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2010-2011 Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Engineering Technology

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500; 417, 445, 517, 545 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • ETEC 405 - Communications Circuits


    A study of communications concepts including analog and frequency modulation and detection methods, r.f. amplifier and oscillator circuits and transmitter and receiver principles. Structured laboratory with emphasis on experimental verification of principles, use of specialized equipment, data analysis and formal report preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 375; MATH 321 or concurrent; Electronics Engineering Technology major or written permission.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 412 - Industrial Design Internship


    Faculty-supervised industrial design internship with an approved firm, manufacturer or design consultancy. The internship requires a total of 10 weeks (may be more than one internship) of practical application of industrial design skills in a business, public or industrial setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 318 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 414 - Senior Industrial Design I


    Studio course work with a strong focus on art and craftsmanship. Through the design of various products, a validation of artistic expression and technical skills will be realized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 318

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 415 - Industrial Design Internship Presentation


    Follow-up course to ETEC 412. A formal presentation of a recently completed industrial design internship which includes a visual presentation and report.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 412

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 415A - Industrial Design Internship


    Faculty supervised industrial design internship with an approved firm, manufacturer, or design consultancy. The internship requires a total of 10-weeks (may be more than one internship) practical application of industrial design skills in a business, public, or industrial setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 414C or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 415B - Industrial Design Internship Presentation


    Follow up course to ETEC 415a. A formal presentation of a recently completed industrial design internship which includes a visual presentation and report.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 415A.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 416 - Senior Industrial Design II


    Studio course work with a strong focus on the functional and engineering aspects of industrial design. Emphasis on manufacturability of products with importance placed on materials and processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 414

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 418 - Senior Industrial Design III


    Studio course work with a strong focus on entrepreneurialism. Business aspects of industrial design are explored and applied in the design projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 416

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 419 - Directed Research in Drafting/Design


    Research problem in drafting or design conducted under supervision. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 111

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 420 - Manufacturing Automation and Robotics


    An introduction to the automation of manufacturing and assembly operations. Topics include design process and design for assembly, parts feeding, sensors and actuators for automation, fundamentals of robotics, including robot programming, programmable logic controllers for industrial applications, and machine vision systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322, ETEC 326; ETEC 351 or ETEC 374.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 422 - Manufacturing Project Definition


    Selection, definition and analysis of a problem suitable for senior project, prior to actual project development. Includes consideration of project parameters and implications, analysis of alternative solutions and justification of selected solution. Culminates in writing of formal senior project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 341, ETEC 444 or concurrent

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 424 - Manufacturing Implementation


    Follow-up to ETEC 422. Manufacture a product or design an industrial process. Project will be fully documented, including final report and presentation, with performance specifications, functional description, schematics, cost analysis, parts list, photographs, diagrams, and charts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 422

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 425 - Machine Design


    Design and modeling of machine components (gears, bearings, shafts, etc.) with an emphasis on industrial practices. Theoretical dynamics also is included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 225

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 426A - Advanced Computer Numerical Control - Surfacing and Contours


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC machining centers, emphasizing programming and applications of three-dimensional surfaces and contours.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 426B - Advanced Computer Numerical Control - Mill/Turn


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC turning centers, emphasizing programming and applications where live tooling can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 426C - Advanced Computer Numerical Control - Hi-Speed Machining


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC turning centers, emphasizing programming and applications where high-speed machining can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 426D - Advanced Computer Numerical Control - EDM


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on EDM machines, emphasizing programming and applications where Wire EDM and Ram EDM can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 427 - Tool Design


    Design of special tooling used in manufacturing processes to include, but not limited to, inspection gauges, fixtures, jigs, assembly fixtures, punch and dies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 222, ETEC 322, ETEC 325.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 428 - Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory


    Students will work together in a team to develop and operate a limited manufacturing run for a product of their own design. This course allows students to implement knowledge they have learned in an industrially styled environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 420 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 429 - Directed Research in Manufacturing


    Research under supervision within one of the areas of manufacturing technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 430 - Plastics Senior Project - Definition


    Selection, definition, and analysis of a problem suitable for senior project, prior to actual project implementation. Includes consideration of implications, analysis of alternative solutions, justification and detailed development of selected solution. Investigation is detailed in a formal written senior project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    senior status, ETEC 341; ETEC 444 or concurrent.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 431 - Plastics Product Design


    Design principles related to design of plastics products. Analysis of functional requirements, structural properties, aesthetic qualities and cost relationships. Experience in product design and material evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 335, ETEC 338.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 432 - Plastics Senior Project - Implementation


    Implementation of project proposed in ETEC 430. Manufacture of a tool, prototype, or product, design an industrial process, investigation of a material.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 430

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 433 - Engineering Polymers


    Structure, properties, processing and applications of engineering polymers. Advanced analysis and testing of polymers for engineering applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 338 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 434 - Advanced Composites


    Advanced polymer matrix and reinforcement systems; structural design and analysis; advanced composites processes and automated production systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 225, ETEC 334, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 436 - Polymer Compounding


    Principles of polymer formulation and modification. Additives and modifiers, compounding processes and equipment. Use of experimental design in compound formulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 433, ETEC 444, CHEM 251.


    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 438 - Directed Research in Plastics


    Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of plastics engineering technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 333, ETEC 433 or ETEC 434 or ETEC 335.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 439 - Directed Research in Woods


    Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of wood technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 231.


    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 444 - Data Analysis and Design of Experiments


    A practical approach to Design of Experiments and the analysis of data, including analysis of variance, linear, multiple linear, and nonlinear regression. Emphasis on the proper use and interpretation of the techniques in solving engineering problems rather than on theoretical development. Application of these tools using spreadsheet software.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 344 or instructor permission; competence in Excel

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 454 - Embedded Systems


    The advanced study of microcontroller-based hardware and software applied to real-time embedded systems. Includes embedded software design, programming microcontrollers in C, real-time kernels and kernel services, hardware and software applications and testing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, CSCI 140

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 455 - Communication Systems


    Upper-division study of modern communications concepts from a systems point of view. Fourier transforms, spectral analysis, analog modulation and detection methods, transmission line theory, radiation and propagation, antennas, and microwave concepts. Structured laboratory with emphasis on measurement theory and applications, test equipment, data analysis and formal report preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 405; ETEC 378, PHYS 223, PHYS 233 or concurrent; Electronics Engineering Technology major or written permission.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 457 - Automatic Control Systems


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 378

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 461 - CAD Automation


    Introduces the use of programming techniques for creating and manipulating 3D parametric, surface and assembly models in a Computer-Aided Design system. Project work will require the development of an automation solution for product design or manufacturing problem of interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CSCI 138, CSCI 140 or CSCI 141; ETEC 322, ETEC 361 or ETEC 362

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 471 - Project Definition


    Students define objectives and prepare project proposals for ETEC 474.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374


    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 474 - Microcomputer-Based Design


    Analysis and design of smart microcomputer-based instrument and control systems. Design and implementation of a microcomputer-based system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, ETEC 471

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 475 - Digital Communications


    An upper-division study of modern digital communications concepts and techniques. Topics include sampling, quantizing, digital modulation and detection methods, baseband signaling and line codes, bandpass signaling, synchronization and error detection. Several case examples are presented throughout the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, ETEC 455

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 479 - Directed Research in Electronic Technology


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

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 480 - Advanced Emission Control


    Emission mechanisms and control strategies in spark and compression ignition engines, emissions testing, and the regulatory and societal reasons for emissions control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 481 - Gaseous Fuels


    Study of the various technologies involved in gaseous fuels. Topics include: LPG, CNG and hydrogen as alternative fuels for vehicles, solving the exhaust emissions of gaseous fuels, fuel injection and gaseous fuels, conversion systems, and the infrastructure needed to support gaseous fuels as an alternative to gasoline and diesel fuels.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 380

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 484 - Vehicle Design


    Suspension design; chassis design, spring rates, tire design parameters; automobile aerodynamics; and brake system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380; ETEC 225 or concurrent, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 486 - Advanced Vehicle Design


    Advanced body design, ergonomics, aerodynamics, climate control, aesthetic design of automobile interiors and exteriors. Practical work includes wind tunnel model construction and testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 484

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 488 - Technology Education: Safety Principles and Practices


    Basic course in safety practices for technology education teachers in grades 1-12 and for vocational teachers who must meet state certification requirements.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 489 - Directed Research in Power Mechanics


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 491 - History and Philosophy of Vocational Education


    Evolving issues, objectives, programs and legislation in vocational education.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 493 - Technology Education: Methods


    Competency-based approach to principles, practices and problems in teaching technology education and vocational laboratory courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to technology education professional block.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 494 - Technology Education: Curricular Approaches


    An examination of the rationales, content and formats of the new technology education curricula, with strategies for change from traditional industrial arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to technology education professional block

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 496 - Community and Industrial Resources


    A study of those resources available in the community and how they can be used to enhance the educational experience of students engaged in formal schooling. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 3
    Maximum Repeatability: 9
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 590 - Principles of Technology I


    A methods course for teachers preparing to teach the first year of the nationally validated high school course, Principles of Technology. Involves introduction to science and technical content, the curriculum and support teaching materials, and experience with all laboratory experiments. NOTE: This course is not applicable to a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Teaching experience in physics or technology education or math

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 591 - Principles of Technology II


    A methods course for teachers preparing to teach in the second year of the nationally validated high school course, Principles of Technology. Involves introduction to science and technical content, the curriculum and support teaching materials, and experience with all of the laboratory experiments. NOTE: This course is not applicable to a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Teaching experience in Principles of Technology I

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592A - Electronics


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592B - Drafting/Design


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592C - Metals


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592D - Plastics


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592E - Power Mechanics


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592F - Woods


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592G - Visual Communication


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592H - Photography


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592J - Man/Technology


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592K - Manufacturing


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592M - Construction


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 592N - Computer Applications


    Development of content, laboratory activities, resource materials and teaching aids useful in revising, improving, and implementing technology education curriculum. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Public school teaching experience in technology education.

    Credits: 1 TO 3
    Grade Mode: L

    Maximum Repeatability: 3
    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 593 - Technology Education Methods


    An application of principles, practices and problem solutions in the development and implementation of teaching methods appropriate for technology education. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    graduate with technology education/industrial arts major

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: S/U

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 594 - Technology Education: Curricular Approaches


    An application of rationales, content and formats in the development and implementation of curriculum materials for technology education. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    graduate with technology education/industrial arts major

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: S/U

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology
  
  • ETEC 691 - Research Seminar


    Graduate research or final project under direction of graduate committee or program advisor.

    Credits: 9
    Grade Mode: L

    Sciences and Technology
    Engineering Technology

English

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500; 417, 445, 517, 545 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.

  
  • 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

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • 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: L

    GUR Attributes: ACOM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 201 - Writing in Humanities


    Advanced instruction and practice in writing using ideas, texts and questions from a specified topic in the humanities. Areas and focus vary with section.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101 or 4/5 AP English Language Exam or 710 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 202 - Writing About Literature


    A writing course that uses reading, analysis, and discussion of literary and other imaginative texts to teach students how to construct multi-draft, critical papers characteristic of the discipline of English Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101 and sophomore or above status

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    GUR Attributes: BCOM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 214 - Introduction to Shakespeare


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a selected number of Shakespeare’s plays: histories, comedies, tragedies and romances.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 215 - Introduction to British Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in British literature with attention to cultural contexts.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 216 - Introduction to American Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in American literature with attention to cultural contexts.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 227 - Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered authors.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 234 - Introduction to African-American Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written, spoken and visual texts by African-American men and women from the 18th century to the present.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 235 - Introduction to American Indian Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written, spoken and visual texts in English and translation by writers and storytellers of Native American descent.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 236 - Introduction to Asian-American Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written and visual texts in English and translation by and about Asian-Americans.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 238 - Society Through Its Literature


    A thematic approach to literature, with different themes exploring the relationship between literary forms and society. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 1
    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 239 - Introduction to Latina/o Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion or a range of texts in English and in translation by Latina/o authors.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 270 - Introduction to Language and Society


    A thematic approach to the study of language use in society, with different themes exploring the relationship between language, meaning, and the social contexts in which they occur. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 281 - Introduction to Global Literatures: Ancient


    Readings from ancient literatures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 282 - Introduction to Global Literatures: Medieval


    Readings from medieval literatures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 283 - Introduction to Global Literatures: Modern


    Readings from modern literatures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 301 - Writing Studies


    Inquiry and practice in the theory, ideology, and ethics of writing in private, public and academic contexts. Focuses on issues of genre, audience, and stylistic and discursive conventions of writing. Emphasis on expressive, analytical, critical, and collaborative forms of writing as appropriate.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101; ENG 201 or ENG 202 or second writing course; junior standing

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 302 - Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing


    Introduction to major contemporary strategies and conventions used in written and oral communication for multiple audiences in professional settings. Covers a variety of written forms used in the preparation and design of technical and business documents, critical analyses of these forms and practices, and the ethical and social implications of a technical writer’s choices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101; junior standing.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 304 - Critical Introduction to Poetry


    Reading and discussion of a variety of poetic texts to strengthen students’ interpretive skills. Explores the formal elements and cultural contexts of poetry, and introduces a range of critical approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 307 - Literature and Culture I: Pre-16th Century


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation composed before the 16th century. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 308 - Literature and Culture II: 16th and 17th Centuries


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 16th- and 17th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 309 - Literature and Culture III: 18th and 19th Centuries


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 18th- and 19th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 310 - Literature and Culture IV: 19th and 20th Centuries


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 19th- and 20th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 311 - Literature and Culture V: 20th and 21st Centuries


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 20th- and 21st-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 312 - Film and Culture


    Examines various topics through film as a medium of cultural representation. Repeatable once with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 313 - History of Critical and Cultural Theory


    An introduction to critical and cultural theories in a historical context.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 327 - Studies in Historically Marginalized Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts In English or in translation from cultures, ethnic communities, or minority authors who have been historically excluded from national literary canons.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 335 - Literary and Creative Expressions Across Cultures


    Analysis of texts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, and of multicultural experiences in North America and Britain. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Repeatability: 1
    GUR Attributes: ACGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 336 - Scriptural Literatures


    Analysis of literary texts in one or more religious traditions; study of scriptural literature as a source of cultural paradigms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: HUM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 338 - Women and Literature


    Study of women’s texts in various cultures, including thematic and stylistic development within cultural context.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    GUR Attributes: BCGM

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 339 - Mythology and Literature


    Comparative study of the patterns, motifs and techniques in world mythologies as they recur and evolve in poetry, drama, fiction, creative nonfiction, film and electronic media in English and translation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 340 - Comparative Literature


    Studies in genre, periods and periodization, translation theory, thematology, geo-thematics, international literary relations, literary movements, and comparative media. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Repeatability: Repeatable
    Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 347 - Studies in Young Adult Literature


    Studies in literature written for and/or by young adults. May focus on literary history, genres, theme, critical approaches or specific authors. Class assignments and discussion may focus on using this literature with young adults in secondary schools and in a home setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 350 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    Examines the fundamentals of at least two genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, or poetry. The course will include both lectures, focused on model texts, and workshop-style discussions, focused on student work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
  
  • ENG 351 - Introduction to Fiction Writing


    Examines the fundamental tools available to writers of fiction: point of view, dialog, characterization and voice. The course introduces the terms and protocol of workshop critique.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: L

    Humanities and Social Sciences
    English
 

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