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2019-2020 Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: Content may no longer be accurate.
Course Descriptions
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EDUC 4350 - Elementary Mathematics Pedagogy Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full sem]
This course will focus on the study of appropriate mathematics teaching methods for the Utah core curriculum. Emphasis will be on teaching mathematics for deep conceptual understanding and connections to other subject areas and real life situations. Students will practice teaching mathematics using content from the K-8 Utah Mathematics Core. Prerequisite: EDUC 3230 .
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EDUC 4380 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Student teaching experience in elementary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 3 (EDUC 3115 , EDUC 3280 , EDUC 4210 , EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 , EDUC 4330 ) and permission of Field Experience Director. Can be repeated one time. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 the first time.
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EDUC 4415 - Content-Based Second Language Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: (3)
Participants in this course learn to plan curriculum and instruction for dual language and immersion classrooms that combine language and content goals using standards-based and backwards design approaches. They also learn a range of classroom-based strategies for assessing language and content.
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EDUC 4420 - Foundations of Education of the Gifted Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
An overview of education for the gifted and talented; historical and philosophical background; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum, and educational program options; special populations of gifted students.
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EDUC 4450 - Creativity and Applied Imagination in the K-12 Classroom Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Exploration and development of readily available personal and community resources to encourage creative thinking, classroom involvement, and transfer of learning.
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EDUC 4470 - Teaching for Thinking Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and EDUC 3140 or equivalent.
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EDUC 4480 - Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Curriculum theories and educational strategies for educating gifted and talented students. A practical course, with special attention to the development of instructional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in special programs as well as in the regular classroom.
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EDUC 4490 - Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Principles of assessment applied to: identification of gifted and talented students including identification of gifted in minority populations, diagnosis of student learning needs, learning styles, evaluation of student progress, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
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EDUC 4510 - Foundations in Special Education Practice and Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course will introduce students to the philosophical, historical, legal and ethical foundations of special education. Students will examine in depth the characteristics of exceptional learners. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 2010 .
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EDUC 4515 - Special Education Law and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal issues concerning the provision of special education services to students with disabilities. A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities will be addressed. Teachers’ specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 2 courses and should be taken with EDUC 3545 , EDUC 3565 , EDUC 3575 , EDUC 4521 , EDUC 4530 .
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EDUC 4520 - Collaboration, Consultation, and IEP Development Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary team activities and techniques of collaboration and consultation. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDUC 4521 - Practicum in Special Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this practicum is to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to implement content-specific instruction and demonstrate quality instruction while working in special education classrooms. Teacher candidates are required to spend at least 60 hours in an assigned classroom. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 1 Foundation courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 2 courses and should be taken with EDUC 3535 , EDUC 3545 , EDUC 3565 , EDUC 3575 , EDUC 4530 .
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EDUC 4530 - Principles and Applications of Special Education Assessment Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Administer, score, and interpret norm-referenced assessments instruments, analyze in combination with data from other assessment processes, and use to determine eligibility and develop educational programs. Requires passing Block 1 with a B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 courses and should be taken with EDUC 4545 , EDUC 4565 , EDUC 4575 , EDUC 4580 .
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EDUC 4535 - Strategic Plan for Disability Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to instruct students in methods to successfully facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Strategies will be given for how to initiate, grow, and sustain, effective collaborative educational environments, utilize specifically designed instruction, and develop targeted accommodations and modifications that can be efficiently delivered in general education environments to create meaningful access for students with disabilities.
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EDUC 4540 - Managing Student Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. This course is part of Special Education Block 1 courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521 , EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4550 , EDUC 4560 .
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EDUC 4545 - Individualized Behavioral Strategies using Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to teach teacher candidates validated individual behavioral intervention strategies, particularly those designed to meet the needs of students with severe behavioral and social skill deficits. This course will address the needs of those candidates using Applied Behavior Analysis. Candidates will conduct functional assessments and write and implement a function-based behavior intervention plan. Prerequisite: Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4565 , EDUC 4575 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4582 .
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EDUC 4550 - Instructional Planning and Learning Environments for Special Education Students Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. This course is part of Elementary Education Level 1 and should be taken with EDUC 3120 , EDUC 3140 , EDUC 3205 , EDUC 3270 .
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EDUC 4555 - Validated Instructional Methods: Reading Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching reading to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4570 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4581 .
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EDUC 4560 - Validated Instructional Methods: Mathematics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 1 Foundation courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521 , EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4550 .
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EDUC 4565 - Secondary English Language Arts: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to teach teacher candidates validated evaluation and remediation strategies for 6-12 students struggling in English Language Arts, focusing on techniques in secondary reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. Candidates will be introduced to the process of identifying reading and writing difficulties, selecting evidence-based interventions, implementing instruction, and using the data-based instructional decision model to monitor students’ ELA progress and intervention effectiveness. Prerequisite: Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545 , EDUC 4575 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4582 .
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EDUC 4570 - Validated Instructional Methods: Written Expression Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching written expression to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in written expression. Prerequisite: EDUC 4530 . Co-Requisite: EDUC 4581 . This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4581 .
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EDUC 4575 - Secondary Mathematics: Evaluation, Remediation and Supports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to teach teacher candidates validated evaluation and remediation strategies for students in grades 6-12 struggling in mathematics. This course focuses on techniques in secondary mathematics. Candidates will be introduced to the process of identifying math difficulties, selecting evidence based interventions, implementing instruction, and using the data-based instructional decision model to monitor students’ math progress and intervention effectiveness. Prerequisite: MATH 2020 . Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545 , EDUC 4565 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4582 .
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EDUC 4580 - Learning Strategies and Transition for Special Education Students Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545 , EDUC 4565 , EDUC 4575 , EDUC 4582 .
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EDUC 4581 - Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education: Assessment, Behavior Management, Instruction Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of Pre-Student Teaching is to continue field experience in a supportive and professional manner. The student will have the opportunity to experience teaching and the responsibilities that it entails under the direct guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: a) literacy curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (b) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Practical experience in assessment and behavior management are continued. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555 , EDUC 4570 , EDUC 4580 .
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EDUC 4582 - Special Education Level III Practicum Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this practicum is to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to implement content-specific instruction and demonstrate quality instruction while working in secondary special education classrooms. Prerequisite: Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545 , EDUC 4565 , EDUC 4575 , EDUC 4580 .
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EDUC 4640 - Validated Instructional Methods: Mathematics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms.
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EDUC 4650 - Validated Instructional Methods: Reading Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching reading to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading.
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EDUC 4660 - Validated Instructional Methods: Written Expression Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching written expression to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in written expression.
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EDUC 4670 - Special Education Student Teaching Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Supervised teaching in selected special education programs in an elementary or secondary school. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: successful completion of mild/moderate licensure course work and permission of the Field Experience Director. Can be repeated one time. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4686 the first time.
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EDUC 4680 - Special Education Student Teaching Credits: (8)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Supervised clinical practice in an elementary or secondary school at which candidates teach pupils with mild/moderate disabilities. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Special Education major requirements, EDUC 4581 , EDUC 4570 with B- or above. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4686 .
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EDUC 4685 - Special Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Non-majors
The Seminar and Synthesis will support student teaching through regular meetings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Special Education Licensure requirements. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4670 .
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EDUC 4686 - Special Education Student Teaching Seminar & Synthesis for Special Education Majors Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The Seminar and Synthesis will support student teaching through regular meetings on campus. Co-Requisite: EDUC 4680 .
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EDUC 4700 - Learning in the Schools Credits: (2)
Principles of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching.
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EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of family involvement in education. Goals and benefits of family involvement will be explored along with specific strategies for developing a partnership within the education system. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills and resources are integrated into the student experience.
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EDUC 4820E - Managing Diverse Classrooms Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4345 ). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4840 , EDUC 4860 ).
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EDUC 4820S - Managing Diverse Classrooms Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3220 , EDUC 3900 , and EDUC 3935 ).
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EDUC 4830 - Individually Prescribed Program Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Designed primarily for individual needs. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education Credits: (8)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 3 (EDUC 3115 , EDUC 3280 , EDUC 4210 , EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 , EDUC 4330 ) and permission of the Field Experience Directror. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4850 .
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EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will help prepare teacher candidates for student teaching and ultimately licensure with two different types of activities. First, are weekly, 3-hour collaboration and topical seminars emphasizing on-going discussions and support on classroom management, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating your career file, and other education issues. Second, is a two-day workshop to synthesize the semester and have your INTASC portfolio assessed. Prerequisite: EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 , EDUC 4330 , and EDUC 4345 . (Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4840 .)
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EDUC 4860 - Elementary Senior Synthesis Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Synthesis of the TREC model for elementary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project is required. To be taken for CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4345 ). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4820E , EDUC 4840 ).
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EDUC 4870 - Directed Experiences with Students Credits: (1)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Directed experiences with elementary and secondary school students in cooperating schools. Students may register for one unit of credit per semester for a maximum of three semester hours.
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EDUC 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
For students accepted to the Teacher Education Program who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. Fingerprinting/background check must be completed prior to working in the schools. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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EDUC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.
The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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EDUC 4930 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Student teaching experience in secondary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3220 , EDUC 3265 , EDUC 3315 , EDUC 3900 , EDUC 3910 , EDUC 3935 ) and permission of the Field Experience Director. Can be repeated one time. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 the first time.
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EDUC 4940 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Credits: (8)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3220 , EDUC 3265 , EDUC 3315 , EDUC 3900 , EDUC 3910 , EDUC 3935 ). Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar.
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EDUC 4950 - Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Preparation and support for secondary clinical practice. Collaborative and topical seminars will emphasize on-going discussions and support on classroom management, ethics, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating a career file, and secondary school issues. Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3220 , EDUC 3265 , EDUC 3315 , EDUC 3900 , EDUC 3910 , EDUC 3935 ). Should be taken concurrently with Student Teaching in Secondary Education (EDUC 4930 or EDUC 4940 ).
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EDUC 4960 - Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
(not currently taught)
Synthesis of the TREC Model for elementary and secondary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior Project is required. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820S and EDUC 4840 .
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EDUC 5050 - Action Research in the Classroom Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
(TBA, as needed)
Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete a classroom-based case study, and promote the ongoing application of research to the improvement of teaching practice. This course is designed for cooperating teachers in the site-based teacher education program, and is graded CR/NC.
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EDUC 5060 - Effective Mentoring in the Classroom Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
(TBA, as needed)
Course covers strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project.
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EDUC 5110 - Advanced Multicultural/Bilingual Education Credits: (3)
Provides a knowledge base concerning the curricular issues and need for multicultural education, and explores various curriculum models and approaches for successful implementation of multicultural education across the curriculum.
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EDUC 5120 - Culture and Language Credits: (3)
Examines the effects and impact of historical, political, social, and economic issues which affect teaching and learning for students from diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
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EDUC 5320 - Reading in the Content Areas Credits: (3)
Use of reading as an effective means to help students comprehend their course material. Explores how to incorporate these skills into the curriculum of the content areas.
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EDUC 5330 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom Credits: (2)
This course will provide a broad basis for using children’s literature for instructional purposes in elementary classrooms to enhance literacy development.
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EDUC 5340 - Assessment and Corrective Procedures in Reading Credits: (3)
Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms.
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EDUC 5360 - Literacy in the Elementary School Credits: (3)
An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools.
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EDUC 5770 - Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual Education Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Students will gain experience in teaching and working with ESL/bilingual students and apply what they have learned from relevant courses.
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EDUC 5920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.
The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. May be repeated up to 18 credit hours.
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EDUC 5920G - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.
The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. For graduate students. May be repeated up to 18 credit hours.
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EET 1110 - Basic Electronics Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduction to the concepts and fundamentals of electronic devices, circuits and systems. An electronics overview course for technology majors. Topics include direct current electricity, alternating current electricity, transistors and integrated circuits, amplifiers and oscillators, transmitters and receivers, digital logic circuits, electronic memory, and computers. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1010 or higher.
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EET 1130 - Digital Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to digital electronics, integrated circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, sequential circuits, combinational circuits, programmable logic devices, and computer architecture. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, analysis, and measurement of basic digital systems. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1010 or equivalent or any higher math.
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EET 1140 - DC Circuits Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduction to DC circuit fundamentals, analysis, theorems, laws, components, measuring devices, and equipment. The introduction and use of measuring instruments and power supplies. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include circuit design, construction, and analysis of DC circuits. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite: EET 1110 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or any higher math.
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EET 1850 - Industrial Electronics Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Industrial electronics course for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology majors. Introduction to DC and AC circuits, machines, and power systems. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, and analysis of DC/AC circuits and machinery. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent or any higher math.
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EET 2010 - AC Circuits Credits: (3)
The course serves as an extension of circuit analysis methods taught in EET 1140 to AC networks. The introduction of complex numbers and phasor notation at the beginning of the course is followed by AC circuit analysis techniques and the determination of the frequency response for passive AC networks. The course is a combination of lecture and laboratory formats. Laboratory activities will include the design, computer simulation, validation and analysis of passive AC networks. Prerequisite: EET 1140 and credit for MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 .
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EET 2110 - Semiconductor Circuits Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to the design and analysis of semiconductor circuits using diodes, transistors, op-amps, field effect devices, thyristors, and regulators. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis of semiconductor circuits, amplifiers and power supplies. Prerequisite: EET 1130 , EET 1140 , MATH 1060 or higher.
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EET 2120 - Power and Motors Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to AC and DC motors, relays, transformers, power measurements, National Electrical Code, ladder logic, wiring, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, and analysis of basic power circuits and machinery configurations. Prerequisite: EET 1140 , MATH 1060 or higher.
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EET 2130 - PC Board Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to the design of printed circuit boards and packaging with emphasis on the design, simulation, analysis and packaging of circuits. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities include the design, construction, and testing of prototype circuit boards. CAD programs will be used for the design and layout of circuit boards. Prerequisite: EET 2110 .
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EET 2140 - Communications Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduction to digital and wireless communication circuits. Topics to include radio frequency circuits, modulation, detection, transmitters, receivers, transmission lines, antennas, and measurement instruments. Digital communications topics to include parallel and serial data transmission. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis of communication circuits. Prerequisite: EET 2110 .
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EET 2150 - Embedded Controllers Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of microprocessors, embedded controllers, operational characteristics, computer architecture, machine code programming, memory devices, and interfacing. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities include the design, construction, and analysis of microprocessor based systems. Analysis techniques include the use of assemblers, cross-assemblers, and emulators. Prerequisite: Credit for or Current Enrollment in EET 2110 .
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EET 2160 - Troubleshooting Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to troubleshooting techniques and skills. Topics include the use of diagnostic electronic test equipment such as multi-meters, power supplies, signal generators, digital storage oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. Students will diagnose and repair electronic circuits and systems. Lecture and laboratory combination. Prerequisite: EET 2110 , EET 2120 , EET 2170 .
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EET 2170 - Industrial Controls Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to industrial control systems for manufacturing and automated test applications. The course will focus on LabVIEW control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students will configure, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems. Lecture and lab combination. Prerequisite: EET 1130 , EET 1140 .
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EET 2180 - Solar PV Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is for each student to learn the fundamental knowledge and technology of solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems. This course discusses the limitation and the impacts of using fossil fuel energy and its possible impact on global climate change. Solar energy can provide a long term solution and minimize climate change. This course will enable students to build an essential foundation towards how to design the solar PV systems for various applications. The topics in this course include PV markets and applications, electricity basics, safety basics, the fundamentals of solar PV energy, PV system components, grid-tied and battery-based systems, load analysis and PV system sizing, PV system electrical and mechanical designs, National Electric Code (NEC) applied to PV systems, commissioning and decommissioning, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting. Incentives, rebates and policies from federal, state and local power company will also be addressed in the class. The students will learn how to acquire professional certifications if they are interested in developing a career in solar PV industry. Prerequisite: EET 1140 or EET 1850 .
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EET 2190 - Solar PV Technical Assessments Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to educate each student how to be a solar electric professional with demonstrated expertise in the siting, design, analysis and performance of PV systems from site specific information, analyzes customer needs and energy usage for the purpose of advising and providing customers with the most appropriate solution for their situation. Each student will also learn the fundamental knowledge and technology of solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems. The topics in this course include PV markets and applications, electricity basics, safety basics, the fundamentals of solar PV energy, PV system components and configurations, grid-tied and battery-based systems, load analysis, qualifying the customer, site analysis, conceptual PV system design, financial costs, incentives and savings, financial benefit analysis and financing, non-financial benefit analysis, performance analysis, prepare proposals, and professional sales skills. The students will learn how to acquire professional certifications if they are interested in developing a career in solar PV industry. Prerequisite: EET 1140 or EET 1850 .
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EET 3010 - Circuit Analysis Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Advanced calculus-based topics related to electronic circuit analysis, Laplace transforms, differential equations, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, and applications. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities include circuit design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis. Prerequisite: EET 2110 , EET 2140 , Credit for or Current Enrollment in in MATH 1210 .
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EET 3020 - Active Filters Credits: (4)
Continuation of Circuit Analysis, EET 3010 . Topics include active and passive filters, Pole-zero analysis, stability, Bode diagrams, frequency response, and applications. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities include circuit design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis. Prerequisite: EET 3010 .
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EET 3030 - FPGA and ASIC Design Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the use of computer design tools to design, model, simulate, and program gate arrays and application specific integrated circuits. Prerequisite: EET 2150 .
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EET 3040 - Instrumentation and Measurements Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to electronic data acquisition, data analysis, error analysis, signal measurement, and automatic testing techniques. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, and analysis of measurement circuits, data acquisition circuits, instrumentation devices, and automatic testing. Prerequisite: EET 2110 , EET 2170 .
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EET 3050 - Assembly Language & Device Drivers Credits: (4)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Small computer architecture, computer I/O, graphics, assembly language fundamentals, BIOS, device drivers, advanced assembly language techniques. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include design, simulation, computer programming, analysis, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: EET 2150 .
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EET 3060 - Real-Time Embedded Controllers Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to real-time kernals and operating systems. Priority-based pre-emptive scheduling, intertask communication, and intertask sychronization will be studied. Other topics include priority inversions, semaphores, mutexes, context switches, rate monotonic analysis (RMA), various kernal services, finite state machines, and nested state machines. Prerequisite: EET 2150 .
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EET 3070 - Engineering Technology Research Credits: (3)
Engineering problem solving using the Internet, professional journals, and human networking. Three styles of writing emphasized; technical descriptions, historical perspectives of technology, and technical defensible arguments. Prerequisite: AAS degree in CET or EET.
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EET 3080 - Embedded Networks Credits: (4)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an in-depth study of several serial communication standards and how to implement them in embedded systems. The standards addressed in this class include RS232, RS485, Controller Area Network (CAN), and Ethernet. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing the stacks and protocols for each standard. The channel bandwidth, noise, and data error rate will be addressed. Wireless methods of serial communication will be surveyed. Prerequisite: EET 2150 .
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EET 3090 - Project Management Credits: (2)
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Spring [Full Sem]
EET 3090 Project Management course is designed to prepare students for the senior capstone project. The course will include development of a contract, goal setting, time management, budgeting, project funding, project leadership and team building principles. Engineering economics, team work, quality statistics and continuous improvement will also be discussed. Other topics include project life cycles, organization and risk management. Prerequisite: EET 1110 , and EET 1140 , and EET 2010 .
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EET 3100 - Renewable Energy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of the EET 3100 Renewable Energy course is for each student to learn the fundamental knowledge and technology of various types of renewable energy including solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric, geothermal energy, biomass and ocean energy. This course discusses the limitations and the impacts of using fossil fuel energy and its possible impact on global climate change. This course will enable students to build an essential foundation towards the specific applications of renewable energy such as solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems, wind turbine systems and micro-hydro systems. Incentives, rebates and policies from federal, state and local power companies will also be addressed in the class. The students will learn how to acquire professional certifications if they are interested in developing a career in the area of renewable energy. Prerequisite: EET 1110 or EET 1850 .
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EET 3180 - Advanced Solar PV Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is for each student to learn the advanced knowledge and technology of solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems. This course will enable students to verify system design, manage project, install electrical and mechanical components, complete system installation, and conduct maintenance and troubleshooting. The topics in this course includes PV markets and applications, safety requirements, the advanced technology of solar PV systems, PV system components, grid-tied and battery-based systems, load analysis and PV system sizing, PV system electrical and mechanical designs, National Electric Code (NEC) applied to PV systems, commissioning and decommissioning, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting, and CAD software for PV system design. Incentives, rebates and policies from federal, state and local power company will also be addressed in the class. The students will learn how to acquire professional certifications if they are interested in developing a career in solar PV industry. Prerequisite: EET 2180 .
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EET 4010 - Senior Project I Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Students will work on teams to design, construct, test, and install a significant engineering project. The course includes selecting a team, selecting a project, writing a contract, maintaining a logbook, creating and following project milestones, setting and completing weekly goals, writing a manual, and making a final presentation to students, faculty, and industry advisers. Prerequisite: EET 3090 .
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EET 4020 - Senior Project II Credits: (2)
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Spring [Full Sem]
A continuation of EET 4010 Senior Project I. Students will work on teams to design, construct, test, and install a significant engineering project. The course includes selecting a team, selecting a project, writing a contract, maintaining a logbook, creating and following project milestones, setting and completing weekly goals, writing a manual, and making a final presentation to students, faculty, and industry advisers. Prerequisite: EET 4010 .
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EET 4030 - Controls & Systems Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Introduction to automatic control theory, analysis, and testing, pole, zero, Bode plots, and frequency response. The design and application of programmable controllers using ladder logic, sequential functions charts, PID, and data highway. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include computer simulation, servo-system construction, and analysis. Prerequisite: EET 3010 , MATH 1210 .
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EET 4040 - Signals and Systems Credits: (4)
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Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to digital signal processing, digital filters, discrete and fast Fourier transforms, quantization, introduction to adaptive filters, industrial applications, and DSP hardware. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities include the design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis of digital signal processing circuits. Prerequisite: EET 3010 , MATH 1210 .
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EET 4060 - Advanced Communications Credits: (4)
Introduction to satellite communications, spread spectrum techniques, digital satellite communications, antennas, small signal amplifiers, Smith charts, and “S” parameter analysis. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, computer simulation and analysis of wireless communications circuits and systems. Prerequisite: EET 3010 .
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EET 4090 - Systems Design and Integration Credits: (3)
An introduction to the fundamentals of large-scale systems. The first part deals with systems analysis, design and integration with emphasis on input/output models, transfer functions, and interface issues. The second part discusses a variety of systems design and management approaches, particularly those concerned with system requirements, interface control, evaluation, quality assurance through configuration management, audits and reviews, and the human role in systems. Prerequisite: EET 3090 .
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EET 4800 - Individual Studies Credits: (1-4)
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Spring [Full Sem]
The student will receive credit for approved studies in an area not covered in the EET program. A maximum of four credits can be counted as electives for EET majors.
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EET 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The student will receive credit for approved electronics industrial experience. Professional development activities will include resume writing, goal setting, progress reports, and a supervisor’s evaluation. Prerequisite: EET 3090 . The course can be taken a maximum of three times for a total of 6 credits.
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EET 4900 - Special Topics Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
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Fall [Full Sem]
A one-time special study course designed to introduce a new relevant topic that is not covered in the EET program. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to support the selected course topic. A maximum of four credits can be counted for EET majors.
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ENGL 0900 ND - Fundamentals of College Reading and Writing Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to help students develop fundamental reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students in this course work closely with Skills Enhancement Center tutors in both group and one-to-one settings. Students with ACT scores in either English or Reading of 12 and below are required to take ENGL ND0900. Students without ACT scores are also placed in this course unless they are otherwise placed by Accuplacer. Students must complete this course with a grade of C or better before enrolling in ENGL 0955 . ND (non-degree) do not count toward hours required for graduation.
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ENGL 0955 ND - Developmental College Reading and Writing Credits: (6)
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Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
A course to help students develop reading, writing, and critical thinking skills prerequisite for entry-level college courses. Students in this course are supported by the Skills Enhancement Center. Students who pass ENGL 0900 with a grade of C or better, whose ACT scores in English or Reading run from 13 to 16, or who are placed by Accuplacer are placed in ENGL ND0955. Students must complete ENGL ND0955 with a grade of C or better before enrolling in ENGL 1010 . ND (non-degree) do not count toward hours required for graduation.
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ENGL 1000 - College Reading Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Check with Department
The English department recommends this course as an excellent entry-level college course. Students in this course can expect to improve their reading comprehension, their critical thinking skills, their breadth and depth of knowledge, and their aptitude for learning. May be repeated 4 times up to 6 credit hours.
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ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
Students will learn practices of successful academic writing. Students will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. To enter 1010 the student must have 17 or higher on both ACT English and Reading, or equivalent. Students must complete ENGL 1010 satisfactorily (a grade of “C” or better) before enrolling in ENGL 2010 .
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ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
This course will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with “C” grade or better, AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better, ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better, CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better, or articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university.
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ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Check with Department]
This course prepares students for on-the-job writing and emphasizes the importance of audience analysis, graphics, and document design. Students study and practice writing and designing a variety of technical documents as they learn to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a specific audience for a specific purpose. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 2010 .
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ENGL 2120 - Introduction to Writing and Document Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Check with Department]
Spring [Full Sem]
Through literary texts, including fiction, non-fiction and poetry as well as film and other digital mediums, this course will introduce students to the ways writing fits into various types of organizations, which are increasingly focused around knowledge work, or work that analyzes and communicates rather than manufactures products. Within the framework of writing, students will learn how organizations are networked and situated, and how collaboration, systems of power, organizational structures, and various audiences and stakeholders function.
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ENGL 2130 - Media and Technology in Texts Credits: (3)
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Fall [Check with Department]
Spring [Full Sem]
Through the study of literary texts such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and film, students will gain an understanding of key concepts in the study of media and technology, including historical and forward-looking perspectives. These might include such topics as the impact of technology on society and culture, how new technologies shape information and how new media forms affect reading, writing and analysis.
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