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EDCI 3830 - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation
3 hours
Examines the processes of human learning and development as they relate to teaching in diverse EC–12 classroom settings. Understanding of these processes is applied to lesson design, instructional strategies and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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EDCI 4000 - Classroom Interactions
3 hours
Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings). Examination of gender, class, race and culture in mathematics, science and computer science education. Overview of policy related to mathematics, science and computer science education.
Prerequisite(s): TNTX 1200 , EDCI 3500 . Admission to the Teach North Texas Program, a university grade point average of at least 2.50.
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EDCI 4060 - Content Area Reading
3 hours (0;0;3)
Provides an overview of the reading process with emphasis on reading to learn in the content area. Provides knowledge and skills for identifying reading problems, modifying instructional materials and processes, and using writing to promote learning and thinking in the content areas.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDCI 4070 - Teaching Diverse Populations
3 hours (0;0;3)
Provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for students who are culturally different, students who receive special education services and students who are identified as gifted and talented.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDCI 4500 - Project-Based Instruction in Math, Science and Computer Science
3 hours
Foundations of project-based, case-based and problem-based learning environments. Principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education. Classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms. This capstone course should be taken just prior to student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 4000 . Admission to Teacher Education and the Teach North Texas program.
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EDCI 4840 - Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management
3 hours (0;0;3)
Taken during the semester immediately preceding student teaching, this course provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Content includes teaching strategies, approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Must complete 55 hours of field experience in assigned middle and high schools.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, admission to Teacher Education, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in all education course work excluding student teaching.
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Educational Foundations |
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EDUC 4800 - Studies in Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDUC 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDUC 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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Educational Psychology |
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EPSY 3000 - Foundations of Educational Psychology
3 hours
Provides an overview of psychological principles as applied to teaching and learning. Topics include learning theories, self-perception, motivation, development and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EPSY 3013 - Reading and Understanding Research
3 hours
Students learn how to identify and critique elements of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs as well as recognize and interpret basic measurements and statistics commonly reported in educational and psychological research.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; or consent of department.
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Electrical Engineering |
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EENG 1910 - Learning to Learn Project
3 hours (2;2)
Learning to Learn (L2L) is based on sound cognitive and pedagogical techniques that improve learning outcomes and make lifelong learning habitual. Students develop an understanding of how engineering is learned and how they can facilitate and develop the lifelong learning process, both individually and in teams. Topics covered include consciousness and self-awareness, knowledge representation, cognition, learning styles, memory, language, reading, effective verbal and written communication, project-based learning, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity, design process, globalization and contemporary issues, professionalism, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering major or permission of department.
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EENG 1920 - Project II: Introduction to Electrical Engineering
3 hours (2;2)
Provides students the foundation necessary for the successful execution of electrical engineering design projects. The design process embodies the steps required to take an idea from concept to successful design. These steps include the requirements specification, architectural model, concept generation and evaluation, feasibility study, functional decomposition, design, testing, an overview of ethical and legal issues, and maintenance. Technical design tools such as MATLAB, VHDL and Spice software, critical to designing a project, are introduced. Small projects using these design tools are implemented. A final project requires team work, an oral presentation and a written project report.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710 , EENG 1910 .
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EENG 2610 - Circuit Analysis
3 hours
Introduction to electrical elements, sources and interconnects. Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, superposition and Thevenin’s theorems are introduced. The resistive circuit, OP Amp, RL, RC circuits, Sinusoidal analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720 .
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2220 /PHYS 2240 (and EENG 2611 for Electrical Engineering students)
Same as ENGR 2405 .
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EENG 2611 - Circuit Analysis Lab
1 hour
Supplements the material of Circuit Analysis EENG 2610 providing practical hands-on experience with circuit implementation as well as analysis using PSpice and MATLAB. Practical verification and testing of fundamental laws and analysis methods. Includes practice safety in the laboratory, using test equipment, implementing and testing electric circuits on breadboards and prototype boards.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): EENG 2610 .
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EENG 2620 - Signals and Systems
3 hours
Elementary concepts of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, impulse response, convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transforms and frequency-domain analysis of LTI systems. Laplace transforms, z-transforms and rational function descriptions of LTI systems.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 (and EENG 2611 for Electrical Engineering students)
Corequisite(s): MATH 2730 or MATH 3410 .
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EENG 2621 - Signals and Systems Lab
1 hour
This course is designed to supplement the contents of EENG 2620 and to provide students hands-on and practical experience with signals and systems and their properties. Using the MATLAB tool, students will explore concepts including signal transformations such as shifting, scaling, and time-reversal, sampling of signals, and signal transforms such as the Fourier Transforms.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 and EENG 2611 ; must complete or be co-enrolled in one of the following: MATH 2730 , MATH 3410
Corequisite(s): EENG 2620
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EENG 2710 - Digital Logic Design
3 hours
History and overview; switching theory; combinational logic circuits; modular design of combinational circuits; memory elements; sequential logic circuits; digital system design; fault models and testing.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering or engineering technology majors.
Corequisite(s): EENG 2711 for Electrical Engineering majors
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EENG 2711 - Digital Logic Design Lab
1 hours
Provides the students an opportunity to design and debug digital circuits using logic gates and flip-flops, SSI, MSI integrated circuits and PLA’s. The course also reinforces the concepts they learn in combinational and sequential logic and enhances report writing skills of the students.
Prerequisite(s): This class is restricted to College of Engineering students.
Corequisite(s): EENG 2710
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EENG 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems in electrical engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit. For elective credit only.
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EENG 2910 - Project III: Digital System Design
3 hours (2;2)
Digital system design projects that provide students substantial experience in logic analysis, design, logic synthesis in VHDL, and testing. Project documentation including all the phases of project cycle from requirement analysis to testing as well as a project presentation providing the students an opportunity to enhance their communication and presentation skills, are essential components of this course. Instructor may choose to include a mini-project for breadboard implementation with discrete components as a part of this course.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2710 .
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EENG 2920 - Analog Circuit Design Project
3 hours (2;2)
Students learn to use basic electrical engineering lab equipment, to build and test simple circuits in the lab and to design and analyze circuits using CAD software tools. Includes simulation and design experiments and a final comprehensive design project to complement the circuit analysis course.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 (and EENG 2611 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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EENG 3410 - Engineering Electromagnetics
3 hours
Electromagnetic theory as applied to electrical engineering: vector calculus; electrostatics and magnetostatics; Maxwell’s equations, including Poynting’s theorem and boundary conditions; uniform plane-wave propagation; transmission lines – TEM modes, including treatment of general, lossless line and pulse propagation; introduction to guided waves; introduction to radiation and scattering concepts.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 (and EENG 2611 for Electrical Engineering students), MATH 3410 .
Corequisite(s): EENG 3411 for Electrical Engineering students.
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EENG 3411 - Engineering Electromagnetics Lab
1 hour
This course is designed to supplement the material of EENG 3410 and provide practical, hands-on experience with measuring instruments related to fundamental electromagnetics and onto transmission lines. Lab experiments will cover acoustic waves beginning with the speed of sound in air, traveling waves, and determination of the wavelength of light and the permittivity of free space. Other areas covered include the role of wavelength on transmission lines and the concept of VSWR. The use of Smith chart in impedance measurements and matching techniques is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): EENG 3410
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EENG 3510 - Electronics I (Devices and Materials)
3 hours
Introduction to contemporary electronic devices, terminal characteristics of active semiconductor devices, and models of the BJT and MOSFET in cutoff and saturation region are introduced. Incremental and DC models of junction diodes, bipolar transistors (BJTs), and metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) are studied to design single and multistage amplifiers.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2610 (and EENG 2611 for Electrical Engineering students)
Corequisite(s): EENG 3511 for Electrical Engineering students
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EENG 3511 - Electronics I Lab
1 hour
This course is designed to supplement the material of EENG 3510 and provide practical, hands-on experience with electronic devices, circuits, and PSpice. Experiments cover diodes, MOSFET, BJT, and op-amps. Students will explore the design, construction, and debugging of analog integrated circuits using these devices.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): EENG 3510
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EENG 3520 - Electronics II
3 hours
Concepts, analysis and design of electronic circuits and systems are introduced. Topics include principle of DC biasing, small signal analysis, frequency response, feedback amplifiers, active filters, non-linear op-amp applications and oscillators.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 3510 (and EENG 3510 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 3710 - Computer Organization
3 hours
Principles of computer system organization, instruction sets, computer arithmetic, data and control paths, memory hierarchies.
Prerequisite(s): CSCE 1030 , EENG 2710 (and EENG 2711 for Electrical Engineering students).
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EENG 3810 - Communications Systems
3 hours
Introduction to the concepts of transmission of information via communication channels. Amplitude and angle modulation for the transmission of continuous-time signals. Analog-to-digital conversion and pulse code modulation. Transmission of digital data. Introduction to random signals and noise and their effects on communication. Optimum detection systems in the presence of noise.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2620 (and EENG 2621 for Electrical Engineering students), EENG 3510 (and EENG 3511 for Electrical Engineering students), MATH 1780
MATH 1780 or MATH 3680 .
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EENG 3811 - Communication Systems Lab
1 hour
This course provides laboratory materials for EENG 3810 Communication Systems. Topics include amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse coded modulation, and communication system design with Simulink.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): EENG 3810
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EENG 3910 - DSP System Design Project
3 hours (2;2)
To study basic theory and applications of modern digital signal processing, to learn basic theory of real-time digital signal processing, and to develop ability to implement and simulate digital signal processing algorithms using MATLAB and on real-time DSP platform.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2620 (and EENG 2621 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 3920 - Modern Communication System Design Project
3 hours (2;2)
Students are required to design electronic communication systems with electronic devices such as MOS transistors, capacitors and resistors. Topics include LC circuits and oscillators, AM modulation, SSB communications and FM modulation.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 3520 . Students may take the courses concurrently.
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EENG 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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EENG 4010 - Topics in Electrical Engineering
3 hours
Technical elective specifically designed by the instructor each term/semester to cover topics in the latest state-of-the-art technology advancements in electrical engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Maximum total number of repeat hours allowed is 12 hours.
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EENG 4310 - Advanced Topics in Control Systems Design
3 hours
Transform domain and state space representations of linear systems. System response, system stability, root locus method, frequency response-based design, and state space system analysis and design.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2620 (and EENG 2621 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 4330 - Environmental Systems
3 hours
Foundations and practice of modeling and simulation of ecological and environmental systems; temporal and spatial analysis; dynamical systems; and applications of engineering to environmental problems.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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EENG 4340 - Environmental Monitoring
3 hours
Fundamental course on sensors, instruments, and real-time systems to monitor environmental systems. Integration of sensors, instrumentation, informatics, and modeling into a cyber-infrastructure to monitor and forecast environmental changes.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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EENG 4350 - Renewable Electrical Power Systems
3 hours
Fundamental course on electrical power systems including efficient and renewable electrical power systems with relationships to environmental systems. Integration of renewable and alternative energy generation to electric power systems.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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EENG 4410 - Microwave Engineering
3 hours
Introductory course for microwave engineering. Gives a general description of the fundamental microwave circuits and components. Topics include basic electromagnetic wave propagations, RF/microwave transmission lines, Smith Chart, RF matching networks, and fabrication of RF/microwave circuits.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 3410 (and EENG 3411 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 4710 - VLSI Design
3 hours
Introduction to VLSI design using CAD tools, CMOS logic, switch level modeling, circuit characterization, logic design in CMOS, systems design methods, test subsystem design, design examples, student design project.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2710 (and EENG 2711 for Electrical Engineering students), EENG 3510 (and EENG 3511 for Electrical Engineering students).
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EENG 4760 - Reconfigurable Computing
3 hours
Focuses on the fundamental architectural aspects of different reconfigurable devices including some of the commercially available FPGAs, and coarse-grained reconfigurable fabrics from academia and industry. Includes both a description of the architectures and discussion of pros and cons of these architectures for different applications and user needs, including the need for run-time reconfiguration. Also covers various low power reconfigurable devices.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 2710 (and EENG 2711 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 4810 - Computer Networks
3 hours
History and overview of computer networks, protocols and network layers, application layer, socket programming, transport layer protocols and TCP, network layer protocols and IP, network routing, data link and physical layers, introduction to network security.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 3810 (and EENG 3811 for Electrical Engineering students)
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EENG 4850 - Computer Vision and Image Analysis
3 hours
Mathematical principles of computer vision and image analysis. Binary image processing with techniques of mathematical morphology, grey level image processing with various filters, color fundamentals and texture representation and recognition are discussed. Advanced topics such as content-based image retrieval, shape form X-techniques, 2D/3D object recognition and matching are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700 , MATH 3680 .
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EENG 4900 - Special Problems in Electrical Engineering
1–3 hours
Individualized instruction in theoretical or experimental problems in electrical engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit. For elective credit only.
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EENG 4910 - Senior Design I
3 hours
The senior design project course is a comprehensive electrical engineering design course providing major design experience. Students form teams of two to three members and work under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Identifying, formulating and solving an electrical engineering design problem of practical value under realistic design and implementation constraints by conforming to the engineering standards wherever appropriate. Development of an awareness of contemporary issues and professional ethics. Each project team is required to submit a proposal, present and submit a mid-term progress report, and present and submit a final report according to a prescribed project schedule.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 3810 and EENG 3811 , EENG 3910 , EENG 3920 .
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EENG 4920 - Cooperative Education in Electrical Engineering
1–3 hours
Supervised field work in a job directly related to the student’s major field of study or career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Junior- or senior-level standing in electrical engineering.
May be repeated for credit.
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EENG 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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EENG 4990 - Senior Design II
3 hours
The senior design project course is a comprehensive electrical engineering design course providing major design experience. Students form teams of two to three members and work under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Identifying, formulating and solving an electrical engineering design problem of practical value under realistic design and implementation constraints by conforming to the engineering standards wherever appropriate. Development of an awareness of contemporary issues and professional ethics. Each project team is required to submit a proposal, present and submit a mid-term progress report, and present and submit a final report according to a prescribed project schedule.
Prerequisite(s): EENG 4910 .
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Electrical Engineering Technology |
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ELET 1720 - Introduction to Electronics
3 hours (2;3)
Survey of topics fundamental to the electronics industry. Introduction to the hardware and software tools used in industry. Emphasis is on experiential learning through laboratory experiences. Open to anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of electricity, digital logic, and semiconductors.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 .
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ELET 2740 - Special Electronic Devices
4 hours (3;3)
Electronic devices used in industrial applications. Topics include fundamentals of process control and instrumentation using electronic devices for: interfacing, sensing and control.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 1720 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 1710 .
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ELET 2900 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ELET 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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ELET 3220 - Introduction to Power Systems Analysis
3 hours
Basic concepts of AC systems, single-phase and three-phase networks, electronic power generation, transformers, transmission lines, electric machinery, and the use of power.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2405 .
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ELET 3700 - Advanced Circuit Analysis
4 hours (3;3)
Application of Laplace transforms and switching functions to the solution of complex electronic circuits and networks in both transient and steady state. Block diagrams and transfer functions are included as well as the use of computer solutions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2405 .
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ELET 3750 - Embedded C-Programming
4 hours (3;3)
C programming and applications for modern microcontroller architectures. Topics covered include C data types, arrays and pointers, data structures and their uses. Introduction to basic techniques of memory management and programming with dynamic data structures. Interrupt handling, multi-module programming including applications containing a mixture of C and assembly language modules, and techniques for manipulating hardware registers and special function registers.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2750 .
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ELET 3760 - Design of DSP Systems
4 hours (3;3)
Introduction to digital signal processing, emphasizing digital audio applications. A DSP primer covering important topics such as phasors, the wave equation, sampling and quantizing, feedforward and feedback filters, periodic sound, transform methods, and filter design. The course will use intuitive and quantitative approaches to develop the mathematics critical to understanding DSP techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 3700
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ELET 3900 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering Technology
1-4 hours
Individualized or group instruction on special topics in electrical engineering technology with hands-on activities, experiments and data acquisition, software-based simulations and analysis of results appropriate for rising junior or junior-level students.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ELET 3980 - Digital Control of Industrial Processes
3 hours (2;3)
Introduction to and use of programmable logic controllers; topics include terminology, basic and advanced relay logic programming, and connection and control of input/output devices. Emphasis is placed on interfacing, operating and programming a wide range of industrial automation devices.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650 .
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ELET 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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ELET 4300 - Embedded System Organization
3 hours
Common architectures and instruction sets for embedded microcontrollers. Detailed study of the software/hardware components and interfaces in embedded systems. Applications of soft cores and custom programming interfaces to embedded system control with emphasis on Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) implementation. Usage of a modern Hardware Description Language (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL. This course practices ETEC OpenLab Format: at least 30% of the assignments are completed in the lab or at home using proper technology.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 4340 .
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ELET 4320 - Electronic Communications II
3 hours
Digital communication techniques, microwave techniques and systems; measurements in the UHF spectrum, transmission lines, Smith charts, satellite communications. This course practices ETEC OpenLab Format: at least 30% of the assignments are completed in the lab or at home using proper technology.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 4710 .
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ELET 4330 - Instrumentation System Design
3 hours
Design and implementation of computerized instrumentation systems for industrial processes using multiple sensors, interface electronics, data acquisition card, and GPIB and serial instruments. This course practices ETEC OpenLab Format: at least 30% of the assignments are completed in the lab or at home using proper technology.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 3760 .
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ELET 4340 - Digital Logic Design Techniques
3 hours
Study of modern digital circuit implementation technologies, with emphasis on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Traditional and computer-based digital synthesis techniques for combination and sequential circuits are covered. Complex systems, such as reaction timers, processors and buses, are built from simpler circuits. A modern hardware description language, such as Verilog or VHDL, is used throughout the course. This course practices ETEC OpenLab Format: at least 30% of the assignments are completed in the lab or at home using proper technology.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2750
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ELET 4710 - Electronic Communications I
4 hours (3;3)
Receiver and transmitter circuits and systems; antennas, modulation, detection, high frequency oscillators and tuned amplifiers.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 3700 , ELET 3740 .
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ELET 4720 - Control Systems
3 hours
Classical control theory; block diagrams, applications of Laplace transforms, stability criteria and feedback. Use of computer software to evaluate complex systems. This course practices ETEC OpenLab Format: at least 30% of the assignments are completed in the lab or at home using proper technology.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 3760 .
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ELET 4780 - Senior Design I
1 hour
Project teams specify, plan and design a product or process. Written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by local industry whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 3760 . Senior standing.
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ELET 4790 - Senior Design II
3 hours (2;3)
Implement, test and demonstrate a product or process. Oral and written documentation required. Projects to be supplied by local industry whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): ELET 4780 .
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ELET 4900 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ELET 4910 - Special Problems
1–4 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ELET 4920 - Cooperative Education
1 hour
A supervised industrial internship requiring a minimum of 150 hours of work per experience.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 semester credit hours.
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ELET 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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EDEE 2000 - Exploring Diversity Through Social Action
3 hours (3;0;45)
Exploration of issues related to race and ethnicity, gender, social class, learning differences, and sexual orientation as they impact education in the U.S. Required for students seeking grades 4–8 teacher certification.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDEE 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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EDEE 3320 - Foundations of Education: The School Curriculum
3 hours
Principles and foundations of curriculum for grades EC–8 in public schools. Includes the study of professional ethics/responsibilities, educational philosophies, the history of American education, schools and society, school and community/parent relationships, legal/political control and financial support, school/classroom organizational patterns, and curriculum development/alignment.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program), a child/adolescent/lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course.
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EDEE 3380 - Teaching and Learning in Grades EC–6
3 hours
Effective teaching practices through reflective decision making in grades EC–6. Includes the fundamental teaching skills of planning for instruction, implementing appropriate teaching strategies, integrating the curriculum, integrating technology into teaching, grouping children for instruction, acquiring appropriate materials/resources, assessing student learning, and establishing and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program), with a child/adolescent/lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course.
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EDEE 4101 - Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6
3 hours
Teaching under supervision in EC through grade 6.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education; all program course work with the exception of (a) student teaching; (b) EDEE 4890 and (c) EDSP 4350 (as required for EC-6 Generalist Certification).
Required for those seeking EC–6 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDEE 4102 - Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6
3 hours
Teaching under supervision in EC through grade 6.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education; all program course work with the exception of (a) student teaching; (b) EDEE 4890 and (c) EDSP 4350 (as required for EC-6 Generalist certification).
Required for those seeking EC–6 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDEE 4330 - Sciences in Grades EC–6
3 hours (3;0;16)
Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in primary and elementary school. Students experience firsthand the scope and sequence of science education. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in an EC–6 school setting.
Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320 , EDEE 3380 . Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major; required core and academic major science courses and DFST classes.
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EDEE 4340 - Social Studies in Grades EC–6
3 hours (3;0;16)
Principles of teaching social studies in the primary and elementary school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruction in classroom settings and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in a school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in grades EC–6.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320 , EDEE 3380 ; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major; required core and academic major social studies courses and DFST classes.
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EDEE 4350 - Mathematics in Grades EC–8
3 hours (3;0;16)
Principles in mathematics teaching and learning based on national curriculum and assessment standards. The learning process in the development of mathematical thinking and skills in children. Students observe mathematics instruction and materials in real settings and experience firsthand the scope and sequence of mathematics in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320 , EDEE 3380 ; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major; required core and academic major math courses and DFST classes.
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EDEE 4800 - Studies in Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education and consent of department. Limited-offering basis.
May be repeated for credit.
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EDEE 4810 - Studies in Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education and consent of department. Limited-offering basis.
May be repeated for credit.
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EDEE 4890 - Inquiry into Classroom Practice
3 hours
Emphasis on reflective inquiry as teacher candidates relate theory and research to their own teaching experiences. The course addresses the following topics: inquiry into curricular content and structure, pedagogical practices, assessment approaches, student diversity, and equity issues as well as professional communication and engagement. Required for student teaching. Must be taken concurrently with student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of early student teaching and current placement in a field site for student teaching.
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EDEE 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDEE 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDEE 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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EADP 2700 - Current Issues in Emergency Management
3 hours
In-depth investigation of a contemporary issue of concern to emergency managers. Possible topics include catastrophic events, public health and disasters, volunteer organizations, and emergency medical services.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EADP 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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EADP 3010 - Introduction to Emergency Management
3 hours
Introduction to the theory, principles, phases and processes of emergency and disaster management. Topics include hazard, risk, vulnerability and comprehensive emergency management. Course also examines alternative career paths, the evolution of the field and its future outlook.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EADP 3020 - Practical Methods in Emergency Management
3 hours
Survey of practical management methods in which students should be familiar upon entering the field of emergency management. The methods covered include basic risk and vulnerability assessment methodology, project management, grants management, data collection and basic analysis, and survey design.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): It is recommended this course is taken concurrently with EADP 3010 or within the student’s first year in the program.
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EADP 3035 - Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness
3 hours
Theoretical examination and practical application of pre-disaster management activities including hazard and vulnerability analysis, structural and non-structural mitigation, capability assessment, planning, training, exercises and public education. Development planning, political advocacy and networking are heavily stressed.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 .
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EADP 3045 - Disaster Response and Recovery
3 hours
Theoretical examination and practical application of post-disaster management activities including human behavior in emergency situations, warning, evacuation, sheltering, triage, damage assessment, disaster declaration, debris removal, media relations, crisis counseling, individual and public assistance, and other relevant functions. Decision making, incident command, EOC operations, coordination and service delivery strategies are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 .
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EADP 3055 - EOC Design and Operations
3 hours
Emphasizes the principles of the design and operation of Emergency Operations Centers. In addition to standard EOC functions established in the scholarly literature, course material covers the selection and arrangement of suitable space and equipment, the acquisition and deployment of appropriate communications and information-management technology, crisis decision-making, and the integration of multiple organizations into an emergency management system.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 , EADP 3035 , EADP 3045 .
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EADP 3080 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior
3 hours
Study of interpersonal relationships and organizational behavior as they apply to the field of emergency and disaster management. Topics include leadership, management, conflict resolution, influence and motivation.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 or consent of department.
Same as PADM 3020 .
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EADP 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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EADP 4000 - Hazardous Materials Planning and Management
3 hours
Planning for and management of hazardous materials incidents. Attention is given to environmental regulations as they relate to hazardous materials. Defensive strategies for hazardous materials response are identified.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 or consent of department.
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EADP 4010 - Public Health and Disasters
3 hours
Discussion of the changing and unique role of the public health field in emergency management, paying special attention to epidemiology, integration with emergency services, medical/first responders, public safety, bio-terrorism preparedness and public/professional community education.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 or consent of department.
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EADP 4015 - Flood Plain Management
3 hours
Identification and assessment of flood related hazards and vulnerabilities. Evaluation of the merit and necessity of implementing various structure and non-structural approaches to reduce flood related disasters. Includes discussion about mapping, containment devices, land use planning, early warning systems and insurance.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 or consent of department.
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EADP 4020 - The Federal Government and Disasters
3 hours
Historical review of how the Cold War, disasters and legislation have resulted in the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Examination of roles and inter-organizational relationships among FEMA and other federal agencies.
Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010 or consent of department.
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