Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 General Catalog 
    
2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Education

  
  • EDUC 6855 - Special Topics


    5 Credit(s)

    With approval and direction of committee member(s), students may do independent research, or a project, related to their program of study. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDUC 6856 - Special Topics


    6 Credit(s)

    With approval and direction of committee member(s), students may do independent research, or a project, related to their program of study. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDUC 6898 - Admin/Supervisory Capstone - Elementary Internship


    3 Credit(s)

    Elementary Capstone - Students will complete this three (3) hour course during either the Fall or Spring Semester. The course will consist of earning internship hours in the elementary school setting. Under the supervision of the public school principal and university supervisor, the student will perform a wide range of duties normally performed by the public school administrator in the elementary school setting. The student (intern) will log hours while performing administrative duties; the hours will be verified by the school administrator and university supervision. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of School Leadership program coursework
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education with Administrative Licensure or Administrative Licensure majors only

  
  • EDUC 6899 - Admin/Supervisory Capstone - Secondary Internship


    3 Credit(s)

    Secondary Capstone - Students will complete this three (3) hour course during either the Fall or Spring Semester. The course will consist of earning internship hours in the secondary school setting. Under the supervision of the public school principal and university supervisor, the student will perform a wide range of duties normally performed by the public school administrator in the secondary school setting. The student (intern) will log hours while performing administrative duties; the hours will be verified by the school administrator and university supervisor. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of School Leadership program coursework
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDUC 6910 - 21st Century Master Teacher


    3 Credit(s)

    This course analyzes the characteristics of a “Master Teacher” in the 21st century. National standards, a synthesis of current research, and case studies provide the basis and background for the course. (Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDUC 6931 - Capstone Master of Education Seminar


    1 Credit(s)

    Students must be continuously enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour of EDUC 6931 until their Capstone professional project, thesis, or portfolio is completed. Advisement of capstone chair is required. (As Needed) [Thesis/Final Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 6932  or EDUC 6933   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDUC 6932 - Capstone Master of Education Portfolio


    3 Credit(s)

    Student develops and completes the writing of a professional portfolio based upon NBPTS standards and his/her professional assignment, following APA guidelines. This course should be taken instead of EDUC 6933  for M.Ed. cohorts. (Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Thesis/Final Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 6010  and EDUC 6652   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDUC 6933 - Capstone Practitioner Research Thesis


    3 Credit(s)

    Student develops and defends a Master of Education Thesis based upon his/her professional assignment, following APA guidelines. (Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Thesis/Final Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 6650   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • ELPP 6050 - Administration and Organization of a School


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (1), focuses on building consensus among all stakeholders on what it means for students to become well-adjusted, contributing members of society, and developing a unifying vision. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop a campus and district administrative awareness from a well-founded teaching perspective. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6150 - Educational Research


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2), this course focuses on maximizing student learning through systems of support and effective assessment strategies that inform instruction. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to use research to develop and coordinate systems to create opportunities to personalize the academic program. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6250 - Development of Personnel


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), this course focuses on recruitment, selection, support, evaluation, retention, coaching, and fostering a learning community. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop skills to support the professional learning of effective, caring teachers and leaders who are able to work with students productively. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6350 - Curriculum


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2), this course focuses on the use of rigorous curricula, high expectations for students, and alignment to academic standards. A program/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop skills to maximize students learning through authentic and differentiated pedagogy. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6450 - The Laws that Apply to Schools


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (6 and 7), this course focuses on effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical management of schools and districts and monitoring and addressing internal and external regulatory requirements. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand laws, policies, and practices that govern schools and districts. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6550 - Supervision of Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), focuses on the use of the development of the professional skills of educators to involve such activities as coaching, creating supportive conditions, and fostering a learning environment. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop staff members’ professional skills and practices in order to drive student learning and achievement. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6650 - Finances of a School


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2 and 9), this course focuses on the ethical management of school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand policies and practices in the ethical management of resources. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6750 - Internship or Field Experience in School Administration


    3 Credit(s)

    Addressing all ten of the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015) and the four standards of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), this course focuses on the effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical leadership and management of schools and districts. This internship course reflects on the experiences of the seven prerequisite courses and facilities the development of real-world application materials for administrative positions. (Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): ELPP 6050 and ELPP 6150 and ELPP 6250 and ELPP 6350 and ELPP 6450 and ELPP 6650 and ELPP 6850 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6850 - Leadership and the School Principal


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national PSEL standards (1), this course addresses theories in instructional leadership including school vision and management as they apply to the principal’s role in the context of leadership in the 21st century. Using a seminar approach, this course addresses the complex issues facing educators in urban and rapidly changing school communities. The course challenges educators to understand the characteristics of urban learners and teachers and explore strategies and methods for improving school climate, instruction, and programming. In addition to the text, several articles, reports, and selected readings by educational researchers and practitioners will be used to guide participants through this course. (Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6900 - Ethics and Decision Making for Educational Leaders


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (5), in this course critical thinking and methods of ethical decision making will be examined and applied to current educational issues. The main emphasis for this course is on the philosophical, social, and moral standards and codes and values focusing on how decisions impact educational leaders. Ethical decision-making is underscored by social and moral values and these form the basis for understanding the relationship between one’s values and decision-making. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6950 - Leadership in Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC Standards (5). Students that complete this course will effectively lead and oversee a technology integration team at the school level. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of process management functions, resource management functions in the classroom, and define and set appropriate goals for technology-mediated instructional project. Students will also make recommendations for activities and techniques, identify variables, establish communication systems, adapt current systems, and compare various technology instructional models. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELPP 6990 - Issues in Psychology and Measurement


    3 Credit(s)

    This course aligns with Standard 4.f. and 4.g. of the National Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015), Standard 2 of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), and prepares aspiring administrators on Praxis Topic C: Assessment and Accountability. This course explores the roles of assessment in teaching. It investigates both classroom assessments and standardized tests, including how to interpret results and reports to guide instructional planning. It includes projects which could address any aspect of assessment, including assessing special needs students or non-cognitive skills or any aspects related to measurement of student performance. (Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ELPP 6050  and ELPP 6150  and ELPP 6250  and ELPP 6450  and ELPP 6650  and ELPP 6750  and ELPP 6850   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): None


Education Designed to Give Experience

  
  • EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week introduction to the concept of engaged learning and the strategies and campus resources that support this type of education. A portion of this course is dedicated to preparing students to be successful in SUU’s EDGE project-based learning graduation requirement. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 3010 - Community Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week workshop that guides students through the process of creating an EDGE project proposal and plan tuned specifically to the Community Engagement Center. This course also prepares students for successful completion of the final course in the Community Engagement sequence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): (EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010) and an accepted project proposal - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 3020 - Creativity Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week workshop that guides students through the process of creating an EDGE project proposal and plan tuned specifically to the Creativity Engagement Center. This course also prepares students for successful completion of the final course in the Creativity Engagement sequence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): (EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010) and an accepted project proposal - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 3030 - Global Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week workshop that guides students through the process of creating an EDGE project proposal and plan tuned specifically to the Global Engagement Center. This course also prepares students for successful completion of the final course in the Global Engagement sequence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): (EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010) and an accepted project proposal - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 3040 - Leadership Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week workshop that guides students through the process of creating an EDGE project proposal and plan tuned specifically to the Leadership Engagement Center. This course also prepares students for successful completion of the final course in the Leadership Engagement sequence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): (EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010) and an accepted project proposal - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 3050 - Outdoor Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week workshop that guides students through the process of creating an EDGE project proposal and plan tuned specifically to the Outdoor Engagement Center. This course also prepares students for successful completion of the final course in the Outdoor Engagement sequence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): (EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010) and an accepted project proposal - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 4010 - Community Project Reporting and Reflection


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week course that guides students through the process of verifying, reporting, and reflecting on their EDGE Project, which is tuned specifically to the Community Engagement Center. Students will create a portfolio featuring their project and complete a professional development module prepared by SUU’s Career and Professional Development staff. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 3010  or UNIV 3925 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 4020 - Creativity Project Reporting and Reflection


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week course that guides students through the process of verifying, reporting, and reflecting on their EDGE Project, which is tuned specifically to the Creativity Engagement Center. Students will create a portfolio featuring their project and complete a professional development module prepared by SUU’s Career and Professional Development staff (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 3020  or UNIV 3925 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 4030 - Global Project Reporting and Reflection


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week course that guides students through the process of verifying, reporting, and reflecting on their EDGE Project, which is tuned specifically to the Global Engagement Center. Students will create a portfolio featuring their project and complete a professional development module prepared by SUU’s Career and Professional Development staff. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 3030  or UNIV 3925 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 4040 - Leadership Project Reporting and Reflection


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week course that guides students through the process of verifying, reporting, and reflecting on their EDGE Project, which is tuned specifically to the Leadership Engagement Center. Students will create a portfolio featuring their project and complete a professional development module prepared by SUU’s Career and Professional Development staff. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 3040  or UNIV 3925 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDGE 4050 - Outdoor Project Reporting and Reflection


    1 Credit(s)

    An online eight week course that guides students through the process of verifying, reporting, and reflecting on their EDGE Project, which is tuned specifically to the Outdoor Engagement Center. Students will create a portfolio featuring their project and complete a professional development module prepared by SUU’s Career and Professional Development staff. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 3050  or UNIV 3925 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C, P
    Registration Restriction(s): None


Electronic Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 1600 - Robotics and Automation I


    3 Credit(s)

    This is an introductory course in robotics and automation. Topics include defining what a robot is, learning what systems are typically employed in a robotics and automation system, electrical systems, mechanical devices, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Robotics and automation control systems will be introduced and hands-on activities will be applied to robotics and automation situations. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 1700 - Circuit Analysis I


    3 Credit(s)

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in DC & AC Circuits. Topics include Ohm’s Law, KVL, KCL, electrical power, and energy. Series/parallel restrictive circuits, alternating current, inductors, and capacitors are studied. Students will analyze, build, and test DC/AC circuits. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1050  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 1730 - Electronic Devices I


    3 Credit(s)

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in electronics. Topics include diodes, diode applications, and transistors. Transistor biasing techniques will be analyzed using load lines and quiescent points. Electronic test equipment and simulation software will be used in the lab. Students will analyze, design, build, and test diode and transistor circuits. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2700  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 2700 - Circuit Analysis II


    3 Credit(s)

    This second course of the circuit analysis sequence is devoted to more in-depth study and analysis of DC & AC Circuits. Topics include Kirchhoff’s Laws, node-voltage method, and mesh-current method. Source transformations, thevenin, and superposition theorems are studied. Reactance, impedance, resonance, and transient and steady-state behavior of RLC circuits are also studied. Various DC/AC circuits are simulated, analyzed, constructed, and tested. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1700  and MATH 1210  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (MATH 1210)

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 2710 - Electronic Devices II


    3 Credit(s)

    This second course of the electronics sequence is devoted to the study and analysis of amplifier circuits. Signal coupling, transistor models, and various classes of amplifier circuits are studied and analyzed. Discrete amplifier circuits are simulated, constructed, and tested. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1730  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 2750 - PC Hardware


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to pass the A+ certifications exams from CompTIA. A+ Certification is an internationally recognized level of non-vendor-based computer technical competence. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • EET 2760 - Industrial Control Systems


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as they are used in industrial applications. Interfacing of input/output devices and application techniques are also covered. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • EET 2780 - Digital Electronics I


    3 Credit(s)

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in digital electronics. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, binary arithmetic, logic gates, combinational circuits, and basic memory circuits. Electronic test equipment and simulation software will be used in the lab. Students will analyze, build, and test logic circuits. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1050  or MATH 1060  or MATH 1210  or MATH 1220  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3080 - Digital Electronics II


    3 Credit(s)

    This second course of the digital electronics sequence is devoted to the study and analysis of circuits for digital arithmetic, counters, registers, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, characteristics of the various families of ICs, and interfacing digital & analog systems. Digital circuits are simulated, constructed, and tested. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2710  and EET 2780   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3600 - Robotics and Automation II


    3 Credit(s)

    This is an advanced course in robotics and automation. This course will explore and apply advanced robotics and automation principles. Students will employ many of the topics learned in the prerequisite courses to plan and build a working robotic and automation system. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): EET 1730  and EET 2760  and EET 3790 

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1600  and EET 2700  and EET 2780  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3710 - OP-AMPS/Linear Integrated Circuits


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is devoted to the study of properties and characteristics of operational amplifiers. Negative feedback, inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, zero-crossing detectors, active filters, and phase-locked loops will be studied. Circuits studied in class will be simulated, constructed, and tested in lab. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1210  and EET 2710  and EET 2780  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3720 - Communication Circuits


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will be an introduction to communication circuits and systems. Topics include noise, oscillators, RF amplifiers, AM modulations/receptions, TRF and super-heterodyne receivers, single sideband techniques, and introduction to FM. Circuits studied in class will be constructed and tested in lab. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2710  and EET 3710  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (EET 3710)

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3760 - Electronic Design and Fabrication


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will use Electronic Design Application (EDA) software to design electronics circuits. Electronic engineering drawings required for various electronics circuitry will be covered. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and fabrication will be covered. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3780 - Applications of Microprocessors


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to prepare the student with the key concepts of microprocessor architecture, interfacing, and assembly language programming. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2780  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 3790 - Computer Interfacing


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to provide experience in interfacing microcomputers to outside peripheral devices. Areas of study will include peripheral sensors, digital to analog converters, analog to digital converters, voltage to frequency converters, and serial and parallel I/O busses. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2780  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EET 4960 - Capstone Project


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply their electronics and computer training in a more industry-like atmosphere (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1700  and EET 2700  and EET 2780  and EET 3760  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None


Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 3400 - Educating Diverse Populations


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the changing dynamics of school populations that includes demographics, race, ethnicity, culture, economics, and other current issues. Includes school practicum. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELED 3460 - Methods of Language Arts


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to teach prospective teachers to help elementary school pupils with oral and written language including reading, creative writing, spelling, punctuation, listening, and penmanship (both manuscript and cursive). Integration of language arts across the curriculum is stressed. This is a designated Service Learning course. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3470 - Methods of Mathematics


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores the significance and importance of mathematics in the elementary school. Course deals with the NCTM standards for elementary and provides methodologies to successfully teach the standards. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3480 - Methods of Science, Physical Education, and Health


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to explore the significance and importance of science, physical education, and health education in the elementary school. It provides the philosophies and methodologies to help successfully teach a hands-on dynamic science program and how to effectively teach the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ELED 3460  and ELED 3470  and ELED 3490  and ELED 3570  and ELED 4500  

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3490 - Methods of Social Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to analyze social understandings and responsibilities inherent in group life and to plan and teach desirable experiences in social studies for elementary school children. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3555 - Planning, Delivery, and Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course prepares students for all aspects of elementary curriculum planning, instructional delivery, and assessment strategies. A professional teaching unit and work sample will be completed. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3570 - Motivation & Management of Diverse Instructional Environments for Elementary


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines multiple models and theories of classroom management, discipline, and motivation strategies for use in secondary classrooms. Public school practicum included. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 4000 - Creative Arts Integration in Elementary Education


    3 Credit(s)

    A creative exploration for prospective elementary teachers who have completed the 3900 courses in music, dance, theatre and arts classes to develop an arts enriched curriculum through integration. Designing practical lessons tied to other subjects is paramount to this course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3900  and DANC 3900  and MUSC 3900  and THEA 3900   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 4500 - Practicum/Induction Seminar


    2 Credit(s)

    Students will be provided meaningful practicum opportunities, field experience, and induction seminars in the public schools in preparation for student teaching and for entering the job market. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ELED 4980 - Elementary Student Teaching


    10 Credit(s)

    Students will be placed in a public school classroom, based upon their academic preparation, for a comprehensive induction experience prior to elementary licensure. Advanced application required. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required


Elementary Reading

  
  • EDRG 3520 - Foundations of Elementary Literacy Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    This foundational course utilizes a comprehensive approach to elementary literacy instruction. Methods, materials, and assessments for diverse populations are taught. Teacher candidates will acquire an understanding of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary acquisition and comprehension, and corresponding instructional strategies. They will also learn and practice strategies related to writing, speaking, and listening. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4010 - Language Acquisition, Early Literacy, and Phonics


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on methods to enhance early literacy development. The acquisition of both first and second languages, concepts of emergent literacy, and the integration of phonics are stressed. Fee required $5.00. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): EDRG 3520   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • EDRG 4120 - Integrated Studies of Children’s Literature


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces teacher candidates to multicultural/Tran cultural literature for global populations. Criteria for identifying authentic and appropriate multicultural material are addressed. Teacher candidates learn how to use multicultural literature to foster and value diversity. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4251 - Conferences and Workshops


    1 Credit(s)

    Students may register for this course as credit for attending workshops or conferences as approved through an appropriate professor and the department chair. A minimum of 15 hours in workshop or conference with assigned contract accountability is required for one (1) credit. With difference focus, this class can be taken more than once. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4252 - Conferences and Workshops


    2 Credit(s)

    Students may register for this course as credit for attending workshops or conferences as approved through an appropriate professor and the department chair. A minimum of 15 hours in workshop or conference with assigned contract accountability is required for one (1) credit. With difference focus, this class can be taken more than once. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4253 - Conferences and Workshops


    3 Credit(s)

    Students may register for this course as credit for attending workshops or conferences as approved through an appropriate professor and the department chair. A minimum of 15 hours in workshop or conference with assigned contract accountability is required for one (1) credit. With difference focus, this class can be taken more than once. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4641 - Special Topics in Literacy Studies


    1 Credit(s)

    This course will be subtitled for a special topic or issue that is innovative and/or specifically designed to meet the needs of a specialized topic or current issue in the literacy field. Students may register for this class more than once. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4642 - Special Topics in Literacy Studies


    2 Credit(s)

    This course will be subtitled for a special topic or issue that is innovative and/or specifically designed to meet the needs of a specialized topic or current issue in the literacy field. Students may register for this class more than once. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 4643 - Special Topics in Literacy Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will be subtitled for a special topic or issue that is innovative and/or specifically designed to meet the needs of a specialized topic or current issue in the literacy field. Students may register for this class more than once. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 6251 - Conferences and Workshops


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDRG 6252 - Conferences and Workshops


    2 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDRG 6253 - Conferences and Workshops


    3 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only


Engineering

  
  • ENGR 1000 - Engineering Success Skills


    1 Credit(s)

    An introductory course providing the opportunity for new engineering students to improve their study skills and to develop effective strategies to overcome obstacles as they pursue their engineering degree. Topics include making the transition to college, time management, exploration of the engineering disciplines, learning styles and effective learning strategies, and the engineering body of knowledge. Students develop a plan to become a successful engineering student. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 1010 - Engineering in the 21st Century


    3 Credit(s)

    Civilization in the 21st century has been enabled and shaped by science, engineering, and technology. The foundations and social contributions of infrastructure, industry, and manufacturing are investigated from the perspective of science, engineering, and technology, and demonstrated through hands-on applications. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • ENGR 1030 - Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Using Solidworks


    3 Credit(s)

    In this course the student will be introduced to the most current 3D solid modeling concepts and principles of parametric design using the SolidWorks software. The student will be introduced to the process of creating and applying robust design principles to intermediate parametric solid models and assemblies. The process of developing and applying formulas as well as spreadsheets to these parametric designs will be presented and applied. The analysis, animation, and simulation will be presented and applied. The most current solid modeling concepts will be introduced and experienced by the students through lecture, training videos, tutorials, and real design projects. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • ENGR 2000 - Statics and Strength of Materials for Construction Management


    3 Credit(s)

    Course includes topics such as forces, moments, couples, and resultants; static equilibrium and statically equivalent force systems, center of gravity and center of pressure; free body method of analysis; friction; internal forces in members, concept of stress and strain; Hooke’s Law, application to problems in tension/compression, shear, torsion, and bending. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1050  and MATH 1060  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2010 - Statics


    3 Credit(s)

    Statics of particles and rigid bodies, free body diagrams, forces and moments of forces, equilibrium of rigid bodies, distributed forces, centroids, and moments of inertia. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1010  and MATH 1210  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2030 - Dynamics


    3 Credit(s)

    Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion. Work-energy and impulse-momentum principles. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2010  and PHYS 2210  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- (ENGR 2010), C (PHYS 2210)
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials


    3 Credit(s)

    Mechanical properties and behavior of materials under stress. Analysis of stresses in beams and shafts. Plane stress and strain, principal stresses. Axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Mohr’s circle. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2145 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1030  and ENGR 2010  and MATH 1220  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2145 - Strength of Materials Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    Lab course that accompanies ENGR 2140 . Experimental determination of the modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, stress concentrations, principal strains and stresses, the relationship between vertical shear force and bending moment distribution in a beam, and the critical buckling force. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2140  

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2170 - Programming for Engineers


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to computer programming. Topics to be covered include procedural programming in Matlab/Simulink, user interfaces, program syntax and semantics, input/output operations, applications, documentation, and the management of complex programming projects. Problem-solving, case studies, and applications will be emphasized. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1210  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2250 - Electric Circuits


    3 Credit(s)

    Techniques of circuit analysis. Node-voltage, mesh current, source transformation methods. Inductance and capacitance. Natural and step responses of first-order RL and RC circuits. Natural and step responses of RLC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and phasors. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2255 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2250  and PHYS 2220  and PHYS 2225  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 2255 - Electric Circuits Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This is the lab that accompanies ENGR 2250 . (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2250 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3000 - Thermodynamics


    3 Credit(s)

    Fundamental principles of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of fluids. First law and second law of thermodynamics and their application to closed systems. Energy relationships involving heat, work, and various other forms of energy. Introduction to thermodynamic cycles. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3010 - Material Science Engineering


    3 Credit(s)

    Internal atomic, molecular, crystalline, organic, amorphous structures, and dependence of physical properties upon these structures. Properties, requirements, and uses of modem engineering materials. (Fall) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 3015 

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1215  and MATH 1210  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3015 - Material Science Engineering Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This lab accompanies ENGR 3010 . (Fall) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 3010 

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3030 - Technical Project Management


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to technical project management. The course prepares students with basic project-management skills applicable to any sized project. Topics to be covered include teamwork, the engineering design process, planning, engineering economics, systems engineering methods and tools, risk management and mitigation, testing, configuration control and documentation, and technical presentations and documentation. The course focuses on applying the concepts and methods of effective project management in a team environment to prepare students for the senior capstone sequence. Must have junior or senior class status to enroll. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2145  and MATH 1040  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior status required

  
  • ENGR 3050 - Fluid Mechanics


    3 Credit(s)

    Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Control volume and transport theorem. Continuity and motion equations. Inviscid and viscous flows. Laminar and turbulent flows. Incompressible and compressible flows. Internal and external flows. Bernoulli’s equation. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 3055 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3000  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3055 - Fluid Mechanics Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This lab accompanies ENGR 3050 . Emphasis is on analysis and reporting of results. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 3050 

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 3700 - Machine Design


    3 Credit(s)

    Introduction to the principles of design and analysis of machines and machine components including synthesis of mechanisms, mechanical linkages, cams, and gears. Design for functionality, motion, force, strength, and reliability. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2030  and ENGR 2140  and ENGR 2145  and ENGR 2170  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4000 - Mechatronics


    3 Credit(s)

    An interdisciplinary systems approach to dynamics and control involving the integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineering using microprocessor control. Involves computer modeling and designing of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 4005 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2030  and ENGR 4030  and ENGR 4035  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4005 - Mechatronics Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This lab accompanies ENGR 4000 . Lab activities include the analysis, computer simulation, design, implementation, and measurement of electromechanical systems. (Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 4000 

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4010 - Heat Transfer


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an introduction to conduction, convection, and radiation modes of heat transfer. Both steady state and unsteady state cases are covered. Other topics include analytical and numerical solution of practical problems in heat transfer. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3050  and ENGR 3055  and MATH 2250  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4025 - Engineering Capstone Design Lab I


    3 Credit(s)

    Coursework emphasizes creative and critical thinking, planning, design, execution and statistical evaluation of experiments, multidisciplinary team work, and project management. Students will use engineering and project-management principles and concepts learned to-date to propose a project, develop requirements and constraints, complete initial design, and present initial results to a panel of professional reviewers. Prepares students to complete the project in ENGR 4085 . (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3030   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4030 - Electronics


    3 Credit(s)

    This course emphasizes the design, analysis, computer simulation, testing, and documentation of analog and digital electronic circuits, semiconductor devices, and complex electronic systems. Calculus, differential equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, and basic electromagnetic theory will be employed as required. (Fall) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 4035 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2250  and ENGR 2255  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4035 - Electronics Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This laboratory accompanies ENGR 4030 . Emphasis will be placed on the construction, simulation, testing, and documentation of complex electronic circuits and systems. All projects will be completed in small teams. (Fall) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 4030 

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4050 - Structural Analysis


    3 Credit(s)

    The course gives basic knowledge for the analysis of elastic, statically indeterminate structures subjected to static loading. Gravity loads are calculated for structural members based on load paths and tributary areas and applied to basic steel structures. Fundamental concepts are stiffness methods, internal work, virtual work, and approximate analysis techniques to verify computer results. The methods of analysis are applied to frame structures. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2140  and ENGR 2145  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4060 - Manufacturing


    3 Credit(s)

    The course emphasizes integration of design and manufacturing. Topics covered include manufacturing information systems, manufacturability considerations at the design and development phase, and DFM/DFA applications. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3010  and ENGR 3015  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4085 - Engineering Capstone Design Lab II


    3 Credit(s)

    This is a continuation of ENGR 4025 . Coursework emphasizes creative and critical thinking, planning, design, execution and statistical evaluation of experiments, multidisciplinary team work, and project management. Students will use engineering principles and concepts learned to-date to propose, design, complete, and formally present a comprehensive project to a panel of professional reviewers. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 4025  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4100 - Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures


    3 Credit(s)

    Design of concrete structural elements: Concrete and reinforcing bar properties, design of beams and slabs for flexure and shear. Design of columns, footings, and retaining walls. Evaluation of deflections and serviceability. Extensive use of the American Concrete Institute building code. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 4050  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4300 - Vibrations


    3 Credit(s)

    Vibration of single and multiple degrees of freedom and discrete mass systems. Natural frequencies and mode shapes for free, damped, and undamped systems. Forced vibrations; forcing functions; steady state and transient response. Application of matrix methods and numerical solutions. Analogies between unsteady behavior of mechanical, electrical and fluid systems. Introduction to vibration measurements and instrumentation. Applications; avoidance of vibration problems at the design stage of a new system. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2030  and ENGR 2140  and (MATH 2250  or MATH 2280 ) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4600 - Electromagnetics


    3 Credit(s)

    Electromagnetics (EM) is a comprehensive course on electromagnetic fields and waves. Topics include Maxwell’s equations, electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields of charge distribution, fields near conductors, polarization, dielectrics, electric and magnetic dipoles, EM wave propagation in different media and power and energy in EM. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220  and MATH 2210  and MATH 2250  and ENGR 2250  and ENGR 2255  and ENGR 2170  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4710 - Instrumentation and Measurements


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to various instruments used in engineering measurements and methods for obtaining quality experimental data. The course includes lectures where theoretical background and best practices are examined and utilizes hands-on experience with electronics and measurement equipment in a laboratory setting. Statistical analysis is used to analyze, manipulate, plot, and interpret acquired data. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2030  and ENGR 2140  and ENGR 2145  and ENGR 2250  and ENGR 2255  and ENGR 3000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

 

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