May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Education Designed to Give Experience

  
  • EDGE 3030 - Global Project Proposal and Planning


    1 Credit(s)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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)

    As of 7/12/2019, this course will no longer be offered after the Fall 2019 semester. Bachelor-degree-seeking students are no longer required to complete the EDGE Program for graduation. 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. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1700  and (MATH 1100  or MATH 1210 ) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (MATH 1100 or 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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program 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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program 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 (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1050  or MATH 1060  or MATH 1100  or MATH 1210  or MATH 1220   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2780   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2710  and EET 2780  and (MATH 1100  or MATH 1210 ) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2710  and EET 3710   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 3460 - Methods of Language Arts


    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores theories, models, and strategies for teaching and learning language arts in the elementary school. Participants explore and apply strategies for teaching reading, writing, oral fluency, phonemic awareness, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and poetry. Students will also learn strategies to motivate elementary students to want to engage in the language arts. Integration of language arts across the curriculum is stressed. This is a designated Service Learning course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required; Senior standing 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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 life and to plan and teach desirable experiences in social studies for elementary school children. The ability to live in a changing democratic society and in a world marked by increasing interdependence among societies requires the manifestation of the highest possible levels of civic and social competence. Students will learn how the following pedagogies complement the social studies curriculum and instruction: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Experiential Learning, Place-Based Education, Community Based Education, Inquiry Based Learning, Social Justice in Education, and Community Engaged Learning-Service Learning. They will also work with the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Themes. This course includes a service learning practicum experience, as well as supports students in their ability to implement a Community Engaged Learning-Service Learning experience based on the NCSS Curriculum Themes, and the state standards for the elementary students in the practicum classes in which they work and teach. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required; Senior standing 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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • ELED 3570 - Motivation and Management of Diverse Instructional Environments


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines multiple models and theories of classroom management, discipline, and motivation strategies for use in classrooms. Public school practicum included. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5600 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Theories and Model


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides a historical and theoretical perspective on literacy instruction. Special emphasis will be given to past, present, and future trends and issues. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5610 - Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare teachers to teach students literacy strategies that help them acquire knowledge from content area materials, including textbooks, literature, electronic text, etc. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5620 - Reading Assessment and Instructional Interventions


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to assist practicing teachers in the use of literacy assessment in all forms and to learn to provide appropriate literacy instruction to all children driven by such assessment. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5630 - K12 Literacy Practices and Processes: Instructional Implications


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on language development in young children, including, but not limited to, early literacy, first and second language development and acquisition, and home and cultural influences. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5640 - Reading Comprehension Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides practicing teachers with current information on best practices for reading comprehension instruction at all levels and on the use of a variety of instructional methods. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5650 - Writing Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    Participants in this course will explore methods for teaching writing processes in all genres to students and how to integrate writing with reading, listening, and speaking. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5660 - Literature and Informational Texts for Children and Adolescents


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to train classroom teachers to effectively use literature from a wide variety of genres (including informational text) to augment and enhance instruction across curricula. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5700 - Research in Reading


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to engage students in studying and understanding classical and contemporary primary documents in reading and in methods of conducting their own reading research. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5710 - Supervision of Literacy Programs


    3 Credit(s)

    This course prepares future reading specialists/coaches to administer and supervise literacy programs and to develop a specific, school/district literacy program for future implementation. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 5720 - Literacy Specialist Internship


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides future reading specialists/coaches the opportunity to implement a new school/district literacy program and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing teachers’ literacy instruction. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • EDRG 6251 - Conferences and Workshops


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDRG 6252 - Conferences and Workshops


    2 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Education majors only

  
  • EDRG 6253 - Conferences and Workshops


    3 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • 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 (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ENGR 1050 - Introduction to Engineering Design


    1 Credit(s)

    An introductory course that allows new engineering students to explore the disciplines of civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering through hands-on design projects. The projects help students to understand the differences between the disciplines and to begin their development of professional and technical skills needed for engineering practice. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1010  or MATH 1050  or MATH 1210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (MATH 1050 or MATH 1210)

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • 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 (Standard Letter)]

    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, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): 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. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 2145  

    Prerequisite(s): 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. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    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. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 . (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2145  and MATH 1040  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing 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, external, and free surface flows. Bernoulli’s equation. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 3055  

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1220  and PHYS 2210   - 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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2030  and ENGR 2140  and ENGR 2145  and ENGR 3010   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (ENGR 3010)

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    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 (Standard Letter)]

    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

  
  • ENGR 4715 - Instrumentation and Measurements Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    This lab accompanies ENGR 4710 . The lab focuses on hands-on use of instrumentation in engineering applications and proper analysis and reporting methods. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): ENGR 4710  

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4830 - Readings and Conferences


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4890 - Internship


    1 Credit(s) 9 Maximum Credit(s)

    Designed to allow students to receive credit during an assigned work-related experience. Credits will be assigned according to work hours. A written report/paper is required to complete the credit. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be taken and do not replace major/minor requirements. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ENGR 4900 - Special Topics


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course consists of special areas of interest to students. The course may be taken no more than four (4) times for credit, given the course subtitle is different each time. Because the course can be used to fulfill engineering electives, the content must meet the ABET definition for “engineering topics appropriate to the discipline.” (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None


English

  
  • ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Academic Writing


    3 Credit(s)

    The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre-drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and small-scale revisions. Students with ACT English scores between 17 and 28 must take 1010 before ENGL 2010 ; those with scores below 17 must enroll in ENGL 1010E . (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0990 or ACT English Subscore or Accuplacer Next Generation score - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Prerequisite Test: ACT English or Accuplacer Next Generation - Prerequisite Test Score: 17 or 250
    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Core
  
  • ENGL 1010E - Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended


    5 Credit(s)

    The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre-drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and small-scale revisions. This extended version of 1010 is designed to provide extra support for students whose placement scores suggest they might need extended writing practice. Students with ACT scores below 17 or Accuplacer Next Generation scores below 250 must enroll in ENGL 1010E. Students with ACT English scores below 29 must take 1010 before ENGL 2010 . (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

    General Education Course: Core
  
  • ENGL 1120 - Introduction to Grammar


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to descriptive and prescriptive approaches to studying English grammar. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing


    3 Credit(s)

    The second of the GE writing courses emphasizes the development of an effective academic style in argumentative essays that makes use of traditional rhetorical patterns, culminating in a major research paper. Subtopics will vary. Students with ACT English scores below 29 must take ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1010E  before enrolling in 2010. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): INFO 1010  

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1010E  or ACT English Subscore - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Prerequisite Test: ACT English - Prerequisite Test Score: 29
    Registration Restriction(s): None

    General Education Course: Core
  
  • ENGL 2020 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    3 Credit(s)

    A process-based approach to understand the craft, tools, and techniques that inform successful creative writing. Students will read traditional and contemporary models of successful writing, compose works of their own, and participate in peer workshops that allow comment and feedback. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • ENGL 2023 - Screen Aesthetics


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the study of the formal structures of visual storytelling, an exploration of the various media used to tell these stories, and a guide to the major modes of screen analysis and criticism. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ENGL 2030 - Methods of Teaching Grammar


    3 Credit(s)

    A pedagogy for elementary and secondary education students which addresses the scope and sequence of teaching the conventions of standard English grammar and usage. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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

  
  • ENGL 2040 - Writing in Professional Contexts


    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to help students write business and professional documents. Emphasizes a variety of organizational and problem-solving approaches that lead to logical conclusions and recommendations. Students give presentations, create resumes, and practice interview skills. Business English grammar is reviewed and discussed. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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

  
  • ENGL 2130 - Imaginative Literature


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to imaginative literature as cultural production, providing a detailed overview of a featured genre (science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc.). Students will discuss a variety of texts to recognize generic characteristics and understand embedded cultural value and social meaning. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
 

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