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    May 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog of Courses 
    
2022-2023 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ED 671 - Foundations of Special Education


    This course provides an overview of special education foundations and principals that allow students with disabilities to be active and engaged learners in the educational setting. Specifically, examining academic and social abilities, transition skills, career development, and cultural and familial influences and the unique needs of students with disabilities.

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 672 - Identification and Assessment of Students with Disabilities


    This course focuses on the wide variety of assessments used in special education.  Students can expect to explore a wide range of assessment and progress monitoring techniques.  Students practice administering and interpreting assessment results along with creating instructional strategies and ideas for students with disabilities based on the acquired data. This class has a school-based field experience. 

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 673 - Family and Professional Relationships and IEP Development


    This course focuses on the development of relationships among families and other professionals who work with students with disabilities.  The team approach to IEP development with the instructional needs of the students is key to building and maintaining relationships in the educational setting.  Legally defensible IEP development is a key concept for this course. This class has a school-based field experience. 

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.
  
  • ED 674 - Literacy Methods for Students with Disabilities


    This course focuses on literacy methods for students with disabilities. Specifically looking at reading and writing instruction, locating and analyzing research-based literacy interventions, development of reading plans, and the pedagogy needed for knowledge acquisition in content area classes. Students will also have a school-based field experience to practice skills being taught in the class.

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 675 - Mathematical Interventions for Students with Disabilities


    This course focuses on mathematical methods and interventions for students with disabilities. Specifically examining research-based mathematical instructional strategies/intervention, development of strategies for knowledge acquisition, and collaborative methods for effective implementation of mathematics instruction for students with disabilities. This course includes a  school-based field experience.

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 676 - Support Systems for Significant and Behavioral Needs


    This course focuses on students with significant educational needs and students with behavioral needs.  It focuses on the wide array of needs of students with significant needs such as assistive technology and/or medical needs. Students with behavioral needs are studied focusing on behavior management and educational supports for success in the classroom.  This class has a school-based field experience. 

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.
  
  • ED 677 - Special Education Alternative Licensure I


    This course will cover a variety of topics related to special education including federal disabilities, IEP development, the identification process, collaboration strategies and instructional strategies related to reading, writing, and math with students with disabilities. A school-based field experience is required where strategies and information will be implemented.

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ED 678 - Special Education Alternative Licensure II


    This course will cover theories and best practices of designing instruction and behavior plans for students with disabilities, culturally linguistically appropriate strategies, and family/professional relationships with special populations.  This class also contains a school-based field experience. 

    Credits: 4

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.

  
  • ED 680 - Capstone Project


    This culminating course for students in the MAE program will explore educational issues impacting instructional practices and/or school structures through an applied research project in field-based settings.

    Credits: 3

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

    Prerequisites: ED 600  (minimum grade of C-)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.
  
  • ED 681 - Principal Leadership


    This course will guide students in the purpose and processes of strategically developing an educational vision and mission to improve teaching and learning within a school context.

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

  
  • ED 682 - Instructional Leadership


    This course will provide students the skills to implement effective school and district curriculum and provide effective feedback for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Program Restriction: Restricted to Education graduate students.

  
  • ED 683 - Instructional Leadership Internship


    This course will focus on assuming leadership opportunities in a school setting, focusing on understanding school or district strategic plans, performing teacher and staff evaluations, leading professional learning communities, and developing an individual leadership plan.

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.

  
  • ED 684 - Effective School Systems


    This course provides effective management systems including supervision, scheduling and community and mental health collaborations, career and college counseling, effective budgeting, and facility and safety plans in school settings.

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

  
  • ED 685 - School Law and Policy


    This course will introduce students to education state statutes and policy issues common in school settings including school board authority, school funding, accountability, student and employee discipline, special education, community relations, and educator evaluation requirements.

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Program Restriction: Restricted to Education graduate students.

  
  • ED 686 - Administrative Leadership Internship


    This course will focus on assuming leadership roles related to accountability plans and school policies, student services and discipline, instructional scheduling and co-curricular programs, staff supervision, and school safety practices. 

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.

  
  • 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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 750 - Action Research I: Data Collection


    This course supports students in designing and preparing to complete data collection for action research activities in a learning setting. The action research projects are supervised by faculty and subject to their approval.

     

    Credits: 3

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

    Prerequisites: ED 600  (minimum grade of C-)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

  
  • ED 760 - Action Research II: Data Analysis


    This course supports students in designing action reserach and data analysis, and writing about action research activities in a learning setting. 

    Credits: 3

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

    Prerequisites: ED 750  (minimum grade of B)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students
  
  • ED 781 - Graduate Thesis Research


    Advanced individual research in a topic directed by supervising faculty will include research design, data collection, data analysis, thesis writing, and preparation of findings for public presentation.

     

    Credits: 1

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

    Prerequisites: ED 600  (minimum grade of C-)

    Minimum Class Standing: Graduate

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

    Notes:
    Restricted to Education graduate students.

  
  • ENGL 116 - Media Literacy


    An innovative crash course about the forces that create and deliver media messages today, Media Literacy builds on students’ dynamic relationship with media.  Students are producers and consumers, and Media Literacy will teach them how to approach media with a critical eye and nuanced understanding, reflective of current trends.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 174 - African-American Literature


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

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 175 - Women’s Literature


    A study of literature by and about women.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    Cross Listed: ENGL 175 is the same course as GSS 175 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

    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.
  
  • 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: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 177 - U.S. Latinx Literature


    An introduction to U.S. Latinx writing from the 19th century to the present, focusing on writers of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Mexican heritage.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • 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: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 181 - Applied Grammar


    A basic overview of standard English grammar and usage.

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • 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: 3

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ENGL 215 - Journalism I


    This course teaches students how to report and write print news stories, and how to do so within accepted professional practices, including ethics, law and social media posts. This course prepares students for work in later media courses, practica and their professional aspirations. 

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • ENGL 218 - Journalism II


    This course introduces students to reporting and creating news stories on a smartphone or similar device, including photo, audio/video and social media posts. This course will clarify the relationship between news and public relations. This course prepares students for work in later media courses, practica and their professional aspirations. 

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COMP 150  OR equivalent (C- or better).

  
  • ENGL 219 - Current Events and Trends in Media


    Current events and trends in Media answers the question: What’s currently going on in the media that we should sit down and talk about? This course features three to five modules, which will evolve as events lead us. These units will feature topics such as Investigative Journalism, Docu-Dramas and Authenticity, Serial Narrative in Television and War Journalism.

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • ENGL 221 - Classical Literature


    A study of classical texts of Greece and Rome with some comparative foundational texts from Mesopotamia (Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews), China, India, and Egypt.

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • ENGL 231 - British Literature to 1800


    An overview of major British writings from the beginnings to 1800, with emphasis on poetry and non-fictional prose. 

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 232 - British Literature since 1800


    An overview of major British writings from 1800 to the present, with emphasis on poetry and non-fictional prose. 

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 245 - Survey of American Literature I: Beginning to 1865


    An overview of select American writing from early colonial times to 1865.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 246 - Survey of American Literature II: 1865 to present


    An overview of select American writing from 1865 to the present.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

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

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ENGL 251 - KDUR Practicum


    This course offers directed experience in audio production and radio broadcasting in affiliation with KDUR, the college-community radio station. It is open to all students. In addition to class time, students must be available either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

    Credits: 1-6

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

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • 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: 3

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

  
  • ENGL 265 - Semantics


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

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 267 - Persuasive Writing


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

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • 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: 3

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

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: COMP 150  (minimum grade of C-) or FLC Writing Placement Score C250 or COMP 250  or COMP 252  or COMP 253 or COMP 254  or SOC 210  

    Notes:
    First-year students should not enroll in this course until the second semester.

    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.

  
  • ENGL 270 - History of the Film


    An overview of the history of international and Hollywood narrative films.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • ENGL 280 - Literature of the Southwest


    This course focuses on the American Southwest as seen through fiction, poetry, biography, and other works by European Americans, Native Americans, and Chicanos/as.

    Credits: 3

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

    gtPathways: AH2

    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.
  
  • 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


    Digital video pre-production, production and post-production.

    Credits: 3

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ENGL 308 - Interactive Media Production


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

    Credits: 3

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • 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)

    Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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 repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.

  
  • 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.

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • 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.

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

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • 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 listCOMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , COMP 254 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • ENGL 406 - Rocky Mountain PBS Production


    In this advanced-level documentary production course, students work collaboratively with the instructor and RMPBS producer to create professional media products for statewide distribution.   

    Credits: 3

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

    Minimum Class Standing: Junior

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ENGL 432 - Shakespeare


    A study of Shakespearean drama.

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • 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. 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.

    Notes:
    Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.

  
  • 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.

    Notes:
    Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
  
  • 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.

    Notes:
    Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
  
  • 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.

    Notes:
    Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.
  
  • 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.

    Minimum Class Standing: Junior

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

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.

  
  • ENGL 465 - Images Literary Magazine Practicum


    In this course, students design, publish, and promote the spring print and web edition of Images Literary Magazine. No experience is necessary to take the course, and the course is open to all interested students, including editors, designers, marketers, etc. Instructor permission is required. 

    Credits: 1-6 credits per semester

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

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.

  
  • 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 , COMP 254 ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]

    Minimum Class Standing: Junior

  
  • 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 - Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics


    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.
  
  • ENGR 104 - Fundamentals of Engineering Computing


    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 ]

  
  • ENGR 201 - Electric Circuits 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-) AND PHYS 218  (minimum grade of C-)

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ENGR 202 - Electric Circuits II


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

    Credits: 3

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

    Prerequisites: ENGR 201  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • 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 calculus sequence math course (minimum grade C-) OR Computed CALC Placement Score 221 [Details: Higher calculus sequence math course list: MATH 221 , MATH 222 , MATH 223 , MATH 327 ]

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • ENGR 215 - Fundamentals of Engineering Design


    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-) OR concurrent enrollment in ENGR 104 )

    Notes:
    ENGR 104  may be taken concurrently with ENGR 215.

    There is a course specific fee for this course.

  
  • 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-) AND concurrent enrollment in PHYS 217  

  
  • 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-)

  
  • 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

  
  • 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-)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 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 of C-) OR concurrent enrollment in CHEM 151 ) AND MATH 221  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • 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-) OR MATH 221  (minimum grade of C-)

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
  
  • 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-))

    Minimum Class Standing: Junior

    Program Restriction: Must be a declared major or minor in Engineering.

    Notes:
    There is a course specific fee for this course.
 

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