Sep 27, 2024  
2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Course Descriptions


 

Communication Arts

  
  • COMM 5991 - Research Requirement Completion

    1
    For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirements are met.

Computer Science and Information Technology

  
  • CSCI 5005 - Introduction to Database and Web Technologies

    3
    A survey course with a focus on database and web technologies.  Topics include operating systems, networking, databases, web servers, and programming concepts with markup languages and Java Script.
  
  • CSCI 5010 - Database Management Concepts

    3
    An introduction to the database development process, database methods of file storage, primitive databases and data warehousing.  Topics include the relational model approach to database management, concepts of network and object oriented models, use of the SQL query languages and security and integrity policies in database management.
  
  • CSCI 5020 - Data Management Applications

    3
    An introductions to database features and administrator operations including components, instances, tables, indexes, and profiles SQL Server and Oracle.  Students will learn database management tools including database deployment, user support, change-control procedures, planning for growth, and technology evaluation.
  
  • CSCI 5060 - Web Database Concepts

    3
    This course introduces web-based data management and information retrieval applications that connect to databases using PHP and ASP.NET.  Topics also include configuration and maintenance of databases and web servers including MySQL, SQL, Apache and Internet Information Server (IIS).
  
  • CSCI 5080 - Data Mining Applications

    3
    This course introduces basic data mining concepts, applications, and techniques.  Students will explore the process of data mining, learn various data mining methods including clustering, decision trees, association rules, statistical learning tools, and will apply the techniques in solving practical problems using data mining systems.
  
  • CSCI 5095 - Data Mining Project

    3
    Students will work on an appropriate research project in data mining and use practical data mining systems to discover patterns from real business data.  They will also evaluate and interpret these mined patterns.
  
  • CSCI 5900 - Professional Science Internship

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair
    A supervised internship program resulting in completion of a capstone project.

Early Childhood

  
  • EC 5130 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education

    3
    Focuses on philosophical and historical influences, research and development, goals and objectives and the development of one’s personal philosophy. A portion of the course is field based.
  
  • EC 5140 - Seminar on Applications of Development Theory

    3
    Focuses on the unique of methodology for teaching early childhood education; examines the selection and use of materials; and explores the problems of selected content areas in the Early Childhood curriculum. A portion of the course is field based.
  
  • EC 5160 - Learning Styles of the Culturally Different

    3
    Designed to emphasize the fact that general characteristics of culturally different students have educational implications. Additional attention will be given to identifying why teachers fail in many of their attempts at teaching these particular students. The formulation of effective teaching models will be an integral part of the class.
  
  • EC 5170 - Seminar on Evaluation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

    3
    Pupil assessment, evaluation of programs and processes for parent involvement in early childhood education. A portion of the course is field based.

Education

  
  • EDUC 525A - Language Arts

    3
    This course is designed to provide familiarity with current research to programs and practices, materials, and organizational plans for teaching the Language Arts in an integrated, comprehensive literacy program. It includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visual representation.
  
  • EDUC 525B - Science

    2
    Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers to cope with current strategies and innovative practices, new curricula projects, selection of programs and materials and evaluation of pupil progress in elementary and middle school science.
  
  • EDUC 525C - Social Studies

    2
    Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers by providing organizational planning of materials of instruction at level of interest for teaching social studies in elementary and middle school.
  
  • EDUC 525D - Creative Arts

    2
    Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers to affect program changes in the creative arts by investigating existing structures, models and teaching strategies, innovative practices and interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. Art, music, drama, and photography will receive specific attention.
  
  • EDUC 581A-W - Mini-Course

    1-3
    (A) Technology of Cognition (C) Curriculum Development and Materials (D) Workshop-Division in Classroom (G) Nature and Needs of the Gifted (H) Curriculum-Method for the Gifted Learner (I) Webquest (J) Basic HTML (K) Powerpoint (L) Reading-Slingerland Lab (M) Spreadsheet and Data Base (P) Poetry for Elementary and Middle School (Q) Computer Generated IEPs (T) Workshop-Trends and Issues (W) Writing Workshop. Specialized courses that focus on improving teaching skills. Each course identifies specific teaching areas, skills and competencies designed for elementary and secondary teachers and administrators who supervise instruction.
  
  • EDUC 603A - Seminar on Administration-Law

    2
    A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership as related to the content areas examined.
  
  • EDUC 603B - Seminar on Administration and Principal

    3
    A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership to the content areas examined.
  
  • EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education

    2
    Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of core requirements
    The social, philosophical and historical background of education.  The course will contain lecture/discussion and a required field based experience.  The Live Text electronic portfolio is introduced.
  
  • EDUC 3070 - Instructional Strategies

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone I 
    Competencies in selected generic teaching skills such as mastery learning, questioning, positive reinforcement, student evaluation/differential instruction, etc.  Required prior to restricted enrollment courses (methods, blocks, 4400’s).  application for provisional admission to teacher education required during this semester of enrollment.  A field experience is required.
  
  • EDUC 5000 - Research in Education

    3
    Study and practice in the techniques of educational research; isolation of research problems; development of skill in reading, interpreting and applying research with extensive reading related to the student’s interest.  Should be taken at the beginning of your program.
  
  • EDUC 5080 - Classroom Organization and Management

    3
    Prerequisite: Initial Licensure Milestone II
    Study of the theories of classroom organization and management and their application. A field experience is required. Should not be taken if student has credit for EDUC 4080.
  
  • EDUC 5090 - Middle Grades Curriculum, Program and Philosophy

    3
    A study of curriculum, program and philosophy uniquely focused on the middle grades student. Nationally recognized curriculum materials will be the focus of the course.
  
  • EDUC 5100 - School and Community Leadership and Politics

    3
    Examines leadership of school-community relations under reform; theory, practice and case study of both rural and urban school politics. Students will analyze leadership problems and design campaigns.
  
  • EDUC 5150 - The Reflective Practitioner

    3
    Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements
    This course is a capstone seminar for students that articulates the role of and explores the varied dimensions of the process of reflective teaching as it may be utilized by the elementary, special education, reading or secondary teacher. A culminating course that summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge acquired throughout the Master of Arts in Education - Advanced Studies specialization.  This course should be taken the last term of enrollment.
  
  • EDUC 5200 - Evaluation of Teaching and Learning

    3
    Designed to aid the teacher or administrator in evaluating pupils and programs in terms of goal achievement, desired outcomes, program adjustment and development of evaluation strategies.
  
  • EDUC 5300 - Supervision of Student Teacher

    2
    Designed as an in-service workshop for professional teachers who are involved in the supervision of student teachers. Studies are made of problems and solutions in guiding the student teacher in the range of the teacher’s work.
  
  • EDUC 5320 - Supervision of Instruction

    2
    Addresses roles and duties of supervisor, skills needed, major theories of supervision, employee motivation and leadership.
  
  • EDUC 5360 - Teaching Science and Social Studies

    3
    This course is designed to survey materials and methods appropriate for teaching science and social studies in the elementary school to develop instruction and assessment skills in these subjects. Curriculum content and grade level objectives for each subject will be planning and field work are required.
  
  • EDUC 5410 - Student Teaching: K-3

    5
    Prerequisite: Milestone III
    Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Director of School of Education to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester. EDUC 5310, EDUC 5410, EDUC 5510 , and EDUC 5710  is accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished. The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction to the teaching profession.
  
  • EDUC 5420 - Problems in Education

    1-3
    Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
  
  • EDUC 5430 - Problems in Education

    1-3
    Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
  
  • EDUC 5500 - Foundations of American Education

    3
    Designed for students seeking initial licensure, this interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education; and an evaluation and development of personal education philosophy. This course requires a 15-hour field experience.
  
  • EDUC 5501 - Models of Teaching

    3
    Prerequisite: Initial Licensure Milestone I
    Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, this course is an intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of the models of teaching with an emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and microteaching. Students are required to complete a 30-hour field experience.
  
  • EDUC 5510 - Student Teaching: Grades 4-6

    5
    Prerequisite: Milestone III
    Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers.  Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required.  According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Dean of College of Education to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester.  EDUC 5310, 5410, 5510, 5610, and 5710 is accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished.  The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction into the teaching profession.
  
  • EDUC 5520 - Teaching Pluralistic Society

    3
    Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides and addresses the impact of student diversity on teaching and learning. Differences in beliefs, practices, language, and socialization among groups will be analyzed.
  
  • EDUC 5530 - Classroom Assessment

    3
    Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides information on test construction and methods of evaluation with an emphasis on teacher made tests, standardized tests, test administration, test data management, interpretation and application of test data to instructional decisions, and reporting test results to students and parents.
  
  • EDUC 5540 - Instructional Technology Strategies

    3
    Designed for graduate students earning initial licensure, this course promotes competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the use of instructional software, media integration in the curriculum, and use of computers in classroom management.
  
  • EDUC 5550 - Teaching and Learning

    3
    Designed for graduate students earning initial licensure, this course promotes understanding of human learning and development necessary to engender competent, caring professionals by providing opportunities to describe, compare, and contract various theories in order to create appropriate learning environments.
  
  • EDUC 5610 - Student Teaching: Grades 7-8

    3
    Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers.  Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required.  According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester.  EDUC 5410, 5510, 5610, and 5710 are accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished.  The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction into the teaching profession.
  
  • EDUC 5611 - Educational Computer Applications

    3
    Students will demonstrate competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the development of learning materials, the location of educational resources, and the use of software for assessment and classroom management.
  
  • EDUC 5612 - Computers for School Administrators

    3
    Provides an overview of administrative and instructional technologies and resources available to the school community. Emphasis on the school leader’s role in fostering effective use of available technologies in all aspects of school operations and instruction. Provides practical experience with relevant technologies.
  
  • EDUC 5613 - Instructional Design

    3
    Students will demonstrate competency of the fundamental principles of instructional design and technology. The course provides a foundation of theory in practice of instructional design using a systems approach to the development of instruction.
  
  • EDUC 5614 - Electronic Publishing

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5618 
    The basis of electronic publishing for paper and electronic products.
  
  • EDUC 5616 - Multimedia Creation

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5618  
    Technical skills in the areas of graphics, audio, quick time and hypermedia creation to create a hypermedia based project.
  
  • EDUC 5617 - Instructional Internet Use

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5613  or permission of instructor
    Provides teachers with the technical skills and ideas to use the internet in their classroom.
  
  • EDUC 5618 - Visual Literacy and Design

    3
    The study of the principles of visual design applied to the development of instructional materials.
  
  • EDUC 5619 - Technological Training Methods

    3
    The course will prepare students to work in a training environment by examining differences between traditional teaching and training and through the application of an instructional design model. Discussions will be included on the scope, purpose, and cost efficiency of training. Online training will be investigated to determine factors that lead to effective online training.
  
  • EDUC 5620 - Supervised Public School Teaching

    1-3
    Prerequisite: See Dean of the College of Education
    When requested by a public school system, student will teach one year on an alternative license. Must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education. School system initiates the request. May also be taken when graduate credit is desired for post-baccalaureate student teaching. Seminar attendance is required.
  
  • EDUC 5621 - Instructional Video Design

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5618  or permission of instructor
    Basics of video design and application of video in an educational setting.
  
  • EDUC 5625 - Maintenance and Management

    3
    This course provides training to manage technology in a school setting, develop a technology plan, and infuse technology in education.
  
  • EDUC 5700 - Seminar on Education Leadership

    3
    Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II (GM2)
    This course examines the most significant traditional and contemporary leadership theories and their applicability to the educational leadership domain. The course is built on synthesis and analysis of research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, leadership styles, and decision-making. Field experience is required.
  
  • EDUC 5710 - Introduction to School Leadership

    3
    Corequisite: EDUC 5700 
    A survey of trends and issues in educational leadership, including an introduction to ISLLC standards for school leaders, the program of study leading to Tennessee administrative licensure. Must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the ELS degree program.
  
  • EDUC 5720 - Research and Decision Making

    3
    The study of action research and decision-making as they apply to problems encountered in school leadership and supervision. In this course, students are introduced to the techniques of action research. These various methods, which are generally common to the qualitative research paradigm, include: keeping a research journal, document collection and analysis, participant observation recordings, questionnaire surveys, structured and unstructured interviews. In addition, students are introduced and provided an overview of theories, methods, and analyses that are used in educational research. Must be taken during first ten hours of course work in the Master’s Degree program. This course is not interchangeable with EDUC 5000  or other general research courses.
  
  • EDUC 5730 - School and Community Relations

    3
    A survey of issues related to the school leader’s understanding of, response to, and influence of the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts of public education. Emphasis on databased decision-making and systems thinking related to these contextual variables and their relationship to student success and school improvement.
  
  • EDUC 5740 - Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5700  
    A survey of the administrator’s role as instructional leader, with emphasis on advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning, teaching effectiveness staff professional growth, and school improvement. Field experience is required.
  
  • EDUC 5750 - School Finance and Business Management

    3
    A survey of the school leader’s role as a manager of physical and fiscal sources, and school operations, leading to a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
  
  • EDUC 5760 - Human Resources Administration

    3
    A survey of the school leader’s role as a manager of human resources, leading to an ethical, humane, and effective learning environment that fosters student success and school improvement.
  
  • EDUC 5770 - Administration of Special Services Programs

    3
    A survey of the school administrator’s role in fostering collaboration with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. Emphasis on systems thinking and organization behavior designed to foster student success and school improvement.
  
  • EDUC 5780 - School Law and Ethics

    3
    A survey of public school law and a study of legal and ethical issues that provide the foundation of fair, equitable, and ethical leadership that supports the success of all students. Emphasis on diversity and exceptionality issues that relate to student success, teaching effectiveness, and school improvement.
  
  • EDUC 5799 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership

    1-3
    An elective seminar on relevant topics and issues in school administration and leadership. May be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits. May not substitute for a required course in the education leadership degree program.
  
  • EDUC 5800 - Reflective Practitioner

    3

    An integrated capstone seminar for students that articulates the role of and explores the varied dimensions of the process of reflective teaching as it may be utilized by the elementary, special education, reading or secondary teacher. A culminating course that summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge acquired throughout the Masters of Arts in Education - Advanced Studies.

  
  • EDUC 5870 - Seminar in Children’s Literature

    3
    This course focuses on the appreciation, selection and use of literature in the classroom. Literature is presented as a way to enhance curricular knowledge, help with language and vocabulary development, comprehension, best practices for classroom integration, and enriching the lives of students through involvement with quality literature.
  
  • EDUC 5900 - Practicum in Educational Administration

    3
    Designed to provide on-the-job experience for candidates in administration and supervision. Must be scheduled toward the end of one’s program of study and after the basic courses in the specialty are taken. Pass-fail grading.
  
  • EDUC 5910 - Student Teaching: Grades 9-12

    5
    Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Director of School of Education to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester. EDUC 5310, EDUC 5410 , EDUC 5510 , and EDUC 5710  is accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished. The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction to the teaching profession.
  
  • EDUC 5940 - Teaching Seminar

    2
    Prerequisite: Milestone III
    This course is a capstone seminar required during the student teaching semester. The course will focus on formative and summative assessment, completion of program and licensure requirements, professional development, and orientation and induction into the teaching profession. The “Live Text” electronic portfolio will be completed and defended during the seminar. Course includes small group and whole groups discussions, guest speakers, and self-reflection.
  
  • EDUC 5950 - Research Paper

    3
    Designed to meet the Plan II research requirements for the M.A.Ed.
  
  • EDUC 5990 - Thesis

    6
    Designed to meet the Plan II research requirements for the M.A.Ed.
  
  • EDUC 5991 - Research Require Completion

    1
    For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester until research requirement is met.
  
  • EDUC 6000 - Practicum in Instructional Technology

    1
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 
    This course provides practical, guided experience in instructional technology.  Students work under the direct supervision of a practicing technologist while documenting their experience.
  
  • EDUC 6003 - Seminar in Instructional Technology

    1
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5613  Corequisite: EDUC 6005 
    Provide discussion of current issues and trends in instructional technology and discuss with other students and faculty issues in their instructional technology project work.
  
  • EDUC 6005 - Instructional Technology Project

    2
    Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements
    Capstone experience in which the student creates a project based on current research and principles of instructional design using current technologies. The project is created, implemented and tested. All students will publicly present their project and findings.
  
  • EDUC 6030 - Statistics for Educational Research

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5000 
    This course prepares students to conduct research and engage in scholarly activities by providing a clear understanding of descriptive and univariate inferential statistics. This course will prepare students to gain a level of independence that will allow good performance in any computer applications course required for the Educational Specialist or doctoral degree.
  
  • EDUC 6050 - Seminar on Research

    3
    Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements and EDUC 5000 , 6030 
    Designed to update educators on latest research in areas of concern; i.e. instruction, curriculum, management, etc.
  
  • EDUC 6060 - Workshop in Educational Administration

    2
    Designed to provide specified experiences based on demonstrated needs of a particular group. Simulation and participation in a workshop format is expected.
  
  • EDUC 6070 - Selected Topics in Educational Administration

    1-3
    Designed to provide a specified experience for an individual or a group of individuals. Content will vary depending on demonstrated needs.
  
  • EDUC 6100 - Personnel Administration and Professional Negotiations

    3
    Presentation of various aspects of administrative, instructional and non-instructional management-qualifications, selections, pay schedules and general policies dealing with retirement, sick leave, insurance and other issues.
  
  • EDUC 6200 - Seminar on Leadership and Organizational Theory

    3
    Presentation of the classical models of management which support leadership theory: examination of leadership in educational and other organizations; study of leadership as revealed in specific leaders.
  
  • EDUC 6400 - Social and Cultural Foundations in Education

    3
    This course examines the impact of past and contemporary assets in American education from anthropological and sociological perspectives, focusing on the teaching and learning of students from diverse backgrounds.
  
  • EDUC 6450 - Issues in Comparative Education

    3
    This course will explore numerous issues in education from a comparative approach, examining how these issues are perceived and addressed as a cultural aspect of the educational systems of various countries.
  
  • EDUC 6500 - Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction

    3
    Basic principles of curriculum improvement with emphasis upon the means by which schools can more effectively provide learning through curricular organization, adjustment and rebuilding.
  
  • EDUC 6610 - Issues and Applications in Instructional Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 
    Seminar with directed, in depth readings in Instructional Technology Research and Application.
  
  • EDUC 6630 - Literacy in Inclusive Classroom

    3
    This course provides graduate students with concepts and skills for today’s inclusive classrooms. Emphasis is on choosing methods, materials, and technology to enhance differentiated literacy instruction. Focus is on the varied learning needs of students, which includes learning styles, multiple intelligences, giftedness, special needs, socio-economic levels, and English Language Learners.
  
  • EDUC 6650 - Linking Literacy Instruction and Technology

    3
    This course is designed for students and non-teaching educators who seek to integrate technology as an effective tool in literacy in the K-12 classroom. The content will include examining the role of technology with other instructional methods, curricular priorities, and varied approaches to assessment.
  
  • EDUC 6800 - Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness

    3
    Focus on theory and practice of teaching, with emphasis upon leadership responsibilities in improving the effectiveness of the classroom teacher.
  
  • EDUC 6900 - Internship in Administration

    6
    Designed to provide an elective experience for students seeking the Ed.S. degree. The experience must be full-time and continuous. Approximately 250 hours on the job will be expected.
  
  • EDUC 6990 - Field Study

    3
    Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements
    Provides a field research in an area related to the student’s specialization. The research topic must be approved in advance by the candidate’s graduate committee. Guides to assist students in preparing a research proposal are available in the education department.
  
  • Milestone I - Candidacy Status


    • Completion of EDUC 2100 /EDUC 5500  or equivalent with “C” or better
    • Minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate credit or 3 hours of graduate credit
    • Mimimum 2.5 GPA
    • Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone I through approval of electronic portfolio
    • Evidence of Professional Dispositions
    • Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI

  
  • Milestone II - Provisional Status


    • Minimum 2.75 GPA
    • Minimum of “C” in Professional Minor courses
    • Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone II through approval of electronic portfolio
    • Evidence of Professional Dispositions
    • Minimum of 45 hours if undergraduate or 9 hours if graduate student
    • Minimum Praxis I (PPRST Reading–174; Writing–173; and Math–173 or ACT–22; SAT–1020) or GRE (Verbal–350 and Quantitative–350) for graduate students
    • Successful interview (during EDUC 3070 /EDUC 5501 
    • Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI

  
  • Milestone III - Clinical Status


    • 2.75 GPA
    • Minimum grade of “C” in all professional Education courses
    • Passing all required Praxis II tests (see list of testing requirements for specific tests on College of Education website)
    • Completion of all courses required for licensure/degree
    • Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone III through approval of electronic portfolio
    • Evidence of Professional Disposition
    • Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI


Engineering Technology

  
  • ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Technology

    3
    Basic engineering graphics to include descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, auxiliary views, dimensioning, axonometric and obilque views.
  
  • ENGT 1020 - Computer Aided Design

    3
    Use of computers for drafting and design; used in two-dimensional mechanical drawing; creating multi-views, sections, auxiliary views and dimensioning and plotting on paper scale.  Three dimensional and isometric drawings will also be included.
  
  • ENGT 2730 - Introduction to Solid Modeling

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020 
    Introduction to technical drawing and solid object modeling using ProEngineer software.  Basic techniques for generating 3D solid models.  Basic topics in 2D Engineering drawing and generation of drawings from solid models.
  
  • ENGT 3820 - Technology and Society

    3
    Overview of technology and the effects of technical innovations on society. Physical, economic, and societal aspects in technical decision-making. Ethics in technology. Examination of the public image of technology and its impact on society. Focus on developing technical literacy and preparing students to make informed decisions on technological issues.
  
  • ENGT 5110 - Numerical Analysis in Engineering Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530 , 1810  or equivalent
    Selected topics in Numerical Analysis including error analysis, roots of equations, systems of linear equations, linear programming, interpolation, numerical integration, and ordinary differential equations, approximation of functions, iterative methods for linear equations, systems of nonlinear equations, boundary-value problems and partial differential equations.
  
  • ENGT 5120 - Applied Statistics and Probability Theorem

    3
    Application of probability theory, statistical techniques, discrete and continues probability densities, sampling distributions, means, variances and proportions, curve fitting.
  
  • ENGT 5130 - Operation Research and Optimization Methods

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530 , 1810  or equivalent
    Overview of the operations research modeling approach, linear programming and solving problems, the simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, network optimization models, dynamic programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming.
  
  • ENGT 5140 - Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2730  or equivalent
     Development of Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Additive Manufacturing (AM), overview and comparison of Additive Manufacturing technologies and processes, impact of Additive Manufacturing technologies to the product design, the use of multiple materials in Additive Manufacturing, data formats and software issues, applications and case studies.
  
  • ENGT 5150 - Finite Element Methods and Applications

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2730  or equivalent
    Theory and applications of finite element methods in engineering technology; fundamentals of Finite Elements Methods (FEM) in solid mechanics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics; introduction to ANSYS, ABAQUS, and MATLAB programs.
 

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