May 05, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • EDUC 523 - Classroom Management and Organization in Elementary Schools (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Strategies for promoting positive learning climates in the elementary school. Attendance at seminars will be required.

    Notes
    For alternate certification students only. Must be taken during the regular semester prior to student teaching or internship. No duplicate credit for EDUC 523 and EDUC 410 or EDUC 623.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • EDUC 525 - Classroom Management and Organization in Secondary Schools (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Strategies for promoting positive learning climates in the secondary school. Attendance at seminars will be required.

    Notes
    For alternate certification students only. Must be taken during the regular semester prior to student teaching or internship. No duplicate credit for EDUC 525 and EDUC 412 or EDUC 625.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • EDUC 599 - Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program (Cr. 0)


    Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program must be admitted to the institution for graduate study then meet program admission criteria identified as Prerequisite(s) to this course. Once an EDUC 599 application is submitted, candidates will be assigned a grade of “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory).

    Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.20 and (passing scores on [Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis Exam, ACT, or SAT] and Praxis content-specific exam).

    Cr. 0

  
  • EDUC 606 - Foundations of Advanced Teaching (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the best practices of teaching and learning. Will examine theory, research, and best practices as related to the learning environment. An examination of core principles, standards, and skills to be effective classroom teachers based on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 610 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials for teaching the mathematics content appropriate for the early childhood years. Study of current research on the teaching and learning of mathematics in early childhood.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 618 - Elementary School Language Arts Program (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Comprehensive study of recent research and current practices and trends in teaching the language arts in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on oral and written language, listening, spelling, and handwriting.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 619 - Early Childhood Education I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts, goals, and principles underlying development of programs; administrative and supervisory considerations, developments of balanced curriculum, program planning, and equipment.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 620 - Early Childhood Education II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Exploration of effective learning environments, curriculum content, methods, materials, and assessment. Trends in early childhood education as shown in past and current educational theory.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 621 - Elementary School Mathematics Program (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials for teaching mathematics appropriate for the elementary school.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • EDUC 622 - Special Topics in Reading Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics relative to theory and practice in reading education. Course content will vary according to expressed needs. May be offered as a workshop. Independent readings and/or research will be required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue 6 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree in the Department of Education Professions.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 624 - Reading in the Content Area (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the methods, materials, and techniques which contribute to making an effective application of reading comprehension skills in the subject matter area. Applicable to elementary and secondary teachers.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 627 - Foundations of Reading in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Emphasis on research-based best practices regarding the foundations of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing/spelling, and language development. Attempts are made to see skills and learning in sequential patterns. Field-based activities are employed. National Board Certification, advanced study, and research are stressed.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 628 - Elementary Mathematics Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced theory and practices related to materials, methods, and procedures for effective presentation of elementary mathematics. Investigation and analysis of elementary mathematics curriculum and practices based on guidelines of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. Principles and standards of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as applied to the teaching of elementary mathematics curriculum.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 629 - Trends and Issues in Secondary Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Guidance in teaching content to students at the high school level, with an overview of contemporary context for organizing the classroom, assessing students, and pedagogical issues.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 631 - Reading Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Using varied assessment instruments candidates will diagnose, prescribe, and implement research-based interventions for a struggling reader. Candidates will complete 30 hours of field experience.

    Notes
    Offered during fall semester only.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Prerequisite(s) Exceptions:

    • GC Reading Specialist: EDUC 627.
    • MEd Curriculum and Instruction-Reading Concentration: EDUC 627.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 632 - Practicum in Correction of Reading Difficulties (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    Minimum of 32 clock hours of supervised remediation procedures applied to children having a variety of reading disabilities.

    Notes
    Offered during spring semester only.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 631.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 633 - Reading and Language Development: Early Childhood K-3 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Emphasis on reading as a thinking process which incorporates language development, learning styles, and individual differences. Attempts are made to see skills and learning in sequential patterns. Simulated exercises, field experiences, and the utilization of resources are encouraged.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 635 - Principles of Learning and Teaching in Secondary Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of teaching styles, learning styles, instruction, and assessment in 6-12 classrooms. Focuses on cognition, engagement, and social factors in instructional planning and delivery for diverse settings and content areas.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 640 - Pedagogies of Assessment and Intervention for Reluctant Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Explores contemporary issues related to reluctant learners in secondary academic settings. Theories and practice of formative assessment are examined with implications for successfully teaching diverse, reluctant to learn, secondary youth. Nature and needs of reluctant learners is examined through various theoretical lenses as well as intervention pedagogies and instructional practices designed to target learning goals and support academic success.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 642 - Reading in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles, practices, methods, and materials for devising and implementing an effective reading program in grades 1-6. Research findings will be linked to their application.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 643 - Teaching Reading for the Diverse Learner (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of the needs of diverse learners in today’s multicultural classroom. Process of recognizing and analyzing the strengths and special needs of diverse learners to include English as a second language learners. Assessments and evaluations of literacy instruction; connection between linguistics and literacy learning; factors that affect literacy learning; researched based strategies including visual literacy.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELIT 643.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599 and EDUC 642.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • EDUC 644 - Seminar in Reading Curriculum for Culturally Diverse Learners (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examination of culturally diverse learners in today’s classrooms. Focuses on recognizing and analyzing literacy development of English Language Learners. Topics include: assessments and evaluations of literacy instruction; connection between linguistics and literacy learning; factors that affect literacy learning; and researched-based strategies including visual literacy. Field-based case study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 644 and ELIT 644.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 645 - Reading in the Content Area for Elementary and Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of research-based best practices which contribute to making an effective application of reading comprehension skills in the subject matter content.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 645 and ELIT 645.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 647 - Educational Foundations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Multicultural education, comparative education, and education of the diverse learner.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 650 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    Supervised laboratory experience in teaching nursery and kindergarten children.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 654 - Problems in Measurement and Evaluation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An exploration of the problems related to measurement and evaluation of achievement in various curricula areas. Both standardized and classroom measurement and evaluation are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 655 - Supervision of Student Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles of supervision as they apply to the supervision of student teachers. Includes orientation, observation, experiences, conferences, and evaluation of student teachers; supervisor-student teacher relationships, directing classroom and extra class activities, and promoting professional growth of the student teacher.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 658 - Trends and Issues in Elementary Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Contemporary issues confronting the modern elementary school; current problems, innovations and proposed changes which affect the total elementary school program. Trends and issues that are developing at the national level. Principles and standards of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) as applied to the teaching of the elementary curriculum.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 670 - Research II: Applied Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application and analyses of educational research methods with emphasis on action research studies focused on emerging issues in education. Design and implementation of research study in P-12 school setting required.

    Notes
    Must be taken during the regular semester prior to graduation and enrollment in EDUC 699. No duplicate credit for EDUC 670 and ELIT 670.

    Prerequisite(s): EDLD 600 and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 678 - Seminar in Teaching Strategies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines theoretical underpinnings of widely-used instructional methodologies and applies development of these instructional strategies to teaching diverse populations in today’s secondary classrooms.  

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • EDUC 683 - MAT Clinical Experience (Lab. 12, Cr. 6)


    Full day experience in an elementary or secondary school setting. A minimum of 200 actual teaching hours must be completed with a minimum of ten days in all day teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599, passing score on the Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching, and permission of Director of Student Teaching and Professional Education Services (ST/PES).

    Lab. 12 Cr. 6

    Field Experience 200 hours

  
  • EDUC 685 - Internship (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Designed for inservice teachers seeking certification. Supervision provided by the principal, a designated classroom teacher, and a university supervisor.

    Notes
    Intern will enroll in this course for two semesters with credit given each semester.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599, bachelor’s degree, completion of required education courses, full-time teaching assignment, passing scores on the Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching and the specialty area, and permission of Director of Student Teaching and Professional Education Services (ST/PES).

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 686 - Characteristics of Gifted Individuals (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Characteristics, needs, and learning difficulties of gifted/creative children. Overview of programs, strategies, and curricular adjustments for gifted.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 687 - Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of the effective growth including adjustment problems experienced by gifted persons. Design and adaptation of curricular materials/activities suitable for use with gifted children in areas of affective, social, or self development. Study of current counseling techniques and application with gifted children and youth.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 688 - Methods for Teaching the Academically Gifted (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curriculum development and strategies for teaching the gifted; development and evaluation of educational plans/differential unit.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 688 and SPED 652.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 686.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 689 - Creative Thinking and Problem Solving (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Exploration and examination of creativity, creative thinking, and problem solving, including personal creative thinking and behavior. Development of curricular activities that stimulate creativity and transfer of learning to “real world.”

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 690 - Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    Field-based course with supervised clinical experiences related to curriculum and instruction concentration area.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 691 - Science Curriculum for the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to orient teachers to a particular experimental science curriculum and to instruct them in the use of methods and materials related to the curriculum.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 692 - Social Studies Curriculum for the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to incorporate national and state standards into the development of a social studies curriculum. Instruction in the use of methods and materials related to the teaching of social studies.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 694 - Science and Social Studies Curriculum for the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials related to the science and social studies curriculum. The application of national and state standards and benchmarks into the curriculum will be central to the course.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 699 - Research III: Seminar in Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Graduate research project in area of concentration directed by graduate faculty member. Research study in P-12 school setting required. Results of research study and comprehensive portfolio presented to graduate faculty committee.

    Notes
    Must be taken during candidate’s final semester.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 670, completion of all course work in selected concentration area, and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 210 - Electric Circuits I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Covers applied basic DC, transient, and AC electric circuit concepts including Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s law applications, nodal and mesh analyses, circuit theorems such as superposition, Norton, and Thevenin theorems, operational amplifiers, basic operation of capacitor and inductor systems, and elementary Laplace transform theory and its application to circuit analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 210 and ENGR 211.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 190.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 220 - Electric Circuits II (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduces network analysis in the time and frequency domains by employing neper and radian frequencies, pole and zero analysis, resonance, magnetically coupled circuits, Fourier series, the Laplace transform, AC and steady state analysis, the introduction to filter applications, and the introduction of mutual inductance will be covered. Basic single and three phase power analyses are introduced. Students explore the concepts by laboratory experimentation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 220 and ELEN 302.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 210 or ENGR 211.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 260 - Digital Systems Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Number systems, Boolean algebra, combination and sequential digital system design techniques, registers, counters and the memory unit, algorithmic state machine.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 180, ELEN 210, ENGR 211, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 261 - Digital Systems Design Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Computer experience with number systems and Boolean Algebra to study digital systems design concepts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ELEN 260.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • ELEN 304 - Networks II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Signals and systems analysis in the time and frequency domain, sampling theory, digital filter design, spectral estimation, and introduction to digital signal processing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 304 and ELEN 310.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 220.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 310 - Signals and Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analyzes signals and systems in the time and frequency domain, introduces sampling theory, digital filter design applications, spectral estimation, and digital signal processing. Computer simulation/verification used.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 310 and ELEN 304.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 220.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 314 - Programmable Logic Controllers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) types and hardware components, conversion of hard-wired ladder logic to PLC programs, field devices, best practices for PLC systems, and PLC programming including latches, timers, counters, program control, and comparison instructions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 314 and ENGR 314.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 260 or permission of department head.
    Corequisite(s): ELEN 316.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 316 - Programmable Logic Controller Lab (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Lab exercises and projects with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including latches, timers, counters, program control, and comparison instructions. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 316 and ENGR 316 or ENGR 475.

    Corequisite(s): ELEN 314.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • ELEN 320 - Applied Industrial Instrumentation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fundamental principles of various measurement devices and calibration techniques used in industry to measure flow, level, pressure, and temperature. Topics include ISA symbology, process diagrams, sizing input devices, simple control theory, regulators, sizing control valves, and various relief devices.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 320 and ENGR 320.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 210, ENGR 211, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 330 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Static electric and magnetic fields, time varying fields, Maxwell’s equations, plane waves, and transmission lines.

    Prerequisite(s): (ELEN 220, MATH 292, and PHYS 212) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 340 - Introductory Electronics (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Principles of solid state electronic devices, structural properties, charge carrier motion, p-n junctions, diodes, transistors and class “A” amplifiers.

    Prerequisite(s): (ELEN 220 and PHYS 211) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • ELEN 341 - Linear Electronics (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Feedback amplifiers, integrated circuits, field effect transistors, oscillators, and frequency response of multistage amplifiers.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 340 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 350 - Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Devices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of magnetic coupling and transformers, per unit calculations, the conditions for balanced operations, and device efficiency. Content relates to motor/generator conventions, machine losses, applicable codes and standards, induction, synchronous, DC and special machines characteristics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 350 and ENGR 354.

    Prerequisite(s): (ELEN 220 and PHYS 211) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 355 - Elements of Power Systems Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Models for transmission lines, transformers, power generation plants and electrical loads. Methods for the analysis of three phase power systems including the use of wye and delta connections, one line diagrams, per unit calculations, symmetrical fault studies, and power flow for steady state systems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 355 and ELEN 450.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 357 - Power Systems Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Electrical machines, power systems components, and power flow simulation software programs used to study systems concepts.

    Corequisite(s): ELEN 350.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • ELEN 362 - Microprocessing System Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Design of microprocessor-based systems, CPU, I/O, memory and arithmetic functions for application in data acquisition, process control and mini- computers. Oral and written reports are required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 260.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 367 - Higher Level Languages in Digital Systems Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles and techniques of software development in the design of micro- processor controlled digital systems, with emphasis on the use of “C” language. Oral and written reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 367 and ELEN 467.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 260.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 404 - Digital Signal Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Time and frequency domain techniques for analyzing linear and shift invariate systems. Analysis of sequences using the Z-transform. Design of frequency selective digital filters using FFT techniques and frequency transformations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 404 and ELEN 504, ENGR 404, or ENGR 504.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 310, MEEN 330, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 410 - Communication Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic principles of modulation and demodulation of signals in communication systems; information and digital data transmission.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 410 and ELEN 510.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 310.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 420 - Applied Industrial Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Process control systems that relate to industrial applications. Topics include controller types, advanced control schemes, digital control, control simulations, Distributed Control Systems, process interlocks, fail safe systems, emergency shutdown, uninterruptable power supplies, and alarming schemes. Graduate students are required to program controls and controllers and run simulation software.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 420 and ELEN 520, ENGR 420, or ENGR 520.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 210, ENGR 211, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 424 - Computer Networking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to computer networking topologies, signaling, media and protocols. Review of OSI and IEEE 802.xx standards. Implementation and monitoring of IP configuration, DHCP and DNS servers. Understanding of IP switch management concepts and configuration including VLAN, Trunking and STP. Understanding of IP routing protocols and firewall design and implementation. Understanding of wireless networking standards and configuration. Wireless network design and implementation. Planning and design of customized networks utilizing SAN, VoIP, Virtualization, and SCADA systems. Written reports are required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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  • ELEN 430 - Power System Protection (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fault analysis for balanced and unbalanced power systems. Identification of power system conditions requiring system protection, special problems associated with protection of various system components, relays, and switch gears used in system protection.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 430 and ELEN 530.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 350, ENGR 354, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 435 - Introduction to Robotics (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to robotics platform hardware and software development. Design, operation and programming of robotics platform. Interfacing of robotics platform with human, computers and other industrial equipment. Multi-disciplinary, project-based course.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 435 and ENGR 435.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 367, MEEN 321, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 441 - Power Electronics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Electronics for control of electric energy: rectifiers, converters and inverters, gate and basic drive techniques. Applications in switching power supplies, resonant converters, motor drives, and industrial process control systems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 441 and ELEN 541.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 340.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 455 - Electrical Power Systems Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course covers topics in AC and DC transmission such as: the per unit concept of transformer and generator analysis; transient stability of power systems; supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA); protective relaying; power-flow and economic power dispatch using analytical techniques and power system simulators; basic energy economics, efficiency and ethics of dynamic pricing and smart meters; the smart grid with integrated renewable and distributed generation (i.e., photovoltaic and wind power).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 455 and ELEN 555.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 350, ENGR 354, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 462 - Internet of Things and Embedded System Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of emerging technology in design of Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded system platforms. This course focuses on the key components of IoT applications and wireless Internet connectivity. Study of design methodology for IoT and embedded platforms. This is a hands-on course to show students how to build solutions to real-world industrial and engineering problems using IoT and embedded systems. General knowledge of microcontrollers and C programming language are required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 464 - Network Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of OSI networking model and client-server based network operating systems. Understanding of components of NOS, planning for server hardware, and network protocols and compatibility. Planning, design, configuration and administration of LANs, servers, and workstations. Focus on network concepts such as user and group account administration, file systems, RAID, resource allocation, network security policies, remote access, and Internet service management.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 464 and ELEN 564.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 480 - Topics in Electrical Engineering (Lec. 0-3, Lab. 0-3, Cr. 1-4)


    A study of various topics in electrical engineering. Topics are chosen by faculty and may vary by semester.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for ELEN 480 and ELEN 580 of the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 0-3 Lab. 0-3 Cr. 1-4

  
  • ELEN 504 - Digital Signal Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Time and frequency domain techniques for analyzing linear and shift invariate systems. Analysis of sequences using the Z- transform. Design of frequency selective digital filters using FFT techniques and frequency transformations. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 504 and ELEN 404, ENGR 404, or ENGR 504.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 310, MEEN 330, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 510 - Communication Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic principles of modulation and demodulation of signals in communication systems; information and digital data transmission. Term paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 510 and ELEN 410.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 310 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 520 - Applied Industrial Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Process control systems that relate to industrial applications. Topics include controller types, advanced control schemes, digital control, control simulations, Distributed Control Systems, process interlocks, fail safe systems, emergency shutdown, uninterruptable power supplies, and alarming schemes. Graduate students are required to program controls and controllers and run simulation software.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 520 and ELEN 420, ENGR 420, or ENGR 520.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 210, ENGR 211, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 528 - Coding and Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course is a study of Applied Information Theory with a focus on communication systems. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the basics of Information Theory, Compression, Error Correcting Codes, and Encryption. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 528 and CSCI 428, CSCI 528, or ELEN 428.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 530 - Power System Protection (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fault analysis for balanced and unbalanced power systems. Identification of power system conditions requiring system protection, special problems associated with protection of various system components, relays, and switch gears used in system protection. Oral and written reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 530 and ELEN 430.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 350 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 541 - Power Electronics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Electronics for control of electric energy: rectifiers, converters and inverters, gate and basic drive techniques. Applications in switching power supplies, resonant converters, motor drives, and industrial process control systems. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 541 and ELEN 441.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 340 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 555 - Electrical Power Systems Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course covers topics in AC and DC transmission such as the per unit concept of transformer and generator analysis, transient stability of power systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and protective relaying. Students will elarn power-flow and economic power dispatch using analytical techniques and power system simulators. The course will also discuss basic energy economics, efficiency and ethics of dynamic pricing and smart meters. Students will also be introduced to topics such as the smart grid with integrated renewable and distributed generation (i.e., photovoltaic and wind power).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 555 and ELEN 455.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 350, ENGR 354, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 564 - Network Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of OSI networking model and client-server based network operating systems. Understanding of components of NOS, planning for server hardware, and network protocols and compatibility. Planning, design, configuration and administration of LANs, servers, and workstations. Focus on network concepts such as user and group account administration, file systems, RAID, resource allocation, network security policies, remote access, and Internet service management. Research report and simulation project is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 564 and ELEN 464.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 580 - Topics in Electrical Engineering (Lec. 0-3, Lab. 0-3, Cr. 1-4)


    A study of various topics in electrical engineering. Topics are chosen by faculty and may vary by semester.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for ELEN 580 and ELEN 480 of the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 0-3 Lab. 0-3 Cr. 1-4

  
  • ELEN 604 - Advanced Signal Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Discrete Fourier analysis, short-time Fourier transform, Gabor transform, time-variant filters, fundamentals of wavelet transform.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 604 and MEEN 604.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 404, ELEN 504, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 620 - Advanced Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (Cr. 1-3)


    Study of advanced special topics in electrical engineering.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • ELEN 650 - Power Generation, Operation, and Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Power generating systems, economic dispatch, transmission losses, system control.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 555 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 651 - Industrial Power Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    System design, protection, and reliability. Distribution systems, load flow and fault analysis, transients, protective relaying, codes and standards.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 555 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 655 - Advanced Modeling in Energy Conversion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Energy conversion theory and new advances in control techniques for motors, generators, and transformers. Economic and operating advantages of using new devices will be discussed as they relate to induction motor applications. Required to explore advances in this field and submit report on independent research investigations.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 555 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 662 - Embedded System Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of emerging technology in embedded systems design. This course focuses on developing hardware and software application modules and interfaces for an embedded platform. This is a hands-on course to show students how to build solutions to real-world industrial and engineering problems using embedded systems. General knowledge of microcontroller and C programming language are required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362, ELEN 367, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 664 - Network Engineering I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of computer networking standards, topology, and hardware components. Design and configuration of IPv4 & IPv6 networks in a multiprotocol and multidomain environment using Cisco devices and Linux environment. Review of design and configuration techniques in implementation of LANs, VLANs, WLANs and WANs.  Application of network customization and optimization techniques for network security and performance management. A written research report is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 362 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 665 - Network Engineering II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of advanced topics related to emerging networking protocols, technologies, and standards. Implementation of network switching and routing protocols using Cisco devices and networking environment. Study of network systems integration and issues of interoperability. Review of integration and optimization techniques for improved network utilization and security. Application of EIGRP, BGP and OSPF network routing algorithms using Cisco IOS environment. Written research report is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 664 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 240

  
  • ELEN 684 - Network Engineering III (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Review of topics related to Internet services, network security, and Internet access control. Implementation of proxy servers and Internet services using Windows NT Internet Information Server environment. Understanding and configuration of transaction server components.

    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 664 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENGL 090 - Developmental English (Cr. 4)


    Designed for the student whose enhanced ACT score in English is 17 (15) or less. Concentrated and intensive study of the basics of grammar and composition. Students completing the course will be assigned a grade of “S” (Satisfactory) or “U” (Unsatisfactory). Students placed in ENGL 090 must pass it before entering ENGL 101. ENGL 090 is not applicable in determining academic probation or suspension. Class work is supplemented by tutorial help designed to give the student a better understanding of basic communication skills.

    Notes
    Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Cr. 4

  
  • ENGL 100 - College Composition and Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to academic writing with focus on sentence and paragraph level skills and mechanics.

    Notes
    Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum ACT English score of 16 and permission of department head.
    Corequisite(s): ENGL 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENGL 101 - English Composition I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 1013, English Composition I

    Introduction to academic writing, research, and writing across the curriculum. Students will produce at least 3500 words of academic prose during the semester. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 104 or ENGL 105H.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 090 (with a grade of S), minimum ACT English score of 18, minimum Compass Writing score of 70, minimum Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Critical Reading score of 450, or minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Writing and Language score of 25.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    English Composition

    WE
  
  • ENGL 102 - English Composition II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 1023, English Composition II

    Writing researched themes and exercises. Reinforcement of academic writing, research, and writing across the curriculum introduced in ENGL 101. Students will produce at least 5000 words of researched writing during the semester. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 102 and ENGL 106H.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101, minimum ACT English score of 26, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Critical Reading score of 590, or minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Writing and Language score of 33.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    English Composition

    WE
  
  • ENGL 104 - Freshman Composition I for International Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory freshman composition for international students with English as their non-primary language. Special attention given to idioms and difficulties of usage common to non-native speakers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 104 and ENGL 101 or ENGL 105H.

    Prerequisite(s): ELS 112, ENGL 090, minimum ACT English score of 18, minimum Compass Writing score of 70, minimum Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 86, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Critical Reading score of 450, minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Writing and Language score of 25, minimum TOEFL score of 71, or minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • ENGL 200 - Introduction to the Study of Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2323, Introduction to Literature

    Literary genres and the research and analysis of literature. Research paper required. Students will begin portfolio for degree.

    Notes
    Must be taken by all English majors before they complete 60 hours of coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  
  • ENGL 201 - Survey of British Literature I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2103, British Literature I

    First semester: from Beowulf to the Romantic Movement; second semester: from the Romantic Movement to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, (minimum ACT English score of 32 and minimum ACT Composite score of 28), (minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 37 and minimum SAT Total score of 1310), or (pre-March 2016 minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 720 and minimum SAT Composite score of 1240).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 202 - Survey of British Literature II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2113, British Literature II

    First semester: from Beowulf to the Romantic Movement; second semester: from the Romantic Movement to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, (minimum ACT English score of 32 and minimum ACT Composite score of 28), (minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 37 and minimum SAT Total score of 1310), or (pre-March 2016 minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 720 and minimum SAT Composite score of 1240).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 203 - Introduction to Literature I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2303, Introduction to Fiction

    Study of the short story and the novel. Methods of literary analysis, thematic study, and critical approach.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 203 and ENGL 211.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, (minimum ACT English score of 32 and minimum ACT Composite score of 28), (minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 37 and minimum SAT Total score of 1310), or (pre-March 2016 minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 720 and minimum SAT Composite score of 1240).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 204 - Introduction to Literature II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2313, Introduction to Poetry and/or Drama

    Study of poetry and drama. Methods of literary analysis, thematic study, and critical approach.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 204 and ENGL 212.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, (minimum ACT English score of 32 and minimum ACT Composite score of 28), (minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 37 and minimum SAT Total score of 1310), or (pre-March 2016 minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 720 and minimum SAT Composite score of 1240).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 204H - Introduction to Literature II, Honors (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of poetry and drama. Methods of literary analysis, thematic study, and critical approach. Research paper and critical presentations required.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 and permission of honors college director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 221 - Classical Mythology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2503, Mythology or Folklore

    Study of legends growing out of the life and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, (minimum ACT English score of 32 and minimum ACT Composite score of 28), (minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 37 and minimum SAT Total score of 1310), or (pre-March 2016 minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 720 and minimum SAT Composite score of 1240).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    WE
  
  • ENGL 253 - Introduction to Professional Writing Workshop (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2513, Foundations of Professional Writing (Lower Level)

    General procedures for writing professional reports for industry and science, including the organization of ideas and scientific proposals.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
 

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