2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Engineering

  
  • ENGR 314 - Computer Aided Engineering


    3 hours
    Numerical methods for engineering analysis. Linear systems, numerical errors, numerical differentiation and integration, solution of differential equations, finite difference methods, Galerkin-finite element method. Projects using commercial finite element software. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 102 , ENGR 107  , ENGR 211 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 357   UG
  
  • ENGR 315 - Fluid Mechanics


    4 hours
    Fluid properties; fluid statics, continuity, momentum, and energy principles, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layers, dimensional analysis and similarity, flow in ducts and tubes, lift and drag, turbomachinery. Prerequisite(s): MATH 357 ENGR 312 . UG
  
  • ENGR 316 - Mechanics of Materials


    3 hours
    Introduction to relationship between internal stresses and deformations produced by external forces acting on simple elastic structures; normal and shear stresses and deformations produced by tensile, compressive, torsional, and bending loading of members; principle stresses and Mohr’s circle; states of stress and failure; deflection of beams; elastic strain energy and impact loading; analysis of composites; stability and buckling of columns. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 213 . UG
  
  • ENGR 321 - Digital Electronics


    3 hours
    Design and analysis of circuits containing diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs with emphasis on logic device implementations. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 222 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): ENGR 221   UG
  
  • ENGR 322 - Analog Electronics


    4 hours
    Analog signal processing techniques. Passive and active filters, operational amplifiers and transistor amplifiers. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 222 . Laboratory. UG
  
  • ENGR 323 - Automatic Controls


    4 hours
    Operational techniques used in describing the behavior of dynamic systems. Elements of modeling, equilibrium and linearization, Laplace transformation techniques, system response via the transfer function, block diagrams and computer simulation, matrix operations, system response via state variables and stability. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 215 , MATH 357  and ENGR 220  or ENGR 222 . Laboratory experience. UG
  
  • ENGR 335 - Engineering Sustainability


    3 hours
    Overview of sustainable engineering principles. Relationship to existing standards and practices. Specific topics include water treatment and management and building design and construction. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) methodology is covered. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210 , ENGR 235 . UG
  
  • ENGR 336 - Air Pollution Control


    3 hours
    Study of the formation and control of air pollutants and the effect on humans and the environment. Introduces regulatory framework and current and future technologies. Offered spring of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210 , ENGR 235 . UG
  
  • ENGR 341 - Embedded Systems


    3 hours
    Principles and practices of modern embedded systems design. Input and output systems, timers, interrupt processing, communications protocols, sensors and actuators. Appropriate selection of system components. Programming in C and assembly language. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 221 . UG
  
  • ENGR 351 - Structural Analysis


    3 hours
    Introduction to the principles of structural analysis with an emphasis on its application to building systems and building design. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211 . UG
  
  • ENGR 352 - Structural Steel Design


    3 hours
    Application of the techniques from ENGR 351  to the area of using structural steel in building design. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 351 . UG
  
  • ENGR 353 - Reinforced Concrete Design


    3 hours
    Application of the techniques from ENGR 351  to the area of using reinforced concrete in building design. Offered spring of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 351 . UG
  
  • ENGR 354 - Introduction to Soil Mechanics


    3 hours
    A focus on the fundamental properties and behavior of soils as engineering materials including the following topics: Introduction to the nature and origin of soil and rocks; engineering classification of soil; soil compaction; permeability and seepage, engineering behavior and properties of soils; compressibility; shear strength of soil; lateral earth pressure; and soil-bearing capacity for foundations.  Also includes various laboratory tests to determine the characteristics and mechanical properties of soil according to the procedures and standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Offered fall of even years Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211 . UG
  
  • ENGR 355 - Building Information Modeling


    3 hours
    An introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) using the Revit® modeling software package from AutoDesk. Offered every spring. UG
  
  • ENGR 356 - Collection & Pumping of Water & Wastewater


    3 hours
    Design basics of sanitary and potable water conveyance systems.  Includes the hydraulic design and analysis of both gravity and pressure systems, along with the use of pumping in these systems. Offered spring of even years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210 ENGR 235 . UG
  
  • ENGR 361 - Material and Energy Balances


    4 hours
    Fundamentals of material and energy balances on reactive and non-reactive chemical processes. Efficient means of calculation and computer simulation along with presentation techniques are emphasized. The concepts of vapor pressure, humidification, and First Law analysis are stressed. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 104 , MATH 147 , PHYS 201 . UG
  
  • ENGR 362 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics


    4 hours
    This course provides the theoretical and practical basis for all chemical engineering processes. The course will emphasize cubic equation-of-state, thermodynamic cycles, and the minimization of Gibbs free energy as the criterion for equilibrium. This curriculum will include both a laboratory and an ASPEN process-simulator component. Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 104  and PHYS 202 . UG
  
  • ENGR 363 - Transport Phenomena


    4 hours
    Mathematical, theoretical, and practical basis for fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer. The course will emphasize the Navier-Stokes equations, modeling, and closed-form and numerical-methods solutions of problems relevant to the chemical, environmental, and mechanical engineering disciplines. This curriculum will include both a laboratory and an ASPEN process-simulator component. Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 104 , PHYS 202  and MATH 148 . UG
  
  • ENGR 381 - Operations Management


    3 hours
    Introduction to deterministic optimization modeling and algorithms. Emphasis on formulation and solution of linear programs, networks flows, and integer programs. Introduction to probabilistic models including Markov chains, Poisson processes, and their application to queueing systems. Topics include Forecasting Models, Scheduling, Linear Programming and Supply Chain Management. Offered fall of odd years. UG
  
  • ENGR 382 - Industrial Applications of Statistics


    3 hours
    The application of statistics to the effective design and analysis of industrial studies relating to manufacturing and human factors engineering in order to optimize the utilization of equipment and resources. Emphasis on conducting these studies at the least cost. Specific topics include Statistical Process Control, Statistical Quality Control, Six Sigma and Inventory Control. Offered spring of odd years. Prerequisite(s): MATH 147   UG
  
  • ENGR 390 - Engineering Internship


    0-6 hours
    Prerequisite(s): Internship coordinator consent. UG
  
  • ENGR 395 - Co-op Work Internship


    0 hours
    This structured program provides students with a hands-on, paid experience working in the engineering field.  Students typically participate in three semesters (one in summer) of co-op alternated with enrollment in traditional course work.  This zero-credit course allows students to maintain full-time status at the university during the co-op experience.  A fee is assessed for this course each semester of the co-op.
  
  • ENGR 401 - Senior Design Project I


    2 hours
    Part one 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: Project/System Requirements Review in class, Design Review 1 for faculty and a Project Proposal Report. This course also prepares students for the engineering profession or graduate school with several seminar topics and a review for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): Senior status in Engineering. UG
  
  • 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 222 . 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 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): ENGR 235 . 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 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): ENGR 361 . 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): ENGR 361 . 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

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
    This course is 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 207 - College Writing II (CSE)


    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 of sources in CSE style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Required in place of ENGL 210  for all biology, chemistry, and geoscience majors. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 BIOL 125 BIOL 126 , CHEM 103  or CHEM 104 . UG
  
  • ENGL 208 - College Writing II (CMS)


    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 (MLA)


    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 (APA)


    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 220  or ENGL 222 . 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

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 10 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , 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 20 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , 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 10 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , 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. 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 with K-12 ESL students under the supervision of someone with ESL teaching experience. 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 and a Reflection Paper. Prerequisite(s): ESL 350 , ESL 360 , ESL 370 , or ESL 380  . UG
  
  • ESL 491 - Field Experience II


    1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of teaching instruction in an approved K-12 ESL classroom setting. 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 and a Reflection Paper. ESL 391 and ESL 491 must be completed prior to the student teaching semester. With approval from the ESL Practicum Coordinator, ESL 391 & 491 can be taken at the same time.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. 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
  
  • ESL 605 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    An overview of different methods and techniques used in the teaching of language learners 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . 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. ESL-613 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students which is required to pass the course. 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. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . 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
  
  • EXSS 183 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 hours
    A continuation of the knowledge gained in EXSS 147  with an emphasis on the prevention of athletic injuries. Basic modality use, injury physiology, advanced taping and bandaging techniques will be covered. Includes a laboratory period. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . UG
  
  • EXSS 205 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 hours
    Course will present the physical agents used in treating athletic injuries. Emphasis will be given to each modality’s theoretical and physiological effects on the healing process and presents the indications and contraindications for use. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147   The course includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 215 - Lower Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity, lumbar spine, and pelvis. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 220 - Sport Finance


    2 hours
    In this class students explore applications and practices of fiscal management, as it applies to organizations in the sport industry, both for-profit and non-profit. Topics include current economic and financial issues, accounting, budgets and budgeting systems, measures of performance, and financial statements. Offered odd-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 229 - Recreation Sports Management


    3 hours
    Overview of programming and administrative principles and practices of recreational sports. Topics include informal, intramural, club, extramural, and instructional sports programming; values of recreational sports; and terminology and career opportunities in various recreational sport settings UG
  
  • EXSS 230 - Sport Ethics


    2 hours
    Theories of ethics, values, and moral reasoning, as they apply to sport and the sport industry will be covered in this class. Additional topics, including Title IX, sportsmanship and fair play, winning, gender and racial biases, and use of performance-enhancing drugs will also be covered. The development of personal values and handling of ethical dilemmas in sport and the management of sport will be examined within the context of a Christian worldview. Offered even-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 241 - First Aid and Emergency Care


    2 hours
     Vital and practical applications and procedures in caring for an injured person, including safety, Heimlich method in choking, splinting and bandaging.  CPR and first aid certification may be achieved upon satisfactory completion of this course.  Prerequisite(s): Athletic Training majors only. UG
  
  • EXSS 275 - Upper Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries through the upper extremity, head, thorax, and cervical spine. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 280 - Athletic Training Clinical I


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include wound care, preventive strapping, anthropometric measurements, and injury recordkeeping. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experience with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 , EXSS 241 , and formal admittance into the Athletic Training Education program. UG
  
  • EXSS 281 - Athletic Training Clinical II


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the assessment of lower extremity injuries, postural, and neurological abnormalities. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 280 . UG
  
  • EXSS 300 - Promoting and Marketing of Athletics


    4 hours
    Examines the historical role of sports information departments and the various roles sports information directors play now and will play in the future. It will look at how athletics can be used as a form of public relations. Students will gain hands-on experience in developing, planning, working, and evaluating sports information programs within a traditional school setting and/or other settings. Includes a practicum. Prerequisite(s): ART 200 . UG
  
  • EXSS 320 - Sports Psychology


    3 hours
    A basic study of psychological principles and concepts that apply to sports situations and to the individuals involved in sports activities. UG
  
  • EXSS 349 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training


    2 hours
    This course will focus on the administrative challenges confronting operators of independent athletic training clinics and educational based athletic training rooms. Management theory, legal concerns, clinic design, budget, and information management will be taught. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 350 - Sports Law


    3 hours
    Introduction of basic law terminology with a more extensive study in contract law, tort, liability, negligence, gender issues, sports violence, ADA implications and risk management. Students will apply critical thinking skills to various case studies and scenarios for decision-making applications to the various laws and court cases. Includes a practicum. UG
 

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