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    May 09, 2024  
2015 - 2016 Catalog of Courses 
    
2015 - 2016 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ED 478 - Managing Diverse Classrooms II Lab


    This field-based practicum accompanies ED 475  and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

  
  • ED 479 - Emerging Technology in P-6 Schools


    This course prepares future elementary and early childhood teachers with the skills and knowledge to evaluate, use and facilitate appropriate technologies in classroom setting.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.

  
  • ED 486 - Senior Seminar in Education I


    This course is the second part of a culminating experience for the Elementary and Early Childhood major. Senior projects will explore educational issues impacting teaching practices. They may involve research, assessment of existing programs in the field-based setting, policy reviews, and proposals for action or traditional papers.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • ED 489 - Practicum in College Teaching


    Students establish a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member and assist in teaching a course. All work must be carefully monitored and discussed with the mentor.

    Credits: 1-3

    Hours: 30 hours of work are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Class Level Restriction: Junior standing

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

  
  • ED 490 - Advanced Topics in Education


    Designed to accommodate the needs or requests of school systems, teachers or Fort Lewis College students who seek credit for topics of immediate concern. Course topic will be one not normally or regularly available through another course offering.

    Credits: 1-3

  
  • ED 492 - K-Primary School, Lab Experience


    Includes observation, participation, teaching and allied activities under the direction of a selected, regular teacher in an elementary school in consultation with College consultants. Periodic seminars are offered.

    Credits: 15

    Notes:
    Students must pass PLACE or PRAXIS test prior to registration for this course.
  
  • ED 493 - Early Childhood Student Teaching: P-3


    This course provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in courses taken over their entire curriculum, by designing and implementing instruction that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers in a preschool through 3rd grade setting.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching.

  
  • ED 494 - Student Teaching Elementary


    This field-based practicum provides future K-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in an elementary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.

    Credits: 1-15

    Notes:
    Students must pass PLACE or PRAXIS test prior to registration for this course.
  
  • ED 495 - Student Teaching Secondary


    This field-based course provides future K-12 and 7-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in a secondary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.

    Credits: 1-15

    Notes:
    Students must pass PLACE or PRAXIS test prior to registration for this course.
  
  • ED 496 - Senior Seminar in Education II


    This course is a culminating experience for the Interdisciplinary Studies major. There is a strong focus on critical reading and thinking, problem solving, and the written expression of ideas. Senior projects will explore educational issues impacting teaching practices. They may involve research, assessment of existing programs in the field-based setting, policy reviews, and proposals for action or traditional papers.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • ED 498 - Elementary Student Teaching: K-6


    This course provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in courses taken over their entire curriculum, by designing and implementing instruction that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers.

    Credits: 12

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-20)

    Hours: 480 hours of practicum are required.

    Notes:
    Students must pass PLACE or PRAXIS test prior to registration for this course.
  
  • ED 499 - Independent Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean/Director.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ED 600 - Introduction to Graduate Research


    This course focuses on the major theories, frameworks and methods of educational research and will introduce participants to the characteristics of and various approaches to analyzing, evaluating, and designing, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research and evaluation in the education field.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 610 - 21st Century Curriculum Design


    Various curriculum designs will be explored including comparative local, state, national and international approaches to content and instruction. This course will explore the significant changes in technology, globalization and social media in context of educational imperatives for US educational systems.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 620 - Cultural Competency and Schools


    This course will focus on the knowledge and skills related to the cultural competency necessary for educators to foster positive and productive relationships with students, families and community members and organizations.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 630 - Emerging Technology in Education


    Students will be able to explore and use existing and emerging technology applications for instruction, multi-cultural learning, classroom management, assessment, professional development and student-centered learning.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 710 - Instructional Coaching


    Using current models of facilitating effective collaborative communication, students will explore specific strategies for facilitating cognitive coaching, teacher planning and reflection, and improving instructional practice.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 720 - Data Analysis and Transforming Assessments


    This course will analyze the current use of data and assessments in schools and explore opportunities to transform teaching and learning through student-centered formative and summative assessments.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 730 - Student-Centered Differentiated Instruction


    This course will provide extensive and in-depth theories and practice in student-centered instruction, with a specific focus on differentiating instruction through the use of technology and other highly effective, research-based instructional strategies.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 740 - Effective School Leadership


    This course will provide participants with models of effective facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, identify and implement specific educationally focused protocols, develop collective wisdom, and build ownership and action that supports student learning.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 750 - Action Research I: Teacher Leadership


    This course will require students to participate in significant action research and leadership activities in their schools and districts related to Professional Learning Communities, school-wide or district wide committees, and/or team-based leadership school reform efforts (at least 120 hours of field experiences). The action research projects will be supported with supervision and support from an identified mentor and college advisor.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 600 

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 760 - Action Research II: Teacher Leadership


    This course will extend significant action research and leadership activities in their schools and districts, particularly related to Professional Learning Communities, school-wide or district-wide committees, and/or team-based leadership school reform efforts (at least 120 hours required of supervised field experiences). The action research projects will be supported with significant supervision and support from an identified mentor and college advisor.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 750  (minimum grade of B)

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 780 - Culminating Research Project


    This culminating course for students in the M.A. program will explore educational issues impacting instructional practices and school structures through a personal research project by reviewing statement of the problem or issue, review of literature, assessment of existing programs in field-based settings in a project that demonstrates clear implications for policy and practice.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 750  AND ED 760  (minimum grade of B) AND completion of Comprehensive Teacher Leadership Portfolio

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ENGL 116 - Introduction to Mass Communications


    As a general education course, which is also required of majors, this class addresses students as creators and consumers of mass media. It examines the ways that the mass media influence our social and political knowledge of the world. It covers current issues at the same time that it provides an overview of the development of the media, advertising, and public relations.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 128 - The Bible as Literature


    A study of both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible, as literature itself and as a major influence upon literature. Course will cover mythological, historical, archeological, and cultural contexts and backgrounds. The course takes no doctrinal position, and doctrinal debates are only appropriate as explorations of the manifold interpretive possibilities of the text.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 174 - African-American Literature


    A study of selected 19th and 20th century works by African-American writers.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 175 - Women’s Literature


    A study of literature by and about women.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 176 - Native American Literature


    This course is a survey of the contribution of Native American writers to American literature. Students will study Native writers within historic contexts and tribal worldviews.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

    Cross Listed: This course is the same as NAIS 176 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

  
  • ENGL 177 - U.S. Latina/o Literature


    This course introduces students to the literatures of the three major Latina/o groups residing in the U.S. (Cubans, Chicana/os, and Puerto Ricans). Not intended to be exhaustive, the course acquaints students with major writers, movements, and historic contexts.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 180 - Literature of the Environment


    This course is a survey of environmental literature that focuses on North America. This course includes both global and local (Southwestern) perspectives. It is designed to further students’ understanding of the principles of interconnectedness and sustainability and how those principles have been presented both historically and in literature.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 206 - Introduction to Media Production


    This course will introduce students to the production process, including video, audio, and new media elements. Students will use production equipment to learn scripting, visualization, producing, and editing through hands-on experience.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 215 - News Media Writing


    This course prepares students for cross-platform news reporting through a term-long package project that emphasizes writing, while also offering instruction in how to conceive of the best ways to deepen the story’s impact.  This course is the primer for background research, effective interviewing, ethical practice and media law.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 217 - Media Literacy


    This class enables students to develop media literacy skills that will help them critically consume and create media. It is an introduction to the discipline that builds critical thinking skills.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH1

  
  • ENGL 221 - Classical Literature


    A study of ancient Greek (Hellenic) and Roman (Italic) literature and at least one of the following ancient literatures: Germanic, Celtic, Balto-Slavic, Indo-Iranian, or Albanian.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 230 - Survey of British Literature


    An overview of representative British writing from its beginnings to the present.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 240 - Survey of American Literature


    An overview of representative American writing from its beginnings to the present.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 250 - Practicum: Indy/Indy Online


    Directed experience for lower- and upper-division students in news work on the FLC Independent and Indy Online.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

  
  • ENGL 251 - Practicum: KDUR/Audio


    Directed experience for lower- and upper-division students in audio production and radio broadcasting in affiliation with KDUR, the college-community radio station.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

  
  • ENGL 258 - Practicum: Service Learning


    Directed experience for lower-division students in service learning with placements in local schools or community organizations. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor and evaluate their work. Consent of instructor is required.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

  
  • ENGL 264 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    This creative writing course will introduce various genres of writing, such as poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable:

    Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 265 - Semantics


    A study of the meaning of language, emphasizing its social and psychological uses and abuses.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 267 - Persuasive Writing


    An introduction to the basic principles of writing persuasively, with an emphasis on invention, organization, style, and presentation.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 268 - Reading Texts/Writing Texts


    This course, which includes a brief introduction to the Western rhetorical tradition, as well as an exploration of various forms of textual and critical analysis, introduces students to ways in which reading and writing are used in literary and media studies.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: One CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) OR FLC Writing Placement Score C250 [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].

    Notes:
    Freshmen should not enroll in this course until the second semester.
  
  • ENGL 270 - History of the Film


    An overview of the history of international and Hollywood narrative films. Students will be expected to attend scheduled film screenings each week.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 280 - Literature of the Southwest


    The American Southwest seen through fiction, poetry, biography and other works by European Americans, Native Americans and Chicanos/as.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: AH2

  
  • ENGL 299 - Individual Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ENGL 304 - Digital Video Production


    This is an introduction to basic digital video pre-production, production and post-production.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 206 

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 308 - Interactive Media Production


    This course introduces students to interactive media production and non-linear storytelling.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 206 

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 315 - Media Writing: Topics


    This course rotates topics around the core principle of teaching students to write across multi-media platforms. Topics include, but are not restricted to, magazine writing/long-form journalism, writing for the Web, advanced journalism, speech writing, editorial writing and screenplay writing.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable provided the topics are different.

  
  • ENGL 315A - Media Writing: Creative Nonfiction


    This course should be considered an advanced writing course that builds on the writing students have been exposed to in ENGL 215  and may have been exposed to in ENGL 304  and the practica. Topics will be restricted to creative non-fiction.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 317 - Mass Communications: Topics


    This course rotates topics based on the core principle of expanding students’ knowledge of theory and practice in mass communications. Topics include, but are not restricted to, media law and ethics, and the importance of representations in the media.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 318 - Media Law and Ethics


    This course’s goal is to guide students as they become knowledgeable and responsible media producers and consumers. It covers the major areas of media law including First Amendment, privacy, defamation, student press, copyright and freedom of information and access. The course introduces students to a variety of ethical perspectives and applies moral reasoning to the production and dissemination of media products through multiple case studies.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 320 - The Novel


    An in-depth study of selected European, British and American novels.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 340 - 19th Century British Literature: Topics


    An in-depth study of British literature from the Romantic and/or Victorian periods. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 343 - British Literature: Topics I


    An in-depth study of selected British writings from the beginnings to 1800. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 344 - British Literature: Topics II


    An in-depth study of selected British writings after 1800. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits provided the topics are different.

  
  • ENGL 345 - American Literature: Topics I


    An in-depth study of selected American writings from the beginnings to 1900. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 346 - American Literature: Topics II


    An in-depth study of selected American writings from 1900 to the present. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 350 - Practicum: Indy/Indy Online


    Directed experience for lower- and upper-division students in news work on the FLC Independent and Indy Online.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

  
  • ENGL 351 - Practicum: KDUR/Audio


    Directed experience for lower- and upper-division students in audio production and radio broadcasting in affiliation with KDUR, the college-community radio station.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

  
  • ENGL 358 - Practicum: Service Learning


    Directed experience for upper-division students in service learning with placements in local schools or community organizations. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor and evaluate their work.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 30 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

  
  • ENGL 363 - Advanced Composition


    A course focused on writing scholarly, non-fiction prose, with an emphasis on research, form, and style.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO3

    Prerequisites: CO2 Course [Details: CO2 course listCOMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210].

     

     

     

     

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ENGL 366 - Teaching Writing


    An introduction to teaching writing at the secondary level. Includes a review of the history of writing instruction and current practices.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 378 - Young Adult Literature


    This course is a study of all types of literature for adolescents and young adults. Evaluative criteria for book selection will be considered. Emphasis on minority and ethnic literature.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 380 - Native American Literature: Topics


    A study of traditional and contemporary Native American expression as seen through oration, tales and legends, chants and songs, poetry, drama, autobiography, and the novel. Course content will vary.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

    Cross Listed: This course is the same as NAIS 380 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

  
  • ENGL 404 - Advanced Media Production


    This advanced production course, which is repeatable, is project based, where students work together to create a group product that can incorporate traditional and interactive media production.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 304  OR ENGL 308 

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to 3 times.

  
  • ENGL 416 - Media Theory and Criticism


    This advanced course teaches students the major contemporary theories of mass communication and how these theories inform critical approaches to the media. It encourages students to ground themselves in the ethics of responsible practice.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 425 - Advanced Literary Topics


    An in-depth study of selected texts, themes, or issues in literature. Course content will vary. Topics may include but are not limited to world literatures, comparative literatures, contemporary authors, or the study of a single genre.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

  
  • ENGL 432 - Shakespeare


    A study of Shakespearean drama.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 450 - Internship in Newspaper


    Directed experience working on newspapers, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving written goals. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 451 - Internship in Radio


    Directed experience working at radio stations, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving written goals. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 452 - Internship in Television


    Directed experience working in television, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor and the practicum instructor, on the journal and on the analytical paper. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 453 - Internship in Communications


    Directed experience in media writing/production that does not directly involve newspaper, radio or television. The internship will be described in ways appropriate to the work, such as “Public Relations,” “World Wide Web,” “Advertising,” “Layout and Design,” “Magazine,” “Newsletter,” and “Video Production.” 

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: Credit and evaluation are based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor and the practicum instructor, on a journal documenting at least 100 hours of directed experience and on a 15 page analytical paper. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 461 - History of English Language


    An examination of the dramatic ways in which the English language has changed over the past 1500 years, from its origins as an obscure Germanic dialect to its present state as a distinct, global language spoken by hundreds of millions of people.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 462 - Linguistics


    An introduction to the study of language, covering the many systems – from sounds to words to sentences to discourse – working in language. While the focus will be on English, those features shared by all languages will be emphasized.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ENGL 464 - Advanced Creative Writing


    An advanced writing course with concentrations in poetry and/or short fiction.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Permissions Required: Instructor

    Repeatable: Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

  
  • ENGL 483 - Methods and Materials for High School English


    Introduces and expands on materials and methods for teaching literature, language and composition in the secondary schools. Includes principles for the selection of literature for high school students and the relationship of language and composition to the total secondary program. Teaching techniques are a point of emphasis. To be taken in the fall semester, prior to student teaching.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Class Level Restriction: Senior standing

  
  • ENGL 496 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced study and research in selected topics. Students enrolling in ENGL 496 must have completed at least one survey course and at least one topics course, and any CO2 course.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: CO2 course [Details: CO2 course listCOMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210].

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGL 499 - Independent Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ENGR 103 - Engineering Fundamentals I


    A course in engineering problem solving including the study of engineering fundamentals, the design process and technical communication through engineering graphics, and computer-aided drafting and design (CAD).

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites:   (minimum grade of C-) OR concurrent enrollment OR any higher math course completion (minimum grade of C-) OR higher math course placement.

  
  • ENGR 104 - Engineering Fundamentals II


    A course in engineering problem solving including the study of engineering fundamentals using the concepts of computer programming. Algorithm development, repetitive operations, decision making, and evaluation of alternative courses of action in using computational/numerical programming is emphasized. Programming concepts are presented in a language-independent manner and implemented in a variety of engineering appropriate platforms. 

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: MATH 121  (minimum grade of C-) or higher (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 201 - Electric Networks I


    An introduction to engineering circuit analysis. Topics include the study of linear circuit elements (resistors, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers), linear circuits, Kirchoff’s laws, methods of analysis, RL, RC and RLC circuits, phasors, sinusoidal steady state response, average value RMS values and power in AC circuits.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: MATH 222  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 202 - Electric Networks II


    Topics include polyphase circuits, complex frequency and frequency response of linear networks, magnetically coupled circuits, two-port networks, Fourier analysis, Laplace transform techniques, operational amplifiers. Includes engineering design applications.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 201 

  
  • ENGR 205 - Introduction to Geomatics and Engineering Surveying


    Introduction to geomatics with an emphasis on engineering surveying that addresses procedures, theory, and calculations associated with direction, distance, and elevation measurements. Includes traverse, elevation loops, topography, error analysis, and a variety of engineering applications. The laboratory provides field experience using a range of measurement techniques and instruments.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)

    Prerequisites: MATH 121  or higher (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 215 - Engineering Fundamentals III


    A course in engineering problem solving including the study of engineering fundamentals using a formal design process. This is a project centered course where students learn to plan, design, and manage a project; to construct and test prototypes; to analyze results and communicate findings using a variety of methods. The engineering profession and professional ethics are discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 103  (minimum grade of C-) AND ENGR 104  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 217 - Statics


    Vectors, forces and moments. Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Trusses, frames and machines. Internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams. Centroids, moment of inertia, friction and virtual work. Includes engineering design applications.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: MATH 221 

  
  • ENGR 221 - Dynamics


    Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Includes the applications of Newton’s laws, work-energy and impulse-momentum and their applications to determine the motion of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 217 

  
  • ENGR 245 - Technology and the Developing World


    This course investigates technical and societal factors affecting the developing world. Historic, cultural, economic, and social forces influence our ability to provide effective, sustainable, and appropriate technologies that can improve the quality of life in needy communities. This course is a required part of the Engineers Without Borders program.

    Credits: 1-3

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • ENGR 270 - Engineering Thermodynamics


    Fundamental concepts and basic theory of classical thermodynamics including study of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, thermodynamic states and functions, applications to engineering.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 217 

  
  • ENGR 271 - Measurements and Instrumentation


    Introduction to measurement theory and techniques. Topics include measurement systems terminology (accuracy, precision, resolution, uncertainty, and calibration), graphical and analytical interpretation of data, curve fitting, statistical methods, systematic error analysis, and dynamic response of measurement systems. Laboratory experiments include measurement of flow, temperature, displacement, dimensions, angular velocity, pressure and strain. 

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 104  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 299 - Individual Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ENGR 305 - Geomatics and Engineering Systems


    Analysis and design of engineering systems dependent on spatial or geomatic information. Mapping, map projections, coordinate systems, digital terrain modeling; design of roads, site development, civil infrastructure, topographic analysis for hydrologic systems, and other applications; field and laboratory experiences with data collection, processing and design.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 205  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 315 - Engineering Design and Practice


    Students study the engineering design process and complete one or more design projects. The course is intended to show how engineers integrate technical knowledge with design concepts, teamwork, economics, project management, and oral and written communications. Ethics and professionalism in engineering are also explored.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 215  (minimum grade of C-)

    Class Level Restriction: Junior standing

    Program Restriction: Must be a declared Engineering Major or Minor. Must be a declared Physics Major - Engineering Physics Option.

  
  • ENGR 317 - Mechanics of Materials


    Stresses and deformations in structural members and machine elements, combined stresses, and stress transformations. Deflection by integration, superpositions, and moment area method. Strain energy concept, impact loading and column design. Includes engineering design applications.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 217 

  
  • ENGR 318 - Materials Science


    This course studies molecular structure and its relationship to properties of engineering materials. Topics include mechanical, metallurgical, thermal, optical, chemical, electrochemical, radioactive, electrical and magnetic properties. Failure analysis, material selection and design, ferrous and nonferrous metals, nonmetallic and anisotropic materials, polymers and ceramics will also be covered.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 217  (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 217  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 319 - Materials/Mechanics Laboratory


    This course addresses experimental determination of the properties of engineering materials, and the behavior of solids subjected to axial, flexural and torsional stresses. Investigation of creep characteristics, microscopic examination of heat treated metals, introduction to nondestructive testing of materials is also included. 

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 271  (minimum grade of C-) AND ENGR 317  (minimum grade of C-) AND (ENGR 318  [minimum grade of C-] OR concurrent enrollment in ENGR 318 )

  
  • ENGR 321 - Fluid Mechanics


    Fluid properties, statics, kinematics and kinetics of fluids including gravitational and viscous effects. Differential analysis of fluid motion. Incompressible inviscid flow, dimensional analysis and similitude. Flow measurements, boundary layers, flow about immersed bodies and flow in open channels. Includes engineering design applications.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 221 

  
  • ENGR 330 - Heat Transfer


    Fundamental concepts, principles and applications of heat transfer by conduction, free and forced convection, and radiation, including analysis by numerical methods and computer modeling.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: MATH 223  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 336 - Systems and Control


    The concepts of linear system theory are fundamental to all areas of engineering, including the transmission of radio signals, signal processing techniques (e.g., medical imaging, speech recognition, etc.), and the design of feedback systems (e.g., in automobiles, power plants, etc). This course focuses on developing and analyzing models that describe input/output behavior of physical systems. 

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 201  (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 327  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • ENGR 337 - Analog Electronics


    A survey course of the theory and design of analog circuits with discrete and integrated elements, and devices used in scientific instrumentation. Includes the study of linear op amp circuits, comparators and controls, oscillators, active filters, diode applications, transistors, and transducer circuits.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: ENGR 104  (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 218  (minimum grade of C-)

 

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