2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    May 08, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Engineering

  
  • ENGR 402 - Senior Design Project II


    2 hours
    Part two of the capstone engineering experience. Student teams or individuals solve a real-world problem for a local company or organization. Students work under the supervision of a company or organization contact and meet regularly with instructor. Students keep a design journal and are responsible to meet the following deliverables: Design Review 2 (Prototype Review) in class, Design Review 3 (Implementation Review) for faculty, and a Design Report, including design documentation. This course also prepares students for the engineering profession or graduate school with several seminar topics and a review for the state Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, which is taken in April. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 401 . UG
  
  • ENGR 403 - Engineering Economics


    3 hours
    Application by engineers of economic and financial principles to capital investment. Analysis by present worth, annual cash flow, rate of return, benefit-cost, and replacement considerations. Depreciation, taxes, inflation, probability and risk, and evaluation of optimum use of resources. Offered every spring. UG
  
  • ENGR 404 - Technical Communication and Experimental Design


    3 hours
    Study of the fundamental principles of technical communication in science and engineering, including preparation of technical reports and composition, and preparation and delivery of oral presentations. Emphasis is placed upon proper design of the experimental technique as well as use of statistics to provide validity of the communication. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): two laboratory science courses. UG
  
  • ENGR 405 - International Engineering


    3 hours
    This course would consist of  a trip to an international country exploring some of the engineering practices and applications in that country and relating the experience back to applications of communications and ethics in the American culture. UG
  
  • ENGR 411 - Vibration Analysis


    4 hours
    Free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Lagrange’s equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms; matrix and computational methods. Application to practical engineering problems. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 215 MATH 357 . UG
  
  • ENGR 412 - Machine Design and Dynamics


    3 hours
    The basic elements used in machine design are introduced, which includes the characteristics of gears, bearings, shafts, keys, couplings, fasteners, and springs. Types of mechanisms, linkage analysis, and kinematic synthesis will also be introduced. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 215 , MATH 148  . UG
  
  • ENGR 415 - Heat Transfer


    4 hours
    Steady and transient heat conduction. Natural and forced convection. Heat exchangers. Radiation heat transfer. Principles and applications. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): MATH 357 , ENGR 215 , ENGR 312 . Laboratory experience. UG
  
  • ENGR 421 - Circuits and Signal Processing


    3 hours
    Fundamentals of continuous and discrete signals and systems. Laplace transforms, Z transforms, Fourier transforms, digital signal processing, sampling issues, circuit modeling and analog and digital filters. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 222 . UG
  
  • ENGR 422 - Communication Systems


    4 hours
    Methods and issues related to communication systems. Analog and digital modulations, error detecting and correcting codes and noise. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 421 . Laboratory. UG
  
  • ENGR 423 - Electromagnetics


    3 hours
    Application of Maxwell’s equations and demonstration of how these equations govern electrical engineering. Static and time changing electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, antennas and radiation. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 , MATH 261 , MATH 357 . UG
  
  • ENGR 435 - Solid and Hazardous Waste


    3 hours
    Overview of municipal and industrial waste management from an engineering, social, and regulatory perspective. Includes design and economic analysis, with focus on landfills, incineration, and other technologies. Offered fall of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210 ENGR 235 . UG
  
  • ENGR 441 - Computer Architecture


    3 hours
    Structure and design of computing systems. Examination and analysis of computing systems and instruction set architectures, pipelined control and arithmetic units, vector processors, memory hierarchies, and performance evaluation. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 241 . UG
  
  • ENGR 451 - Storm Water Hydraulics/Hydrology


    3 hours
    The fundamental aspects of watershed hydrology and the hydraulics associated with basic storm sewer and detention pond designs. Offered fall of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211 . UG
  
  • ENGR 452 - Site Design


    3 hours
    Application of engineering design principles to planning and constructing sustainable site civil works for residential, commercial and industrial uses; data collection, feasibility study, preliminary design, final design and specifications, and bidding and contract documents; triple bottom line analysis. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 102 . UG
  
  • ENGR 455 - Construction Management


    3 hours
    An introduction to job costing in the design phase, engineer’s estimates throughout the design phase, value engineering, and scheduling concerns during the design phase.  Construction materials will also be examined with an emphasis on sustainability in building construction. Offered spring of odd years. UG
  
  • ENGR 456 - Electrical Building Systems


    3 hours
    Survey of the electrical systems used in building systems.  General design considerations are explored, such as service voltage, distribution topologies, lighting design, low voltage systems, etc. including basic electrical design calculations and applications. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 220 ,or ENGR 222 , ENGR 255 . UG
  
  • ENGR 457 - Mechanical Building Systems


    3 hours
    Survey of the mechanical systems used in building systems.  General design considerations are explored, such as HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, etc. including basic mechanical design calculations and applications. Offered fall of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210  or ENGR 312 /ENGR 315 /ENGR 415 , ENGR 255 . UG
  
  • ENGR 461 - Mass Transfer & Staging Operations


    3 hours
    Theory, design and evaluation of diffusional and staged mass transfer processes including distillation, absorption and extraction, leaching and membrane separations.  Computer-aided design methods. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 493 . UG
  
  • ENGR 462 - Kinetics & Reactor Design


    3 hours
    Analysis and interpretation of kinetic data and catalytic phenomena; application of basic engineering principles to chemical reactor design. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 493 . UG
  
  • ENGR 481 - Manufacturing Processes and Work Analysis


    3 hours
    Principal manufacturing processes; metal cutting, grinding and metal forming operations, machine tools, and tools and tooling. Nontraditional machining and welding. Introduction to computer-aided manufacturing and computer-aided graphics and design, N/C programming, robots, and flexible manufacturing systems. Fundamentals of work methods and measurement. Applications of engineering, psychological, and physiological principles to the analysis and design of human work systems. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 381 . UG
  
  • ENGR 501 - Senior Design I


    2 hours
    This course is an extension of ENGR 401 facilitating dual credit for MEM program.  This course would be taken in lieu of ENGR 401. UG
  
  • ENGR 502 - Senior Design II


    2 hours
    This course is an extension of ENGR 402 facilitating dual credit for MEM program.  This course would be taken in lieu of ENGR 402. UG
  
  • ENGR 503 - Engineering Economics


    3 hours
    This course is an extension of ENGR 403 facilitating dual credit for MEM program.  This course would be taken in lieu of ENGR 403. UG
  
  • ENGR 504 - Technical Communications & Experiment Design


    3 hours
    This course is an extension of ENGR 404 facilitating dual credit for MEM program.  This course would be taken in lieu of ENGR 404. UG
  
  • ENGR 505 - International Engineering


    3 hours
    This course would consist of  a trip to an international country exploring some of the engineering practices and applications in that country and relating the experience back to applications of communications and ethics in the American culture. UG

Engineering Management

  
  • MEM 643 - Management of Research and Development


    3 hours
    This course integrates an understanding of organizational structures and processes that enable or inhibit research and development efforts.  Various tools used will demonstrate and enable more successful research and development efforts. GR
  
  • MEM 644 - Designing for X (Quality, Manufacturing, Safety, etc.)


    3 hours
    This course will focus on designing for various areas of emphasis in the organization, such as quality, manufacturing and safety.  Topics such as trade-off analysis and failure mode investigations will be covered. GR
  
  • MEM 646 - Public Awareness & Participation in Infrastructure Value


    3 hours
    This course will explore the opportunities of building trust with community stakeholders, developing, and adjusting sponsoring agency plans and programs for external statutory and informal input, including regulatory approvals, environmental assessments.  Life cycle sustainability and resource allocation includes communication of and transparent ratification of tradeoffs in expectation of project performance and reliability. GR
  
  • MEM 647 - Managing Emerging Technologies


    3 hours
    This course will explore emerging technologies and look at how they evolve, how to identify them, and the effect international, political, social, economic and cultural forces have on them.  Identifying emerging technologies will allow students to examine how these latest technologies will bring changes to medicine, transportation, information, and energy infrastructures.  This class will take time to cover topics including forecasting methodologies, measuring customer trends, creating an organizational culture for sustained innovation, and viewing new technologies from a global perspective. GR
  
  • MEM 657 - Patents and Intellectual Property Law


    3 hours
    This course will focus on the legal issues that surround engineers, particularly product liability, trademark and intellectual property law.  This will build a foundation to allow the engineering manager to have better cross-functional dialog within their organization with respect to these topics. GR
  
  • MEM 658 - Engineering Project Management


    3 hours
    This course will focus on the tools and techniques used to budget, schedule and execute successful engineering projects in the workplace.  Resource allocation and leveling and stakeholder management will be key concepts in this class. GR
  
  • MEM 659 - Technology and Enterprise Integration


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the development systems to solve problems.  Systems are comprised of the people, processes, tools and technologies that form these solutions.  In this course, the student will develop requirements and specifications as well as identify implementation strategies for successful integration of new systems into the workplace. GR
  
  • MEM 662 - Lean Systems Management


    3 hours
    This course will focus on management and implementation of Lean methodologies to improve efficiency in engineering managed business areas such as design and manufacturing. GR
  
  • MEM 663 - Managing Technology for Constraints


    3 hours
    This course provides a basic understanding of project planning and control by examining concepts and theories.  The course focuses on methodology that can be employed to plan project implementation and to control progress.  Emphasis is placed on studying tools associated with planning and control for technological based organizations.  Topics include work breakdown structure, task & schedule development, budgetary control and earned value analysis. GR
  
  • MEM 664 - Strategic Project/Program Management


    3 hours
    The course is organized around the project management life cycle to mirror the way a real-world project would be executed.  It provides you with essential project management concepts.  It includes a discussion of the integration of the parent organization’s strategies into project selection and management; as well as risk management and assessment in the project management process. GR
  
  • MEM 671 - Integrated Engineering Project Management


    3 hours
    This course will focus on the integration of three primary processes:  product development, process planning and manufacturing systems.  Emphasis is on 1) customer focus, 2) collaborative engineering and process design improvement approaches, and 3) the decision-making process.  The growth of emerging technologies is a topic, as it relates to the collaborative product design with suppliers. GR
  
  • MEM 672 - Seminar in Engineering Management


    3 hours
    This course will focus on current topics in Engineering Management as well as ethical topics within the field. GR
  
  • MEM 673 - Applied Project Proposal


    1 hour
    Under faculty guidance, the student will develop and submit a proposal for their capstone project in the program. GR
  
  • MEM 674 - Applied Project


    2 hours
    Under faculty guidance, the student will execute an engineering management project in their workplace or an approved not-for-profit agency to demonstrate proficiency in the area of engineering management.
      GR
  
  • MEM 675 - Seminar in Engineering Project Management


    1 hour
    This course will focus on the tools and techniques used to budget, schedule and execute successful engineering projects in the workplace. Project Management software will be explored, and the student will synthesize a case study of the deliverable for a large scale engineering project. GR
  
  • MEM 676 - Seminar in Technology and Enterprise Integration


    1 hour
    This course focuses on the development of systems to solve problems. Systems are comprised of the people, processes, tools and technologies that form these solutions. In this course, the student will develop requirements and specifications, as well as identify implementation strategies for successful integration of new systems into the workplace. As a seminar, this course will culminate in the student building a portfolio of successful enterprise technology projects and their strategic approaches. GR

English

  
  • ENG 109 - Principles of Academic Writing


    3 hours
    This course provides practice in writing to develop clear, well-organized prose based on contemporary issues through analysis, synthesis, and basic research.  It emphasizes the research process, critical thinking, and library skills. CS
  
  • ENG 200 - APA College Research and Writing II


    3 hours
    APA College Research and Writing builds on the skills learned in ENG 109 .  It teaches the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation of sources in APA style. Prerequisite(s): ENG 109  or transfer equivalent course. CS
  
  • ENG 204 - World Literature


    3 hours
    A study through literature of social, religious, political, and cultural issues with emphasis on analysis, application, and appreciation of literature. CS
  
  • ENG 301 - Thematic Studies in Literature


    3 hours
    This course is a study of life writing, with a special emphasis on the particular demands that different ages and cultures have placed on the biographer/autobiographer as an artist, writer, and historian. One basic goal of this course is to provide the learner with a better understanding of the role of the biographic arts within the larger disciplines of the humanities and the fine arts (history, sociology, psychology, literature, and film). This course will also provide the learners with directed opportunities to practice their knowledge of the processes of reading, writing, and critical thinking. They will learn how to intelligently read, write, and analyze. CS
  
  • ENGL 109 - College Writing I


    3 hours
    First-year course that emphasizes writing with sources. Promotes the development of writing skills and critical thinking about written and visual texts. Begins with summary and progresses to an argumentative synthesis paper with emphasis on thesis development, organization, and evidence. Students become familiar with MLA documentation. Students must complete the course with a grade of C- or above to enroll in ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 . Prerequisite(s): ACT English score of 16 or above. UG
  
  • ENGL 120 - Introduction to Theatre


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 120 . UG
  
  • ENGL 125 - Introduction to English Studies


    3 hours
    An introduction to the major, this course includes a review of literary terms, of writing literary analyses, and of practical grammar and usage rules. It may be taken concurrently with either ENGL 109  or ENGL 209 , but must precede any other course in the English/English education major. Offered each fall semester. Student must pass this course with C- or better to enroll in 200-level English major courses. UG
  
  • ENGL 141 - Introduction to Journalism


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 141 . UG
  
  • ENGL 202 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    3 hours
    Emphasis on the writing of fiction and poetry. Students experiment with personal experience writing and with various techniques in writing fiction and poetry, particularly open form poetry. Students are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 208 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in CMS. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prereq/Corequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 209 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in MLA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 210 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in APA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 220 - Introduction to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction


    3 hours
    Writing is a process that can be taught, and people evolve as writers by learning to draft, revise, and polish their writing for different audiences and purposes. This course examines various conventions of fiction and nonfiction, including the examination of techniques used in short stories, flash fiction, one-act monologues, and nonfiction writing. This workshop-style course will provide students the opportunity to craft their writing process as they draft fiction and nonfiction selections for a writing portfolio. Students are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 222 - Introduction to Writing Poetry


    3 hours
    Writing is a process that can be taught, and people evolve as writers by learning to draft, revise, and polish their writing for different audiences and purposes. This courses examines various poetic conventions, including the examination of techniques used in traditional forms and free-verse poetry. This workshop-style course will provide students the opportunity to craft their writing process as they draft poems for a writing portfolio. Students are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 301 - Understanding Language: An Introduction to Linguistics


    3 hours
    A study of language as a means of communication, its purposes, and uses in society. Emphasis is on sounds, word formation, language meaning, and language varieties. Includes four hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 303 - Descriptive English Grammar


    3 hours
    A study of grammar and its acquisition. Attention given to traditional, structural, transformational-generative, and cognitive grammars. Central to the course is the analysis of sentence structure and the study of usage. Includes eight hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 306 - Advanced Writing


    3 hours
    Examination of one’s writing process, voice, style, and skills that reflect awareness of language, logic, organization, and usage. Activities include personal, imaginative, and informational writing in a non-graded workshop environment. Students also complete specific writing assignments in their major disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ENGL 311 - Business Communications and Technical Writing


    3 hours
    A course in analytical writing with specific application to various types of communication in business and organizations. Work will be case-oriented with an emphasis on the development of writing styles and strategies to meet situations in practical communication. Includes a 30-hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ENGL 321 - Teaching Reading through Young Adult Literature


    2 hours
    Designed to teach reading strategies and assessment techniques through the genre of young adult literature. Introduces the genre of texts targeted for adolescent/young adult readers. Prepares teachers of middle and secondary English language arts to develop reader-centered approaches and multicultural curricula for teaching and learning in a diverse society. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 335  or consent of the instructor. UG
  
  • ENGL 329 - Writing Fiction and Poetry


    3 hours
    Continued instruction and guided workshop in the writing of poetry and fiction. Students develop works in fiction and poetry through the study of professional models and involvement in the writing process. Student are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine and other markets for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 202 . UG
  
  • ENGL 330 - Visual Literacy


    2 hours
    A study concerned with helping students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of visual media, the techniques used in visual representation, and the impact of these techniques on the individual and society. Emphasis is on the interpretation of visual text, such as photographs, paintings, graphics, television, video, and film. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 335 - Reading in the Content Areas


    2 hours
    Introduction to the principles and processes of reading. Emphasizes methods of reading instruction and assessment appropriate to middle and secondary education. Attention given to reading instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Offered each spring semester. Prerequisite(s): C or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 450 - Professional Portfolio Preparation


    1 hour
    A capstone course for both tracks of the writing minor. Emphasizes professional considerations in beginning a career that requires writing expertise. Students develop a portfolio of work from writing experiences to help market their skills. UG
  
  • ENGL 477 - Senior Seminar


    1 hour
    As a Capstone experience, this course emphasizes synthesis of the major curriculum. It focuses on the development of a philosophy paper related to the discipline of English and its integration with faith, learning, and living. Other considerations include preparation for graduate entrance examinations (GRE, NTE, MAT), graduate study, and professional readiness for careers. Assessment of the major takes place through a national test of literature, a formal interview, resume, and Capstone paper/presentation. Students must be classified as seniors to take this course. UG
  
  • ENGL 607A - Educational Research: Principles and Practices I


    1 hour
    A survey of research methodologies appropriate for independent investigations in English/Language Arts education that will explore methods used by learners when conducting research for their creative projects/theses. Learners are assigned advisers. GR
  
  • ENGL 607B - Educational Research: Principles and Practices II


    1 hour
    Learners are given the opportunity to continue research and writing of individual creative projects/theses related to teaching English/Language Arts. GR
  
  • ENGL 613 - Basic Grammar Review


    1 hour
    In this basic review of traditional grammar and usage, learners will practice locating and editing grammatical errors in the teaching of writing. GR
  
  • ENGL 614 - Communication in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Modes of oral communication, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and listening are applied to teaching oral communication skills in the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 615 - Diversity and Multiethnic Literature


    3 hours
    This study of Western and non-Western writers outside the traditional canon may include minority writers of the United States and writers of the Americas, African nations, India, and Far East and enables English/Language Arts teachers to make students aware of global commonalities. GR
  
  • ENGL 616 - Workshop in English/Language Arts Assessments


    1 hour
    Opportunity for discussion and construction of assessment tools useful in the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom is provided. May include writing rubrics, testing, multimedia projects, speech rubrics, and participation rubrics. GR
  
  • ENGL 617 - Critical Approaches to Literature


    3 hours
    In this study of reading and interpreting creative literature, historical, formalist, psychoanalytic, and feminist approaches are included with emphasis is on integrating approaches into the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 618 - Current Issues in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Provides opportunity for investigation and discussion of issues that influence middle and high school English/Language Arts teachers and classrooms. Topics covered may include standards, technology, censorship, inclusion, tracking, and the learning environment. GR
  
  • ENGL 619 - Grammar in Context


    3 hours
    Teaching English/Language Arts teachers how to develop grammar instruction in the context of literature and writing is a goal, with particular attention to developing practical lessons that can be integrated into the English/Language Arts class. Consideration is also given to approaches to grammar instruction appropriate for diverse dialects. GR
  
  • ENGL 620 - Visual Literacy


    2 hours
    A study of the English/Language Arts domains of viewing and visually representing and how they can be integrated into the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 621 - Workshop in the Interactive English/Language Arts Classroom


    1 hour
    Investigation of effective teaching practices for the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom based on the theories of multiple intelligences and learning styles. Teacher-learners will be able to adapt their own curricular materials to make them more accessible for today’s diverse students. GR
  
  • ENGL 623 - Workshop in Supervision and Sponsorship


    1 hour
    Areas beyond direct classroom teaching relevant to middle and high school English/Language Arts teachers are discussed. Topics may include supervising field experience students and student teachers; directing plays; sponsoring newspapers, yearbooks, and literary magazines; and sponsoring speech teams. GR
  
  • ENGL 637 - Writing in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Principles and practices of teaching writing in the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom are explored. Learners investigate writing theories and writing strategies including freewriting, journaling, composing on computers, peer editing, and portfolios. The course is taught in a workshop, hands-on environment. GR
  
  • ENGL 649 - Reading Strategies and Young Adult Literature


    3 hours
    Teachers of middle and secondary English/Language Arts will be taught reading strategies for comprehension and word recognition through the genre of young adult literature to prepare them to develop reader-centered approaches in teaching literature. GR
  
  • ENGL 697 - Creative Project


    3 hours
    This course provides learners an opportunity to do an individual investigation of a topic useful in the teaching of English/Language Arts in the middle and high school classroom. Learners may choose either a creative project or a thesis. This course is a culmination of ENGL 607A  and ENGL 607B  Educational Research: Principles and Practices I and II. GR
  
  • ENGL 698 - Thesis


    3 hours
    This course provides learners an opportunity to do an individual investigation of a topic useful in the teaching of English/Language Arts in the middle and high school classroom. Learners may choose either a creative project or a thesis. This course is a culmination of ENGL 607A  and ENGL 607B  Educational Research: Principles and Practices I and II. GR

English As a Second Language

  
  • ESL 350 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching. Attention is given not only to the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, but also to the study of learners’ interlanguage and the pragmatic functions of language. Includes eight hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 360 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    A study of ESL teaching methods and techniques. Attention is given not only to the criteria for evaluating and selecting ESL learning materials appropriate to learners’ needs, but also to ESL curriculum design. Includes ten hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 370 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student


    3 hours
    A study of the foundations of and research in language testing. Topics include the theoretical and practical aspects of bilingual testing as well as the planning, writing, and administration of tests. Includes six hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 380 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students


    3 hours
    A study of cultural differences and how they affect communication, both in the ESL classroom and in the speech community. Attention is given to the relationship between language and culture and to the methods of incorporating culture into the ESL classroom. Includes four hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 391 - Field Experience I


    1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of practicum at approved sites. Practicum with K-12 ESL students under the supervision of someone with ESL teaching experience. Students must properly register for ESL 390 and submit a proposal to the ESL Coordinator for approval. If taken over the summer, summer tuition fees apply and must be paid in full at the time of registration. Upon completing the practicum hours, students will submit an Evaluation Form completed by the supervisor, as well as a Reflection Paper. Prerequisite(s): ESL 350  or ESL 360 . UG
  
  • ESL 491 - Field Experience II


    1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of student teaching instruction in an ESL classroom the week after they complete their regular (content) student teaching experience. This placement will be arranged by the School of Education’s Clinical Placement Officer and the ESL Practicum Coordinator. During the student teaching experience, an Olivet professor will observe and evaluate the student’s teaching. The cooperating teacher will also complete an Evaluation Form. At the end of the student teaching experience, students will complete a reflection paper. Prerequisite(s): ESL 391 . UG
  
  • ESL 601 - Linguistics for Teachers


    4 hours
    In this course, the candidate will receive an introduction to language and linguistics for the K-12 classroom. The course will focus, but not exclusively, on the English language. The ESL candidate will be introduced to the traditional structure of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language change) and the contextual structure of linguistics (discourse, dialect, variation, language and culture, the politics of language). Such concepts as language and brain development, language acquisition, and second language learning will be presented. GR
  
  • ESL 604 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student


    3 hours
    The emphasis in this course is on a research-based and practical approach to the foundations and characteristics of language assessment. Topics covered include evaluation and structure of assessments; analysis of formal and informal assessments; creation of language assessment instruments for various purposes; using appropriate technology for assessment; and using assessment results for the improvement of teaching. ESL-604 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 605 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    An overview of different methods and techniques used in the teaching of ESL K-12 students is provided in this course. The ESL candidate will develop an understanding of the principles of materials development and the application of their practical use. The candidate will also learn the skills necessary to prepare materials for students in the new language learning environment. ESL-605 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 606 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students


    3 hours
    The study of cultural differences and how they affect communication, both in the ESL classroom and in the speech community is the primary focus of this course. The candidate will gain a greater understanding of the relationship between language and culture. He/she will also learn various methods of incorporating culture into the ESL classroom. ESL-606 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 607 - Contemporary Issues in Educating English Language Learners


    3 hours
    The candidate will engage in a socio-cultural and educational examination of learning achievement issues that culturally and linguistically diverse students face in American school communities. The candidate will also examine techniques and strategies to promote collaboration with colleagues and administrators to provide support and a learning environment that embraces differences built upon commonalities. Topics include family literacy, parent communication, models of co-teaching for ESL classrooms, and leadership roles in ESL education. ESL-607 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 613 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL and Bilingual Students


    3 hours
    A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching in the fields of English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education.  Attention is given not only to the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, but also to the study of learners’ inter-language and the pragmatic functions of language. GR
  
  • ESL 615 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs


    3 hours
    This course provides an overview of different methods, materials, and techniques used in bilingual teaching.  Candidates will explore various instructional theories, approaches, and methods for preparing materials for the language learning and teaching environment including how to prepare and facilitate bilingual programs.  Attention is not only given to the principles of material development, but also to the practical use of developing culturally competent language learners in a linguistically-diverse world. GR

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVI 310 - Environmental Science, Technology, and Society for Teachers


    4 hours
    Environmental science, ecological principles, the Earth’s weather, and the interrelationships of science, technology, and society. Historical and contemporary contexts will be emphasized. Laboratory will utilize a wide range of instructional resources and technologies supportive of scientific learning for the classroom. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  or BIOL 125 , EDUC 140 . Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. UG
  
  • ENVI 395 - Seminar in Environmental Science


    ½ hour
    Discussion-oriented course to investigate current topics of importance for Environmental Science majors. Particular topics will include environmental philosophy and ethics, environmental law, and examination of competing interests that impact environmental issues. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and developing professional skills. Two semesters required for Environmental Science majors. UG
  
  • ENVI 450 - Research/Internship in Environmental Science


    3 hours
    A research or intern experience in the student’s area of interest as related to the environment. Research will include library, laboratory, and/ or field work. An internship may consist of project work and professional cooperation with any number of public or private corporations (e.g., city and county planning commissions, park districts, engineering and consulting companies, state and government agencies, etc.). UG

Exercise and Sports Science

  
  • EXSS 110 - Introduction to Exercise Science


    2 hours
    This is an entry level course in the field of exercise science.  This course provides information on selected topics in the field of exercise science and other related health science disciplines, including:  Exercise science history, anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise epidemiology, exercise nutrition, biomechanics, motor control and motor learning, and exercise and sport psychology.  This course is designed to introduce you to the field and prepare you for further classes in the exercise science discipline. UG
  
  • EXSS 129 - Principles of Sport Management


    3 hours
    An introductory course studying the foundations of sport management, marketing, finance, recreation, and ethical principles. An application of these principles into all segments of the sports industry (collegiate, professional, health fitness centers, YMCA, Christian camps, sport ministry, local park districts, and other sports-related careers) is included. Student will be introduced to various employment opportunities available with a sport management major. Guest speakers from various sports-related organizations will share with the class career possibilities in their chosen field. UG
  
  • EXSS 147 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    2 hours
    Introduction to the field of athletic training, including employment opportunities, personnel, space, equipment, necessary supplies, physical conditioning, and an introduction to the recognition and evaluation associated with common injuries. The course will also include a laboratory time for the rationale of the use of taping and wrapping techniques. UG
 

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