105 Pulmonary Assessment 3 cr. Corequisite(s): RESP-105, RESP-110
This course is designed to provide respiratory care
students with entry level assessment skills and apply RESP 170 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
concepts learned in Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and 3 cr.
Physiology. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical This course is designed to provide students with an
application of chest assessment, interpretation of understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical
chest radiographs, clinical lab data, pulmonary ventilation. The focus will be placed on the way
function testing, and performance of blood gas mechanical ventilators function, basic terminology,
sampling. The goal of this course is for the student to classification, technological and mathematical
achieve basic assessment skills require for future concepts, graphical displays and the interrelationship
clinical rotations, as well as to cultivate critical thinking between pressure, volume, flow and time as related to
skills that are essential in the practice of respiratory mechanical ventilator function. This course will
care. The management of chronic pulmonary diseases introduce interpretation of ventilator graphics and
will be included. Students will utilize evidence-based adaptive targeting schemes. Invasive and non-invasive
practice and Clinical Practice Guidelines to formulate applications of mechanical ventilation will be included.
respiratory therapy treatment plans. Prerequisite(s): RESP-100, RESP-101, RESP-120
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138, RESP-100, RESP-101, RESP- Corequisite(s): RESP-105, RESP-110, RESP-125
120
Corequisite(s): RESP-110, RESP-125 RESP 172 Clinical Ethics in Respiratory Care 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide students with an
RESP 110 Airway Management 3 cr. understanding of the ethical theories and principles
The course is designed to provide students with the encountered in the today’s healthcare environment.
knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess and The principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence,
treat patients with disorders of the upper and lower autonomy, justice and fairness will be explored. The
airway. Knowledge and skills will be confined to the focus of this case-based course will be intercultural
scope of practice of the respiratory-care practitioner. communication, healthcare literacy, palliative and end
of life care.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138, RESP-100, RESP-101, RESP-
120 Prerequisite(s): RESP-105, RESP-110, RESP-170
Corequisite(s): RESP-105, RESP-125 Corequisite(s): RESP-175

RESP 120 Cardiopulmonary-Renal Anatomy and RESP 175 Clinical Practicum II 4 cr.
Physiology 4 cr. This course is designed to follow Clinical Practicum I
This course serves as an introduction to advanced (RESP-125) and serve as the students’ first extended
topics in cardiopulmonary physiology, with the goal of clinical performance of specific respiratory therapy
providing a thorough foundation in core concepts that tasks under the mentorship of a clinical preceptor.
the student can build on. It will provide the respiratory Each clinical day the student will be assigned to a
care student with an in-depth knowledge of the clinical preceptor(s) at the specific clinical site.
structure and functions of the pulmonary, Emphasis will be placed upon understanding and
cardiovascular, and renal systems, with a strong focus achieving clinical competency of selected non-critical
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administration of chest and airway clearance therapy, shooting. Students will apply principles learned in this
incentive spirometry, dry powder inhaler (DPI), course through patient case studies and participating
metered dose inhaler (MDI), drawing radial artery in clinical simulation. The goal of this course is to teach
blood samples as well as patient assessment skills, the skills required to become a competent entry level
verifying orders, charting and giving report. Prior to respiratory therapist as well as to cultivate critical
participating in hospital clinical setting students will be thinking skills that are essential in the advanced
required to show competence in the simulation lab. practice of respiratory care.
Prerequisite(s): RESP-125 Prerequisite(s): RESP-170, RESP-172, RESP-175
Corequisite(s): RESP-170 Corequisite(s): RESP-200, RESP-210, RESP-225

RESP 200 Neonatology and Pediatrics 3 cr. RESP 225 Clinical Practicum III 4 cr.
This course is designed to give Respiratory Therapy This course is designed as a follow-up to Clinical
students insight into special considerations involved in Practicum II (RESP-175). It serves as extended clinical
the respiratory care of the neonatal and pediatric practice of respiratory therapy procedures and the
patient. Emphasis will be given to lung embryology exploration of new roles for the respiratory therapist
and morphology, abnormal cardiopulmonary and under the mentorship of clinical preceptors. Each
congenital anomalies of the newborn and overall clinical day the student will be assigned to a clinical
respiratory care of the distressed neonate. Also preceptor(s) at the specific clinical site. The goal is to
discussed will be respiratory disease of infancy and continue to develop clinical skills in the assessment
childhood. Particular attention will be given to the and care of the adult patient. Students will practice on
specialized equipment used to maintain, monitor, and the floors, special care units, and emergency
treat the neonatal-pediatric patient. departments. Students will have an opportunity for
observation of surgery and practice airway care in the
Prerequisite(s): RESP-170, RESP-175 operating room. In addition, students will be
Corequisite(s): none introduced to some non-hospital based aspects of
Respiratory Therapy such as diagnostic testing,
RESP 210 Cardiovascular Assessment 3 cr. physician practices, rehabilitation programs, sleep labs
This course is designed for senior Respiratory Therapy and home care.
students in order to present an overview of current
cardiovascular diagnostic techniques. Emphasis will be Prerequisite(s): RESP-170, RESP-175
placed primarily upon electrocardiography, Corequisite(s): RESP-200, RESP-210, RESP-220
cardiovascular pharmacology, and Advanced Cardiac
Life Support, but the course will also include modules RESP 250 Respiratory Care Senior Seminar 3 cr.
relating to therapeutic aspects of cardiac care and This course is designed as a continuation of the Clinical
cardiac rehabilitation and disease prevention as well Mechanical Ventilation course resulting in in-depth
as smoking cessation. study and care of the critically ill patient. The senior
seminar course is designed to examine the theoretical
Prerequisite(s): RESP-170, RESP-175 aspects of providing respiratory care in high-risk
Corequisite(s): RESP-200, RESP-220, RESP-225 situations to include intensive care units (ICU),
cardiopulmonary emergencies, disaster management,
RESP 220 Clinical Mechanical Ventilation 4 cr. rapid response situations, and patient transport
This course is designed to be a continuum of (land/air between hospitals and within a hospital).
Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (RESP-170). In Students will develop patient care plans using
this course advanced topics covering the management evidence-based or clinical practice guidelines. Students
of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation will will explore current topics related to respiratory care
be studied. Monitoring of the critically ill adult patient and critical care medicine to include without
will also be presented. This course will focus students limitation; ethics, healthy literacy, patient education,
on practicing evidence-based lung protective patient safety and medical advances.
strategies, analyzing and interpreting ventilator
graphics, and discussing ventilator weaning strategies. Prerequisite(s): RESP-220, RESP-225
Each of these topics will be studied in detail with an Corequisite(s): RESP-275
emphasis on the clinical application. Nonconventional
ventilator modes will also be explored. RESP 275 Clinical Practicum IV 6 cr.
Pharmacotherapies used in the care of the critically ill This course is designed to complete the student’s
patient will be explored. Laboratory sessions will help clinical training with special emphasis on Respiratory
the student learn the technical aspects of the role, Therapy in the critical care setting. Each student will
with topics in equipment management and trouble spend a minimum of 4 weeks in the Critical Care
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setting, rotating through various specialty care units. cultural development. Students will participate in an
Each student will also be responsible to collect data interactive classroom project to explore how
and present one Case Review to fellow students, and geography shaped North American social
faculty of the program. Students will return to other development. This course is offered occasionally.
clinical sites which they have visited earlier in the
program of study to focus on both critical care and Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
more routine cardio respiratory care as the work load Corequisite(s): SOCI-100
determines. Students will participate in Clinical
Review/Seminar which will have the objective of SOCI 190 Sociology: Service Learning 3 cr.
preparing the student for successful completion of the Service Learning is an instructional method that
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry Level integrates community service with academic
Exam. Students will participate in clinical meetings. instruction. This service-training model of instruction
used in sociology will focus on critical, reflective
Prerequisite(s): RESP-225 thinking, and civic responsibility, and commitment to
Corequisite(s): RESP-250 the community. Students should develop a broader
and deeper understanding of social issues through
Sociology Courses (SOCI) their service to the community.

SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): SOCI-100

Introduction to Sociology presents fundamental Corequisite(s): none
concepts and theories covering many areas of
contemporary sociology. This course analyzes the SOCI 201 Marriage and Family 3 cr.
influence of social and cultural factors upon human Marriage and Family covers the concepts, structure
behavior in such areas as culture, socialization, groups, and diversity of marriage and family from a
deviance, sexuality, stratification, race, gender, multigenerational perspective. The focus will be on the
economics, family, religion, and the environment. modern American family and how it interacts with
Social dynamics and social institutions will be contemporary society. Each student will be introduced
explored, coupled with the ever-present issues of to marriage and family through lectures and
social change and the impact of these changes on practicum. This practicum will be a problem-based
society and the individual. learning exercise. The students will participate in a
classroom marriage simulation so they can gain real-
Prerequisite(s): none life knowledge of the personal and social interaction of
Corequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate a family unit in contemporary society. The history of
placement social dynamics and institutions will be explored,
coupled with social change and the impact of these
SOCI 125 Art and Society 3 cr. changes on the individual, family and society. This
This course will explore the many facets where Art and course has been designated as a writing-intensive
Society collide through lecture, discussion, film and course.
analyzing various modes of artistic expression. Topics
such as culture, inequality, class, race, gender, and Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101
public art will be viewed with a global approach Corequisite(s): SOCI-100
through historical and contemporary lenses. Although
we do not think of art as social, it is the product of SOCI 205 Genocide, Societies' Shame 3 cr.
extensive social networks and often reflects or Genocide is the systematic destruction of a racial or
challenges in the social context under which it is ethnic group or culture. This course studies acts of
produced. Students will develop fundamental art and genocide perpetrated in the 20th and 21st centuries,
sociological concepts through writing exercises, for example the Holocaust, Darfur and Bosnia. The
observations, and a final independently guided course will focus on what happens to a culture
project. experiencing genocide. Students will participate in
activities that illustrate the realities of genocide and its
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 impact on the individual and society. Topics covered
Corequisite(s): none include prejudice, social movement theory, collective
behaviorism and group dynamics. This is a writing
SOCI 160 North American Social Geography 3 cr. intensive course.
Social Geography focuses on the interrelationship
between sociology and geography. Students will Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100 or
examine how the geography of a region affects SOCI-100
population, settlement patterns, urbanization, and Corequisite(s): none

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SOCI 210 Critical Thinking - Social Issues 3 cr. SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II 4 cr.
This course will introduce students to the concepts This course in Spanish equally emphasizes the four
and skills associated with critical thinking about social skills of language learning: listening comprehension,
issues. Topics for the semester will include educational speaking, reading and writing. Interactive materials
reform, energy, and sexual behavior. The course and a laboratory component create a multifaceted and
content will include reading and thinking critically; challenging learning environment. This course follows
writing concisely and with conceptual clarity; SPAN-101 in the course sequence and is a continuation
developing convincing, rational arguments to support of material covered in SPAN-101.
one's views; and understanding others arguments and
perspectives. It is developed with the explicit aim of Prerequisite(s): SPAN-101 or instructor approval
preparing the student for advanced courses while Corequisite(s): none
becoming an active thinker and learner outside of the
discipline and college. This course has been designated Sport Management Courses (SPTM)
as a writing-intensive course.
SPTM 105 Foundation of Sport 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, SOCI-100 This course provides an extensive overview of
Corequisite(s): none professions within the field of sport. Students will
explore different value philosophies of sport and the
SOCI 250 Social Theory 3 cr. formulation of personal and professional goals.
This course will provide an introduction to theories in Current and future issues and trends are examined.
Sociology. We will begin with three theorists who Students will examine the field of sport from a career
represent the traditional field of Sociology: Karl Marx, orientation and build upon the observations
Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. Additionally, the throughout their course of study.
class will read and discuss the work of theorists who
made significant contributions to understanding social Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate
life from metaphorical margins of society – the life of placement
women, people of color, people living in poverty, and Corequisite(s): none
other disenfranchised populations.
SPTM 110 Gender and Sport in Latin America 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, SOCI-100 This course views sport as a social institution and a
Corequisite(s): none microcosm of the longer social processes that stage,
reinforce, and perpetuate myriad inequalities in
Spanish Courses (SPAN) society. In this course we analyze the gendered
SPAN 100 Conversational Spanish 3 cr. aspects of sport, and relationship among gender,
This course is designed for students of all levels of sexuality, and sport in Latin America. We consider the
Spanish. The course focuses on the students' ability to ways that sport reinforces, and potentially
produce the language orally. Content begins with undermines, heteronormality, as well as hegemonic
basics and becomes increasingly complex as the notions of masculinity and femininity. During spring
semester progresses. The course does not include break you will spend time traveling to the Dominican
explanations of grammar and all assessments are done Republic to more closely examine gender and sport in
orally. The course is intended for people who plan to Latin America. You will also engage in a service
use spoken Spanish in some capacity in their lives. learning project tied to promoting sport for the
women of Latin America.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I 4 cr.
This beginner’s course in Spanish equally emphasizes SPTM 155 Introduction to Sport Management 3 cr.
the four skills of language learning: listening This course will introduce students to the fundamental
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. aspects of sport management, with a concentration on
Interactive materials and a laboratory component the history of sport, sport organizations and
create a multifaceted and challenging learning education, and the impact of sport on economics. This
environment. This course is appropriate for students course will also explore the influence of sport
with fewer than 2 years of high school Spanish. management and the impact on society.

Prerequisite(s): none Prerequisite(s): none

Corequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): SPTM-105

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SPTM 200 Sport Management Internship I 3 cr. Prerequisites: none
This course will introduce students to hands on Corequisites: none
practical experience in the field of sport management.
Students will be placed at an on-site location to Social Work Courses (SWRK)
develop skills learned in the classroom and developed
within the professional work setting. All students will SWRK 201 Introduction to Social Work 3 cr.
have a direct on-site supervisor to assist in the This course will familiarize students with the various
development of the professional experience. roles, functions, and tasks which social workers
perform in a variety of settings and acquaint them
Prerequisite(s): SPTM-155 with the primary skills and practices of generalist social
Corequisite(s): none work. Students will be introduced to social work
practice as a multi-level and multi-method approach to
SPTM 205 Sport and Facilities Management 3 cr. influencing change in problem situations. Students will
The course focuses on recreation and sport program also be introduced to the core values and Code of
management, with emphasis on coordination, Ethics of social work and be exposed to issues of
development, implementation and evaluation of diversity, oppression, and social justice. The practice of
activities and programming in recreation, fitness and generalist social work will be considered from the
sports in school, community and professional levels. perspective of a collaborative, strengths-based model
The course also focuses on sport and recreation facility working within complex social service systems.
uses, trends, equipment, and physical layout. The
areas of program promotion, project planning, market Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100
analysis, motivation, and adherence to standards are Corequisite(s): none
explored.
SWRK 250 Introduction to Social Welfare 3 cr.
Prerequisite(s): SPTM-155 This course provides an introduction to the institution
Corequisite(s): none of social welfare through a review of social welfare
history; the values and philosophy in America of
Sustainability Courses (SUST) treating the poor, the ill, and others in need;
contemporary approaches to social policy; and
SUST 140 Weatherization for the Building possible alternative models of social welfare.
Professional 4 cr.
This course is an introduction to residential Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100
weatherization and insulation remediation. Students Corequisite(s): none
will learn about building science, energy movement
within buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality, Theater Courses (THEA)
surface and air transported heat loss, R and U values,
types of building framing, types of insulation used, and THEA 105 Introduction to Acting 3 cr.
proper installation techniques as well as remediation This course will introduce students to the basics of
options. The course includes a variety of activities acting and scene study. Students will develop an
involving the use of the blower door, manometer, understanding of the art of acting through
infrared imaging camera and other instruments. improvisational exercises, group discussion and
performance of scenes. Students will attend local
Prerequisite(s): none theatrical productions and write performance reviews.
Corequisite(s): none
Prerequisite(s): none
SUST 141 Energy Auditing 3 cr. Corequisite(s): none
Maine has embarked on an ambitious plan to audit
and weatherize every residential structure by the year THEA 106 Theater Performance 1 cr.
2030. This introductory course to building science and This course offers practical experience in theatrical
energy auditing will prepare students to pass the BPI rehearsal and performance. In this class, students will
Building Analyst certification, the energy auditing learn and practice various acting and directing
professional designation recognized by Efficiency methods, with a focus on both monologues and scene
Maine and Maine State Housing. After completing this work. Students will gain confidence in performance
course, students will be able to conduct accurate and execution of theatrical material created and
building analyses and document findings, as well as rehearsed in class, with a culminating final public
make recommendations for improvements, including performance. Students may repeat the course up to
financial benefits and investment payback. three times for credit.

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Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): THEA-105

THEA 155 Modern Dance 3 cr.

This course is designed to introduce the beginner to
Modern Dance. In this class, students will explore
technical and physical concepts as well as
improvisation and composition. Students will also be
introduced to the historical development of modern
dance. Students will gain confidence in performance
and execution of the material in the studio. In
addition, students will work on building trust and
rapport with each other.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none

THEA 156 Dance Performance 1 cr.

This course offers practical experience in dance
rehearsal and performance. In this class, students will
develop choreography, rehearse, participate in group
critique, and perform. Students will gain confidence in
performance and execution of a dance performance
created and rehearsed in class, with a culminating final
public performance. Students may repeat this course
up to three times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): THEA-155

Welding Courses (WELD)

WELD 100 Introduction to Welding 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of
welding for the beginner. Students will learn to
operate basic equipment pertaining to shielded metal
arc welding, oxy-fuel welding and cutting. Students will
also be instructed in the choice of proper electrodes.
This course will be beneficial to students going into a
welding career or any occupation that requires
welding skills. It will also be valuable to welders as
refresher or to the home hobbyist or a supervision
advancement.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none

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GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY &
STAFF
Executive Staff
Tiffanie L. Bentley B.S., Texas A & M University
Interim President M.S., University of Southern Maine
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University
Timothy S. Dunne
Paul Charpentier Dean of Data, Technology and Information
Vice President / Academic Dean Security
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America Bachelor of Education, Harlow College (UK)
B.S., University of Southern Maine Masters in Computing & Information Systems,
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine Greenwich University (UK)
Ed.D., University of Maine
Matthew. J Goodman
Julie A. Chase Dean of Academic Excellence & Strategic
Dean of Advancement Initiatives
Business & Community Partnerships A.A. Holy Cross College
B.S., University of Maine - Farmington B.A. University of Miami
M.A. DePaul University
Robert D. Coombs D.Ed. Texas Tech University
Dean of Finance
B.A., Tufts University; James B. Whitten
M.A., University of Southern Maine Dean of Midcoast Campus and Satellite Centers
B.S., St. Joseph’s College
Barbara Conner M.S., University of Southern Maine
Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator, ADA
Compliance Officer

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Faculty
Daniel H. Abbott Sally L. Brewer
Professor Assistant Professor
Architectural & Engineering Design Respiratory Therapy
B.A., Swarthmore College A.A.S., Southern Maine Vocational Technical
B.S., University of Southern Maine Institute
M.S., University of Southern Maine B.S., M.S.Ed., St. Joseph’s College

E. Anne G. Applin Meg H. Broderick

Professor Associate Professor
Computer and Information Sciences Culinary Arts
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University Certified Working Pastry Chef
M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi B.S., Nasson College

Adrian J. Ayotte Deborah L. Brooks

Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Department Co-Chair Department Chair
Mathematics Nutrition and Dietetics
B.A., University of Southern Maine B.S., University of Maine
B.S., M.S., University of Maine, Orono M.S., Northeastern University

Donald Bailey Robert A. Brydon

Instructor Associate Professor
Plumbing Integrated Manufacturing Technology
A.A.S., UA Plumbers Local 63 A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
B.S., University of Southern Maine
Kayla Baranski
Instructor Larry W. Buchanan Jr.
Nursing Assistant Professor
A.S., Community College of Rhode Island Radiography
B.S.N., Rhode Island College A.S., Community College of the Air Force
M.S.N., Chamberlain University B.S., Wayland Baptist University

Amanda Bartlett Patricia A. Buchanan

Instructor Assistant Professor
Business Administration Department Chair
B.S., M.B.A., Husson University Medical Assisting
A.A.S. Beal College
John H. Bolduc B.S., M.A., University of Maine
Professor
Department Chair Robert W. Byrne
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor
A.A.S., Central Maine Community College Culinary Arts
B.S., University of Maine A.C.F. Certified Executive Chef
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Michael T. Bove B.S., University of Massachusetts
Professor M.B.A, Southern New Hampshire University
English
B.A., M.A., University of New Hampshire Sarah R. Caldwell
Assistant Professor
Ann H. Boyce Nursing
Professor B.S.N., Saint Joseph's College
English M.S.N., Saint Joseph's College
B.A., M.A., Mills College

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Craig A. Carney A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Professor B.A., University of Vermont
Department Chair M.S. Boston University Metropolitan College
Heating & Air Conditioning
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Jessica L. Dreves
B.S.Ed, University of Southern Maine Assistant Professor
Master Oil and Solid Fuel Technician Department Chair
Master Plumber Nursing
Certified Propane and Natural Gas Technician B.S.N.., University of Southern Maine
M.S.N., St. Joseph’s College
Larry K. Chaney
Professor Jemma Droppo
Department Chair Instructor
Physical Sciences Computer Science
B.S., University of Maine Portland B.S., M.S., Western Washington University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
David A. Eng
Scott Ciampa Professor
Instructor Department Chair
Department Co-Chair Construction Technology
Mathematics B.S., University of Southern Maine
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University Clifton Finch
Instructor
Meridith L. Comeau Automotive Technology
Professor
Department Chair Margaret E. Frigard
Architectural & Engineering Design Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Maine B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.S., Wheelock College
Jocelyn A. Conley
Assistant Professor Paul Froman
Mathematics Instructor
B.S., Pace University Emergency Medical Services
M.S., Rivier College A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College

Rachel C. Cooper Scott R. Greenleaf

Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Nursing Mathematics
B.S.N., M.S.N., Saint Joseph's College B.S., Bates College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
William Dingee
Instructor Rachel A. Guthrie
Fire Science Professor
A.S., Norwalk State Technical College Communication & New Media
B.S., Empire State College B.F.A., University of Southern Maine
H.E.S. Institute for American Universities
Lisa A. Dittrich M.Ed., Goddard College
Instructor
Department Chair Kendall Harnett
Cardiovascular Technology Instructor
B.S., M.S., University of Southern Maine Communication & New Media
B.A., Indiana University
Seth J. Doane M.F.A, Columbia University
Associate Professor
Radiography
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Keenan W. Hatch B.S., Ferris State University
Instructor M.Ed., University of New England
Nursing
A.S., Nashua Community College Lisa D. Keenan
B.A., Rivier College Professor
B.S.N., Rivier University Nursing
M.S., Capella University B.S., M.S., University of Southern Maine
M.S., University of Southern Alabama
Amy L. Havel
Professor Kevin D. Kimball
English Professor
B.A., Colby College Mathematics/Physics
M.A., Illinois State University B.S., University of New York-Regent’s College

Heather L. Higgins Jennifer A. Laflamme

Associate Professor Instructor
Department Chair Nursing
Respiratory Therapy A.D.N., University of New England
B.S., Northeastern University B.S.N., University of Southern Maine
M.S., University of New England M.S.N., St. Joseph’s College

Karlee S. Hoecker Earl B. Lamoreau, Jr.

Professor Professor
Department Chair Mathematics/Physics
Social Sciences B.S., University of Maine
B.A., University of Southern Maine
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Rebecca A. Lapata
Instructor
Christopher D. Hoffmann Nursing
Professor A.S., A.A.S., New Mexico Junior College
Biological Sciences B.S.N., University of Southern Maine
B.A., Boston College
M.S., Antioch - New England Maureen A. LaSalle
M.A., University of Birmingham Assistant Professor
Department Chair
Glenn W. Hussey Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts
Associate Professor B.S., University of Southern Maine
Department Co-Chair M.B.A., St. Joseph’s College
Computer and Information Sciences
A.S., Community College of the Air Force Maurice S. Leavitt
B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Professor
Culinary Arts
Thomas P. Joyce A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America
Professor B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign
Department Chair
Criminal Justice Paula S. Levesque
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Instructor
B.S., University of Southern Maine Nursing
M.S., University of New England B.S.N., University of Maine, Augusta
M.S.N., University of West Georgia
Anthony S. Kadnar
Associate Professor Robert A. Lindstedt
Heating & Air Conditioning Professor
Master Oil and Solid Fuel Technician Department Chair
Certified Propane and Natural Gas Technician Fire Science
Certified Master HVACR Educator B.S., University of Southern Maine
A.S., Eastern Maine Community College M.S.Ed., St. Joseph’s College
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Kevin MacDonald Thomas P. Narciso
Associate Professor Associate Professor
Criminal Justice Integrated Manufacturing Technology
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
M.S., University of Southern Maine B.S.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine

James E. McGhee Michelle J. Neujahr

Professor Associate Professor
Engineering & Electrical Technology Business Administration
A.A.S., Hocking Technical College B.A., University of Minnesota
B.S., Ohio University M.B.A., University of Southern Maine

Eben S. Miller Corey M. Norman

Professor Associate Professor
Social Sciences Communications and New Media
B.A., Bates College A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
Ph.D., Brandeis University B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.Ed., Lesley University
Linda F. Misener
Professor Louise C. Ouellette
Mathematics Professor
B.A., University of Virginia Department Chair
M.S., University of Virginia Radiography
R.T.R., Maine Medical Center
Leah K.A. Mitchell A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., University of Southern Maine
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College David L. Palm
B.S., University of New England Associate Professor
Horticulture
Daniel P. Moore B.S., Iowa State University
Professor M.Ed., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Department Chair
Biological Sciences Rachel Parse
B.A., University of Oregon Associate Professor
M.A., Graduate Institute of St. John's College Department Chair
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Early Childhood Education
B.A., Rutgers College
Joseph D. Moore M.S., Old Dominion University
Professor Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
Automotive Technology
A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College Abby J. Pierce
B.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology Instructor
M.S.Ed., Purdue University Nursing
B.A., Auburn University
Ruth Morrison B.S.N., University of New England
Professor M.S.N., M.B.A., Western Governors University
Department Chair
Automotive Technology Crystal I. Pietrowicz
A.A.S., Central Maine Community College Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Southern Maine Biological Sciences
A.A., Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell
Julie L. Mueller AFB, AL
Professor A.A., A.A.S., Arkansas NE College
Social Sciences B.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine
B.A., Bucknell University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware
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Richard P. Pitre Department Chair
Professor Human Services
Department Chair Extended Teacher Education Program, University
Music of Southern Maine
English/Fine Arts B.A., Boston University
B.A., Fairfield University M.A., Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service -
B. Mus., University of Southern Maine University of Southern Maine
M.A., Fordham University
M.Div., Weston School of Theology Virginia A. Rose
Th.M., Graduate Theological Union Associate Professor
Ph.D. (cand.) Boston College Department Co-Chair
Fine Arts
Wendy M. Plourde B.F.A., University of New Hampshire
Professor M.A., Queens College
Department Co-Chair
Computer and Information Sciences Katharine H. Roy-Gosselin
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Professor
B.S., University of Southern Maine Respiratory Therapy
M.S.Ed., University of New England A.S. Midlands Technical College
B.A., M.A., University of Southern Maine
Anthony A. Poulin
Professor Anne Russo-Ladd
Department Chair Instructor
Culinary Arts Medical Assisting
A.A.S., B.S., New Hampshire College A.A.S., Andover College
M.S. Ed., St. Joseph’s College B.A., University of New England
M.S., University of Southern Maine
Sonali Reese
Instructor Donald C. Sheets
Department Chair Assistant Professor
Developmental English & Global Languages Emergency Medical Services
B.A., Bates College A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
M.A., Brandeis University B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Mark R. Reuscher Kate Q. Sibole

Professor Professor
Department Chair Department Chair
Business Administration and Sport Management Communications & New Media
B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University B.A., University of Delaware
M.B.A., Syracuse University B.F.A., University of Delaware
M.F.A. School of Visual Arts
Cheryl E. Rich
Professor Andrew E. Silsby
Department Chair Assistant Professor
Horticulture Department Chair
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Electrical Engineering Technologies
B.S., University of Vermont B.S., University of Southern Maine
M.S., University of Illinois
Lareen M. Smith
Paul R. Richardson Assistant Professor
Associate Professor Marine Science
Architectural Engineering & Design A.S., Chaffey Community College
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College B.S., California State University. Long Beach
B.S., University of Southern Maine M.S., California State University, Northridge

Tom Richardson Andrew Soule

Professor Instructor
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Department Chair Nursing
Construction Technology A.A.S., Central Maine Medical Center College of
B.S., University of Maine Farmington Nursing & Health Professions
B.S.N., University of Maine, Augusta
David R. Stankiewicz M.S.N., American Sentinel University
Professor
English Jan E. Veinot
B.A., Gordon College Professor
M.A., Andover Newton Theological Seminary Social Sciences
M.F.A., University of Southern Maine B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.S., University of Southern Maine
Kathryn A. Stannard
Associate Professor Robert C. Vettese
Human Services Professor
B.A., Duke University English
Teacher Certification Graduate Program, B.A., University of Michigan
University of Rhode Island M.A., City College, CUNY
M.S.W., Rutgers University
Peter Volk, Jr.
Stephen A. Strand Instructor
Professor Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine
Business Administration A.S., Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute
B.A., University of Maine, B.S., University of Southern Maine
M.B.A., Suffolk University, C.P.A. M.S., University of New England

Kevin F. Sweeney Martha M. Vrana-Bossart

Professor Assistant Professor
Department Chair Nursing
English B.S., University of California, San Francisco
B.A., California State College M.S., Walden University
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts
Caroline E. Warren
Adam P. Tambone Instructor
Assistant Professor Nursing
Department Chair B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University
Engineering M.S.N, University of South Carolina
B.S., University of Southern Maine
Samuel L. Widdowson
Brian P. Tarbox Instructor
Professor Nursing
Biological Sciences (Marine) B.S.N., University of Scranton
A.S., Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute M.S.N. DeSales University
B.S., Nasson College
M.S., University of Maine Patrick E. Wiley
Assistant Professor
Christopher Teret Water Treatment Technology
Instructor B.S., University of Maine, Orono
Electrical Engineering Technologies M.S., Humboldt State University
B.A., Bard College Ph.D., University of California

Rebecca L. Test Norma L. Willis

Instructor Professor
Information Technology Department Chair
B.A., Maryland Institute of Art Health Science
A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
Karen E. Twidwell
Assistant Professor
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RDCS registration American Registry Diagnostic B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Medical Sonographers M.A., Brown University
B.S., University of Southern Maine

Gerard V. Zarrilli
Professor
English

Administrative Staff
Kyle M. Colburn
Candace L. Anderson-Ek
Athletic Facilities Specialist
Business Relations Manager & Training
Coordinator
Marti Cox
B.A., Wheaton College
Continuing Studies Coordinator
B.S., Boise State University
Christopher D. Anderson
Student Success Coach
Jeremy J. Dill
B.A., Grove City College
Associate Dean of Institutional Research and
M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Registration/Registrar
M.A., Brandeis University
B.A., M.A., University of Maine
Ares E. Bourque
Kathleen E. Doan
Information Systems Specialist I
Associate Dean of Student Success
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.S., University of Southern Maine
Eric E. Bourque
Help Desk Manager
Phoebe E. Dodge
A.A.S., York County Community College
EMS Clinical Coordinator
B.S., University of Phoenix
A.S., University of Maine
M.B.A., North Central University
Lisa C. Dolan
Kalena K. Brady
Senior Data Manager
Pathway Advisor
A.A.S., A.A., Southern Maine Technical College
A.A., A.S., Southern Maine Community College
B.S., Purdue University Global
Brenda D. Downey
Associate Dean of Workforce Development
Anthony J. Burton
B.S., University of Maine
Student Success Coach
M.B.A., Butler University
A.S., Brown City Community College
B.S., Rochester University
Carin E. Dunay
M.A., University of Detroit
Head, Access & Collection Services
B.A., SUNY Purchase
Andrew D. Campos
MLIS, Univ. of South Carolina
TRIO Student Success Services Coach
A.A., Broome Community College
Margie Fahey
B.S., Stonybrook University
Associate Dean for Curriculum Design &
M.A., University of Arizona
Articulation
B.A., Boston College
Molly F. Caso
M.Ed., Tufts University
Dual Enrollment Success Coach
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
Aidan Fennessy
Nursing Administrative Cooordinator
John P. Churchill
B.S., Ithaca College
Curriculum Certificate Program Assistant Manager
A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Amanda L. Gagnon
B.S., University of Maine
Student Success Coach
B.F.A., Colby-Sawyer College
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B.S., University of Maine, Augusta B.S., M.Ed., University of Maine
M.Ed., University of Southern Maine
Heather Heath
Katharine R. Gergosian Coordinator of Student Disability Services
Assistant Director, TRIO SSS/Special Population B.S., University of Maine
B.S., University of Maine, Farmington C.A.S., M.Ed., University of Southern Maine
M.S., State University of New York
Melissa A. Hoffman
Connie Goldberg Student Success Coach
Foundation Associate B.A., Smith College
B.A., Bowdoin College
M.B.A, University of New Hampshire Jane E. Howard
Child Care Teacher
Jody B. Goodman A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Marketing Assistant
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College Christopher K. Ike
B.A., Texas Tech University Director of Early College
A.A.S., York County Community College
Joseph D. Gorsun B.A., University of Southern Maine
TRIO Student Success Services Coach M.B.A., Husson University
B.A., University of Southern Maine
Heather Jackson
James A. Graves Director of Disability Services
Director of Fire Training, Maine Fire Service B.S.W., University of Southern Maine
Institute M.S.W., Capella University
A.A.S., NH Technical College Laconia
B.S., University of Maine Stacey M. Kardash
Assistant Director of Advising Services
Elizabeth Gresley B.F.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine
Student Success Coach
B.A., B.S., University of Maine, Farmington Maxwell Kodis-Beach
M.A., University of Florida Data Analyst
A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Holly L. Gurney B.S., College of the Atlantic
Associate Dean of Academics & Learning
Commons Amy Lainoff
B.A., Millikin University Director of Veteran and Military Student Services
M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Indiana University B.A., SUNY at Cortland
M.A., George Washington University
Lori A. Hall
Executive Assistant to the President Rupa R. Lall Pakash
A.A., Southern Maine Community College Director of Human Resources
B.A., St. Joseph’s College B.A., University of Portsmouth (UK)
Postgraduate Diploma, University of Portsmouth
Frank H. Hammond, Jr. (UK)
Fire Training Program Manager
Maine Fire Service Institute Jodie E. Lane
A.S., Southern Maine Community College Advisor and Director of International Student
Services
Meghan E. Hardison B.A., SUNY at New Platz
Instructional Learning Commons Outreach and
Digital Integration Librarian Joanne E. Langerman
B.A., Barnard College of Columbia University Interlibrary Loan, Patron Services & Archives
M.L.I.S., Simmons College Librarian
B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology
Michael R. Hart M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Director of Online Learning
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Adrienne M. LaRoche Anna S. Patkus
Director of Career and Transfer Services Associate Director of the Learning Commons
B.S., Ed.M., Boston University A.A., B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.A., School for International Training
Wendy L. Laverdiere
Associate Director, Financial Aid Michele C. Pavitt
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Student Success Coach
B.A., Brown University
Savannah N. Leighton M. A., University of Michigan
Student Navigator Ph.D., University of Southern Maine
A.A., A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Victoria Penney
James Liebowitz Assistant Director of Student Life
Assistant Director of Admissions B.A., University of Maine
B.S., Thomas College M.A., Plymouth State University
M.S., Old Dominion University
Glaisma Perez-Silva
Katharine J. Lualdi Coordinator of Student Disability Services
Director, TRIO Student Success Services B.A., Catholic University of Puerto Rico
B.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania M.S., InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico

Michel F. Lussier Ashley M. Pomelow

Director of Financial Aid Systems Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Anna Maria College B.A., University of Maine
M.S., University of Southern Maine
Sandra E. Lynham
Advisor Vicki-Rose Porter
B.A., Colby College Midcoast Coordinator of Student Success
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.B.A., Franklin Pierce University
Joseph P. Manhardt
Director of Public Safety & Contract Services Matthew N. Richards
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College Associate Dean of Athletics and Alumni Affairs
B.A.S., University of Southern Maine B.S., Colby-Sawyer College
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Maria Del Carmen Moreno-Diaz
Director of the Intercultural Student Center James E. Roy
B.A., Facultad de Filomfria Deputy Director - Operations,
Ph.D., University of Virginia Maine Fire Service Institute
A.A.S. Southern Maine Community College
Walter A. Morris B.S. University of Maine
Fire Training Program Manager
A.A.S., Rockland Community College Nancy J. Russell
B.S., Mercy College Maine Fire Service Institute Administrative
M.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice Financial Coordinator
A.S., B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Amy L. Mullen
Assistant Dean of Communications & Marketing Jason R. Saucier
B.A., Keene State College Associate Dean of Students
B.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine
Kelsey R. Munksgaard
Web and Digital Marketing Specialist Jeffrey D. Schools
B.S., University of Southern Maine Director of Communications
A.S., B.S., Kaplan University
Jennifer A. Otenti
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Darby Simpson
B.A., Alfred University Pathway Advisor
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B.S., Emporia State University
M.A., Arizona State University

Bryan C. Strniste
Reference & Information Literacy Librarian
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.L.S., Long Island University

Elizabeth N. Tharpe
Assistant Director of Residential LIfe
B.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine

Suzanne I. Turner
Associate Registrar
A.A., Southern Maine Community College
B.A., M.S., University of Southern Maine

Marc A. Vitagliano
Instructional Design Coordinator
A.A.S., Cohise College
B.S., University of New England
M.ED, Northeastern University

Joshua D. Walker
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.S., St. Joseph’s College

Ethan G. Wells
Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation
B.S., University of New England
M.S.Ed., Endicott College

Tanya L. West
Academic Coordinator of the Testing Center
B.A., Syracuse University

Erin J. Wheaton
TRIO Student Success Services Coach
B.A., Emmanuel College

Randi M. Wilde
Financial Aid Counselor
A.A., Southern Maine Community College

Brittany A. Williams
TRIO Student Success Services Coach
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Rebecca L. Woods
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., M.Ed., University of Maine

Shona C. Workman
Intercultural Student Center Advisor
B.S., University of Maine
M.A., Lesley University
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Supervisory Staff
Shaun M. Gray
Director of Financial Services and Compliance
B.B.A., University of Notre Dame

Coleen E. Laprise
Business Manager II/College Bursar
M.B.A., Babson College

Susan J. Hannaford
Executive Chef and Manager
McKernan Center
B.A., Trinity College

Robert Morrissey
Grounds & Equipment Supervisor (South Portland)
A.A. Southern Maine Community College

Andrew T. Napoli
Facilities Daily Operations Supervisor - Midcoast
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College

Kenneth L. Reno, Jr.

Director of Enterprise Applications
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College

Timothy J. Slane
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (Custodial)

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Support Staff
El-hadi Adam Licensed Maine Propane/Natural Gas Technician
Custodian II
Kyle Colburn
Matthew Allaire Athletics Facilities Specialist I
Network Infrastructure Manager
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College Allyson B. Conley
Children's Center Director
Elizabeth C. Arsenault A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Academic Coordinator B.S., University of Maine, Farmington
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
B.A., University of Maine Britt Couturier
Facilities Maintenance Specialist I
Rachel Ashman B.A., University of Maine, Farmington
Administrative Specialist IV
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Timothy M. Coyne
Custodian II
Tammy L. Bailey
Accounting Assistant II Michael A. Cyr
A.A., Illinois Central College Senior Information Systems Support Specialist
A.S., Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute
Kristen G. Baker B.S., Thomas College
Administrative Specialist IV
A.A.S., Thomas College Todd Dadaleares
Sim Lab Coordinator
Laura G. Barclay A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College
Accountant II/Assistant Bursar
B.A., Rowan University Peter Dow
Facilities Maintenance Specialist I
Timothy E. Barnes
Information Systems Specialist III James D. Duddy
Administrative Specialist IV
Dianne C. Berube A.S., Casco Bay College
Information Systems Specialist III
B.A., University of Maine, Orono Kimberly A. Farnham
Administrative Specialist IV
Jay R. Bickford A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Facilities Maintenance Specialist I – Midcoast
A.S., Southern Maine Community College Shamar Flowers
Custodian II
Raymond D. Bishop
MFSI Fire Training Support Services Supervisor Haley Fournier
B.S., Franklin Pierce University Administrative Specialist IV
A.A., A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Ares Bourque
Information Systems Specialist I Gwenyth C. Fraser
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Administrative Specialist IV
B.A., Brandeis University
D. Michael Cheney M.A., Boston University
Central Services Supervisor
B.S., Southern New Hampshire University Dianne C. Fredette
Accountant I/Purchasing Assistant
Chad A. Cichon A.S., Southern Maine Community College
HVAC Technician
Licensed Master Oil Burner Technician

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Bruce S. Garland Payroll Coordinator
Master Carpenter B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College

Karen L. Gordon Sarah E. Metcalf

Administrative Coordinator Administrative Specialist IV
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College A.S., A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College

Brian P. Hamel Frank H. Moreau

Administrative Specialist IV Facilities Maintenance Specialist I
A.A.S., Andover College
Michael Ney
Courtney D. Hannus Custodian II
Child Care Teacher
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College Deirdre M. O’Brien-Kidney
Administrative Coordinator
Patrick R. Haviland B.A., University College Cork
Administrative Specialist IV
Jason R. Osborne
John T. Hebert Fire Training Support Services Specialist
Carpenter/Painter
Donna M. Queen
Anne L. Heinig Administrative Specialist IV
Administrative Specialist IV
B.A., University of New Hampshire Stephen A. Reed
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University Call Center Coordinator
B.F.A, University of Southern Maine
Michael A. Hobbs
Campus Safety and Security Officer Caleb Richard
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Custodian II
A.A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Chase Holak
Accounting Assistant II Carrie G. Rose
B.A., University of Maine at Farmington Academic Coordinator
B.A., University of Southern Maine
Jane Howard
Child Care Teacher Evan M. Sanborn
A.A.S., Southern Maine Technical College Campus Safety and Security Officer
A.S., Southern Maine Community College
Floydzell E. Johnson
Custodian II Emily Savage
Laboratory Manager
Joseph R. Jones
Custodian II Terrence A. Smith
Maintenance Mechanic
Matthew E. Jones
Custodian II Derek V. Sondergaard
Custodian II
Jeffrey K. Kelley A.A., Southern Maine Community College
Grounds and Equipment Supervisor
Shawn K. Staples
Diane M. Leo Accountant II
Administrative Specialist III B.S., University of Southern Maine

Kenneth Lunt Peter J. Therrien

Custodian II Custodian II

Lise A. McMillan
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Stephen E. Thibeault
Grounds and Equipment Laborer II

Scott R. Thibodeau
Accountant II
A.A.S., Andover College
B.S., Husson College

Renford R. Thomas
Custodian II

Gabriel H. Wilde
Administrative Specialist IV
A.A., Southern Maine Community College
B.A., University of Southern Maine

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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Academic Program Advisory Committees
Architectural & Engineering Design Advisory Committee
Robert Barnes Tim Parks
Environmental Technical Specialist Water District Civil Engineering Project Manager
Senior Associate Process Design Group Manager South Portland Water District
Wright-Pierce
Vince Quintana
Paul Becker Principal Engineer
PE, SECB, President BIW
Becker Engineering
Gregory Shambarger
Kris Carlsen, PE Project Engineer, Building Manager CROF, Safety
Woodard & Curran Coordinator CROF
Bath Iron Works
Jerry Cashman
VP Engineering Eric Stark
Bath Iron Works Assistant Professor of Architecture
Curriculum Coordinator
Adam Couture University of Maine Augusta
Engineering Technician
Wright-Pierce Brad Weeks
Water District Project Department Manager
Bob Guillemette South Portland Water District
Senior Mechanical Designer
SMRT, Inc. Dan White
Technical Supervisor
Whitney Huse Stantec Consulting Services
Engineering Technician
Becker Engineering Jon Whitten
PE Civil Engineering
Dennis Morin Terradyn Consultants, LLC
AIA Architect
SMRT, Inc. Andrew Williams, PE
TRC

239
Automotive Advisory Committee
Tom Brown Justin Koelker
Maine Automobile Dealers Association Southern Maine Community College Alumnus
Prime Volkswagen
Doug Carter
Carter's Auto Service John Mallia
Bill Dodge Auto Group
Dan Daigle
Lee Auto Mall Bill McWhirk
Quirk Chevrolet
Ernie Darrow
Southern Maine Community College Alumnus Bob & Bonnie Merrill
Mazda North American Operations Horsepower Autocare

Mark Duval Jay Nason

Duval's Service Center Scarborough Public Works

George Dykstra Vincent Olsen

Automotive Youth Education Systems Cottage Road Service Center
Maine Automobile Dealers Association
Mark Pelkey
Bob Herbeck New England Transmission
Bill Dodge Auto Group
Glen Reed
Rick Kimball Patriot Subaru
Goodwin Motor Group
Chair of the Advisory Committee Chris Ward
Berlin City

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Biotechnology Advisory Committee

John Bradshaw, Ph.D.

Senior Development Scientist David E. Kelsey, Ph.D.
Artel Inc. Chief Scientific Officer
Maine Standards Company
Joe Chandler, Ph.D.
President Lucy Liaw, Ph.D.
Marine Biotechnology Services Research Scientist
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Joe Crabb, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President Bill Palin, Ph.D.
ImmuCell Corp. Scientist at large

Elizabeth Ehrenfeld, Ph.D. Breck Parker, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor Senior Vice President
Southern Maine Community College EnviroLogix Inc.

Cem Giray, Ph.D. Daniel Moore, Ph.D.

Vice President and COO Associate Professor
Kennebec River Biosciences Southern Maine Community College

Gary Goodrich Jeffrey Walker, Ph.D.

Business Unit Manager Professor of Biology and Department Chair
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. University of Southern Maine

241
Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee

Crystal Blake-Parlin, RDCS, RVT Kevin McGovern

Maine General Medical Center AVP Cardiac Services
Maine Medical Center
Dennis Atherton, RDCS, RRT, RCVT, FASE
Maine Medical Center Norma Meehan
Department of Cardiac Surgery
Bill Epperly, RDCS Maine Medical Center

Robert Groom, CCP Stephen Moon, BS Ed

Department of Cardiac Surgery
Maine Medical Center Chris Nhonh, RCIS
Cardiac Cath Lab
Ann Hall Maine Medical Center
Director of Invasive Cardiology
Maine Medical Center Ann Paquet, RDCS
Lead Echo Tech
Michael Harriman, RCIS Southern Maine Medical Center
Cardiac Cath Lab
Maine Medical Center Anthony Rampersaud, PhD
Pharmacy
Gary Harmon Maine Medical Center
Manager Clinical Engineering
Maine Medical Center Michelle Wade, RRT, RDCS, RDMS

Mirle Kellett, MD, FACC Louise Wheeler, RDCS

Chief of Cardiology Lead Echo Tech
Maine Medical Center Frisbee Memorial Hospital

242
Communications and New Media Advisory Committee
Dave Beane
Video Tech Dept.
Portland Arts & Technology High School

Huey Coleman
CNMS Adjunct Instructor/Filmmaker
Southern Maine Community College

Jesica Garrou
Instructional Designer & Developer
E-Learning

Jeff Pierce
Portland Radio Group

Tim Plumer
Senior Manager Digitial Media Value Consulting
Adobe

Amsel Ponti
Content Producer
Maine Today Media

Matt Smith
Design Lead
iBec Creative

Jen Woodruff
Director of Marketing
Newscenter Maine Channel 6

243
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
George Connick Christine Thibeault
Field Service Manager Assistant District Attorney
Securitas Security Services-USA, Inc. Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office

Edward Googins Anthony Ward

Chief Town Manager
South Portland Police Department Sabattus

244
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Advisory Committee
Jim Amaral Gerard Kiladjian
Owner, Borealis Bread General Manager, Portland Harbor Hotel

Troy Andrews Mark Kurkjy

Sales Manager, Native Maine Produce Executive Chef, 33 Elmwood

Wilfred Beriau Kimberly Mayone

Culinary Arts Professor (Retired) Food Writer

Josh Berry Chris Merriam

Executive Chef, Union Executive Chef, Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks

Dan Caron Ed Palmer

Executive Chef, Green Ladle General Manager, Marriott Sable Oaks

Greg Dugal Steve Sicinski

Director of Government Affairs, MIA-MRA Executive Chef, The Nonantum Resort

Jean Ginn Marvin Arlin Smith

Owner, Nonantum Resort Owner, Big Tree Hospitality

Jill Hannaford Tim Sweeton

Executive Chef, SMCC, Peter A. McKernan Center Operations & Beverage Manager,
State Theater/Port City Music Hall
Mark Hannibal
Culinary Arts Instructor, PATHS Tom Taliento
District Sales Manager, PFG-Northcenter
Steve Hewins
President, MIA-MRA Peter Twachtman
Chief Operations Officer, Migis Hotel Group
Mike Jubinsky
Owner, Stone Turtle Baking & Cooking Schools

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Nutrition and Dietetics Advisory Committee

Jennifer Wilson, MS, RD, LD Jill McPhail

Brighton Medical/MMC Campus Preceptor, WIC
Clinical Nutrition Manager Peoples Regional Opportunity Program
SMCC Adjunct Faculty
David Kessler, CDM
Karen Mueller, DTR Cedars Nursing Care Center
Hawthorne House Food Service Director
Food Service Director
Clinical Nutrition Manager Susan Sullivan, PhD, RD
DPD Director, Educator
Sue Cobb, DTR University of Maine
Maine Medical Center Dept. of Food Science/Human Nutrition
Preceptor, Acute Clinical Care
SMCC DT Program Graduate Adrienne White, PhD, RD
Dietetic Internship Director
Kathy Halpin, MS, RD, LD University of Maine
Maine Medical Center Dept. of Food Science/Human Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Collette Jansen-Sand, PhD, RD
Jean Elie, RD, LD DPD Director, Educator
Central Maine Medical Center University of New Hampshire
Clinical Nutrition Manager Dept. of Animal and Nutritional Science
Human Nutrition Center
Lorraine McKelvie, RD
Eastern Maine Medical Center Amy Bacon, DTR
Clinical Nutrition Manager School Nutrition Director
MSAD 15 – Nutrition Program
Mary Emerson, MS, RD, LD SMCC DT Program Graduate
Preceptor, School Nutrition Director
Sacopee Valley School Nutrition Program Jennifer Francis, MPH, RD, LD
SMCC Adjunct Faculty
Kathy Savoie, MS, RD
Preceptor, Cooperative Extension Debbie Brooks, MS, RD, LD
University of Maine Cooperative Extension SMCC Adjunct Faculty
Program Adjunct Faculty

Anthony Forgionne
Seventy Five State Street

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Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee
Maggie Frigard Catherine Morrill Day Nursery
Director
SMCC, Spring Point Children’s Center Terri Petnov
Department Chair, Faculty
Margaret Hawkins (2005-present) Southern Maine Community College
Principal
Brown Elementary School Susan Reed
Early Childhood Consultant for the Department of
Jeanne Najemy Education
Adjunct
Southern Maine Community College Eva Rodd (2010-present)
Early Childhood Occupations Instructor
Rachel Parse Portland Arts and Technology High School
Faculty
Southern Maine Community College Debora Schofield (2011-present)
Education Coordinator, Maine Roads to Quality
Karen Peters (2011-present) Muskie School of Public Service, USM
Curriculum Coordinator

247
Electrical Advisory Committee
Matt Auger Gerald Lizotte
Innovique Manager of Substation Operations
Central Maine Power (CMP)
Neil Berry
Electrical Sales and Support Mark Lowell
Leen Company Electrical Engineer
Mark Brown SGC Engineering
Sappi Paper Dr. John A. Marshall
Walter Cary Associate Professor
Business Manager Department of Technology
Gilman Electric Supply University of Southern Maine

Thomas N. Clukey Richard A. Nadeau

Hardware Support Manager Principal, Practice Leader
Network Systems, Inc (NSi) Buildings Engineer NE
Stantec
John Devlin
Texas Instruments Frank Nappi
National Semiconductor
Phil Dube
Electrical Project Manager Steve Nelson
Cianbro Corporation Southworth Products

Anthony Emory Bob Rainville

Barber Foods Barber Foods

Cathy Faucher Philip Ridley

Owner/C.E.O. Owner/C.E.O.
Senior Electrical Engineer SILVEX, Inc
Allied Engineering, Inc. Kerry Robillard
Robert Ferrara Branch Manager
Manger of Electrical Design Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
Bath Iron Works (B.I.W.) Dan Simpson
Marc Geaumont Automation Division
Power Line Supervisor Logix Products Specialist
Central Maine Power (CMP) Horizon Solutions Corporation

Michael Gervais Dr. James W. Smith

Owner / Energy consultant Associate Professor
Electrical Controls of Maine Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Southern Maine
Steve Graffam
Southworth Products David Walden
Controls Engineering Manager
Timothy Johnson Lanco Assembly Systems
Electrical Division Manager
Maine Hardware Stores Peter Wilson
Master Electrician/Electrical Instructor
Dan Labbe Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC)
Systems Integration Electrical Engineer
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Jason Woloszyn
Electrical Engineer
Fairchild Semiconductor

248
Emergency Medical Services Department Advisory Committee
Chris Azevedo, B.S. N.R.P. Nicholas Jackson, A.A.S., N.R.P.
Education Coordinator Paramedic Student Graduate
Maine EMS Delta Ambulance

Jay Bradshaw Jeff Hammersmith, B.S., N.R.P

Executive Director Paramedic Student Graduate
Maine Ambulance Association Stuarts Ambulance Service

Joseph Cassidy, Esq. Jason Johnson, A.A.S., N.R.P.

President Paramedic Student Graduate
Southern Maine Community College Limington Fire Department

Paul Charpentier Nathaniel Contreras, B.S., N.RP., R.N.

Vice President and Acadmic Dean Flight Nurse/Paramedic
Southern Maine Community College LifeFlight of Maine

Norma Willis, R.N., B.S.N. Jill Meek, R.N.

Health Science Division Chair Emergency Department
Southern Maine Community College Southern Maine Healthcare

Steve Willis, M.P.A. Michael Schmitz, D.O., M.S.

Public Safety Division Chair Emergency Department
Southern Maine Community College South Portland Fire Department

Donald Sheets, B.S., N.R.P. Chris Paré, N.R.P.

Clinical Coordinator Emergency Department
Southern Maine Community College Southern Maine Healthcare

Leah Mitchell, B.S., N.R.P., C.C.E.M.T.P. John Brady, A.A.S., N.R.P.

EMS Faculty Deputy Chief
Southern Maine Community College Kennebunk Fire-Rescue Department

Sarah Beliveau, B.A., N.R.P. Andrew Turcotte, B.S., N.R.P.

Adjunct Faculty Fire Chief
Southern Maine Community College Westbrook Fire-Rescue

Michael Drew, A.A.S., N.R.P. Timothy Beals, M.B.A., E.M.T.-P

Adjunct Faculty Executive Director
Southern Maine Community College Delta Ambulance Service

Jeffrey Eaton, B.S., E.M.T. Maria Russell, B.S., N.R.P.

Paramedic Student Representative Human Resources Director
Southern Maine Community College North East Mobile Health Services

Michael Gould, A.S. E.M.T. Peter Gleeson, E.M.T.

Paramedic Student Representative Fire Chief
Southern Maine Community College Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue Department

Elizabeth Gagnon, B.A., N.R.P. Chris Whytock, A.A.S., A.E.M.T.

Paramedic Student Graduate Fire Chief
South Portland Fire Department Rockland Fire Department

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Brad Chicoine, B.S, N.R.P Jeff Toorish, B.A., N.R.P.
EMS Director Paramedic
Auburn Fire Departmetn Old Orchard Beach Fire Department

John Duross A. Charles Kennedy

Fire Chief Admiral’s Fire-Rescue Supply
Saco Fire Department
Philip D. McGouldrick, B.S.
Erin Sandler, A.A.S., N.R.P. Retired
Lieutenant
Scarborough Fire Department

250
Fine Arts Advisory Committee
Mark Wethli
A. LeRoy Greason Profession of Art
Chair of Art Department
Director, Visual Arts Division
Bowdoin College

Daniel Fuller
Director
Institute of Contemporary Art
Maine College of Art

Scott Fuller
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
Chair
St. Joseph’s College

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Fire Science Advisory Committee
Jessica Balogh Scott Lake
Fire Science Student Representative President
Southern Maine Community College Northeast Emergency Apparatus

Terry Bell Jerome LaMoira

Chief Chief
Farmington Fire Department Portland Fire Department

John Brooks Howard Rice

President Chief
Portland Fire Department Local 740 Falmouth Fire and Rescue

Scott Cook Frank Roma

Emergency Medical Services Department Chair Chief
Southern Maine Community College Auburn Fire and Rescue

Shane Enright Holly Scribner

Fire Science Student Representative Coordinator
Southern Maine Community College Waldo County Public Safety CTE

Josh Frances Nate Schools

Director of Emergency Preparedness Chief
Maine Medical Center Buxton Fire Department

Kevin Guimond Harold Smith

Chief Instructor
South Portland Fire Department Sanford High School Fire CTE

Nate Gromek Ian Tenney

Fire Science Student Representative Lieutenant
Southern Maine Community College Hartford, CT Fire Department

Alan Hammond Joseph Thomas

Training Coordinator State Fire Marshal
Maine Forest Service Maine Department of Public Safety

Mike Hooker Mike Thurlow

Chief Chief
Otisfield Fire Department Scarborough Fire and Rescue

Roger Hooper Jean Wheat

Chief Safety Coordinator
Goodwin’s Mills Fire Department Sappi Fine Paper

Tom Joyce
Criminal Justice Department Chair
Southern Maine Community College

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Health Science Advisory Committee
Hope Burnell Yvonne McAllister
Director of Human Resources Senior Director Human Resources
Intermed Southern Maine Health Care

Meghan Cadwalader Anthony McGuire

Director of Educational Partnerships Chief Nursing Administrator
University of Southern Maine St. Joseph’s College

Coleen Farrell Christopher Pare

Vice President of Human Resources Paramedic
Midcoast Parkview Health SMCC Student Representative

Joy Gould Bill Phelan

Project Manager Clinical Services Manager – Anesthesia
Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. Spacelabs Healthcare

Angela Hunt Mike Rowland

Chief Operating Officer Manager
The Cedars Greater Portland Career Center

Erica Watson
Director of Admissions
Maine College of Health Professions

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Heavy Equipment Operations Advisory Committee
Mark Curtis
Gorham Sand and Gravel Jennifer Moore
Pike Industries Inc.
R on Dearborn
Dearborn Brothers Construction Kevin Murphy
RJ Grondin Construction
Sam Barringer
Southern Maine Community College Alumnus John Paradis
Morong Falmouth Nortrax Equipment Company

Larry Grondin Julian Steer

(Advisory Committee Chair) Pike Industries Inc.
RJ Grondin Construction
Tim Walton
George Keim Cianbro
Shaw Brothers Construction
Stuart Welch
Paul Koziell Chadwick-BaRoss
CPM Constructors

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Information Technology and Cyber Security Advisory Committee

Barb Armstrong Sari Stern Greene

Director – IT Privacy and Security Founder of Sage Data Security
Maine Medical Center
Rob Herman
Jay Collier Senior Consulting Engineer
Director of Computational and Digital Programs WG Tech
University of New England
Previous Educate Maine – Project Login Nicholas Marcoccio
IT Director – Hosting Services
Caroline Dennis Tyler Technologies
STEM Career Catalyst
Eugene Slobodzian
Christopher Dumias Vice President of Security
City of South Portland Winxnet

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Marine Science Advisory Committee
Greg Bell Joe Payne
Dry Mills Hatchery Casco Bay Keeper

Mike Doan Erin Pelletier

Friends of Casco Bay Associate Director
Maine Lobster Foundation
John Grabowski
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Graham Sherwood
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Chris Heinig
Marine Environmental Resource Assessment Pete Slovinsky
Corporation Maine Geological Survey

Jim Manning Kristen Grant

NOAA Marine Extension Associate

Patrice McCarron Karen Young

Executive Director Casco Bay Estuary Project
Maine Lobster Foundation

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Medical Assisting Advisory Committee
Ericka Arsenault Margie Fahey
Practice Manager Associate Dean, Curriculum Design & Articulation
Concentra Southern Maine Community College

Tannis Binette Nina Huntington

Practice Operations Manager Chair, Medical Assisting
Southern Maine Health Center Southern Maine Community College

Patricia Buchanan Kelly Lemery, R.N.

Department Co-Chair Clinical Nurse Manager, Family Medicine
Southern Maine Community College Maine Medical Partners – Portland

Joseph Cassidy Anna Moskey

President Certified Medical Assistant
Southern Maine Community College USM Student Health Services

Paul Charpentier Dr. Roy Nakamura

Vice President / Academic Dean Medical Director
Southern Maine Community College Martin’s Point – Brunswick

Eileen Delany, R.N. Carrie Rose

Practice Manager Academic Coordinator
Greater Portland Health Southern Maine Community College

Angela Doughty, R.N. Heather Toizer

Clinical Staff Educator Medical Assistant
Maine Medical Partners Oceanside Community Services

Aisha Errington Norma Willis

Certified Medical Assistant Health Science Division Chair
Martins Point Healthcare-Gorham Southern Maine Community College

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Nursing Advisory Committee

Peggy Anderson Kathy McManus

Nurse Manager, R3 CMCC Nursing Program
Maine Medical Center
MaryAnn Meirs
John Boyne Hospital Educator
SMCC Foundation Board Member New England Rehab
Community of Interest
Sarah Miller
Kyra Chamberlain Assistant Director of Nursing
Hospice of Southern Maine Maine Veterans’ Home

Ted Dalton Brenda Peterson

Morrison Center Associate Dean
School of Nursing
Susan Dionne-Jones University of Southern Maine
Director of Nursing
The Cedars Maranda Hebert
Education Coordinator
Emily Gerardo Southern Maine Healthcare
SMCC Nursing Graduate
Paula White
Tracy Graham Director
Director of Nursing Education and Practice Center for Clinical and Prof. Development
Midcoast Hospital Maine Medical Center

Maranda Hebert Vanessa White

Education Coordinator Educator Training and Development Center
Southern Maine Healthcare Spring Harbor Hospital

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Precision Machining and Manufacturing Advisory Committee
Greg Bazinet Lisa Martin
University of Southern Maine Manufacturers Association of Maine

John Berg Peter Mathiews

Dearborn Precision Tubler Products Mega Industries

Joe Bolduc David McCulloch

Portland Arts & Technology High School Helical Solutions LLC

John Brawn Tom Narcisso

Titan Machine Products Inc. Sanford Regional Vocational Center

Patrick Shrader Eric Nelson

Arundel Machine Consolidated Industries

Gene Ellis Laurie Ritter

Maine State Apprenticeship LAI International

Allen Estes Andy Paul

Estes Investments LLC Pratt & Whittney Aircraft

Stephen Finnigan Christopher Reimer

Irwin Industrial Tools Nichols Portland

Ken Johnson Bob Smith

CNC Systems D&G Machine Products Inc.

Chuck Keller Chuck Tarling

Portland Valve D&G Machine Products Inc.

Norm MacIntire Tom Zack

MacIntyre Consulting Lanco Assembly Systems

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Radiography Advisory Committee
Jessica Allen, BS RT (R) Kristin Kuhn, RT (R)
Radiographer Lead Radiographer
MaineOrtho York Hospital

Joel Bennett, BS RT (R) Arlene W. Lathan, RT (R)

Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor Lead Imaging Technologist
Southern Maine Health Care Mid Coast Hospital

Lindsey Berkovitz, PhD Louise Ouellette, MS RT (R)

Radiation Safety Officer Radiography Department Chair
Manager Imaging Physics Southern Maine Community College
Maine Medical Center
Dan Remsen, RT (R)
Theresa Bolduc, RT (R) Manager – Diagnostic Imaging
PACS Coordinator InterMed
York Hospital
Carrie Rose
David Broussard, RT (R) Academic Coordinator, Health Science Division
DI/IT Specialist Southern Maine Community College
Staff Radiographer
Mid Coast Hospital Craig Sellick, RT (R)
Radiology Supervisor
Larry Buchanan, BS RT (R) Southern Maine Health Care -- Sanford
Radiography Clinical Coordinator
Southern Maine Community College Chad Welton, RT (R)
Senior Radiographer
Kim McCallum, RT (R) Maine Medical Center
Radiology Coordinator
OA Centers for Orthopedics Norma Willis, CVT
Health Science Division Chair
Seth Doane, BS RT (R) Health Science Department Co-Chair
Radiography Instructor Cardiovascular Technology Chair
Southern Maine Community College Southern Maine Community College

Elaine Flagg, RT (R) Michelle Vennard, RT (R)

Radiography Manager Diagnostic Care Leader
Maine Ortho York Hospital

Jason Gaudet, RT (R)

Manager, Diagnostic Radiology
Maine Medical Center

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Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee

Kendra Cummings, R.R.T. Garry Michaud, R.R.T.

Respiratory Therapist Manager
Program Graduate Respiratory Care Department
Central Maine Medical Center Central Maine Medical Center

Jeffrey Eckert, R.R.T. Audra Miville, R.R.T.

Clinical Coordinator Respiratory Therapist
Central Maine Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Maine General Hospital

Lee Gilman, MS, CHES Michael Provencher, R.R.T.

Advisory Committee Co-Chair Manager
American Lung Association of Maine Respiratory Care Department
Wentworth-Douglas Health System
Rebecca Hawkes, R.R.T.
Respiratory Therapist Karen Roberts, R.R.T.
St. Mary’s Hospital Sleep Lab Manager
Southern Maine Health Care
Deb Igo, R.R.T.
Assistant Manager Brian Sadowski, R.R.T.
Pulmonary Medicine Department Manager
Maine Medical Center Respiratory Care Department
Mercy Hospital
Patrick Lerwick, M.D.
Program Medical Director Rhonda Vosmus, R.R.T., NPS, AE-C,
Maine Medical Center Asthma/COPD Resource
Specialist InterMed
Morgan MacMahan, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N. Portland, ME
Nurse Director
Mid Coast Hospital David Wall, R.R.T.
Respiratory Therapist
Kim Michaud, R.R.T. Maine Medical Center
Manager
Respiratory Therapy Department Margaret Weed, R.R.T.
St. Mary’s Hospital Manager
Southern Maine Health Care

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Southern Maine Community College Boards/Committees
Maine Community College System Board of Trustees
SMCC is part of a seven-campus system of community colleges and is administered by the Maine Community
College System under the authority of the Board of Trustees. It is a public, non-profit institution supported by
student fees, state legislative appropriations and federal funds.

Joyce Maker (Chair), Calais Kathie Leonard, Auburn

Peter DelGreco, (Vice Chair) North Yarmouth Jean Ginn Marvin, Scarborough
Margaret Angell, Cape Elizabeth Elizabeth Neptune, Indian Township
Dr. Mark Fourre, Carmel Anne Roosevelt, Embden
Kossi Gamedah, Falmouth Kate Rush, Newport
Jane Gilbert, Augusta Cherie Wendelken, Portland

Ex-Officio Members
Pender Makin Laura Fortman
Commissioner Commissioner
Maine Department of Education Maine Department of Labor

Valerie Bilogue
Student Trustee, Presque Isle

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SMCC Foundation Board
The Southern Maine Community College Foundation is an independent non-profit organization comprised of
business and community leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of SMCC. Each year the SMCC Foundation
raises vital funds that enable the College to enhance key academic programs, revitalize classrooms and
equipment, and provide scholarship support for our most deserving and needy students.

Judith Borelli, Treasurer

John Boyne
Joseph Cassidy, Ex-Officio
Julie Ann Chase, Ex-Officio
Dan Coyne
Mark Duval, Chair
Jane Eberle, Vice Chair
Martin J. Madden
Edward Palmer
Josh Reny
Matthew Richards
Christopher Sheldon
Sully Sullivan, SMCC Student Representative
Michael Vaillancourt, Secretary
Norma Willis, SMCC Faculty Representative

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