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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Elementary Education

  
  • EDEL 610 - Distance Education


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 614 - Issues and Trends in Elementary Education


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 653 - Advanced Children’s Literature


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 666 - Projects in Educational Computing


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 675 - Workshop in Elementary Education


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 680 - Independent Study


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • EDEL 695 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education I


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 696 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education II


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 701 - Seminar in Elementary School Curriculum


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • EDEL 782 - Research in Elementary Education


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 796 - Advanced Research Seminar in Elementary Education II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 798 - Advanced Research Seminar in Middle Grades Education II


    Credits: (3)

Emergency Management

  
  • EMGT 250 - Introduction to Emergency Management


    Overview of emergency management. Topics include major concepts, theory and history, terminology, and the roles, functions and inter-relationships of key agencies and organizations involved in this field.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 322 - Social Dimensions of a Disaster


    An exploration of the social implications of a disaster, including its effects on victims, their families, first responders, the community, businesses, the economy, and special populations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 324 - Emergency Planning


    Introduction to the multiple facets of emergency planning as it is addressed within the context of comprehensive emergency management.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 326 - Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis


    Introduction to risk assessment using a systematic approach, identification, analysis and prioritization of vulnerabilities, assessing capabilities.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 331 - Principles of Hazard Mitigation


    An exploration of the concepts and principles associated with hazard mitigation and its place in disaster management.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 332 - Disaster Response Operations and Management


    An overview of the response phase of the emergency management cycle, during which resources are marshaled, deployed and managed.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 340 - Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Management


    An exploration of the political dynamics of American emergency management.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 351 - Resource Management


    Identification, coordination and effective utilization of government, private and not-for profit resources responding to a disaster.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 448 - Emergency Exercise Design and Evaluation


    Design, development and assessment of simulated exercises to evaluate and improve emergency management readiness and response capabilities.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 452 - Legal Issues in Emergency Management


    Overview of relevant federal and state statutes relating to emergency management and applicable legal concepts.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 460 - Case Studies in Emergency Management


    In-depth examination of specific public crises and disasters.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMGT 480 - Independent Study in Emergency Management


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor. Only three hours may be applied toward the major requirements.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • EMGT 483 - Internship in Emergency Management


    Supervised application of academic study in a practical emergency management setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing; permission of instructor; 250, 324, 326 and 331; and 2.25 minimum GPA. 135 hours per 3 credits. Additional credit hours beyond 6 will be applied to general electives.

    Credits: (3-12, R12)
  
  • EMGT 493 - Topics in Emergency Management


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of EMGT Program Director.

    Credits: (1-3, R12)

Emergency Medical Care

  
  • EMC 340 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine


    The role and responsibilities of the paramedic, basic medical terminology, patient assessment, including history taking and physical examination techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: 340 Lab. (Lab is required.)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 340 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine Lab


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: EMC 340 lecture.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 350 - Cardiology


    Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of cardiac emergencies. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340, 351, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 351 - Basic ECG Interpretation


    ECG interpretation in the monitoring leads.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor. COREQ: EMC 351-01 Basic ECG Interpretation.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 360 - Acute Fluid and Respiratory Disorders


    Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of respiratory emergencies; fluid and electrolyte imbalance; manifestations and principles of treatment of shock. 2 Lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340; HSCC 370. COREQ: 361.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 361 - Advanced Emergency Medical Techniques


    Traditional techniques of intravenous and respiratory therapy; introduction to new techniques. 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340; HSCC 370. COREQ: 360.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 370 - Medical Emergencies


    Assessment and advanced life-support for nontraumatic medical emergencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340 and HSCC 370 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 382 - Clinical Practicum I


    Development of clinical competency in patient assessment skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340 and permission of program director. 4 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 389 - Cooperative Education in EMC


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R12)
  
  • EMC 410 - Trauma Management


    Assessment and management of traumatic emergencies, including patient access, stabilization, and transport; radio communications and use of ALS protocols.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: 410 Lab. (Lab is required).

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 410 - Trauma Management Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: EMC 410 Lecture.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 420 - Maternal and Child Emergency Care


    Obstetrical, gynecological, and pediatric emergencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340 and HSCC 370 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 430 - Special Needs Patients


    Assessment and emergency care of the elderly and handicapped.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 360 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 445 - EMC Systems Management


    Planning and managing an emergency medical services system. Emphasis on demand analysis, staffing, medical direction, reimbursement, capital investment, and cost control.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 451 - Advanced ECG Interpretation


    Advanced electrocardiography including 12-lead ECG interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350, 351.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 452 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support


    The American Heart Association course leading to certification in advanced cardiac life support. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 461 - Simulation Laboratory


    Application of Emergency Assessment and medical management skills using a human patient simulator. 2-6 Lab.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • EMC 482 - Independent Study in Emergency Medical Care


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 483 - Clinical Practicum II


    Experience to develop clinical competency in advanced life support assessment and skills. 12 Lab hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350, 360, 370.

    Credits: (1-4)
  
  • EMC 484 - Clinical Practicum III


    Advanced clinical rotations in a hospital setting. 8 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 420, 483.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 485 - MICU Practicum


    Supervised field experience on mobile intensive care units. 9 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 410, 420, 483.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • EMC 487 - Advanced MICU Practicum


    Supervised field experience on mobile intensive care units to review, update, and maintain skills. 8 Field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 485 or current paramedic certification; permission of program director.

    Credits: (2, R8)
  
  • EMC 488 - EMC Management Internship


    Supervised management experience with an approved emergency medical service provider or regulator. 5 weeks, full time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major and permission of program director.

    Credits: (2, R4)
  
  • EMC 493 - Topics in Emergency Medical Care


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • EMC 496 - Senior Seminar in Emergency Medical Care


    Overview of current EMS practice. Examination of issues related to professionalism and scope of practice. 2 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior EMC major.

    Credits: (1)

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 199 - Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles I


    An introduction to the electrical engineering discipline, curriculum, personal and professional development, teamwork, project planning, communication skills, and conceptual design engineering. Freshman Engineering majors only. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 200 - Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles II


    Application utilizing the tools and techniques in the electrical engineering discipline. Emphasis on analysis skills, mathematical skills, understanding of the profession/curriculum, and problem solving skills. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 199.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENGR 300 - Professional Development


    Viewing engineering as a career through participation in activities such as attendance of professional society meetings, participation in student organizations, attendance at visiting lectures, seminars, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing in EE.

    Credits: (1)

Engineering Technology

  
  • ET 101 - Introduction to Computer Graphics and Animation


    Fundamentals of computer graphics and animation; two, three and four dimensional computer graphics; engineered product layout and marketing; image and object types. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 132 - Engineering Graphics


    Forms of industrial drawing; orthographic and pictorial projections, sketching and basic drawing board procedures. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 141 - Engineering Materials and Processes


    Fundamentals of industrial materials, their mechanical, physical, and chemical nature as related to manufacturing processes. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 151 - Computer Graphics for Documentation and Layout


    An introduction to reverse engineering as applied to systems; geometric dimensioning and tolerances, codes and symbols; two-dimensional projects related to engineered systems documentation and layout. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ET 132.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 190 - Technology Systems


    A study of technology systems and processes in order to develop an understanding of the history and impact of technology systems on individuals, the environment, society, and the global community.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 231 - 3-D Computer Modeling


    Exposure to the broad spectrum of automated graphics and computer-aided design. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 132.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 232 - Statics and Strength of Materials


    Study of forces and the effect of forces acting on static bodies, including the stresses and deflections or deformations from applied loads.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 144 or 145 or 146; MATH 140; PHYS 130.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 331 - Quality Systems


    Techniques for monitoring and assuring quality.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 141 and MATH 170; or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 335 - Occupational Safety Standards


    Standards and practices for industrial and educational safety related to local, state, and federal safety regulations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 336 - Environmental Instrumentation


    Basic instrumentation techniques used to measure industrial safety and health hazards. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 335.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 337 - Management of Safety Systems


    Comprehensive, organized management approach for identifying, measuring, and reducing operational errors leading to accidents.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 335.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 338 - Fire Control and Compliance Management


    Emergency planning, compliance with standards, recognition of fire hazards, implementation of controls, and extinguishing agents and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 335.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 341 - CAM Systems


    Manufacture of 2D and 3D parts utilizing computer-aided manufacturing equipment and software. Conversion of CAD designs into numerical control programs for milling and turning. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 231, 242, and MATH 146.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 349 - Rapid Tooling and Prototyping


    Prototyping methods and rapid tooling practices for product fabrication. Emphasis on computer methods, 3D prototyping, CNC machining and tooling systems. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PHYS 130, MATH 144 or 145 or 146, ET 231.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 351 - Engineering Analysis


    Emphasis on real world application of engineering derivatives, integrations, rates of change, limits, functions, trigonometric functions, and problem solving methodology. Utilization of Microsoft Excel and Matlab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 132, 141, MATH 140, MATH 170, PHYS 130.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 362 - Engineering Logistics


    A study of various aspects of logistics and industrial distribution in the engineering domain.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 132, 141, MATH 170.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 389 - Cooperative Education


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • ET 410 - Advanced 3D Computer Modeling and Rapid Prototyping


    Intermediate to advanced constraint-based parametric computer modeling applied to mechanical/ industrial design components and mechanisms. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ET 231.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 420 - Polymer Technology


    Industrial fabrication techniques; topics in polymer science and mold construction. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 141 and CHEM 132.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 421 - Ergonomics


    Theories and applications of ergonomic principles for the workplace. Topics include ergonomic tools, standards, guidelines, training programs, case studies, work-site analysis common occupational injuries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 422 - Advanced Polymer Technology


    Theory and application of molding processes; emphasis on thermoplastic and thermoset injection; topics in polymer science and microprocessing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 423 - Fluid Systems


    Basic fluid mechanics; hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in industrial manufacturing processes. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 144 or 145 or 146, PHYS 130.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 425 - Metrology and Reverse Engineering


    Dimensional metrology, coordinate measuring machine, GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, and fundamental technologies that enable the various forms of rapid prototyping. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 144 or 145 or 146; ET 231, 331, 349.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 434 - Plant Layout


    Problem analyses and design of plant facilities; plant layout, material flow, and handling; physical storage systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Technology major and senior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 435 - Technology and Civilization


    The interdependence of society and technology; modern industrial processes; use of energy and material resources; pollution; population explosion; food supplies.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 436 - Engineering Economic Analysis


    The study of economics as applied to engineering decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 144 or 145 or 146; Engineering Technology student junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 441 - Power Transmission Systems


    The study of hydrostatic fluid power components and systems specifically focused on industrial and manufacturing applications. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 232, 351.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 449 - Advanced Rapid Tooling and Prototyping


    Advance prototyping methods and rapid tooling practices for product design and fabrication. Advanced machining, tooling, and metrology will be covered. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 349.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 461 - Engineering Project Management


    Engineering project management is a technique for accomplishing specialized missions or work when normal organizational structure or methods are not sufficient.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Engineering Technology major and junior standing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 470 - AIDC for the Enterprise


    A study of methods and systems used to automate data collection and the identification of physical objects. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ECET 301 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 472 - Integrated Control Systems


    Electronic sensing, logic, and control functions applied to automated systems. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ECET 301; MATH 140.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 478 - Integrated Systems Project


    Organizing, planning, and implementing a project using acceptable industrial techniques culminating in a formal written report and oral presentation. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 480 - Independent Study


    Independent study in industrial, technical, or vocational education; project required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of adviser and instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ET 493 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ET 495 - Engineering Technology Seminar


    Trends, issues, and selected topics pertinent to current operations and practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Engineering technology major and senior standing. Seminar.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 510 - Advanced Parametric Model. and Prototyping


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 521 - Ergonomics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 522 - Advanced Polymer Technology


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 524 - Facilities Management and Maintenance


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 534 - Facilities Layout


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 536 - Engineering Economic Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 570 - Telecommunications and Networking Systems


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 575 - Systems Integration and Management


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ET 593 - Topics in Engineering Tech.


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ET 603 - Applied Research Methods and Experimental Design


    Credits: (3)
 

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