2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Education

  
  • EDUC 914 - Ethics, Values, and Cultural Influences on Societal Transformation


    4 hours
    Society is transformed as a result of the decisions made by social, spiritual, education and economic leaders. Candidates will examine ethical decision making, effective leadership, perspectives of moral reasoning and their application to various personal, business and civic responsibilities. Additionally, candidates will engage in global citizenship through a cultural immersion experience. GR
  
  • EDUC 990 - Dissertation In Practice Continuation


    0 hours
    The Dissertation In Practice is a field-based, practice-centered inquiry, which consists of comprehensive applied research of significant importance. The Dissertation In Practice attests to the learner’s understanding of an issue and ability to conduct 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. Continuation occurs when a learner is only enrolled in this course for the purpose of continuing work on the Dissertation In Practice. Enrollment in this course is contingent upon enrollment in the program during the preceding EDUC 911C course and with the approval of the Program Director. Candidates may enroll in this course for a maximum of three consecutive times. GR

Engineering

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ENGR 212 - Engineering Mechanics


    4 hours
    An introduction to the principles of mechanics for rigid and deformable objects, with their application to engineering systems in two dimensions. Topics include vector algebra, forces, moments, couples, friction, virtual work, kinematics of a particle, kinematics of a rigid body, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, impulse, momentum, work and energy, stress and strain, bending, shear, deflection of beams, buckling of columns, and modes of failure. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201  and MATH 147 . UG
  
  • ENGR 213 - Statics


    3 hours
    Introduction to fundamental mechanics applications of vector calculus in forces and moments; analysis of force systems; equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional systems; trusses and frames, friction including screws and belts; centroids and area moments of inertia; introduction to energy methods. Offered every fall. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201  and MATH 147 . UG
  
  • 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; topics in matrix algebra, numerical methods, and dynamic system modeling and design. Offered every spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 213 . UG
  
  • ENGR 216 - 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 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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  and ENGR 210 . UG
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 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 343 - Introduction to Robotics


    3 hours
    A lab-based course introducing the basic concepts of robotics including mechanics, electronics and programming of autonomous mobile robots. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 121 /PHYS 201  and PHYS 122 /PHYS 202 ; ENGR 107 , COMP 120 , or COMP 150 , or other programming experience with permission of instructor. UG
  
  • ENGR 347 - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence


    3 hours
    A project-based course exploring the theory and application of machine learning and artificial
    intelligence. An introduction to learning algorithms including: Bayesian classifiers, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, principle component analysis, and k-nearest neighbors. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. 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 and Tech Communication


    3 hours
    Part one of the capstone engineering experience. Student teams design a real-world problem solution for a local company or organization. Students work under the supervision of a company or organization contact and meet regularly with a faculty mentor.  Students keep a design journal and produce written and oral deliverables documenting the design process, culminating in a major Design Project Proposal report. In parallel with the design process, the course covers advanced technical communication topics, including technical writing and oral presentation skills. 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.
    GER: Writing. 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 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 - College Writing I


    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.
    GER: Writing CS
  
  • ENG 200 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    College Writing II 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.
    GER: Writing 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.
    GER: Humanities 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.
    GER: Humanities 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 .
    GER: Writing. 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


    2 hours
    This course will not only prepare students for the literature, language, and writing demands for future major courses but also challenge them to consider personal vocation and examine the relationship between English studies and culture. As a part of the course, students will begin their program portfolio. This course is a prerequisite for many of the major courses for English, English education, and writing students. 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.
    GER: Writing. 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.
    GER: Writing. 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.
    GER: Writing. 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.
    GER: Writing. 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 225 - Writing Theory


    3 hours
    A study of the major works, movements, and practitioners of writing theory and rhetorical criticism, from Aristotle to contemporary theories and theorists. Attention is given not only to the fundamental philosophies informing writing theory but also to the practical application of  critical and rhetorical methods. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 209 , or ENGL 210 , or consent of instructor. 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


    3 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 390 - Junior Seminar


    1 hour
    This course is designed to prepare students for their scholarship project in literature, English education, or writing, which will be completed during the English Seminar or Writing Seminar course. Students will determine a topic, complete an annotated bibliography, and write a proposal. In addition, students will continue work on their program portfolio. This course should be taken in the spring of a student’s junior year and must be completed before taking the Senior English Seminar or Senior Writing Seminar course. 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 English Seminar


    3 hour
    This seminar course emphasizes synthesis of the English Program Curriculum. As the culminating course for the program, Senior English Seminar prepares students for their future studies and careers in English. Students will complete and present their major scholarship project in addition to completing their program portfolio for the major. This course should be taken in the fall of a student’s senior year. UG
  
  • ENGL 485 - Special Topics in Creative Writing


    3 hours
    A study of a selected genre or writing topic not ordinarily covered in other courses, such as editing, web writing, etc. The course content varies from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit, but topic must be different. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 209 , or ENGL 210 , or consent of instructor. UG
  
  • ENGL 486 - Special Topics in Professional Writing


    3 hours
    A study of a selected genre or writing topic not ordinarily covered in other courses, such as library science, editing, web writing, writing research, etc. The course content varies from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit, but topic must be different. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 209 , ENGL 210  or consent of instructor. UG
  
  • ENGL 495 - Senior Writing Seminar


    3 hours
    This seminar course emphasizes synthesis of the writing major curriculum. Other considerations include professional readiness for careers that require writing expertise. Students develop a portfolio of work from writing experiences to help market themselves and their writing skills in addition to completing the portfolio for the program. Students must be classified as seniors to take this course. UG
  
  • ENGL 497 - English or Writing Internship


    0-3 hours
    Students will complete a self-placed, preapproved, career-oriented internship in the field of English or writing. 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. 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. 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. 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 207 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 391 - Field Experience I


    0-1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of practicum at approved sites with PreK-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


    0-1 hour
    Students will complete 35 hours of teaching instruction in an approved PreK-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. With approval from the ESL Practicum Coordinator, ESL 391 & 491 can be taken at the same time. Prerequisite(s): ESL 391 . UG
  
  • ESL 492 - Field Experience III


    0-1 hour
    Students will complete 35 hours of teaching instruction in an approved PreK-12 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. With approval from the ESL Practicum Coordinator, ESL 491  and ESL 492 may be taken at the same time. Prerequisite(s): ESL 491 . 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
 

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