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ENGL 310 - Science Communication
This is the capstone course for the LAC Science Communication credential. This course is team-taught with one Science and one English faculty. Students learn about the various genres of science writing, learn the techniques needed to write in these genres, and to produce and revise texts in a variety of genres that communicate scientific principles for a variety of audiences.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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ENGL 315 - Media Writing: Topics
This course will prepare students for internships and future careers in their chosen media profession. This course will focus on in-depth instruction and practice in one or more media. Topics may include screenwriting, creative non-fiction, multi-media journalism and writing for the web and social media.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 320 - The Novel
An in-depth study of the history of the English, American, and European Novel and the genre of the novel beginning with works from the 18th century and concluding with works from the 21st century.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENGL 323 - Media Law
Media Law covers the First Amendment, libel, privacy, student media, copyright, FCC regulations and advertising regulations among other topics that students and future practitioners need to know in a multimedia environment.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENGL 324 - Media Ethics
This course will analyze multiple approaches to ethical decision-making in media industries such as journalism, advertising and public relations. Students will critically examine whether the media today are acting ethically.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENGL 343 - British Literature: Topics I
An in-depth study of selected British writings from the beginnings to 1800. Course content will vary.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 344 - British Literature: Topics II
An in-depth study of selected British writings after 1800. Course content will vary.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 345 - American Literature: Topics I
An in-depth study of selected American writings from the beginnings to 1900. Course content will vary.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 346 - American Literature: Topics II
An in-depth study of selected American writings from 1900 to the present. Course content will vary.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is reapeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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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: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENGL 363 - Critical Theory
A course focused on writing scholarly, non-fiction prose, with an emphasis on research, form, and style.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: CO3
Prerequisites: One CO2 Course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: One CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
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ENGL 372 - Intermediate Fiction Writing Topics
This intermediate fiction writing course builds on the fiction writing techniques and forms students were exposed to in ENGL 264 . Topics rotate and are restricted to fiction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 373 - Intermediate Poetry Writing Topics
This intermediate poetry writing course builds on the fiction writing techniques and forms students were exposed to in ENGL 264 . Topics rotate and are restricted to fiction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 374 - Intermediate Nonfiction Writing Topics
This intermediate nonfiction writing course builds on the writing techniques students were exposed to in ENGL 264 . Topics rotate and are restricted to creative nonfiction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 375 - The Craft of Writing
This course focuses on a study of contemporary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction craft.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 378 - Young Adult Literature
This course is a study of fiction and non-fiction written expressly for young adults, including the history and diversity of the genre, its defining characteristics, criteria for matching books with young readers, and strategies for using young adult literature in the classroom.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 404 - Advanced Media Production
Advanced-level concept development, production, and post-production. With instructor guidance, students produce original digital video projects to be submitted to film festivals.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGL 304 OR ENGL 308
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENGL 416 - Media Theory and Criticism
This advanced course teaches students the major theoretical approaches to the study of mass media and how these approaches inform and direct inquiry into current media.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENGL 417 - Media Topics
This course rotates topics based on the core principle of expanding students’ knowledge of theory and practice in media. Topics include classic or current topics in cultural and media studies, such as cultural and critical approaches to gender, race and class in media, public duty in contemporary journalism, the social scientific approach to media inquiry.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 432 - Shakespeare
A study of Shakespearean drama.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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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. Credit and evaluation are based on site supervisor feedback, documentation of student work and achievement of written goals. Students apply for internships using a departmental internship application form.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: Students work directly with a supervisor at the location of the internship and work a minimum of 50 hours over the course of the semester per credit earned.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Notes:
Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
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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. Credit and evaluation are based on site supervisor feedback, documentation of student work and achievement of written goals. Students apply for internships using a departmental internship application form.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: Students work directly with a supervisor at the location of the internship and work a minimum of 50 hours over the course of the semester per credit earned.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Notes:
Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
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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.” Credit and evaluation are based on site supervisor feedback, documentation of student work and achievement of written goals. Students apply for internships using a departmental internship application form.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: Students work directly with a supervisor at the location of the internship and work a minimum of 50 hours over the course of the semester per credit earned.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Notes:
Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
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ENGL 454 - Writing Internship
This internship offers directed experience in writing, editing, publishing, or related fields. Credit and evaluation are based on site-supervisor feedback, documentation of student work, and achievement of written goals. Students apply for internships using the departmental internship application form.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Class Level Restriction: Junior standing
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENGL 464 - Capstone Creative Writing
An advanced writing course with concentrations in poetry and/or short fiction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENGL 465 - Editing and Production
In this creative writing course students produce Images Magazine, Fort Lewis College’s student-driven magazine of writing, art, photography, and design.
Credits: 3
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
Permissions Required: Instructor
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Writing major or minor.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Notes:
To be taken in the fall semester, prior to student teaching.
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ENGL 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced research and study in selected topics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: One CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250, COMP 252, COMP 253, ENGL 268, HIST 250, SOC 210]
Class Level Restriction: Junior
Permissions Required: Instructor
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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.
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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 in MATH 121 OR higher calculus sequence math course (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed CALC Placement Score 221 [Details: Higher calculus sequence math course list: MATH 221 , MATH 222 , MATH 223 , MATH 327 ]
Notes:
MATH 121 may be taken concurrently with ENGR 103.
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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: (minimum grade of C-) OR higher calculus sequence math course (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed CALC Placement Score 221 [Details: Higher calculus sequence math course list: MATH 221 , MATH 222 , MATH 223 , MATH 327 ]
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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, Kirchhoff’s laws, methods of analysis, RL, RC and RLC circuits, phasors, sinusoidal steady state response, average value RMS values and power in AC circuits. The associated laboratory focuses on the basics of electrical measurements of simple DC and AC linear circuits.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: MATH 222 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 201 (minimum grade of C-)
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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-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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 (minimum grade of C-)
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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 (minimum grade of C-)
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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
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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 (minimum grade of C-)
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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-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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.
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ENGR 301 - Environmental Principles
Basic environmental principles, including treatment and remediation of water, air and land pollution, sustainability, regulations and risk assessment, mass and energy balances, and engineering approaches to solve prominent environmental issues.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 (minimum grade oc C-) and MATH 221 (minimum grade of C-)
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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-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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-) AND ENGR 317 (minimum grade of C-)) OR (ENGR 215 (minimum grade of C-) AND ENGR 321 (minimum grade of C-))
Class Level Restriction: Junior standing
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Engineering major or minor.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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 (minimum grade of C-)
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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 317 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
ENGR 318 may be taken concurrently with ENGR 319 .
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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 (minimum grade of C-)
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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-)
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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-)
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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 ENGR 201 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENGR 338 - Digital Electronics
As an introduction to the design, application, layout, and simulation of digital integrated circuits, this course includes MOSFET operation; implementation of digital design fundamentals, including the design of digital log blocks; design of a digital chip from a given ditigal input and output; conversion of the integrated circuit layout into GDSII files; and fabrication of a chip with MOSIS.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: CE 341 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENGR 350 - Finite Element Analysis
Development of computational finite element models and solutions with the use of industrially de rigueur software and techniques. Topics range from elasticity, plasticity/damage, vibration, to heat transfer for common engineering materials and structures in both static and transient cases.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 317 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 327 (minimum grade of C-)
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ENGR 409 - Machine Design
A detailed mechanical analysis of typical machine components and their design characteristics. Material failure predictions will also be covered with respect to multiaxial stress, fluctuating stress, and environmental conditions.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 221 (minimum grade of C-) AND ENGR 317 (minimum grade of C-) AND ENGR 318 (minimum grade of C-)
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ENGR 410 - Alternative Energy Systems
Basic principles, thermodynamics, and performance of alternative energy conversion technologies such as direct energy conversion (fuel cells, photovoltaics, magnetohydrodynamics), wind, solar, and biomass energy, non-combustion thermal sources (ocean gradients, geothermal and nuclear fusion), and non-conventional environmental energy sources (ocean tides and currents). Performance analysis and operating principles of systems and components, economic analysis for system design and operation also considered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 270 (minimum grade of C-)
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ENGR 425 - Hydraulics and Hydrology
This course covers the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to incompressible flow in conduits, pipe systems, and open channels. The hydrologic cycle, soil moisture, groundwater, and rainfall-runoff processes are studied. The course includes applications of these principles to water resources and environmental engineering problems.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 321 (minimum grade of C-)
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ENGR 431 - Introduction to Robotics
The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of modeling, design, planning, and control of robot systems. The material covers the basic concepts, including coordinate transformations, kinematics, pose and orientation, navigation, sensors, path planning, and actuators. Theory is demonstrated in the context of mobile robots and link manipulators. Advanced topics may include vision, machine learning and multi-robot systems.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 336 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 223 (minimum grade of C-)
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ENGR 454 - Special Topics in Engineering
Special topics in various areas of engineering. The course will address one area such as heat transfer, hydraulics, or control system. The specific topic will be listed on the class schedule.
Credits: 1-4
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ENGR 496 - Senior Seminar Design I
Students experience the integration of technical knowledge through an open-ended, comprehensive design project which simulates an engineering project environment, including design, building or simulations, testing and verifications, project management and oral and written reports.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 315 (minimum grade C-) OR CE 315 (minimum grade C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Engineering or Computer Engineering Major
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course
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ENGR 497 - Senior Seminar - Design II
Individual research/design project conducted under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The student will present the results in a written report and orally before the department faculty and students. A continuation of ENGR 496 .
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 496 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Engineering major or minor.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENGR 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.
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ENT 205 - New Business Venturing
This course introduces students to starting and operating a business. At the macro level, it exposes students to business interactions with government, financial institutions and society. At the micro level, it examines customer psychology, basic economics, and data analysis and interpretation. Students are required to conduct research and write a business plan. Other topics covered include franchising, home-based businesses and e-commerce.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENT 306 - Business Creativity and Innovation
In this course, students develop skills in generating new and original ideas, increase their ability to convert ideas into action and success, and increase their knowledge and skill in creative problem solving as applied to business scenarios. The course is a hands-on experiential format where students learn by doing.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ENT 363 - Local Business
In this course, students will learn about the breadth of local businesses in Durango and La Plata county. Students investigate the advantages and challenges of running a business in a small, isolated area like Durango by touring local facilities and meeting with local business owners/CEOs.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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ENT 421 - Advanced New Business Venturing
This course covers the specific areas of new business ventures and small business operations. Students build upon previously taken courses to further develop their abilities to take their business idea to market. This course includes topics such as the business model canvas, competitive positioning, marketing model, operations model, financial model, and investment model.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENT 205
Class Level Restriction: Senior
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ENT 437 - Internship in Business
This course involves directed experience performing the professional duties and responsibilities of a business organization. Students are required to keep a detailed journal and comple a term paper. The business organization and assigned college faculty member evaluate each student’s performance.
Credits: 3
Hours: 50 hours of work are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Class Level Restriction: Junior
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
Notes:
Requirements:
Students must have earned 80 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and are required to complete a minimum of 150 contact hours for each internship experience.
A major GPA of not less than 3.0 and a FLC cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5. If GPA requirements are not met, special permission must be granted by the Dean’s office.
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ENT 438 - Applied Entrepreneurship / Franchise Venture
The Applied Entrepreneurship / Franchise Venture course teaches students the foundational knowledge necessary to explore franchise ventures. The course focuses on the evaluation of potential markets and feasibility studies, financial projections and statements, operational strategy development, legal issues and human resources for franchises, and accounting and tax topics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
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ENVS 100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
Introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving in service to ecological sustainability and human well-being. By focusing on the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the arts, students explore a broad perspective of what it means for humans to affect, and be affected by, natural and built environments.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS3
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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ENVS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Program 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.
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ENVS 319 - Ecological Agriculture
Analysis of garden and farm management as they relate to ecosystem function and environmental conservation. Includes agroecological analysis of nutrient cycling, population dynamics, species interactions, and adaptation. This course integrates lectures with experiential learning in analyzing and applying horticultural soil management, irrigation management, crop rotations, and integrated approaches to pest and weed management.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 100
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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ENVS 320 - Research Methods and Design
Analysis of contemporary environmental theories and research methods from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Topics of emphasis include research design, techniques of data collection, research ethics, statistical analysis, interpretation, and critical reading of professional literature.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 100 AND one CO2 course AND one MA1 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ] [Details: MA1 course list: MATH 105 , MATH 112 , MATH 113 , MATH 121 , MATH 132 , MATH 221 , MATH 222 ]
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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ENVS 339 - Political Ecology of Food
Examines controversies in food systems and connects them to the environment. Includes a social science examination of the environment, policy, culture, and economics in food systems. Includes topics such as genetically modified crops; the lives and working conditions of food and farm workers; food safety; and U.S. food and farm policy. Students are introduced to social movements in food systems.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 100
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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ENVS 361 - Cultural Ecology of the Southwest
A survey of the cultural and political ecologies of the American Southwest and the Borderlands with an emphasis on human-environment relationships including agriculture, technology, immigration, settlement, and urbanization.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 100
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ENVS 393 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Studies
In-depth exploration of an environmental topic, such as, but not limited to climate change, coastal environments, environmental justice, environmental management, environmental movements, landscape studies, political ecology, or sustainable food systems.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 100
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
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ENVS 395 - Environmental Colloquium
A project-based team course based on the design and analysis of an environmental problem. Students practice specific research methodologies and/or incorporate community-based learning for this project. Students also practice skills of collaboration, peer review, and communication. The final project must show a clear and concise identification of the problem and a structured, thorough approach to design, analysis, and presentation.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 320
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ENVS 410 - Community Internship
Experiential-learning opportunity in which students complete 150 hours of field-based learning. Students may identify partners for internships such as, but not limited to, professional organizations, businesses, farms, the Environmental Center, or a study-abroad experience to complete hours. Students will submit regular reports on the progress of their experience. Students may choose either this course or ENVS 415 to analyze and document during senior capstone.
Credits: 3
Hours: 150 hours of community-based learning and research is required.
Prerequisites: ENVS 320
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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ENVS 415 - Data Collection for Senior Capstone
Emphasis is on design and data collection for an academically-sound research project utilizing specific research methodologies from the humanities, social, natural, or interdisciplinary sciences (e.g., ethnographic interviews, surveys, cost-benefit analysis, ecological field data collection, GIS, critical analysis, etc.). Students may choose either this course or ENVS 410 to analyze and document during senior capstone.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 320
Class Level Restriction: Junior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Environmental Studies major.
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ENVS 496 - Senior Capstone
Students analyze data and observations from either ENVS 410 or ENVS 415 into a senior thesis project, comprised of a paper, research poster, and oral presentation. Emphasis is on literature review, data analysis, and integrative work drawing together theory and research. Students are expected to take this course in their final semester.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENVS 410 OR ENVS 415
Class Level Restriction: Senior
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ENVS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Program 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.
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ES 100 - Fitness and Wellness
A 7 1/2-week course that examines the basic physiological principles of exercise and nutrition. Students will acquire strategies for the development of a personal fitness plan, effective weight management, stress management and how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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ES 101 - Basic Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries
This is an introductory course into the field of coaching. Emphasis is placed on recognition of the etiology, mechanism of injury, signs and symptoms, and management of common athletic injuries of the lower extremity. Knowledge in these areas will provide the coach with the tools to prevent, better recognize, and properly manage athletic injuries.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Exercise Science major or minor.
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ES 136 - Sport Officiating
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the rules, mechanics and training that sports officials undergo. Students taking this course will demonstrate how to interact with officials, and will be introduced to how an official should interact with coaches and spectators. Upon completion of the course, students will be properly trained to begin officiating sports, including but not limited to baseball, softball, soccer, football and track and field.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 150 - Sociology of Sport
An introductory study of the historical, cultural, sociological and philosophical aspects of exercise, sport and human movement.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 165 - Community First Aid and Safety
Study and practice of first aid/CPR procedures in handling common injuries, accidents and medical emergencies.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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ES 185 - Introduction to Coaching - ASEP
This introductory course is the American Sport Education Program’s “Coaching Principles Course.” It covers the areas of coaching philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport management and sport-specific planning. The course covers what is important for a coach to know and presents the material in a manner that is of practical value to a coach. A series of videotapes helps create an atmosphere of discussion that gives students practical ways of handling coach/player relationships and situations. The student who passes the ASEP exam will receive certification which is rapidly becoming the required coaching certification.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 201 - Techniques of Strength and Conditioning Development
This class with enable the learner to coach a high school or collegiate strength and conditioning program. Lectures will cover the essential knowledge of program design along with the managerial skills needed to coach athletes of all levels. The guided practice section will allow students to apply and demonstrate the le arned material.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): 2-0
Hours: 2
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ES 202 - Introduction to Sport Administration
This course will introduce students to the field of sport administration and provide an overview of the field from the historical, economic, ethical, psychological and legal perspectives. The course will also emphasize current issues and trends in the sport industry.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ES 207 - Techniques of Coaching Endurance Athletes
This class will be focused on introducing the basic principles of endurance training. The essential knowledge of endurance coaching theory and practice will be presented. Guided practice sessions will allow the students to apply and demonstrate the material presented in class.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 225 - Techniques of Coaching Football
Classroom instruction directed toward the various phases of American football: history, defensive theory, strategy, personnel, offensive theory, the kicking game, practice organization, relationship and influence of teachers, parents, booster clubs and news media.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 226 - Techniques of Coaching Volleyball
The study of history, strategies, rules, methods and organization involved in coaching volleyball. Both theoretical and practical applications will be developed.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 227 - Techniques of Coaching Basketball
The analysis of the game of basketball in theory and application with special emphasis upon teaching and coaching the game. Development of offense, defense and special situations for both prospective coaches and enthusiasts.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ES 229 - Techniques of Coaching Track and Field
Designed to teach methods, techniques, and principles of coaching all events in track and field at both the high school and college levels.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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