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ECE 322L - Embedded Microcontrollers Lab
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour laboratory component for ECE 322 .
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ECE 323 - Industrial Automation Controls
Credits: 2
Credit Configuration: 1+3, 2 Cr.
An introduction to the design of industrial automation control systems and their applications. Topics include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial computers, and embedded systems, their applicable standards, and best practices.
Prerequisite(s): (ECE 263 or ECE 281 ) and (ECE 100 or ECE 251 ).
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ECE 324 - Ind Automation Field Exper
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0.5+1.5, 1 Cr.
One or more field experiences to accompany ECE 323 .
Corequisite(s): ECE 323 .
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ECE 340 - Electronics I
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
An introduction to semiconductor theory and the design and analysis of electronic circuits. Topics include diodes, field-effect and bipolar transistors, CMOS logic circuits, single state discrete transistor amplifiers, and multistage integrated-circuit amplifiers.
Prerequisite(s): (ECE 263 or ECE 281 ) with a minimum grade of C and a Writing Intensive Course.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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ECE 340L - Electronics I Lab
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour laboratory component for ECE 340 .
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ECE 341 - Electronics II
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
Topics include power amplifiers, DC power supplies, data converters, feedback, oscillators, switched-capacitor circuits, and transistor memory units.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 340 .
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ECE 341L - Electronics II Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ECE 341 .
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ECE 360 - Signals and Systems
Credits: 3
Continuous and discrete systems and signals are considered in both time and frequency domains. Continuous-time linear systems topics include Fourier series, Fourier transforms, and Laplace transforms. Discrete-time topics include the discrete Fourier transform, the Z-transform, sampling, quantization, and discrete-time processing. Discrete and continuous filtering techniques are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): (ECE 263 or ECE 281 ) with a minimum grade of C.
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ECE 422 - Embedded Microcontrollers II
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
Topics include assembly language, low power modes, clock systems, real‐time operating systems, and hardware/software co‐design.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 322 .
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ECE 422L - Embedded Microcontrollers II Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ECE 422 .
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ECE 424 - Computer Architecture
Credits: 3
The description, organization, and design of computer elements to perform effectively. Instruction set design, caches, pipelining, and microprogramming.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 222 with a minimum grade of C.
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ECE 429 - Integrated Circuit Fabrication & Design
Credits: 3
An introduction to the fundamental principles of CMOS digital integrated circuit design. Extensive use of CAD tools for layout and simulation. Techniques for speed and size tradeoff are studied.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 221 and ECE 340 .
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ECE 430 - Electromagnetic Field Theory
Credits: 3
The study of fundamental laws of static and dynamic electric and magnetic fields using vector methods. Topics include transmission lines, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic radiation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 253 and PHYS 142 .
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ECE 450 - Network and Data Communications
Credits: 3
Theory of interconnected digital systems including information flow control by packet and circuit-switching techniques and standards for communication between network nodes.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 221 and ECE 251 .
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ECE 452 - Digital Signal Processing
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
This course is an overview of the theory and techniques of the basic concepts of digital signal processing. Topics covered include design of FIR and IIR filters, construction of algorithms for real-time and off-line signal processing, relationships between analog and digital realizations, and real-time hardware considerations.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 360 .
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ECE 452L - Digital Signal Processing Lab
Credits: 0
The 1-hour laboratory component for ECE 452 .
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ECE 453 - Communication Systems
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+0.5, 3 Cr.
Methods of transmission of information by electrical signals through channels limited by bandwidth and additive noise. The characteristics of standard analog and digital modulation schemes such as AM, FM, PAM, and PCM are investigated and related to their channel requirements.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 360
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): STAT 240 .
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ECE 455 - Image Processing & Computer Vision
Credits: 3
An introduction to image processing concepts such as image filtering, enhancement, and manipulation. Computer vision processes, including image segmentation, feature extraction, and pattern recognition.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 251 and MATH 260 .
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ECE 456 - Fiber-Optic Communication
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+0.5, 3 Cr.
A study of optical fiber communication systems and networks with hands-on experience. Theory of light wave propagation and single/multimode optical fibers. Introduction to light emitting diodes and laser diodes as optical sources and the modulation of those sources. Introduction to PIN and avalanche photodetectors, filters, and multiplexers.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 340 .
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ECE 456L - Fiber-Optic Communications Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ECE 456 .
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ECE 460 - Control System Design
Credits: 3
A study of the application of feedback analysis and design in the frequency and time domains. Classical design is considered using root-locus and frequency response methods. Models derived from frequency response data are introduced. Introduction to modern control (state-space representation and pole placement) and Luenberger observers.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 360 .
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ECE 464 - Control System Design
Credits: 2
Credit Configuration: 1+3, 2 Cr.
A study of the basic principles of autonomous mobile robots. Topics include locomotion dynamics, sensors and perception, localization, planning and navigation, feedback control, programming techniques, and hardware integration.
Prerequisite(s): (ECE 263 or ECE 281 ) and ECE 322 or concurrent enrollment.
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ECE 471 - Power Electronics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.7+1, 3 Cr.
A course in the application and design of power semiconductor circuits. Topics include rectifiers, AC controllers, inverters, and switched mode power supplies.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 340 .
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ECE 471L - Power Electronics Lab
Credits: 0
The 1-hour laboratory component for ECE 471 .
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ECE 472 - Power Systems Analysis
Credits: 3
The principles of power system analysis are studied through the development of models of all major components of a modern electric power grid. The course includes the development and application of power system analysis tools for power flow and fault analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 264 .
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ECE 472L - Power Transmission and Distribution Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ECE 472 .
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ECE 473 - Electric Machinery
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
A study of different types of electric machines, including DC, induction, and synchronous motors and generators and the power electronic circuits that control them.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 264 .
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ECE 490 - Topics Electrical and Computer, Engineering
Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 3
The investigation of electrical engineering or computer engineering topics of special interest. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
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ECE 499 - Senior Honor Studies in Electrical and, Computer Engineering
Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in electrical engineering. Available by invitation only. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
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ECON 136 - Economics of Health, Education, and, Welfare
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the economics of public and private provision of health, education, and social services in urban and developing economies.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity or the Social Sciences course component of the General Education Requirements.
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ECON 210 - Environmental Economics and Policy
Credits: 3
An introductory study of the relationship between environmental quality and economic behavior, with an emphasis on the principles of demand, costs, and economic efficiency. Current developments in the United States and world environmental policies will be analyzed.
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ECON 221 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3
An introductory study of the central functions and problems of an economic system with emphasis on the determinants of consumer demand, producer supply, and their interactions in the marketplace.
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ECON 222 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
An introduction to macroeconomic analysis with emphasis on national income, consumer spending, investment, government, and monetary aspects.
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ECON 233 - The Economics of Race and Gender
Credits: 3
Investigates the employment gaps and earnings gaps that exist between women and men, and between various racial and ethnic groups in America. Economic analysis of discrimination and its consequences for individuals and families.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity or the Social Sciences course component of the General Education Requirements.
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ECON 236 - Contending Economics Theories
Credits: 3
A comparative analysis of political theories and the economic systems that derive from those theories. The course focuses on those ideological assumptions that result in capitalism, socialism, anarchism, etc. as the solution to economic problems.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 or ECON 222 .
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ECON 290 - Topics in Economics
Credits: 3
A course in which a special topic in economics is given intensive study. Topics, descriptions, and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites vary by topic.
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ECON 321 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Credits: 3
A study of the theoretical concepts and analytical techniques which economists employ to interpret the process of resource allocation under various systems of economic organization.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 , and MATH 126 or MATH 131 .
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ECON 322 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Credits: 3
A critical examination of theories of national income determination and of techniques for measuring and analyzing aggregate economic activity.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 222 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 111 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 111 in the Math Placement process.
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ECON 325 - Econometrics
Credits: 3
The application of mathematical and statistical techniques to the analysis of economic issues. Development of simple and multiple regression as tools of analysis. Use of computer facilities and statistical programs to apply the tools to current economic data.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 ; ECON 222 ; MATH 126 or MATH 131 ; and one of the following: STAT 140 , STAT 240 , PSY 201 , or BUS 205 .
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ECON 326 - International Economics
Credits: 3
A study of the basis for the gains from international trade, including the effects of growth and development on a nation’s welfare. Attention is also given to the effects of tariffs and other restrictions to trade. Balance of payments accounting, foreign exchange markets, and international monetary institutions are covered during the last part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 and ECON 222 .
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ECON 336 - Economics of Developing Nations
Credits: 3
An analysis of economic variables, both theoretical and institutional, which characterize developing nations. Emphasis is placed on cyclical poverty, allocation of resources, and policy planning.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 or ECON 222 , and junior standing.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity or the Social Sciences course component of the General Education Requirements.
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ECON 337 - Public Economics
Credits: 3
An analysis of the role of the government sector in a market economy. Causes of market failure, the efficient provision of public goods, and the effects of taxation are considered as they relate to economic activity.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 and ECON 222 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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ECON 338 - Economics of Financial Markets
Credits: 3
A focus on financial markets and their relationship to the economy. Topics include modern portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory, and the efficient market hypothesis. The valuations of fixed income, equity, and derivative securities are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 , ECON 222 , and junior standing.
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ECON 339 - Money and Banking
Credits: 3
A study of the institutions, principles, and problems of money and banking in the United States. Special attention is given to the basic elements of monetary theory and policies.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 222 .
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ECON 367 - Sports Economics
Credits: 3
A study of the issues in sports from an economics perspective. The course will apply economic theory to decisions pertaining to the sports industry that have implications for broadcast revenues, merchandise sales and advertising revenues. The course will also cover topics such as the market structure of sports leagues and organizations, collective bargaining and athlete compensations, and public policies pertaining to the sports industry.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 .
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ECON 370 - The History of Economic Thought
Credits: 3
Economic thought in its historical development from the Mercantilists to the present day.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 or ECON 222 .
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ECON 390 - Topics in Economics
Credits: 3
A course in which a special topic in economics is given intensive study. Topics, descriptions, and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 221 and ECON 222 .
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ECON 473 - Applied Data Science
Credits: 3
A focus on data management, business analytics, predictive analytics, and econometric modeling. Logistic regression, instrumental variables estimation, and other estimation techniques are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 325 or STAT 340 , ECON 221 , and ECON 222 .
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ECON 486 - Internship in Economics
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Direct, supervised experience in a cooperating business, government agency, or service agency requiring the use of a student’s economics knowledge. Some internships are in conjunction with off-campus programs such as the Washington Semester Program. ECON 486 will not count towards fulfilling the minimum major or minor requirements.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
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ECON 495 - Independent Study in Economics
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study to be approved by the chair and the economics advisor.
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ECON 497 - Honors Work in Economics
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Economics if ECON 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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ECON 498 - Honors Candidacy in Economics
Credits: 3
Continuation of ECON 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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ED 206 - School and Society
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the complex relationships between schools and the societies they serve. It is for teacher education students as well as for those who are interested in important issues and problems related to education. This course provides students with an historic overview of the cultural and economic forces that have shaped the purposes and practices of schooling in the United States and considers their impact on contemporary issues in education.
General Education: May be used to partially fulfill the Social Sciences component of the General Education requirements.
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ED 210 - Comm/Engage Instr Class Mgmt
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the role of communication as a foundation for learners’ academic and social- emotional growth. Teacher candidates are introduced to best practices in instructional communication, student engagement, and classroom management.
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ED 215 - Technology in the Classroom
Credits: 1
This course prepares teacher candidates to integrate technology into K-12 classrooms to advance student learning.
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ED 220 - Educational Psychology
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
This course focuses on human learning in the educational setting. Students will explore theories of child development, learning, and motivation. Course includes a field experience in an elementary, middle, or secondary school setting.
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ED 290 - Investigation of Contemp Topics-Science
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+2, 3 Cr.
This course includes modules focused on issues in contemporary science that develop basic understandings of multiple disciplines, including biology, chemistry, earth/space science, and physics. The class explores interdisciplinary science issues.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Elementary Education program.
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ED 295 - Social Studies for Elementary Educators
Credits: 3
The class explores the interdisciplinary content areas of economics, history, political science and geography. This course includes modules focused on the content areas that make up Social Studies, the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. This course will prepare elementary teachers to instruct Social Studies in grades K-6.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Elementary Education program.
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ED 310 - Foundations in Emergent/Early Literature
Credits: 4
This course focuses on the emergent and beginning stages of literacy development. This course introduces teacher candidates to the foundations of literacy by defining key concepts, exploring instructional strategies, and examining theoretical frameworks of literacy instruction in elementary classrooms within a comprehensive program reaching all children, including English Language Learners. A field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ED 206 and ED 220 .
Corequisite(s): ED 327 , ED 330 , and ED 357 .
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ED 323 - Science Ed Elem Sch
Credits: 4
This course is designed to build fundamental knowledge of elementary science teaching and learning including standards-based lesson planning and research-based teaching strategies. This course focuses on developing inquiry-based lessons for children to investigate science, integrating other subject matter areas with science, designing lessons that include diverse students in learning science, and assessing student understanding of science and the nature of science. The teacher candidates will plan and teach lessons for children to learn science, observe children learning, and conduct research on children’s learning.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ED 290 , and ED 357 .
Corequisite(s): ED 324 , ED 335 , and ED 329 .
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ED 324 - Methods of Teaching Math Elem Sch, Elementary School
Credits: 4
Topics include sequencing, diagnostic and remediation strategies, and appropriate use of concrete materials in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating instructional practice. This course includes assessment practices for mathematics education and a field component.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, MATH 213 , MATH 214 , and ED 357 .
Corequisite(s): ED 323 , ED 329 , and ED 335 .
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ED 327 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in, The Elementary School
Credits: 4
This course is designed to (1) study the historical development and present trends in the subject area of social studies, (2) explore the role of social studies in school curriculum, (3) examine current methods and materials unique to social studies, and (4) plan and implement a social studies unit. This course includes assessment practices for social studies education and a field component.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and ED 357 .
Corequisite(s): ED 310 and ED 330 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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ED 329 - Literacy in the Elementary School
Credits: 4
With a focus on the relationship between assessment, instruction, and curriculum, this course presents evidence-based paradigms for planning a classroom environment for developmental literacy learning with an emphasis on reading and writing, designing diagnostic teaching sequences for individual learners, documenting responsiveness to intervention, and supporting literacy development for all learners in a diverse elementary classroom setting. A field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ED 310 , and ED 357 .
Corequisite(s): ED 327 , ED 324 , and ED 335 .
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ED 330 - Teaching Fine Arts in the Elem Schl
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach the objectives, procedures, resources, and activities related to fine arts education for the culturally responsive and creative elementary classroom. Emphasis is on content knowledge and student growth and achievement connected to self-motivation, emotional well-being and active engagement.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program.
Corequisite(s): ED 310 , ED 327 , and ED 357 .
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ED 335 - Teach PE/Elem Schl
Credits: 1
This course focuses on the foundations of elementary physical education and the integration of inquiry, creative thinking and problem-solving. The course also addresses physical education standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment for diverse classrooms, including English Language Learners and students with special needs.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Corequisite(s): ED 323 , ED 324 , and ED 329 .
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ED 357 - Designing Curriculum, Assessment and, Learning Plans
Credits: 3
This course prepares teacher candidates to design curricula that develop students’ understanding and ability to transfer their learning by identifying the desired results of instruction, determining what assessments constitute evidence of learning, and crafting learning experiences in support of these pedagogical aims.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, and C+ or higher in ED 206 , ED 215 , and ED 220 .
Corequisite(s): ED 210 , ED 310 , ED 327 , and ED 330 .
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ED 360 - Literacies in the Content Areas
Credits: 3
This course provides teacher candidates with the sociocultural and cognitive theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to support the developing disciplinary literacies of their students.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ED 357 .
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ED 389 - Christian Education: Methods
Credits: 3
This course is for education majors who are interested in teaching in Christian schools, teaching religion, and exploring faith formation. This course introduces and practices developmentally appropriate methods and strategies of integrating and teaching the Christian religion and faith development in PK-12 settings. Additionally this course provides an overview of the history and unique characteristics of parochial schools and explores the concept of vocation for Christian educators. Field work required.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 200 , THEO 311 , THEO 312 ; ED 357 .
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ED 439 - Supervised Teaching in the Elementary, Grades
Credits: 12
In this course, each student is assigned to an elementary school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher and University field instructor. The field experience includes a minimum of 14 weeks during the semester of full-time classroom observations, classroom teaching, and related activities. See Admission to the Professional Semester for conditions of eligibility. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.
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ED 445 - Sem: Efficacy in Professional Practi
Credits: 3
The primary aim of this seminar is to help teacher candidates integrate their student teaching experience with University coursework and educational research. Course readings, assignments, and activities structure students’ evaluation of their own teaching practice more broadly through collaborative, critical inquiry. The class supports development of the summative assessment for the education program.
Corequisite(s): ED 439 , ED 459, or SPED 449 .
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ED 465 - Literacy in Socio-Cultural Contexts
Credits: 3
This course focuses on genre study, diversity and culturally responsive practices in literacy education. It presents a process for engaging actively and deeply in literature and writing study. Students will learn frameworks for studying multicultural literature, using authentic texts. Practice in designing, teaching and reflecting on an array of assessment-informed reading and writing lessons for use with elementary students will also be facilitated.
Corequisite(s): ED 470 and SPED 440 .
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ED 467 - English Language Learning Methods
Credits: 3
Grounded in current theory and practice in second language acquisition, this course enables teacher candidates to create learning environments and opportunities that enable their culturally and linguistically diverse students to develop high levels of language and content knowledge, skills, and understandings. This course includes a field experience.
Prerequisite(s): C+ or higher in ED 357 .
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ED 470 - Diversity, Equity, and Education
Credits: 3
This course focuses on creating meaningful and relevant teaching and learning for culturally and linguistically diverse students. A social justice perspective is used to examine ways that prejudice, culture, language diversity, and socioeconomic factors influence the student’s academic success within the current system and under the current policies. The cultures of students are studied and used in planning and cultivating culturally responsive learning/instruction and an asset-based view of family and community relations. Field experience is required. All students admitted to the teacher education program must take this course.
Prerequisite(s): ED 357 .
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
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ED 490 - Topics in Education
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An intensive study of an area of education. Subtitles, amount of credit, and content depend on instructor’s choice and student interest. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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ED 495 - Independent Study in Education
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent work to be done in a specific area of education as agreed upon by the student and faculty advisor. Proposals must be approved by the chair of the department.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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ED 497 - Honors Work in Education
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Education if ED 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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ED 498 - Honors Candidacy in Education
Credits: 3
Continuation of ED 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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ENE 210 - Environmental Toxicology & Rsk Assessmnt
Credits: 3
Solve problems in environmental engineering that involve fundamental physical, chemical and biological processes, engineering technology, and current environmental issues and policies. Introduction to topics related to environmental quality, public health, environmental and occupational health regulations, health risk assessment, public and private institutions, and environmental systems. Topics discussed include risk analysis, brownfields, solid waste and energy fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115 and MATH 126 or MATH 131 .
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ENE 260 - Environmental Sustainability
Credits: 2
An introduction to the fundamental aspects of sustainability and green design concepts. Topics include renewable and non-renewable resources, energy cycles, pollution generation, carbon cycle, emissions and sequestering, and life cycle analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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ENE 299 - Sophomore Honor Studies in Envrnmnt Engr
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in environmental engineering.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Civil Engineering Department.
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ENE 310 - Chemical Fate and Transport
Credits: 3
An introduction to solving problems using concepts of heat and mass transfer and evaluating design options related to the production, clean-up and control of bioenvironmental systems. Focus is placed on understanding conduction, convection, radiation, and diffusion heat and mass transfer processes.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 and ME 270
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ENE 330 - Environmental Soils
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
An introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; the origin, classification, properties, and distribution of soils and their influence on hydrological and environmental processes; the management and conservation of soils; and the environmental impact of soil disturbance.
Prerequisite(s): CE 213 and CE 215 .
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ENE 330L - Environmental Soils
Credits: 0
An introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; the, origin, classification, properties, and, distribution of soils and their influence on hydrological and environmental processes; the management and conservation of soils; and the environmental impact of soil disturbance.
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ENE 360 - Environmental Policy and Law
Credits: 2
Introduction to environmental law and major federal statutes covering the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and hazardous waste and toxic substance laws. Students will discuss historical and contemporary issues of statutory and regulatory analysis, ethics, politics, and economics in these various legal contexts. Emphasis will be placed on contextualizing environmental problems, including uncertainty, risk assessment, risk perception and risk mitigation.
Prerequisite(s): ENE 260 .
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ENE 399 - Junior Honor Studies in Environmntl Engr
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in environmental engineering.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Civil Engineering Department.
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ENE 440 - Introduction to Air Pollution
Credits: 3
Introduction to particulate- and gas-control technologies, dispersion modeling, and pollutant transport. Students will solve problems in the area of air quality and air pollution control using fundamental physical, electrical and chemical processes. Course topics will investigate the effects of regulation and legislation.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 , ENE 210 and ME 270 .
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ENE 450 - Hazardous Waste Management
Credits: 3
An overview of remediation of contaminated soil and ground water at hazardous waste sites including development of site investigation plans, management of field investigations, environmental risk assessments, feasibility studies, innovative remedial design techniques, and case studies. Energy and greenhouse gas emission will be evaluated as will municipal landfill leachate and gas generation.
Prerequisite(s): ENE 310 .
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ENE 490 - Topics in Environmental Engineering
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 4
Seven weeks or semester. The investigation of environmental engineering topics of special interest. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites depend on topics offered. Prerequisite: junior standing or approval of the instructor.
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ENE 499 - Senior Honor Studies in Environmntl Engr
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in environmental engineering. This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Civil Engineering Department.
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ENGL 100 - College Composition
Credits: 3
An intensive course in the writing of expository and argumentative prose with emphasis upon coherent organization, the logical progression of thought, and the effective use of language.
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ENGL 101 - Introd Rdg & Wrg Non-Native Engl Spkrs
Credits: 4
An intensive course in reading and in writing organized and coherent paragraphs and short academic essays, with special attention to grammar and vocabulary. Open only to students whose native language is not English. Students recommended for this course, generally as the result of a placement exam, may not take the course at the same time as any other English course.
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ENGL 102 - Interm Rdg & Wrg Non-Native Engl Spkrs
Credits: 4
An intermediate course in reading and writing skills with special attention to essay structure and genre. This course also provides a review of English grammar and of vocabulary learning skills. Open only to students whose native language is not English.
Prerequisite(s): completion of ENGL 101 or placement by exam.
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ENGL 103 - Adv Acad Skills Non-Native English Spkrs
Credits: 3
An advanced course in academic skills with attention to a variety of forms of academic communication. This course addresses issues of advanced grammar and its relationship to genre and rhetorical moves in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Assignments include writing thesis-driven essays, giving oral presentations, and participating in academic discussions. Open only to students whose native language is not English.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 or placement by exam.
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ENGL 180 - Gateways to Interpretation, Experience
Credits: 3
This course introduces modes of interpretation central to several fields that make up English studies, including literature, creative writing, and professional writing. The course presents a sequence of in-depth case studies, focusing on texts in a variety of genres chosen for the key questions they raise. Students will learn modes of textual, cultural, and reader-based analysis, begin to read literary and rhetorical criticism, conduct research, and respond critically and creatively to the texts and contexts under consideration.
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ENGL 200 - Literary Studies
Credits: 3
Topics are variable. Literary Studies includes a variety of readings on a specific issue, theme, or literary type, and provides practice in writing critically and analytically about imaginative literature. Possible offerings include Utopian/Dystopian Literature, Video Games and Storytelling, Seven Deadly Sins, Banned Books and Novel Ideas, Into the Wild, Horrible Husbands-Wicked Wives. May not be repeated for credit.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Literature component of the General Education Requirements. Some sections of this course may be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive General Education Requirement.
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ENGL 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Credits: 3
This course examines the process and product of creative writing. Topics include stages of creative writing from invention and imagination to description and dramatization. Attention focuses on the elements of fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction and their forms, their differences and the reasons for distinguishing among them; and the ways in which they have contributed to one another as boundaries between them have blurred. Students will practice writing in the various genres. Assignments also address issues such as the relations of authors’ autobiographies to their art, and the need to craft concrete metaphors to represent abstract ideas.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 203 - Middle Eastern Literatures-WIC
Credits: 3
A survey of literature in translation from the Middle East and North Africa, with attention to major authors, genres, movements, and stylistic developments.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirement. Some sections may be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive Course General Education Requirement.
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ENGL 204 - Middle Eastern Cinema-WIC
Credits: 3
A survey of modern and contemporary films from the Middle East and North Africa, with attention to major directors, genres, movements, and stylistic developments.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity component of the General Education Requirement. Some sections may be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive Course General Education Requirement.
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ENGL 205 - Writing for Health Sciences
Credits: 3
A study of writing practices in nursing and the health professions. Students analyze health science genres, develop critical and reflective reading practices, and produce research-based writing and presentations. The course emphasizes audience analysis, organizational strategies, style, APA formatting, document design and delivery, and advanced work in information literacy in the health sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CORE 110 and CORE 115 or equivalent.
General Education: Fulfills the Writing Intensive Course General Education Requirement.
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ENGL 208 - Methods of Literary Criticism and, Research
Credits: 3
Designed to give students practical experience in the theories and methods of modern literary scholarship and criticism. The course aims to acquaint students with the presuppositions about literature which underlie critical writing and thus to provide standards for evaluating critical and scholarly works. It also provides intensive training in the analysis of literary texts. Required for English majors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 180 or junior standing.
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