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ELED 485 - BASIC READING INSTRUCTION
Basic reading instruction in grades K-8; methods and materials for teaching reading, reading readiness; word attack skills, word reading skills, comprehension skills; grouping; lesson planning.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ELED 320
Credits: 3-4
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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
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ELED 488 - INDIVIDUALIZED READING INSTRUCTION
Principles and practices of individualized reading with emphasis on problems in organizing classroom programs for meeting individual interests and needs.
Credits: 1-5
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ELED 489 - LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND READING DEVELOPMENT
Examines the structure of language and its development in children with consideration of how this structure and development are critical to effective reading instruction.
Credits: 4
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ELED 490 - TEACHING LABORATORY
Diagnosis of students, lesson preparation, videotaped peer teaching, analysis of teaching, lesson redesign.
Prerequisites & Notes:
SEC 471 or SEC 571 or program advisor permission
Credits: 4
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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: 2-3
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 24 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
recommended for supervised teaching
Credits: 2-18
Grade Mode: S/U
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ELED 495 - INTERNSHIP - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Observation and participation in the opening of school. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Department permission.
Credits: 2-24
Grade Mode: S/U
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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ETEC 110 - ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS I
Introduction to the engineering design process. Course topics include the design process, ideation sketching, communication drawing, documentation drawing, three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design for product development.
Credits: 3
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ETEC 111 - ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS II
Second course in engineering design graphics. Includes further study of the design process, creating design specifications, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for parametric modeling, assembly modeling and technical drawing, rapid prototyping.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110 or equivalent
Credits: 3
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ETEC 112 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND GRAPHICS
Introduces students to the field of engineering, the design process and communication of ideas with graphics. Includes team design projects, drawing instruction and assignments, overviews of the different engineering disciplines, engineering history, case studies of engineering feats and failures, and how things are made.
Credits: 3
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ETEC 113 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
Introduction to parametric, Computer-Aided Design. Covers sketching and feature-based modeling in the creation of 3D parts for engineered products, assembly modeling and drafting. Emphasizes modeling of machined and plastic components and generation of drawings with proper dimensioning and GDT.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 112 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 214 - SOPHOMORE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I
Introductory industrial design studio course explores the use of different media and techniques to create innovative solutions for two- and three-dimensional design problems. Emphasis on fundamental design principles, ability to express new ideas, and awareness of the consumer market.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 231
Credits: 5
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ETEC 215 - HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
A historical overview of mass-produced products, the designers who created them, and their influence on our culture and society. International perspective covering significant events from the Industrial Revolution to the present.
Credits: 3
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ETEC 216 - SOPHOMORE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN II
Second industrial design studio course focusing on more difficult design problems and using a more comprehensive design methodology. Additional emphasis on idea generation, human factors, basic mechanics and fabrication of models.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110 and ETEC 214.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 220 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
The relationship between the properties, structure and processes of engineering materials is discussed. Emphasis on the fundamentals of selecting materials based on engineering design criteria. Also offered as part of the new Materials Science Minor core as MSCI 201.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 115 or MATH 118, CHEM 121 or CHEM 125; PHYS 114 or PHYS 121 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 221 - WELDING
Basic concepts in welding to include shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, welding symbols, heat treatment, soldering and brazing, survey of processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 220
Credits: 3
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ETEC 222 - FOUNDRY, FORMING AND JOINING
Survey of the principles and practices employed in contemporary metal-casting and forming industries. Emphasis is placed on applications of the concept of design for manufacturability.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 220
Credits: 4
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ETEC 223 - MACHINE METAL PROCESSES
Basic concepts and skills in machine metal processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 114; ETEC 111 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 224 - APPLIED ENGINEERING 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. Fundamentals of linear algebra and the solution of simultaneous systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 125 or concurrent; PHYS 121 or departmental permission.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 225 - STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Internal response of structural members to forces; principal stresses and strains; combined stresses.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 220, ETEC 224; MATH 125
Credits: 5
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ETEC 226 - ENGINEERING DYNAMICS
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, including methods of work and energy, and impulse and momentum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 224, MATH 224
Credits: 4
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ETEC 231 - DESIGN PROBLEMS IN WOODWORKING
Technology education and industrial design majors are given priority enrollment. Wood as a material for solving a variety of design problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110 recommended.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 246 - MANUFACTURING PROCESSES I
An introduction to the manufacturing processes used to cast, form, cut, and join metal when creating parts per an engineering drawing. Students will be introduced, but not limited, to Foundry, Forming, Joining and Manual Machining processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 115 or higher; ETEC 113; ETEC 220 or concurrent; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 270 - ELECTRONICS SEMINAR
Introduction to careers in electronics. Seminars presented by industrial representatives and Western faculty. Topics include sales and customer service, product development and design, manufacturing, entrepreneurial opportunities, marketing, and an introduction to computer tools. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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ETEC 271 - CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I
Fundamental properties of electrical components and their use in DC and AC circuits. Use of basic laws and theorems in circuit analysis and design. Laboratory experiments with electrical components and circuits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 114 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 272 - ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
A first course in electronic devices and circuits. Fundamental properties of semiconductor devices and their behavior in electronic circuits. Laboratory experiments in construction, testing, investigation and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 271
Credits: 4
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ETEC 273 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Introductory digital electronics with emphasis on basic digital concepts, Boolean algebra, digital integrated circuit devices and the major functional units from building block approach. Laboratory with applications, constructing, testing and troubleshooting of digital circuits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 271, EET major or written permission
Credits: 4
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ETEC 274 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROPROCESSORS
Introduction to microprocessors and programming concepts. Study of structured programming, instruction sets, hardware and interfacing techniques. Laboratory experiments with popular units.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 273; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141; EET major or written permission.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 280 - POWER MECHANICS
Design principles of major power sources: including Otto cycle, Clerk cycle, Diesel, Wankel, Stirling cycle and Rankine cycle engines.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 281 - POWER TRANSMISSION
Principles and practices of mechanical transmission of power. Gear drive, chain drive, belt drive, overrunning clutches, universal joints, synchromesh transmissions and limited slip differentials are covered in theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 280 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 301 - MATERIALS FOR DESIGN
Fundamentals of materials technology for industrial design majors. Properties and processing of materials with an emphasis on plastics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110, Industrial design or technology education majors or permission.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 305 - COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN ANIMATION
Development of design animations. Students will utilize a computer-aided design package to produce renderings and animations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110 or permission
Credits: 4
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ETEC 311 - PERSPECTIVE AND RENDERING I
First half of course explores perspective systems, shadow construction, reflections and other aspects of technical drawing as they apply to industrial design. Second half applies perspective skills to realistic marker rendering of materials and products as well as rapid visualization as an informal means of expressing new ideas quickly.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110 or concurrent with junior standing or one of the following with permission of instructor: EGEO 350, EGEO 352, ESTU 401.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 312 - INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CAD SKILLS
Computer-intensive course focusing on solid modeling, advanced rendering techniques, vector-based drawing and raster-based image editing relevant to industrial design that will enable students to present and communicate product design concepts skillfully.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 311 or concurrent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 313 - ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNING
Historical development; considerations of design; analysis of needs; utilization of sites; preparation of plans.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 110
Credits: 5
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ETEC 314 - JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I
Studio course work emphasizing a comprehensive design methodology which includes market research, problem identification, idea generation, implementation and presentation. Additional focus on a team approach.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Acceptance into junior industrial design program.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 315 - PERSPECTIVE AND RENDERING II
Advanced applications of perspective and rendering will include further exploration in various media including the use of computers in generating product images.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 311
Credits: 4
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ETEC 316 - JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN II
Studio course work focusing on the development of a concept from the research phase to a three-dimensional model that is submitted to a national competition. Emphasis on concise project explanation, descriptive drawings and quality photo-documentation of model.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 314
Credits: 5
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ETEC 318 - JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN III
Studio course work focusing on a collaborative project with industry. Assignments are jointly directed by the instructor and industry. Students are expected to relate to the industry sponsor as their client and perform their work professionally.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 316
Credits: 5
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ETEC 322 - NUMERICAL CONTROL OPERATIONS
Laboratory-intensive course which provides students with the opportunity to design, program and produce NC and CNC manufactured parts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 246; limited to Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology-CAD/CAM and Plastics Engineering Technology majors during Phase I.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 325 - MANUFACTURING PROCESS PLANNING
Process planning for manufacturing. Determination of process steps. Workstation design, including ergonomic, safety, and health considerations. Introduction to engineering economics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 246; MATH 245 or concurrent or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 326 - FLUID POWER
Fluid properties, basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic power components and systems, control techniques, and fluid system analysis and design.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 125; CSCI 140 or equivalent; ETEC 225, ETEC 351 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 327 - MANUFACTURING ECONOMICS
Examines many techniques to factor cost into manufacturing decisions. Topics covered include capital allocation, product cost estimating, work measurement, value engineering and budgeting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 115 or higher; ETEC 246.
Credits: 3
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ETEC 333 - POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Polymer science and analysis of basic plastics materials; experience in product design, tooling, and processing of thermoplastic.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 220. ETEC 110 recommended.
Credits: 5
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ETEC 334 - REINFORCED PLASTICS/COMPOSITES
Polymer and reinforcement systems; material testing; mold design and development; laboratory involvement in reinforced plastics production processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 333
Credits: 5
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ETEC 335 - TOOLING FOR PLASTICS PROCESSING
Design and construction of various types of production molds that are used for processing plastics. Product design in relationship to molding techniques and various techniques and materials used to construct the molds are the major units of study. Extensive lab work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 322; ETEC 333; ETEC 338 or ETEC 362.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 338 - INJECTION MOLDING
Theory and practice of injection molding. Analysis of machine functions, processing parameters, production tooling, process control systems, quality assurance, automation, theology of polymers, heat transfer. Extensive lab experience.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 333 and PHYS 122
Credits: 4
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ETEC 341 - ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY
Explores the relationship between the engineering profession and society, and the role of communication in engineering. Proposals, reports, documentation of procedures, presentations, and communication to multiple audiences will be discussed and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ENG 101; COMM 101 or COMM 235; ETEC 246 or ETEC 271; ETEC 422 or concurrent OR ETEC 430 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 344 - INDUSTRIAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality assurance as applied to industrial manufacturing operations. One-fourth of this course is used to enhance and expand on applied statistics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 240 or MATH 245
Credits: 4
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ETEC 346 - MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN
Product design with an emphasis on material selection and the processes that can be used for the selected material to manufacture the desired part.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 246; ETEC 325 or ETEC 327; COMM 101.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 351 - ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY I
Analysis of basic electric circuits, design of simple analog and digital circuits including power supplies, transistor amplifiers, operational amplifiers, timers and logic devices. Laboratory reinforces the circuit concepts presented in the classroom and promotes competent use of basic electronic instruments. Cannot be taken for credit by EET majors.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 115 or MATH 118
Credits: 4
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ETEC 352 - ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY II
Analysis and design of advanced analog and digital circuits, three-phase power, magnetic circuits, transformers, DC and AC motors. Cannot be taken for credit by EET majors.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 351 and PHYS 123.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 354 - ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY III
The characteristics and use of typical transducers and sensors used to monitor or control industrial processes. Study of programmable logic controllers and other microprocessor-based systems used to monitor and control industrial processes. Cannot be taken for credit by EET majors.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 352; EET majors cannot take for credit
Credits: 4
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ETEC 361 - ADVANCED CAD: ASSEMBLY AND DESIGN MECHANISMS
Advanced topics in computer-aided design and parametric modeling, including advanced part design, top-down assembly design, and modeling and simulation of mechanisms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 113.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 362 - ADVANCED CAD: SURFACE MODELING
Advanced topics in computer-aided design and parametric modeling with a focus on surface modeling for creating complex and free-form shapes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 113
Credits: 4
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ETEC 371 - CIRCUIT ANALYSIS II
A second course in DC and AC circuits with increased emphasis on mathematical techniques used in electrical circuit analysis and design. Use of network theorems, vector analysis techniques, polyphase circuits and additional topics. Structured laboratory with emphasis on measurement, theory and applications, test equipment, verification of circuit laws, data analysis and formal report preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 271, MATH 124
Credits: 5
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ETEC 372 - ELECTRONIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
A second course in electronic devices and circuits with increased emphasis on mathematical modeling and techniques used in analysis and design. Study of semiconductor theory and devices, small and large signal amplifier configurations, hybrid-pi models, frequency response and multistage circuits. Laboratory with emphasis on practical design, construction, testing and evaluation. Formal report preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 272, ETEC 371; EET major or written permission
Credits: 5
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ETEC 373 - DIGITAL SYSTEMS
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. Laboratory projects with formal reports.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 272, ETEC 273 or CS 227
Credits: 5
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ETEC 374 - MICROPROCESSOR APPLICATIONS
Upper-division study of microprocessors, support devices, and peripheral equipment and their integration into microcomputer systems. Study of various hardware configurations and interfacing techniques. Application-oriented laboratory experiments and design problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 274 or CSCI 227; ETEC 373
Credits: 5
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ETEC 375 - ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
A study designed to acquaint the student with the operation of electronic systems. Feedback systems, multi-phase power systems and solid state control systems. Structured laboratory with emphasis on experimental verification of results, original design, data analysis and formal report preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 272
Credits: 5
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ETEC 376 - ELECTRICAL POWER
A study of electrical power concepts and components. Topics will include complex numbers, three-phase power systems, DC and AC motors and generators, control system components and power electronics. Laboratory investigation of characteristics of above components and systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 371 and PHYS 123 or concurrent; or written permission.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 377 - INSTRUMENTATION
An introduction to electronic instrumentation techniques. Topics include sensors, signal conditioning circuits and noise reduction. Sensor topics include force, torque, pressure, acceleration and temperature. Signal conditioning topics include bridge circuits, amplifiers, filters and analog-to-digital conversion. Laboratory investigation of characteristics of above components and systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 379
Credits: 4
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ETEC 378 - NETWORK ANALYSIS
General analysis of linear networks using classical methods, Laplace transforms and computer-aided methods. Topics include single element transients, first- and second-order circuits, transfer function analysis and Bode plots.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 371; MATH 321 or concurrent; EET major or written permission.
Credits: 4
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ETEC 379 - ACTIVE LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR CIRCUITS
Upper-division treatment of active linear and non-linear circuits. Analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of electronic circuits and subsystems with primary emphasis on the application of integrated circuit components and modules. Computer modeling of complex electronic circuits with frequency response, sensitivity and worse-case analysis. Laboratory projects with formal report preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 375, ETEC 378 or written permission
Credits: 5
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ETEC 380 - ADVANCED POWER MECHANICS
Efficiency determinants, power measurement, development of concepts introduced in ETEC 280. Engine and chassis dynamometer testing and port air flow testing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 280
Credits: 3
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ETEC 381 - ADVANCED POWER TRANSMISSION
Principles of automatic transmission function, hardware and controls are covered. Practical approach to manual transmission design including structural housings, geartrain, bearing selection and shift system elements.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 225, ETEC 281.
Credits: 3
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ETEC 382 - AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
Basic principles of automotive communication networks and control systems, operation and calibration of sensors and actuators, vehicle wiring harness design considerations, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 280
Credits: 4
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ETEC 402 - COOPERATIVE WORK/STUDY
Supervised study of technical problems associated with production and/or management in business and industry. Credit varies according to individual employment circumstances, the degree requirements of the applicant and the extent to which employment is related to major. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior status; approval of advisor.
Credits: 1-9
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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; EET major or written permission.
Credits: 4
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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. Repeatable up to 12 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 318 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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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
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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. Repeatable up to 3 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ETEC 412
Credits: 1
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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
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