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EDUC 777 - Developmental/Remedial Materials and Resources
4 hours
This course prepares the READ candidate to design, revise, and implement a reading curriculum for an individual student and in conjunction with the classroom teacher to improve and/or enhance reading proficiency. The candidate will understand how to use techniques in detecting cultural and gender bias when conducting a textbook/reading materials selection process. The candidate will also understand how to select ability/age appropriate materials designed for students with special needs and/or linguistic differences, and reader reliability technological tools. Additionally, the candidate will develop an understanding of the composition, purpose of special reading programs: early intervention, summer school, and after school programs. A major component of this course will be the importance of developing partnerships to create a synergy among school, home, and community that will enhance the reading levels of students. This course includes Clinical Experience III, which is a 15-hour practical experience in identifying, selecting, and utilizing of reading materials and resources. GR
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EDUC 778 - Literature and Resources for Children and Youth
4 hours
Introduction to genres of children’s and young adult literature. Embracing the Common Core State Standards, the course includes methodology in the use of websites and a wide range of high-quality multicultural literature for all grade levels. Technology will be utilized in learning to locate, evaluate, and use literature applicable for K-12 students of all abilities, ages, and ethnic backgrounds. The candidate will gain a thorough understanding of how cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity influences reading, as well as the relationship between vocabulary development and reading comprehension. The course also includes strategies for modeling and sharing the value of reading and writing for actual, real-life experiences, instilling the concept of becoming lifelong learners. GR
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EDUC 779 - Methods of Educational Research
4 hours
The reading specialist candidate will learn to design and implement an action research project that will be conducted and presented during EDUC 780 - Creative Project/Practicum. The course will focus on the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research including design, methodology, literature review, data analysis and conclusions. The research topics will emerge from questions generated by in-class discussions, a broad review of the research on literacy, and discussions of theories related to literacy instruction. Content focus will be current issues, trends, and organizational frameworks affecting education, specifically the impact on reading literacy, and methods for improvement. GR
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EDUC 780 - Creative Project/Practicum
4 hours
A seminar-type practicum for the reading specialist candidate, which requires completion of minimum twenty-five (25) clock hours experience in a school setting. The content of the project/practicum will be based on the research proposal presented in EDUC 779 . The implementation of that proposal will result in a project study, which will be presented and critiqued at a K-12 school level at a teacher in-service, grade level or department meeting, administrators’ meeting, school improvement committee meeting or the meeting of any group responsible for reading instruction in the school community. GR
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EDUC 900 - Intrapersonal Leadership
5 hours
Introduces a holistic model that includes four major areas of personal development that contribute to effective leadership: spiritual leadership, physical leadership, emotional leadership, and cognitive leadership. Course participants analyze their own character and competence as leaders with the goal of maximizing their personal leadership effectiveness. GR
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EDUC 901 - Research Theory: Principles and Methods
5 hours
Doctoral-level learners will be introduced to the field of research, research design, and research methods. Standards and practices for conducting and completing valid and reliable research studies will be covered (e.g., quasi-experimental designs, qualitative measures). Emphasis will be given to a study of innovative, applied research practices. Learners will examine ethical issues and dilemmas in leadership research and practice. GR
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EDUC 902 - Leadership Paradigms
4 hours
Analysis of the history, ideas, and theories of leadership, including significant issues and ethical dilemmas that have confronted leadership throughout historical periods. Through this analysis, leadership from various disciplinary perspectives is examined and one’s own philosophy of ethical leadership is clarified. GR
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EDUC 903 - Research: Methods and Techniques I
5 hours
An extension of the various methods used to conduct doctoral-level research studies whose emphasis will be a study of innovative, applied research practices, designs, and methods. Standards and practices for completing research studies will be further discussed and refined, particularly as they apply to the learner’s identified research question(s). GR
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EDUC 904 - Interpersonal Leadership
5 hours
Building on the foundation laid in Intrapersonal Leadership Development, this course is the natural extension from studying individual behavior and effectiveness to analyzing routine group or team behavior and leadership effectiveness. Utilizing a team-based learning culture, the course design will simulate real-life team building processes. GR
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EDUC 907 - Policy, Politics, and Social Action
4 hours
Elements of public policy, politics, and social action and their impact on ethical leadership are examined. Leadership never occurs in a vacuum. Leaders must be attuned to the nuances and ramifications of actions both personal and professional. In this course, the leaders will examine competing paradigms and explore the many dimensions of policy, politics, and social action. Ethical leaders positively impact their sphere of influence throughout their professional careers. GR
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EDUC 908 - Research: Methods and Techniques II
5 hours
Technology based statistics will provide students with the background required to analyze data and correctly interpret results found through doctoral-level research. Appropriate measures for the analysis of data through the application of statistical processes and/or qualitative measures will be emphasized. Areas of study include probability, randomization, variables, normal distribution, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F distribution, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, and correlation. Students will be introduced to SPSS applications for statistical analysis. Students will also explore sound qualitative research analysis and reporting measures. GR
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EDUC 909 - Leading Change
4 hours
Since organizational change in the 21st century is inevitable, today’s leaders need to be proactive and forecast the needs of the organization for the short-term, the intermediate, and the long-term. Leaders are primarily change agents to influence a shared vision for the future. In this course, the candidate’s knowledge base of organizational theory will be expanded through in-depth literature review, which will offer new insights into responding to internal as well as external pressures for change. The candidate will learn to identify changing circumstances in society, as well as globally and also be cognizant of any legal issues that might impact on decisions for change. Transforming subjective perceptions is crucial to successful innovation and the key objective to change. Each of these decision points will be within the ethical framework. GR
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EDUC 910 - Covenant Leadership
4 hours
Leadership goes beyond those predictable and even trite behaviors normally chronicled in the leadership literature. Leadership is all about being. A major tenet of the Christian faith suggests that the message of Gospel propels us to go beyond the “norm” in leadership activity. In this course, leaders will demonstrate they are capable of understanding the exercising the “best” of both contractual as well as covenant leadership. The purpose of this course is to help one develop into a graceful leader - one who is bold, but not ego-filled. GR
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EDUC 911 - Dissertation
1-3 hours
A field-based, practice-centered inquiry, which consists of comprehensive action research of significant importance. The dissertation attests to the learner’s understanding of an issue and ability to conduct action research related to the improvement of professional practice from which others benefit. This is the most rigorous portion of the Ed. D. in which learners are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of scholarship and inquiry. The dissertation is comprised of four written chapters consisting of a proposal (introduction), a literature review, methodology, findings, and conclusion. Students must register for this course throughout the doctoral program for a total of 12 credit hours. GR
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EDUC 913 - Leadership, Management and Strategic Planning
4 hours
Explores organizations in holistic ways to assist leaders in understanding and utilizing a comprehensive view of a strategic thinking, strategic management and systems theory by developing an ethical approach in organizations for leadership development. GR
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EDUC 914 - Ethical Issues in a Contemporary Society
3 hours
Ethical issues for effective leadership in organizations are analyzed. Learners will develop skills and perspectives in moral reasoning, and apply them to various aspects of leadership, including personal life, business associations, civic responsibility, legal implications and global citizenship. GR
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ENGR 101 - Engineering Design I
3 hours
An introduction to university-level engineering studies, the engineering profession, engineering graphics, and the engineering design process. Principles of academic success; professionalism; teamwork; technical graphics; and engineering drawings. Computer-Aided design using Creo Parametric and AutoCAD. Hands-on design projects. Every fall. Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 131 or higher. Lecture and lab UG
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ENGR 102 - Engineering Design II
3 hours
Continuation of Engineering Design I. Advanced use of computer-aided analytical and graphical design tools, including Creo Parametric and Excel for technical analysis. Terminology and tools for the engineering design process, teamwork, and project management. Graphical and analytical design projects. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 101 Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 147 UG
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ENGR 107 - Computational Engineering
3 hours
Fundamentals of computers and computer programming emphasizing elementary engineering numerical analysis and matrices. Matlab™ and C/C++ programming tools. Every semester. Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 147 . Laboratory experience UG
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ENGR 210 - Thermo-Fluids Engineering
3 hours
An introduction to thermal engineering topics for the non-mechanical engineering student. Properties of substances; system and control volume analyses; First and Second Laws; energy and momentum balances; internal & external flows; heat conduction, convection, and radiation; heat exchangers. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 and PHYS 202 . UG
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ENGR 211 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials
3 hours
Introduction to fundamental mechanics applications of vector calculus; analysis of force systems; equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional systems; trusses, frames, friction; introduction to virtual work; centroids and area moments of inertia; 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; states of stress and failure; deflection of beams; elastic strain energy and impact loading; analysis of composites; stability and buckling of columns. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 . UG
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ENGR 215 - Dynamics
3 hours
Introduction to engineering dynamics; kinematics and kinetics of three-dimensional motion of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies; translating and rotating reference frames, space mechanics; work-energy, impulse-momentum, and impact problems; introduction to vibrations; topics in matrix algebra, MATLAB applications, numerical methods, and dynamic system modeling and design. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211 . UG
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ENGR 220 - Electrical Circuits & Systems
3 hours
Basic principles of electric circuit analysis and digital electronic circuits. Kirchoff’s laws, loop and nodal analysis, transient analysis, steady state sinusoidal analysis, transformers, operational amplifiers, semiconductor devices and physics, digital logic gates and analog to digital conversion. Offered every semester Prereq/Corequisite(s): PHYS 202 UG
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ENGR 221 - Digital Systems
3 hours
Design of digital circuits with logic gate integrated circuits and microcontrollers. Binary arithmetic and codes, Boolean function simplification, combinational and sequential logic circuits. Offered every fall. Corequisite(s): computer programming experience. Laboratory experience. UG
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ENGR 222 - Electric Circuit Analysis
3 hours
Principles of linear electric circuit analysis. Kirchoff’s laws, nodal and loop analysis, superposition and source substitution, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, transient analysis, Laplace transform analysis, steady state sinusoidal analysis, steady state power analysis, polyphase circuits and transformers. Offered every spring. Corequisite(s): Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 357 , PHYS 202 UG
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ENGR 235 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
3 hours
Sources, characteristics, transport, and effects of air and water contaminants; biological, chemical, and physical processes in water; atmospheric structure and composition; unit operations for air and water quality control; solid waste management; environmental quality standards. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 . UG
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ENGR 241 - Microprocessors
3 hours
Fundamentals of microprocessors. Internal organization, microprocessor instruction sets and microprocessor interfaces into larger systems. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 221 . UG
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ENGR 251 - Transportation Planning & Analysis
3 hours
Analysis and design of solutions to transportation problems; introduction to selected operations research and statistical analysis techniques; use of case studies in urban transportation, intercity passenger transport, and freight movements. Offered spring of odd years. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211 UG
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ENGR 255 - Introduction to Architectural Engineering
3 hours
An introduction to architectural engineering by examining and comparing different construction methods highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. Also an overview of the different building systems involved in building design and their respective engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, plumbing, structural, etc.). Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 102 . UG
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ENGR 311 - Material Science
4 hours
Structure, properties, and processing of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, composite and semiconductor materials. Perfect and imperfect solids; phase equilibria; transformation, kinetics; mechanical behavior; material degradation. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 , CHEM 103 , ENGR 211 . Laboratory experience. UG
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ENGR 312 - Thermodynamics
3 hours
Introduction to classical thermodynamics through the second law; system and control volume analyses of thermodynamic processes; entropy and irreversibility; relations among thermodynamic properties; and introduction to power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 , MATH 148 , and CHEM 103 . UG
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ENGR 390 - Engineering Internship
0-6 hours
Prerequisite(s): Internship coordinator consent. UG
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ENGL 120 - Introduction to Theatre
3 hours
Same as COMM 120 . UG
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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
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ENGL 141 - Introduction to Journalism
3 hours
Same as COMM 141 . UG
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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