May 16, 2024  
2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • EDUC 485M - Internship Non-Master’s Alternative Certfication (Lab. 12, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Inservice teachers seeking certification. Supervision provided by the principal, a designated classroom teacher, and a university supervisor. Intern will enroll for two semesters and credit given each semester.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 599 and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.

    Lab. 12 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 485P - Internship Non-Master’s Alternative Certification (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Early childhood inservice teachers seeking certification. Supervision provided by the principal, a designated classroom teacher, and a university supervisor. Intern will enroll for two semesters and credit given each semester.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 499 and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 485S - Internship Non-Master’s Alternative Certification (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Secondary inservice teachers seeking certification. Supervision provided by the principal, a designated classroom teacher, and a university supervisor. Intern will enroll for two semesters and credit given each semester.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 499 and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 499 - Entrance into the Non-Master’s Alternative Program


    Students planning to be teachers through the non-master’s alternative program must make application through the TeachSWLA office and the Graduate School. Upon admission, a grade of “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory) will be assigned.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5, passing scores on Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II (content specific exam).

    Cr. 0

  
  • EDUC 503 - Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Study of the characteristics of diagnosis and remedial teaching. Candidates will complete 30 hours of field experience in which they apply diagnostic procedures and remedial techniques using special reading materials and evaluative devices.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 503 and EDUC 416 or EDUC 630.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 599 and EDUC 642.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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
    Designed for alternative certification. To be taken the semester prior to student teaching or internship.

    Field Experience: 20 hours

    No duplicate credit for EDUC 523 and EDUC 410.

    Prerequisites: ELIT 600 and EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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
    Designed for alternative certification. To be taken the semester prior to student teaching or internship.

    Field Experience: 20 hours

    No duplicate credit for EDUC 525 and EDUC 412.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 599 - Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program


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

    Prerequisites: 12-15 hours of core courses (vary per program); acceptable Praxis I, ACT, or SAT scores; and acceptable Praxis II scores (specialty exam only)

    Cr. 0

  
  • EDUC 603 - Admission to the Master of Education Program


    Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Education must be admitted to the institution for graduate study then meet  program admission criteria identified as prerequisites to this course. Once an EDUC 603 application is submitted, candidates will be assigned a grade of “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory).

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of program coursework to include EDLD 600 (or its equivalent) and teacher certification or eligibility for teacher certification

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 20 hours

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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 a total of 6 semester hours as topics vary. Credit cannot be used toward a graduate degree in the Department of Teacher Education.

    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.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 10 hours

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 626 - Principles and Administration of Elementary School Guidance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Developmental approach to guidance at the elementary level. Problems of parent counselor and teacher-counselor relationships receive attention.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 603 and 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.

    When Offered
    Offered during summer session only.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 603 and 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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 634 - Vocational Guidance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An orientation to the background, philosophy, and current practices in vocational guidance. Emphasis is given to the problems and techniques in vocational counseling in the secondary schools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 634 and EPSY 640.

    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.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 636 - Orientation to the World of Work (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and techniques designed to prepare counselors to help elementary school children acquire an appreciation of the role of legitimate occupations and an understanding of the dignity of work.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 636, EDUC 637, and EPSY 640.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 637 - Educational and Occupational Information (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to help teachers and guidance workers develop competencies in the use of educational and vocational information with groups and individuals. Emphasis is placed on the collection, evaluation, and filing of information.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 637, EDUC 636, and EPSY 640.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 640 - Motivation in Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey and analysis of current theories of motivation and basic and applied issues related to achievement factors.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 15 hours.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 10 hours

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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
    Field Experience: 20 hours.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 599 and EDUC 642.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 603 or 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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

    Notes
    Field Experience: 10 hours

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Supervised laboratory experience in teaching nursery and kindergarten children.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 10 hours

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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 656 - Workshop in Early Childhood Education (Cr. 3)


    Exploration of significant developments and concerns related to early childhood education.

    Notes
    May be repeated once as topics vary.

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 659 - Special Topics in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Cr. 3)


    Topics will vary according to expressed needs. May be offered as a workshop.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours as topics vary. Credit cannot be used toward a graduate degree in the Department of Teacher Education.

    Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 662 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Exploration of situations and problems that may arise in early childhood education and early childhood special education. Research in early childhood education development, typical and atypical child development, inclusive education and curriculum planning.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 664 - Creative Experiences in Early Childhood Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Dynamics of young children’s creative experiences in music, dance, movement, art and play. Characteristics and needs of young children in each of these areas are stressed.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 668 - The Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Societal forces influencing the development of the secondary school, and methods and strategies necessary for secondary school students of today to become productive citizens. Aids the candidate in the development of an orientation to teaching and learning in today’s secondary schools and a more complete understanding of the nature and function of the secondary school.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDLD 600

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 672 - Social Studies Methods for the Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Research-based methods and models of instruction for teaching secondary social studies. Selection, development, and application of cognitive models and strategies used to meet National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards 1 through 5. Lesson and unit design for teaching diverse learners.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 673 - Social Studies Methods II for the Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Research-based methods and models of instruction for teaching secondary social studies. Selection, development, and application of cognitive models and strategies used to meet National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards 6 through 10. Lessons and unit design for teaching diverse learners.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 675 - Instructional Strategies for Teaching Higher Order Thinking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines theoretical perspectives regarding thinking skills and identifies thinking skills implemented in the secondary school curriculum. Examines a number of strategies for teaching thinking and developing techniques for implementing in the secondary classroom.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

     

    Notes
    Field Experience: 20 hours.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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: Passing score on the PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching; and EDUC 599.

    Lab. 12 Cr. 6

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, completion of required education courses, full time teaching assignment, Education 200 and passing scores on the PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching and the specialty area, or EDUC 599.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: N/A

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

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: N/A

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: N/A

    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.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 603 and EDUC 686 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: N/A

    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.”

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: N/A

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

    Notes
    May be repeated once for a total of six credit hours, as topics vary.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603 and 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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    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.

    Notes
    Field Experience: 15 hours

    Prerequisites: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 670, Completion of all course work in selected concentration area, and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 205 - Circuits Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Electrical components and instruments are used to study and verify basic theorems and laws of electrical circuits.

    Prerequisite: Credit or registration for ENGR 211.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • ELEN 220 - Networks I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Network analysis in the time and frequency domains; neper and radian frequency, transformed networks, poles and zeroes, resonance, magnetically coupled circuits, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 220 and ELEN 302.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 211.

    Lec. 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.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 211 and ELEN 205.

    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:Credit or registration in 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.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 302.

    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.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292.

    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.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 211 and ELEN 302 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: ELEN 302 and ELEN 340.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 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: 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.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEN 355.

    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: ELEN 260.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 363 - Microprocessor Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic microprocessing system organization; machine representation of instructions and data; machine and assembly language programming; developmental systems.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 260.

    Lec. 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: 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.

    When Offered
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 404 and ELEN 504.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 302.

    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.

    Corequisite: ELEN 304.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 411 - Advanced Communication Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Digital and analog communication systems in the presence of noise, random processes and spectral analysis, optimum digital receivers, spread spectrum techniques.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 411 and ELEN 511.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 410 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 412 - Voice and Data Communication Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Data transmission, computer-to-computer communication protocols, local area networks; public data networks, data communications standards, regulatory activities.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 412 and ELEN 512 or ELEN 611.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Introduction to computer networking architectures, services, and protocols. Over-view of IEEE 802.xx standards, TCP/IP, SPX/IPX and NetBEUI networking protocol stacks. Implementation and monitoring of DHCP, DNS, and WINS servers. Overview of IP Routing and Security. Implementation of Routing and RAS servers. Overview of Network Address Translation services and public/private addressing. Implementation of Certificate Services and File Encryption System.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 362.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • ELEN 430 - 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 other components used in system protection.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 430 and ELEN 530.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 355 or ELEN 450 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 431 - Power System Operations and Reliability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods for modeling large power distribution systems and portions of the bulk electric system. Reliability criteria, methods for gathering reliability data, and development of strategies for improving reliability. Costs and environmental consequences associated with reliability improvement. Analysis of system disturbances, faults, and outages. Symmetrical components methods.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 355

    Lec. 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.

    Prerequisites: ELEN 340 and ELEN 350.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 451 - Power System Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Models for networks and network calculations, power flow analysis, economic dispatching, unit commitment, automatic generation control, optimal power flow, contingency analysis, state estimation, and power system stability.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 451 and ELEN 551.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 355 or ELEN 450 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 455 - Energy Conversion (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    LCCN: N/A

    Generalized machine theory as it applies to motors, generators, and transformers and the operating characteristics of a. c. induction motors, a. c. synchronous generators, and d. c. motors and generators.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 455 and ELEN 350.

    Prerequisites: ELEN 355, ELEN 205, and ENGR 211.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • ELEN 460 - Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mathematical modeling and analysis of physical systems: mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, magnetic, and chemical. Emphasis will be given in the simulation of these systems using MATLAB and SIMULINK.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 460 and ELEN 560, MEEN 460, MEEN 560, ENGR 460, or ENGR 560.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 211, ENGR 302 or ENGR 303, and PHYS 212.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    OSI networking model and client-server based operating systems, components of NOS, planning for server hardware, and network protocols and compatibility, planning and integration of Active Directory and security in an enterprise network. Installing and configuring of Microsoft Windows servers. Administration of Accounts, Groups, Folders, Files, and Security Objects in a domain. Implementation of RAID, Distributed File System, and Disk Quotas. Installing and managing Remote Access and VPN servers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 464 and ELEN 564.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 363 or ELEN 424 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 468 - VHDL (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Very High Speed integrated Circuits Hardware Description Language (VHDL). Advanced Micro-processor controlled systems.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 367.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 471 - Systems and Control II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of sampled data control systems: modeling z-transforms, sampling, compensation, discrete state variables, optimal control.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 471 and ELEN 571.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 430 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: 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: ELEN 304.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 511 - Advanced Communication Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Digital and analog communication systems in the presence of noise, random processes and spectral analysis, optimum digital receivers, spread spectrum techniques. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 411 and ELEN 511.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 410 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 512 - Voice and Data Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Data transmission, computer-to-computer communication protocols, local area networks; public data networks, data communications standards, regulatory activities. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 512 and ELEN 412 or ELEN 611.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 410.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 530 - 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 other components used in system protection. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 530 and ELEN 430.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 355 or ELEN 450 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 441 and ELEN 541.

    Prerequisites: ELEN 340 and ELEN 350 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 551 - Power System Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Models for networks and network calculations, power flow analysis, economic dispatching, unit commitment, automatic generation control, optimal power flow, contingency analysis, state estimation, and power system stability. Report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 551 and ELEN 451.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 355 or ELEN 450 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 560 - Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mathematical modeling and analysis of physical systems; mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, magnetic, and chemical. Emphasis will be given in the simulation of these systems using MATLAB and SIMULINK. Directed reading and or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 560 and ELEN 460, MEEN 560, MEEN 460, ENGR 560, or ENGR 460.

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    OSI networking model and client-server based operating systems, components of NOS, planning for server hardware, and network protocols and compatibility, planning and integration of Active Directory and security in an enterprise network. Installing and configuring of Microsoft Windows servers. Administration of Accounts, Groups, Folders, Files, and Security Objects in a domain. Implementation of RAID, Distributed File System, and Disk Quotas. Installing and managing Remote Access and VPN servers. Research report and presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 564 and ELEN464.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 363 or ELEN 424 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 571 - Systems and Control II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of sampled data control systems: modeling, z-transforms, sampling, compensation, discrete state variables, optimal control. Project and report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ELEN 471 and ELEN 571.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 430 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 601 - Passive and Active Network Synthesis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Synthesis of networks using both passive and active components. Control of poles and zeros through dependent sources. Study and application of second order systems.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ELEN 610 - Wireless Broadband Communications Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Design of wireless broadband communications system; transmitters and receivers; consideration of power, signal-to-noise, interference, and spatial design constraints; review of regulations and standards.

    Prerequisite: ELEN 410 or ELEN 510 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 with change in topic for maximum credit of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • ELEN 625 - Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts of artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, and symbolic computational techniques in machine learning. Mathematical and computational models with emphasis on engineering applications. Computer simulation of the intelligent control systems based on neural networks and/or fuzzy logic models.

    Prerequisites: ELEN 465 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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