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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 378; EE 480 or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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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
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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
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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
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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 or concurrent; EE 460 or concurrent; EE 372 or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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ELED 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
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ELED 401 - Writing Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
Focus on writing development and processes. Methods for assessment and instruction for writing in the elementary school.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Elementary Education Department or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 405 - Culturally Relevant Materials for Diverse Learners
This course focuses on P-12 educators’ development of a critical eye when selecting and evaluating culturally relevant materials, including media and technology resources. The course includes a wide reading of culturally relevant resources, guidance in the selection and analysis of such materials, and instruction in how to use them in innovative ways. Correlation to current state and national standards is included.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 424 - Language Arts in the Elementary Curriculum
Functions and programs of language arts in the curriculum including reading, writing, speaking, listening.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 420
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 425 - Social Studies for the Elementary School
Social studies methods, resources, multicultural literature, curriculum, objectives, planning and exposure to contributions of social sciences. Includes practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 370, ELED 481, and SCED 490; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 426 - Social Studies Methods
Social studies methods, resources, multicultural literature, curriculum, objectives, planning and exposure to contributions of social sciences. No practicum experience is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 420
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 456 - Literacy Assessment
Explores classroom-based literacy assessment, with a focus on reading, writing, and oral language; includes 20 hour practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 480 and ELED 481 or permission of instructor. Co-requisite: ELED 486.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 464 - Multicultural Education for Teachers
Preparation for teaching in a multicultural society. Participants will learn how to design a curriculum that reflects diversity and an instructional methodology that promotes the learning of diverse students. Also offered as AMST 464.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 470 - Developing Teaching
Strengthening teaching understandings, skills, and dispositions with an emphasis on learners and learning in classroom contexts, subject matter knowledge and pedagogy, and developing and sustaining a productive and inclusive classroom culture and organization. Includes practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 370, ELED 481, SCED 490; or permission of instructor. For ECE Pre-3 and dual endorsement students: ECE 390 and ECE 391.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 471 - Documenting Teaching
Capstone experience for the preparation of a Teacher Performance Assessment documenting the candidate’s ability to design and implement standards-based instruction, assess student learning and reflect on the teaching and learning process. Includes practicum experience in an elementary or middle school classroom and participation in a collegial learning community.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 470
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 472 - Developing Teaching Seminar
Strengthening teaching understandings, skills, and dispositions with an emphasis on learners and learning in classroom contexts, subject matter knowledge and pedagogy, and developing and sustaining a productive and inclusive classroom culture and organization. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 470.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Teacher Education Outreach Programs; ELED 372 and ELED 373; Co-requisite: ELED 473
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 473 - Developing Teaching - Practicum
Practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom related to the content of ELED 472. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 470. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Teacher Education Outreach Programs; ELED 372 and ELED 373; Co-requisite: ELED 472.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 474 - Documenting Teaching Seminar
Capstone experience for the preparation of a final electronic portfolio documenting experiences in learning to teach and the ability to impact elementary student growth and learning. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 471.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Teacher Education Outreach Programs; Completion of ELED 472 and ELED 473; and Co-requisite: ELED 475
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 475 - Documenting Teaching - Practicum
Practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom related to the content of ELED 474 and participation in a collegial learning community. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 471. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Teacher Education Outreach Programs; ELED 472 and 473; Co-requisite: ELED 474.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 478 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators Seminar
Understanding the components and structure of a comprehensive literacy program for addressing reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the elementary classroom, with a particular focus on developing and supporting fluent communicators. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 481.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College’s Teacher Education Outreach Programs; ELED 380; Co-requisite: ELED 479.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 479 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators - Practicum
Practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom related to the content of ELED 478. Not open to students who have received credit for ELED 481. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College Elementary Teacher Outreach Programs; ELED 380. Co-requisite: ELED 478.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 480 - Literacy: Beginning Communicators
Application of theoretical and research-based concepts of literacy. Teaching and learning of emergent/beginning communicators in a pluralistic society. Includes practicum experiences in an elementary school.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370, LING 201 or ELL 432 (or other linguistics course by approval) for ELED and ECE Dual Endorsement students; ELED 370 or ECE 391 for ECE majors; SPED 420 or ECE 391 for ECSE majors.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 481 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators
Understanding the components and structure of a comprehensive literacy program for addressing reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the elementary classroom, with a particular focus on developing and supporting fluent communicators. Includes practicum experiences in an elementary or middle school classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 480
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 483 - Literacy Workshop: Reading, Writing, and Language Learners
Students will deepen and apply knowledge of literacy learning by developing and teaching theoretically-sound and research-based instructional strategies and units of study appropriate for a multilingual “mainstream” learning environment.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 480 and ELL 434; Co-requisite ELL 435 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 486 - Literacy Difficulties in the K-12 Classroom
Analysis, correction and prevention of literacy difficulties in K-12 classrooms; refinement of group and informal assessment; supervised practicum with pupils having mild difficulties in reading, writing, and/or oral language.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 490 - Teaching Laboratory
Diagnosis of students, lesson preparation, videotaped peer teaching, analysis of teaching, lesson redesign. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 472 or ELED 470.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 490A - September Experience
Observation and participation in the opening of school. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: department permission
Credits: 2 TO 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 491 - September Experience
Observation and participation in the opening of school. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Department permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 492 - Practicum: Experience in Literacy Methods
In-school experience observing and teaching reading and language arts. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 480 and 481.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 494 - Internship - Elementary
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence at the primary and/or intermediate grades. Repeatable to 32 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to a Woodring Teacher Education Program and permission of department.
Credits: 2-16
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 496 - Elementary Intern Study Group
Support school internship experience and students’ efforts to engage in ambitious teaching practices that support diverse learners.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 470
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 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
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ELED 505 - Books and Materials: Use and Evaluation
Study and selection of children’s and adolescent literature (fiction and poetry). Literary criticism. Use of various media.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 405 or permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 518 - Current Issues in Education
Examination and discussion of several current issues in Elementary Education. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 521 - Seminar in Elementary Curriculum
Advanced study of curriculum planning and development, including design, materials and problems in curriculum change. Independent research is expected.
Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of teaching certification requirement; elementary K-8 teaching endorsement
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 530 - Play and the Child
Examination of the nature and role of play in the cognitive, affective, physical and social development of the child. Attention given to the educative functions of play and implications of those functions for curriculum and instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes: graduate standing or teaching experience
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 531 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education
In-depth exploration of programs, theories and significant recent research in early childhood education.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 531A - Advanced Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Specific problems are drawn from the field and content organized according to student need.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 531, ELED 596A
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 533 - Advanced Seminar in Elementary Education
Advanced study of individual research topics in elementary education.
Prerequisites & Notes: advancement to candidacy
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 535 - Research Analysis of Current Issues in Elementary Education
Examination and analysis of research underlying current issues and problems in elementary education.
Prerequisites & Notes: completion of teaching certification requirement; elementary K-8 teaching endorsement; EDU 501
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 538 - Current Issues in Assessment and Evaluation in Elementary Literacy Education
Examines current theory, research, and practice in classroom-based literacy assessment and evaluation; includes supervised practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 480 and ELED 481 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 539 - Master’s Seminar
Preparation and presentation of a seminar paper on a problem or issue in education.
Prerequisites & Notes: completion of teaching certification requirements; elementary K-8 endorsement; advancement to candidacy; ELED 501, ELED 521, ELED 535; EDF 512, EDF 513
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 555 - Middle School Curriculum Designs and Instructional Strategies
Current trends in middle-level education; includes a review of developing curriculum ideas endorsed by the National Middle School Association. Physical, social and emotional growth of early adolescents; instructional strategies for middle-level schools; requires topical or action research project.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 569A - Issues in Inclusive Early Education
Current issues and best practices in early childhood program design and implementation. Emphasis on family-centered, play-based interagency models that serve children of all abilities. Applied research focus.
Prerequisites & Notes: admission to graduate school or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 569B - Assessment of Young Children (Birth-8 Years)
Issues and resources for accurate and appropriate assessment of young children. Current best practices in instructionally relevant assessment, monitoring child progress and evaluating overall program success. Alternative strategies for assessing the very young child, family needs and special populations. Emphasis on critical evaluation of instruments, psychometric adequacy and technical aspects of test development.
Prerequisites & Notes: admission to graduate school or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 569C - Inclusive Curriculum in Early Childhood
Curriculum development and adaptation for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Includes available resources, best practices with the developmentally young and play-based criteria. Focus on model program curricular approaches, the use of daily routines and parent-child interaction as a context and content for curriculum, and peer-mediated learning strategies. Emphasis on efficacy research and the impact of various curricular models.
Prerequisites & Notes: admission to graduate school or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 583 - Literacy and Children’s Literature
Teaching basic reading skills through the use of children’s books; selection and analysis of children’s books in order to teach literacy, from beginning or pre-word recognition levels through junior/senior high level.
Prerequisites & Notes: teaching experience
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 584 - Teaching the Integrated Language Arts
Teaching activities designed to foster continuing development of literacy, in part, through stressing interrelationships between the various forms of language.
Prerequisites & Notes: graduate standing or teaching experience
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 585 - Seminar in Literacy Education
Literacy education research and its application to classroom practices, to individual problems in the teaching of reading, to supervision and administration of reading programs.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor
Credits: 3-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 586 - Seminar for Literacy Specialists
Summary course in the Masters in Literacy, focuses on the role of the future literacy specialist in the analysis, correction, and prevention of literacy difficulties. Designed to refine the teacher leader’s knowledge of assessment, evaluation, planning, and teaching of readers, writers, and language users. Includes a 20 hour practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 518 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 587 - Improvement of Instruction in Literacy
Teaching developmental reading; methods, materials, theory.
Prerequisites & Notes: minimum of one previous course in teaching of reading or teaching experience
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 589 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
Exploration of current theories in language acquisition, linguistics and psycholinguistics, and implications for early childhood education and literacy instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes: graduate standing or teaching experience
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 594E - Practicum in Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
Assessment and correction of reading difficulties: supervised practica in use of diagnostic reading tests.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 594F - Practicum in Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
Remedial instruction of children with reading problems: clinical practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ELED 690 - Thesis
Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr. S/U grading
Prerequisites & Notes: advancement to candidacy; student’s graduate committee approval
Credits: 1-9
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 691 - Research Seminar
Graduate research under the direction of a program advisor/committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: student’s graduate committee/program advisor approval
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENRG 101 - Energy and Society
Modern society is completely dependent on vast amounts of cheap energy, but the costs are high. Will we have enough usable energy for a planet of nine billion people? How do our choices in energy production impact the global and local environment? We will address these and other questions surrounding human energy use and try to understand the science, technology, and policy of energy use in the 21st century.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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ENRG 270 - Energy Science I
Introduction to energy resources and processes within a unified physical framework. Overview of traditional and renewable resources including fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels. Energy processes covered include electricity generation and energy storage in batteries and fuel cells. System level issues such as efficiency, transmission, and reliability are also covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 125; PHYS 162; CHEM 121
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 284 - The Business of Energy
Energy is an important sector in national and the world economies. This course will examine private and government-owned energy resource and service providers and will include a brief history of the energy business and differences in characteristics across a variety of energy markets: fossil fuels, nuclear, renewables, and efficiency measures. The impact of government regulatory and tax and subsidy policies on industry and corporate structure and behavior will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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
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ENRG 350 - Energy Policy and Politics
This course will allow students to understand the history of energy policy within the US; gain an understanding of the major actors in energy policy; and explore the implications for energy policy from local to global levels. A specific focus will be placed on energy issues as they pertain to the Pacific Northwest. Also offered as ENVS 350.
Credits: Letter
Grade Mode: 4
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ENRG 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design
Introduction to energy use in buildings and the concept of energy efficiency as a resource. Provides a quantitative but accessible approach to the analysis, design and evaluation of measures to improve energy efficiency and pursue net-zero and/or carbon neutral design. Topics covered include building heating and cooling loads, HVAC system efficiency, solar energy resources and sun angles, passive solar design and rooftop photovoltaic sizing, energy efficient and zero-carbon design for buildings, vehicles, appliances, hot water and HVAC. Also offered as ESCI 360.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 115; ENRG 101 or ENRG 380 or ESCI 380 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 366 - Life Cycle and Net Energy Analysis
Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a powerful tool for assessing the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product’s life from cradle-to-grave (i.e from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling). This large picture view helps avoid a narrow outlook on environmental concerns and is an excellent method of comparing two potential products to see which has less impact on the environment. This course will focus on the energetic costs and carbon emissions associated with energy resources and technologies. Also offered as ESCI 366.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121 and MATH 124.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 370 - Energy Science II
Introduction to energy resources and processes within a unified physical framework. Overview of traditional and renewable resources including fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels. Energy processes covered include electricity generation and energy storage in batteries and fuel cells. Systems-level issues such as efficiency, transmission, and reliability are also analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 123; ENRG 270.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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 EE 372.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 210
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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 EE 374.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 372 or ENRG 372; and EE 320.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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 EE 378.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 372 or ENRG 372; EE 374 or ENRG 374; ENRG 270; and EE 360.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 380 - Energy and Environment
How do our choices in energy production impact the global and local environment? What does the future hold in terms of human use of energy? This class emphasizes the physical principles behind energy and the effects of energy on the environment. We will explore the interdependence of world economies and environment as well as look at individual opinions and choices on energy related issues. Also offered as ESCI 380.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121, MATH 114.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 381 - Biofuels
An examination of current and emerging biofuel technologies including an understanding of the processes for biomass conversion to fuel and other factors associated with commercial biofuel production. Also offered as CHEM 381.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 251 or CHEM 351.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 384 - Energy Economics
The role of energy in the economy and key aspects of energy supply and demand. Topics include the interrelationships among energy use, economic growth, and the environment; conservation; solar and ‘unconventional’ energy sources; world oil markets; regulation of gas and electric utilities; and U.S. energy policy. Also offered as ECON 384.
Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets
Electricity markets have become more complex in recent years because of new energy production and usage technologies, regulatory changes, and increased environmental concerns. This course will look at demand and supply aspects of electricity markets, including the impact of government economic and environmental regulation. Emphasis will be on the U.S. electricity market. Also offered as ECON 386.
Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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
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ENRG 440 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Energy, Climate, and Environmental Policymaking
We examine different types of civic engagement in public policymaking about energy, climate, and environment through the lens of deliberative democracy. Students will learn to think critically and creatively about how the public, business, and organized interest groups can be effectively involved in policymaking. Also offered as ENVS 440.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 304, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 449 - Energy Systems Transitions
This course explores the social and technological changes underway to transition from a fossil fuel based energy system to a low-carbon system. We study the technology involved with existing and evolving electricity, transportation, food, and building energy systems and then interrogate the social, economic, and political structures that substantiate the existing system or promote change to a low carbon future.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 304 or ENRG 350 or ENVS 350 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 459 - Advanced Energy Policy
The goal of this course is to explore policy making and policy implementation in the context of energy technologies. Using case studies we will reveal the multidimensionality and tensions implicit in policy debates. We will assemble a toolbox that enables us to innovate, assess, and promote policy options. Focus will be placed on policy solutions such as common pool resource management, community-based social marketing, civic dialogue, and analytic-deliberation. Also offered as ENVS 459.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 350 or ENRG 350 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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 ENRG 472 and ENRG 473. Also offered as EE 471.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 378 or ENRG 378; and EE 480.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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/ENRG 471. Also offered as EE 472.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 471 or ENRG 471
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 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/ENRG 471 and EE 472/ENRG 472. Also offered as EE 473.
Prerequisites & Notes: EE 472 or ENRG 472
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 480 - Applications in Energy Production
This class is designed to bring students into contact with the industries where energy is produced. In this field-based class we will visit conventional and alternative energy facilities and learn how energy is produced and delivered to consumers. We will pay particular attention to the basic physics, chemistry and biology of energy systems as well as their impacts on the environment. Also offered as ESCI 480.
Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 380 or ESCI 329 or ENRG 380.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy
Explores the economics of renewable energy and conservation. The economic history of renewable energy and the existing institutional framework are examined. Considers economic motivations for the expansion of renewable energy and conservation. Existing and prospective policies are analyzed. Examines the challenges associated with integrating renewable sources into existing energy systems. Various quantitative techniques are reviewed and practiced. Also offered as ECON 484.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENRG 384 or ECON 384
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 490 - Energy Capstone: Energy System Synthesis
Students will work with each other, faculty members, and professionals in the energy field to solve a real-world energy related problem. Students will analyze the problem and craft a solution using the knowledge and skills accumulated through prior coursework in the degree program. The course fosters interdisciplinary partnerships between Western students and faculty and professionals and organizations in the industry and government.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status; Energy Policy and Management majors only.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENRG 495 - Internship
Supervised work experience relevant to Energy studies and practical application of academic curriculum. Eligibility outlined in departmental internship guide. Variable credits 1-4; Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Declared Energy Policy and Management, BA, student.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENGR 104 - Introduction to Engineering and Design
Introduces students to the field of engineering, the design process and communication of ideas with graphics. Includes team design projects, drawing instruction and assignments, role of CAD, introduction to the engineering disciplines, engineering history, ethics and case studies of engineering feats and failures, and how things are made.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENGR 170 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
The relationship between structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials; introduction to physical and mechanical properties of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites; and materials selection based on engineering design criteria. Processing includes: strengthening, deformation, phase equilibrium, and thermal treatments.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 121 or CHEM 125; (MATH 124 and PHYS 161, or concurrent) or (MATH 157 and PHYS 114, or concurrent)
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENGR 214 - Statics
Principles and basic concepts of statics including: vector analysis applied to equilibrium of rigid body systems and subsystems, force and moment resultants, free body diagrams, internal forces and friction. Analysis of basic structural and machine systems and components. Shear and moment diagrams. Use of linear algebra to solve simultaneous systems of equations.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124; MATH 125 or concurrent; MATH 204 recommended; and PHYS 161
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ENGR 225 - Mechanics of Materials
Principles and basic concepts of structural analysis including: internal forces, stress, strain, axial loading, torsion, bending, combined loads, and buckling. Introduction to stress transformation, failure analysis, and finite element analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENGR 104; ENGR 170; ENGR 214; MATH 125
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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English Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. For more information about the courses and sections to be offered this year and next, please consult the online Timetable of Classes and the English department’s Website, www.wwu.edu/depts/english for the English department course descriptions and information on majors and minors. |
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ENG 100 - Introduction to College Writing
A writing course that offers practice in reading complex texts, writing with fluency and using the conventions of standard written English. Regularly scheduled conferences with instructor required. S/U grading.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
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ENG 101 - Writing and Critical Inquiry
A computer-mediated composition course designed to help students, through extended inquiry in reading, writing, and discussion, develop and practice those critical and reflective habits of mind that will serve them personally, academically, and professionally. Introduces students to the processes of analysis and revision with the aim of increasing students’ knowledge and control of the specific conventions writers use to clearly formulate and communicate their ideas to different audiences. Regularly scheduled conferences with instructor required. Students needing to satisfy Block A of the communications section of the General University Requirements are required to do so prior to completion of 45 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: may not be taken concurrent with ENG 100
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACOM
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