May 20, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • EDUC 115 - Introduction to Contemporary Education Issues


    Introduction to contemporary social, political, and policy issues in education and related fields. Exploration of education-related careers and career pathways. Independent field study or service-learning fieldwork required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Acceptance as a Woodring Future Scholar or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: SSC
  
  • EDUC 204 - Systems for School and Community Renewal


    Engage in critical inquiry of interprofessional systems influencing school and community innovation and renewal with a focus on social justice for well-being.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EDUC 101 or permission of the instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 205 - Disability, Diversity, and the Mass Media


    Introduction to the experience and perspective of those with disabilities in the context of diversity and how that experience is understood by the general public. Students will learn about disabilities from an historical view and how the media both reflects and influences the narrative. Media throughout the past century will be used to examine critical issues.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • EDUC 280 - Climate Change, Social Justice, & Public Education


    Through research, examination of current available materials, and guest presentations, students in this course will be involved in a three-prong study including: 1) the projected societal impacts of climate change, 2) vulnerable populations and, 3) the response of public education in the United States.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: SSC
  
  • EDUC 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EDUC 309 - Storytelling: Oral Narrative in History, Culture, and Society


    Current trends and interdisciplinary applications of storytelling. Selection, adaptation and presentation of stories for various settings and audiences, with focus on the history of oral narrative traditions, cultural perspectives, and societal impact.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • EDUC 320 - Reader’s Theatre in the Classroom


    Adaptation of fiction and nonfiction into script form for K-12 classroom. Emphasis on teaching creative writing, literature appreciation, teamwork and oral skills development.

    Prerequisites & Notes: LIBR 405 or ENG 441 recommended
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EDUC 405 - Children’s Literature: Appreciation and Presentation of Literature for Children and Adolescents


    The course emphasizes the reading of various genres, book selection, dramatic presentation and innovative uses of literature. The primary focus is on enhancing appreciation for literature in a way that promotes: diverse learning, lifelong reading, using oral interpretation, reader’s theater and storytelling techniques. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 credits.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 409 - Advanced Storytelling


    Training in public storytelling performance in community and educational settings. Emphasizes personal performance development, practical public experience, storytelling teaching methods, and advanced study of the history and current trends in the growing field of storytelling.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EDUC 309 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 411 - Education and Social Justice


    Theoretical and practical foundation of education for social justice, exploring historical roots and the contemporary constructions of social justice issues and traditions as they play out in diverse educational contexts with emphasis on disruption of cultural reproduction of oppression through agency and activism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: AMST 301 or FAIR 366E; and declaration of Education and Social Justice minor or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 412 - Seminar in Educational Equity


    This course has been designed to develop a critical understanding of current issues of educational equity and social justice within the U.S. context. Through research based discussions and participation in symposia, workshops, seminars, and film viewings students will engage and grapple with their own development of critical consciousness and the implications for educators. Also offered as AMST 412.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Preference to students in the Education and Social Justice Minor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 413 - Bridge Barriers w/Migrants


    Course explores the barriers migrant students face in graduating from high school and going on to higher education. Course combines theoretical study with a service learning experience focused on supporting migrant youth to overcome the educational challenges they face. All students will take leadership roles in planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Migrant Youth Leadership Conference and outreach efforts with Migrant partner programs. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course. Also offered as AMST 413.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Declaration of Education and Social Justice Minor or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 414 - Topics in Social Justice Education


    Specific issues in social justice education will be used as lenses for analyzing, evaluating and transforming interlocking systems of power, privilege, oppression and discriminatory institutional structures and cultural practices and social behavior. Also offered as FAIR 414D.

    Prerequisites & Notes: AMST 301; EDUC 411; and FAIR 375I
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 501 - Introduction to Educational Research


    Introduction to the concepts and procedures of contemporary education research. Locating and interpreting research literature; formulating research problems and hypotheses. Selecting research designs, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Use of correlational, causal comparative, quasi-experimental, experimental, single subject, descriptive, case study, and various qualitative methodologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor; must take within first 12-16 credit hours under advisement.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 505 - Creating Classrooms for Learning


    Advanced studies in culturally responsive curriculum, instruction and assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EDUC 501.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 534 - Assessing Educational Quality


    Developing criteria and designing procedures for measuring input process and product resulting from special or innovative programs, community factors, options in administrative and instructional organization; for coordinators and research workers in the public schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EDUC 501 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDUC 690 - Thesis


    Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy and approval of the student’s committee.
    Credits: 1-5
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • EDUC 691 - Research Seminar and Inquiry Project


    Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy and approval of the student’s graduate committee.
    Credits: 1-5
    Grade Mode: S/U

Educational Administration

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • EDAD 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EDAD 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EDAD 500 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EDAD 501 - Introduction to Educational Research and Evaluation


    Introduction to fundamental concepts and procedures of educational research and evaluation. Interpreting research and evaluation literature and assessing appropriateness of methodology and application of research and evaluation models; utilization of databases for K-12 application in curriculum and instruction decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 512 - Policy Studies in Educational Administration


    Introduction to philosophical, ethical, moral and legal bases of educational administration, policy decision-making, and formulation. Study of selected policy development and implementation models in relation to above perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 518 - Current Issues in Education


    Examination and discussion of several current and controversial issues in education. Repeatable with no maximum.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 538 - Case Studies in School Administration


    Studies to assist students in understanding school administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 539 - Educational Leadership


    Roles and responsibilities of persons serving as members of the leadership team in public schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Teaching experience or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 540 - Political and Economic Forces Shaping Education


    A study of major forces and groups at the federal, local and state level which impact education through political and economic means.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 541 - Theory in Educational Administration


    The study of major administrative theories and the impact of management, leadership and decision making for school administrators.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 542 - Public School Organization and Administration


    Problems and potentials of the principalship.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 543 - Supervision in the Public Schools


    Supervision as educational leadership in continuous evaluation and improvement of school practice.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 544 - Collective Bargaining in the Public Schools


    Technical structure and protocol of collective bargaining as well as issues and practices.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 546 - Administrative Research Topics


    Identification, study and evaluation of research topics appropriate for building level administrators. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2-3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 547 - Readings in School Administration


    Supervised study focusing on one or more selected topics. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 548 - School Law


    Legal principles underlying statutes and court decisions related to the schools.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 549 - Seminar in School Personnel Administration


    Professional relationships among certified employees and other school personnel; development and implementation of policies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 550 - Developing Staff and Community Relations


    Models for planning, implementing and evaluating professional development and school/community relations programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 551 - Systems Approach and Educational Management


    The systems approach as related to educational project planning and management.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 552 - Planning for Curriculum Administration


    Planning and decision-making process as related to development and administration of educational curriculum and innovations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 553 - Administering Elementary and Secondary Schools


    Program articulation between elementary and secondary schools as well as unique aspects of these schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 554 - Administration and the International School


    An examination of the structure, organization and principles by which Western European schools are financed, staffed and administered. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: instructor permission
    Credits: 2-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 555 - Seminar in Effective School Practices


    Review and analysis of research findings related to effective school practices.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 556 - Field Study in Educational Administration


    Design, implementation and evaluation of a field project (6 credits maximum/minimum).

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy, permission of instructor and submission of outline indicating scope of project.
    Credits: 2-3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 592 - Field Experience in Administration for the Principal


    Applicants for the Washington State Administrative Certificate. Repeatable with no maximum. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2-6
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • EDAD 594 - Practicum in Action Research


    Field-based studies by entire school building staffs to resolve persistent and significant school problems. Course requirements include the development of an approved proposal for action research. May be repeated with different content. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Teaching experience, permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • EDAD 640 - Current Topics in Education


    Studies of current topics in educational administration, personnel administration, interprogram topics. Repeatable with no maximum.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 641 - Improving Student Learning


    Systematic examination of curriculum and instruction policy development, implementation and maintenance of curriculum models, and development of guidelines for curriculum governance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree; EDAD 552 or equivalent.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 642 - Effective School System Management


    Examination of important school system management theories and models. Development of strategies for management models implementation, evaluation and maintenance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 643 - Advanced Leadership Theory


    Examination of important leadership theories and governance styles as they relate to the role of the K-12 school superintendent. Key focus upon the ethics and fairness of reasoned decision making as a leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 644 - Public Policy Formulation and Practice


    Exploration of research-based approaches to the development and implementation of public policy. Examines successful approaches to implementation and dissemination.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 646 - Field Project in Educational Administration


    Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree, permission of instructor and submission of a one-page outline indicating scope of proposed project.
    Credits: 2-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 647 - Seminar for School District Leaders


    Current problems and issues facing school administrators.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree; applicant for Washington State Superintendent’s Certificate; and/or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EDAD 690 - Thesis


    Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy; approval of student’s graduate committee.
    Credits: 1-9
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • EDAD 691 - Research Seminar


    Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy; approval of student’s graduate committee/program advisor.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • EDAD 692 - Field Experience in Administration for the Superintendent


    Applicants for the Washington State Administrative Certificate. Repeatable with no maximum. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Master’s degree and written permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: S/U

Electrical Engineering

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • EE 110 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering


    General overview of the field of electrical engineering and the electrical engineering program curriculum. Introduction to common lab instruments and software tools through basic project design and testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 162 or concurrent
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 111 - Circuit Analysis I


    Introduction to basic circuit analysis. Resistive circuits, RC and RL circuits, and network theorems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 125; PHYS 162
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 210 - Circuit Analysis II


    Continuation of basic circuit analysis. Op-amp circuits, AC circuits analysis, AC power, frequency response including Bode plots.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 111; MATH 204.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 220 - Electronics I


    A first course in electronic devices and circuits. Fundamental properties of semiconductor devices and their behavior in electronic circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 210
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 233 - Digital Electronics


    Introductory digital electronics with emphasis on basic digital concepts, Boolean algebra, digital devices, interfacing, and the major functional units from building block approach. Laboratory with applications, constructing, testing and troubleshooting of digital circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSCI 140; EE 111
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 244 - Embedded Microcontrollers I


    Introduction to microcomputers, microcontrollers, and programming concepts. Study of assembly instruction sets, structured programming using assembly language, and basic embedded debugging techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 233
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EE 310 - Continuous Systems


    Introduction to continuous-time signals and systems. Analysis of linear time-invariant (LTI) systems. Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, and their applications to LTI system analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 331; EE 210.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 311 - Discrete Systems


    Introduction to discrete-time signals and systems. Z-transform, discrete Fourier transform, introduction to sampling theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 310
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 320 - Electronics II


    A course in the analysis and design of electronic systems including amplifier building blocks, frequency response, and an introduction to switch-mode power supply and control circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 220
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 321 - Electronic Systems


    Upper division treatment of active linear and nonlinear electronic circuits. Analysis, design and testing of electronic circuits and subsystems with primary emphasis on the application of integrated circuit components and modules including active filters, instrumentation amplifiers, oscillators and data convertors. Laboratory testing of designed circuits and formal report writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 310; EE 320
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 333 - Digital System Design


    An upper-division course in digital system analysis and design including the study of sequential/state machine design techniques and applications with an emphasis on VHDL and ASIC devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 233
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 344 - Embedded Microcontrollers II


    Upper-division study of analysis and design of electronic systems using embedded microcontrollers. This course focuses on using the C programming language for embedded microcontrollers, real-time programming techniques, and on-chip resources. Various hardware resources and interfacing techniques will be introduced and applied in laboratory design problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 244
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 351 - Electronics for Engineering


    Analysis of basic electric circuits, design of simple analog and digital circuits including power supplies, transistor amplifiers, timers and logic device. Laboratory reinforces the circuit concepts presented in the classroom and promotes competent use of basic electronic instruments. Cannot be taken for credit by EE majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 125; PHYS 162
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 352 - Introduction to Automation and Control


    Design and analysis of electronic automation and control systems. Emphasis on design using digital and analog circuits, microcontrollers, and PLCs. Laboratory design implementation. Cannot be taken for credit by EE majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 351; MATH 331
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 360 - Communication Systems


    This course introduces analog and digital communication systems with an emphasis on system level concepts. Fundamental principles underlying communication systems will be studied, including modulation and demodulation, radio architectures and receiver structures, bandwidth requirements, SNR, pulse shaping, and synchronization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 345; EE 310
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 361 - Applied Electromagnetics and Antenna Theory


    Introduction to electromagnetic fields and wave propagation. Distributed-circuit concepts and transmission line theory. Basic concepts in antenna theory. Emphasis on applications to communication systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; PHYS 163
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 372 - Electrical Power and Electromechanical Devices


    A study of electrical power concepts and electomechanical devices’ theory, operation and analysis. Topics covered include circuit analysis review, basic electromagnetic theory, three phase power systems, dc machines, synchronous generators, power transformers and induction machines. Also offered as ENRG 372.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 210
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 374 - Energy Processing


    A study of power electronics devices and circuits applied to power conditioning. Topics covered include switching characteristics of power semiconductor devices, power converter topologies, control techniques in power converters and practical applications of power electronics converters in motor drives. Also offered as ENRG 374.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 372 or ENRG 372; and EE 320.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 378 - Smart and Renewable Power


    A study of smart grid and renewable energy technologies. Topics covered include basics of power system operation, smart grid objectives and main features, alternative energy technologies and interface to utility grid, storage systems technology, Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle technology, demand response and demand side management and smart grid monitoring. Also offered as ENRG 378.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 374 or ENRG 374; ENRG 270; and EE 360.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • EE 433 - Digital Signal Processing


    Introduction to the fundamentals of digital signal processing (DSP) and digital filtering. Topics include design and analysis of FIR filters and IIR filters, and practical applications of DSP. Students will gain both software simulation and hardware hands-on experience in implementing DSP algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 311; EE 444
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 444 - Embedded Systems


    The advanced study of real-time embedded systems hardware and software analysis and design. Includes real-time kernels, kernel services, and networking in a variety of hardware and software applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 344
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 460 - Digital Communication Systems


    This course focuses on advanced digital communication system design, analysis, and implementation. Random processes will be used to model communication systems and analyze their performance in noise. Advanced communication techniques will be studied, such as: multicarrier systems, spread spectrum, equalization, channel coding, and modern wireless protocols and standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 360; EE 433
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 471 - Energy Project Proposal


    This is the first of three courses for the interdisciplinary culminating project in the electrical engineering – energy option. Students define objectives, perform research, and prepare project proposals for EE 472 and EE 473. Also offered as ENRG 471.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 371; EE 480
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 472 - Energy Project Research and Development


    This is the second of three courses for the interdisciplinary energy project. Students complete the research and develop design concepts based on the constraints defined in EE 471. Also offered as ENRG 472.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 471
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 473 - Energy Project Implementation


    This is the third of three courses for the interdisciplinary energy project. Students complete the implementation of an energy related project as defined in EE 471 and EE 472. Also offered as ENRG 473.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 471; EE 472
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 480 - Control Systems


    A study of analog control systems and techniques using operational mathematics, Laplace transforms, transfer functions, second-order systems, stability criteria, frequency response analysis, PID compensation. Laboratory investigation of control systems and computer modeling.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 310
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 491 - Project Proposal


    This is the first of three courses for the culminating project. Students define objectives, perform research, and prepare project proposals for EE 492 and EE 493.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 321; EE 480; EE 460 or concurrent; EE 376 or concurrent
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 492 - Project Hardware Design


    Second of three project courses. Design and fabrication of PCB-based capstone project hardware with special attention to modern commercial manufacturing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 491
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 493 - Project Software and System Implementation


    This is the third of three courses for the culminating project. Students complete the design and verification of software and software/hardware integration for the final project implementation based on the constraints defined in EE 491.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 491; EE 492
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • EE 495 - Directed Research in Electrical Engineering


    Advanced study in problems chosen and conducted under supervision. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum 9 credits.

    Credits: 1-3
    Grade Mode: Letter

Elementary Education

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • ECE 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ECE 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ELED 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ELED 301 - Educational Psychology I: Development and Individual Differences


    Principles of human development and individual differences as they relate to both academic and non-academic functioning. Emphasis on implications for P-12 classrooms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 302 - Educational Psychology II: Motivation, Learning and Assessment


    Principles of human motivation and learning and their implications for P-12 classrooms; basic statistical and applied concepts used in assessment of student performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EDUC 301 or ELED 301.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 303 - Educational Psychology - Development and Learning


    Course will explore principles of human development, individual differences, motivation, and learning as they relate to both academic and non-academic functioning. The course will emphasize the implications of these principles for early childhood and elementary settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Elementary Education Professional Program or permission of department chair. Co-requisite: ELED 370, ELED 310.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity


    Issues of culture and social justice as they impact education, schools, and teaching. Includes a service learning component.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Elementary Education Professional Program or permission of department chair. Co-requisites: ELED 303, ELED 370, or permission of department chair.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 370 - Introduction to Teaching


    Exploring theoretical and practical approaches to culturally responsive teaching and planning for instruction which engages diverse students in substantive, worthwhile learning. Includes practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Elementary Education Professional Program or permission of department chair. Co-requisites: ELED 303, ELED 310.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 372 - Introduction to Teaching Seminar


    Exploring theoretical and practical approaches to culturally responsive teaching and planning for instruction which engages diverse students in substantive, worthwhile learning. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 370.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Elementary Teacher Outreach Programs. Co-requisite: ELED 373
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 373 - Introduction to Teaching - Practicum


    Practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom related to the content of ELED 372. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 370. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Elementary Teacher Education Outreach Programs. Co-Req: ELED 372
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • ELED 380 - Literacy I: Foundations


    Terminology and concept development of the language of literacy; introduction to assessment, curriculum, and instruction of literacy teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 370
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 386 - Practical Assessment in the Elementary Classroom I


    Develop skills in using assessment methodology to enhance teaching. Topics include assessment models, basic premises, the value of sound assessment procedures, and an examination of the thought processes of educational evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College Elementary Teacher Education Outreach Programs.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ELED 387 - Practical Assessment in the Elementary Classroom II


    Refine skills in using assessment methodology to enhance teaching. Topics include application of assessment models and analysis of student performance using sound assessment procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College Elementary Teacher Education Outreach Programs; ELED 386.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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