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DANC 130 - Ballet I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to the basic techniques of ballet. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 150 - Dance Ensemble
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Preparation and public performance of selected works of dance repertory. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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DANC 210 - Music and Movement
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Basic rhythmic analysis for dance. Understanding the relationship between music and movement for both instruction and performance. Introduction to digital music editing and composition for dance.
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DANC 215 - Movement for Performers
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
Provides the actor/musician/dancer with a basic awareness of the human body and function for the stage by exploring various movement techniques.
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DANC 240 - Choreography I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Use of rhythmic, spatial and dynamic elements in designing dance movements. Current choreographic approaches.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in dance and instructor’s approval.
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DANC 310 - Jazz Dance
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Analytical and practical study in jazz dance techniques. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 120 or DANC 320 .
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DANC 320 - Contemporary Dance II
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A continuing study of dance vocabulary with emphasis on analysis and discipline. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 120 .
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DANC 330 - Ballet II
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Continuation of training in technical skills of classical ballet. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 350 - Dance Ensemble
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Preparation and public performance of selected works of dance repertory. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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DANC 360 - Dance Production
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Practical application of dance studies in the production environment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 240 and DANC 350 .
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DANC 401 - Special Projects in Dance
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed individual study. May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 415 - Dance History and Contemporary Issues
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course is an inquiry into varied issues that are central to how dances are created, performed, viewed, received, criticized and analyzed in a historical context.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 110 or instructor’s approval.
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DANC 420 - Advanced Contemporary Dance
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A continuing study of dance vocabulary with emphasis on intensive advanced level of contemporary dance technique. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 320 or instructor’s approval.
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DANC 430 - Advanced Ballet
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Advanced training in understanding ballet vocabulary, terminology, pointe work, and correct body posture. The student will demonstrate proficiency in challenging barre and center combinations, proper spatial dynamics and clarity, and appropriate musicality. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 330 or instructor’s approval.
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DANC 440 - Choreography II
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Advanced techniques of dance composition.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 240 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: DANC 640
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DANC 460 - Senior Project
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Performance or research based projects representative of the student’s interest, talents and cumulative experience in dance. Projects are selected and prepared under the supervision of a dance faculty member. Pass/Fail
Mandatory Pass/Fail.
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Dance Education |
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DNED 211 - Introduction to Teaching Dance
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
A comprehensive view of dance teaching as a profession including requirements, challenges and opportunities. The stages of children’s development in dance will be covered, as well as lesson plan writing. Includes eight (8) clock hours of clinical lab experiences, directed observations and limited participation in classroom settings.
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DNED 390 - Dance Pedagogy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Concepts, methods, materials and practice in teaching dance appropriate for both elementary and secondary students. Includes 12 clock hours of clinical lab experiences, directed observations and limited participation in classroom settings.
Prerequisite(s): DNED 211 .
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DNED 400 - Senior Seminar in Dance Education
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Current issues in the profession of dance education, review of national standards and the relationship of aesthetic education to the overall development of young people. Historical, philosophical and social aspects of dance in the curriculum. Measurement and evaluation of dance instruction. Includes 10 clock hours of clinical lab experiences, directed observations, limited participation in classroom settings, and student teaching preparation.
Prerequisite(s): DNED 390 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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DNED 471 - Student Teaching in Dance Placement 1
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised student teaching of dance in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. (Normally taken concurrently also with DNED 471.)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other required courses in the Professional Education core, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and DNED 472
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DNED 472 - Student Teaching in Dance Placement 2
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised student teaching of dance in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. (Normally taken concurrently also with DNED 471 . )
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), all other required courses in the Professional Education core, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and DNED 471
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DSED 420 - General Safety Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
A background in characteristics of effective teaching and techniques for safety principles, practices and procedures. The cause and prevention of accidents in the home, school and community as related to modern living.
Crosslisted With: DSED 620
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DSED 430 - Basic Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
The course will explore driver education in the secondary school, paying particular attention to traffic laws and enforcement, traffic engineering and educational theory. Lesson planning and peer teaching will be evaluated.
Crosslisted With: DSED 630
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DSED 435 - Advanced Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
The course will explore advanced driver education concepts of various driving activities involving instructional aids germane to Drivers Education in the public schools (i. e. simulators, range equipment).
Prerequisite(s): DSED 430 or 630.
Crosslisted With: DSED 635
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ECED 341 - Mathematics/Science in Early Childhood Education
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the early childhood mathematics and science curriculum. It investigates a study of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. It includes unit planning, lesson planning, simulated teaching and small group instruction in the public schools. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 .
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ECED 351 - Language Arts/Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Exploration and examination of the content and concepts of the early childhood language arts and social sciences curriculum. It investigates a study of methods and materials and a review of relevant research. It also includes unit planning, lesson planning, simulated teaching and small group instruction in the public schools. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 .
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ECED 360 - Assessment in Early Childhood
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An investigation of developmentally appropriate measurement and evaluation during the early childhood years that include standardized and teacher-designed tests, and formal and informal assessment. Course also considers the professional and ethical issues associated with assessing young children. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 303
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ECED 409 - Student Teaching in Kindergarten
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in kindergarten for a minimum of 7. 5 weeks. Must be taken with TCED 403 or TCED 412. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses, and Reading requirements.
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ECED 411 - Student Teaching PreK-3/SPED PreK-3 Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and ECED 412 .
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ECED 412 - Student Teaching PreK-3/SPED PreK-3 Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 or ECED 411
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ECED 460 - Learning: Birth Through Age Eight Years
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Exploration and knowledge of the learning process in the context of parent-child, teacher-student and school-family-child relationships are the emphases of this course. Cultural diversity and implications of diversity for children birth through age eight years and their learning are addressed. Developmentally appropriate curriculum, instructional material, environments for learning and community resource utilization are integral components of the course. There are 15 clock hours of clinical lab experiences, directed observations and limited participation in educational settings. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: ECED 660
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ECED 480 - Emergent Literacy in the Content Areas: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science and Health
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A four-hour methods course addressing the content areas of language arts, social studies, math, science and health for the young child with thematic and interdisciplinary teaching strategies appropriate for children in Pre-kindergarten through Grade Three. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: ECED 680
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ECED 481 - Emergent Literacy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Exploration and examination of appropriate resources and strategies for emergent readers from ages 0-8. Methods for encouraging emergent reading skills are investigated. Criteria for book selection, creative links for enhancing literature, techniques in storytelling and literacy data are included. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: ECED 681
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ECED 485 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students in this three-hour introductory course will obtain a foundation in developmental theories of creativity, play, art, music and literature in early childhood curriculum. The students will explore creative techniques appropriate for young children and how these techniques can increase the child’s self-expression, creativity and development.
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ECED 490 - Learning Theory and Affective Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An analysis of the psychological foundations of learning and the application of learning theory to classroom practice, including cognitive, affective and behavioral approaches to classroom discipline and self-discipline. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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ECON 100 - American Enterprise System
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introductory elective course designed to acquaint students with the various aspects of the U. S. economy, including the free enterprise system, economic issues of public concern, government functions and policies in a market economy and the importance of the evolving global economy.
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ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introduction to the economic problem, the basics of supply and demand, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy and other topics.
Corequisite(s): A college level math course.
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ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An in-depth analysis of supply and demand, the economics of production and cost and analysis of firm behavior in various market models, resource markets and the international economy and other topics.
Corequisite(s): A college level math course.
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ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An indepth analysis of supply and demand and their elasticities, the allocation of resources and price determination in various market models, an analysis of consumption and marginal utility and other topics.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 -ECON 202 .
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ECON 312 - Macroeconomic Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
A thorough analysis of aggregate demand, output, the level of employment, the price level, national income accounting and economic growth. Comparison of classical, Keynesian and other approaches to the employment problem.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 -ECON 202 .
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ECON 321 - International Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to basic theories of international trade. World trade and economic growth, world trade and income distribution, basic rationale for free trade and trade protection, national policies affecting international trade, trade agreements, international cartels, international trade accounts and foreign exchange.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 322 - Economic Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The basic theories of economic development. Overview of world economic development in a historical perspective. Macroeconomic trade and government policies that have influenced international economic growth. International financial assistance to the developing world and its results.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 331 - Money and Banking
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Nature and functions of money, role of commercial banks in the monetary and economic system, structure and function of the Federal Reserve System, monetary operations of the treasury, relationship between money and economic activity.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 333 - International Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
The domestic and international dimensions of the relationships among private enterprises, governments and individuals in a changing world. Exploration of the role of governments in maintaining environments conducive to private enterprise including multinational businesses as well as the danger of business concentration both domestic and international.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 335 - Public Finance
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Public expenditures, federal and state revenue systems, budgeting and public debt management.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 351 - Business Forecasting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Study of the factors contributing to business fluctuations. A survey of the possible techniques used to analyze current conditions and to forecast future levels of activity as well as applications of selected forecasting models.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 411 - Managerial Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Application of economic theory to business decision making: emphasis on profit objectives, measurement and forecasting demands and costs.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 416 - Development of Economic Thought
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
An analysis of the origin and development of economic thought beginning with the traditional and premarket economies and continuing through mercantilism, capitalism, socialism and the mixed economies of the twentieth century.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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ECON 417 - Market Structures
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
An analysis of monopoly and competition in market economies and the interrelationships of market structure, business behavior and economic performance.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 , ECON 202 and ECON 311 .
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ECON 471-479 - Topics in Economics [topic title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in economics offered on an occasional basis for qualified students.
Prerequisite(s): Admission by permission of instructor only.
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ECON 480 - Internships in Economics
Credit(s): 1-9
Lecture Hours: 1-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine hours internship credit. A maximum of six hours may be used to fulfill degree requirements. Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; at least Junior standing.
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ECON 491 - Independent Study in Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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ECON 492 - Independent Study in Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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Educational Studies |
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EDST 290 - Workshop in Education [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than nine hours of workshop credit may be applied to an undergraduate degree in education. Can not be repeated for credit under the same workshop title.
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EDST 440 - Selected Problems in Education: [Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of selected problems and issues affecting education.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) or Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: EDST 640
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EDST 445 - Parenting Across Cultures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course that explores various issues affecting parenting across cultural groups. The interrelationship between culture and parenting is a major focus. Concerns and issues regarding parenting and society’s definition of “family” are explored. Styles of parenting and the influence of culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are addressed.
Crosslisted With: EDST 645
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EDST 450 - The School, the Teacher, and the Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the federal, state and local laws that affect the operation of the school with special emphasis on legal rights and responsibilities of both students and school personnel.
Crosslisted With: EDST 650
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EDST 455 - Educational Travel Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-6
When Offered: As needed
A Course designed as an educational travel experience in Educational Studies within the United States or internationally under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. May be offered on a pass/fail basis. Students may repeat course with different topics. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards an Educational Studies degree. Not regularly offered.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
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EDST 460 - Education in a Pluralistic Society
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
The study of issues that exist in teaching culturally different students in a multicultural school setting.
Crosslisted With: (Same as EDST 660)
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ELED 413 - Mental Health in Schools
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Influences within the school which affect the self-concepts, motivation and social adjustment of students and teachers. Emphasis on means for promoting mental health in the classroom. Opportunity for self-exploration provided.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ELED 613)
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ELED 430 - Problems in Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary School
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Individual or group work on assigned or chosen problems in English and social studies.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: ELED 630
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ELED 433 - Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Arithmetic and Science in the Elementary School
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special investigation concerning effective teaching of arithmetic and science in the elementary school. Use of the current curricula materials. Individual or group work on assigned or chosen problems in elementary arithmetic and science.
Crosslisted With: ELED 633
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ELED 455 - Child Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An overview of the principles of learning and behavior applicable to young children’s physical, social and intellectual development. Emphasis on the current research findings related to young children and the process of education.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: ELED 655
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ELED 490 - Workshop in Education: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to an undergraduate or graduate degree in education.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: ELED 690/SEDU 420 (620 if same Title of Workshop)
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ENGR 100 - Society and Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Historical review of the interaction between society, technology and engineering.
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ENGR 101 - Engineering Graphics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to technical drawing and introduction to the computer for use in computer assisted drawings.
Corequisite(s): MATH 251 .
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ENGR 121 - Statics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Application of vector algebra to represent forces and moments in two and three dimensions and the relationship of these forces systems to the equilibrium of rigid bodies. Friction centroids and moments of inertia.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 .
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ENGR 201 - Engineering Methods
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Engineering problem solving emphasizing matrix methods.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 .
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ENGR 220 - Strength of Materials
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relations; transformations of stress and strain; applications including axially loaded members, torsion of circular shafts, bending of beams, buckling of columns, stress in spherical and cylindrical thin-walled pressure vessels. Shear and moment diagrams, combined stress.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and ENGR 121 .
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ENGR 231 - Digital Logic
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Number systems and codes. Boolean Algebra. Gate-level digital electronics with hardware reduction strategies. Combinational and sequential logic.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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ENGR 232 - Linear Circuits I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A first course in linear circuits. Basic principles of resistors, operational amplifiers, capacitors, and inductors; DC and AC circuit analysis techniques (Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, mesh analysis, nodal analysis and circuit theorems); Steady-state AC phasor analysis, complex power and power factor. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGR 230 and ENGR 232.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 221 .
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ENGR 233 - Electrical Laboratory I
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Lab methods, experiments and design approaches that illustrate and apply digital logic and linear circuit topics covered in ENGR 231 and ENGR 232 .
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 231 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 232 .
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ENGR 241 - Dynamics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The relationship between the motion of particles and rigid bodies and the forces which act upon them. Newton’s laws of motion.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 , PHYS 220 and ENGR 121 .
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ENGR 301 - Computer Aided Engineering/Design Tools
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Discipline specific software tools are used to model engineering problems. Students apply software targeted to their engineering concentration. One three-hour lab.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 , Junior standing and instructor’s approval.
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ENGR 302 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As needed
An introduction to tool path generation using manual G&M programming and CAM software. Parts will be fabricated using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. In addition to CNC turning and milling operations, two-dimensional cutting operations including plasma, laser, water jet and electrical machining are covered.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 301 (Mechanical concentration).
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ENGR 310 - Engineering Materials
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Correlation of atomic structure, crystal structure and microstructure of solids with mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering significance.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 and ENGR 220 .
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ENGR 311 - Engineering Applications of Probability and Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Basic knowledge of probability theory and statistical inference for use in engineering. Theory and practical applications of random variables and probability distributions; estimation of statistical parameters; and hypothesis testing. Three lecture hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 .
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ENGR 313 - Engineering Internship
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Work experience during one summer or semester for a business, industry or government agency, on-site, in an engineering intern (apprenticeship) position which is approved by the department chair. A final report is required. Students who complete the co-op program will be allowed to substitute their last co-op semester for this course. Students enrolled in this course will be considered full-time by the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): At least Junior standing and approval of the Department Chair.
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ENGR 315 - Engineering Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Formulation and solution of differential equations typical to engineering. Emphasis will be placed on classical solution techniques of ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 .
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ENGR 315H - Honors Engineering Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Formulation and solution of differential equations typical to engineering. Emphasis will be placed on classical solution techniques of ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and instructor’s approval.
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ENGR 316 - Signals and Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Classification of signals and systems, convolution representation of systems, response of linear systems to periodic and finite-energy signals, system modeling by differential equations, Fourier series and transforms, frequency domain analysis of systems.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 232 , ENGR 241 and either ENGR 315 or MATH 330 .
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ENGR 317 - Computational Methods and Numerical Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to numerical solutions of real-world engineering problems using Excel and structured programming in MATLAB. Solution techniques for nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, and nonlinear ordinary differential equations will be used to solve engineering analysis problems.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 241 and 315.
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ENGR 331 - Semiconductor Electronics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Basic electronic devices including diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field-effect transistors; elementary power supplies and voltage regulation, transistor applications, amplifier fundamentals, operational amplifier applications, and small-signal transistor amplifiers.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 231 and ENGR 232 .
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ENGR 332 - Linear Circuits II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A second course in linear circuits (following ENGR 232 ). RLC Circuits, three-phase circuits, magnetically coupled circuits, frequency response, and two-port networks.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 232 .
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ENGR 333 - Electrical Laboratory II
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Lab methods, experiments and design approaches that illustrate and apply semiconductor electronics and linear circuit topics covered in ENGR 331 and ENGR 332 .
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 233 and ENGR 331 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 332 .
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ENGR 340 - Thermodynamics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. The phases of a pure substance and their thermodynamic properties. The concept of work and heat, conservation of mass, conservation of energy, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics using closed system and control volume analyses.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 .
Corequisite(s): MATH 320 .
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ENGR 341 - Fluid Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Fluid properties and behavior, fluid statics and dynamics of ideal and real fluids. Continuity, momentum, energy equations for control volume analyses. The first law of thermodynamics. Laminar and turbulent incompressible flows. Pipe flows, lift and drag calculations.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 241 .
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ENGR 350 - Principles of Land Surveying and Geomatics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Engineering surveying measurements, methods and computations. Mensuration, leveling, traversing, topographic mapping. Earthwork computations, horizontal and vertical curves.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor approval.
Corequisite(s): MATH 160 or MATH 251 .
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ENGR 351 - Basic Structural Analysis
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structural elements and systems for loads and deformations. Analysis of beams, trusses, floor systems and frames. Determination of gravity and liveloads. Determination of deformations by the elastic curve and by energy methods. Indeterminate analysis using force, displacement and approximate methods. Use of computer spreadsheets.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 .
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ENGR 352 - Transportation Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Analysis of the characteristics of transportation systems, including vehicle dynamics, volumes, speeds, capacities, roadway conditions and accidents. Traffic studies. Highway design including intersections, horizontal and vertical alignment, and pavement design.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 311 .
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ENGR 353 - Hydraulics and Hydrology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Fundamentals of open channel hydraulics and engineering hydrology. Hydrologic cycle, qualitative and quantitative hydrology and related practical engineering computations involving precipitation, runoff and discharge. Engineering analysis of practical open channel flows; energy, depth, slope and transient considerations.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 .
Corequisite(s): ENGR 341 .
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ENGR 356 - Construction Materials
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As needed
Understanding the engineering properties of various construction materials such as: aggregates, masonry products, timber products, bituminous material, steel, and structural connections.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 and CHEM 121
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ENGR 361 - Digital Signal Processing
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Properties of continuous and discrete signals. Z-transform and Fast-Fourier Transform. Sampling theorem and IIR and FIR Digital filtering techniques
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 316 .
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ENGR 370 - Vibrations
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Free and forced vibration of translational and rotational single- and multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical and structural systems. System modeling and analytical and computer simulated response to periodic and general input excitations. Selection of system parameters to achieve desired response. Resonance and rotating unbalance. Modal analysis of multi-degree-of freedom systems. Experimental verification of analytical results, with report writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 , ENGR 241 and ENGR 315 .
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ENGR 371 - Advanced Strength of Materials
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Development and application of the equations of equilibrium, strain-displacement equations, and stress-strain relationships to plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric problems. Solution of problems involving thick walled cylinders, interference fits, rotating disks, torsion of non-circular cross sections, and non-symmetric bending.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 .
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ENGR 380 - Engineering Economy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Economic decision making for engineering projects and capital expenditures proposals. Concepts of time value of money, cash flow and capital rationing. Basic comparative models for evaluating alternatives. Depreciation and tax consequences. Students cannot receive credit for both INEG 380 and ENGR 380.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and Sophomore standing.
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ENGR 381 - Human Factors in Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
A study of the limitations of humans in production and other man-made systems. Analysis of stress and environmental factors such as noise, lighting and atmospheric conditions on performance of tasks.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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ENGR 382 - Metals Casting and Joining Processes
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As needed
Process concepts providing an operational knowledge of the practice and theory of metals casting, welding and thermal cutting. Application of metallurgical principles to the casting of metals. Study of mold materials, metal flow, and cast metals. Analysis and application of primary and secondary processing methods for the manufacture of products. Development of process designs and practices appropriate for product specifications, inspection and process control.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 and ENGR 310 .
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ENGR 383 - Material Forming Processes
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As needed
Concept design steps for metal forming and stamping dies. Analysis and control of metal forming processes. Analysis and application of secondary processing methods for the manufacture of products. Two lecture hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 .
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ENGR 409 - Engineering Design and Project Management
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to engineering design and project management. Topics include the design process, establishing goals, objectives, and requirements, project planning, estimating, scheduling, tracking and monitoring, team work, resolving conflicts, and engineering ethics in the context of design and project management.
Corequisite(s): ENGR 410 .
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