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Educational Leadership |
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EDL 878 - District Level Leadership
Advanced study of public school district level leaders and their roles and responsibilities. The multiple aspects of the various district level positions are examined.
Credits 3
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EDL 883 - Internship in Educational Leadership I
First part of three internship experiences. S/U grading. Seminar sessions held concurrently.
Credits 1, R3
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EDL 884 - Internship in Educational Leadership II
Second part of two internship experiences. S/U grading. Seminar sessions held concurrently.
Credits 1-3, R3
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EDL 885 - Internship in Educational Leadership III
Third part of three internship experiences. S/U grading. Seminar sessions held concurrently.
Credits 1-3, R3
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EDL 896 - Seminar in School Law
An in-depth investigation and analysis, in a seminar setting, of current issues and trends in the law affecting school operations.
Prerequisites PREQ: 620.
Credits 3
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EDL 898 - Doctoral Seminar in Educational Leadership
The seminar explores strategies used to provide leadership for rural educators. Case studies, models, research, and interviews are used to understand leadership theory and practice.
Credits 3
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EDL 899 - Disquisition in Educational Leadership
The culminating activity of the doctoral program in educational leadership. S/U grading.
Credits 1-6, R12
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EDL 999 - Continuing Research-Disquisition
See Policy on “Program Completion: Thesis/Dissertation Programs” found in the Academic Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.
Credits 1-3, R24
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Educational Research |
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EDRS 602 - Methods of Research
Concepts, methodologies, and procedures in educational research; problem identification, research design, basic data analysis, and applications to educational problems.
Credits 3
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EDRS 609 - Classroom Assessment
Assessment methods for instruction and reflection. Includes design and selection of assessments, diagnostics and ecological, for student learning. Interpretation of assessment results for instructional decision-making.
Credits 3
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EDRS 610 - Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Research methodologies based on quantitative research designs. Includes design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
Credits 3
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EDRS 611 - Foundations of Qualitative Research
Qualitative research theories and methods. Investigation of foundations, purposes, designs, data collection and analysis and interpretation. Study of published research.
Credits 3
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EDRS 612 - Principles and Application of Educational Research Methods
Study of research skills useful in administrative decision making; location and synthesis of existing research; research techniques; evaluation of educational programs.
Credits 3
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EDRS 620 - Action Research
Use of quantitative and qualitative methods to address local educational problems and questions. Use of findings to improve practice; collaborative research.
Credits 3
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EDRS 709 - Assessment for the Advancement of Student Learning
Prepare educational leaders to effectively and appropriately use assessment and assessment results as tools for the advancement of student learning and the continuous improvement of their school/educational organization.
Credits 3
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EDRS 800 - Analysis of Educational Research
Critique of research, evaluation, and policy studies. Includes traditional (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) and emerging (e.g., participatory research design) content.
Credits 3
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EDRS 801 - Methods in Improvement Science
Introduces students to key concepts in improvement science and models of formative evaluation.
Credits 3
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EDRS 802 - Design and Analysis of Educational Research
Cultivates critical consumers and high quality producers of educational research by exploring various epistemologies in the social sciences. Evaluate research from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods methodologies, and design studies utilizing traditional and improvement science methods.
Credits 3
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EDRS 803 - Data Collection
Selection, evaluation, and development of instruments and data gathering methods for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, evaluation, and policy studies.
Credits 3
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EDRS 804 - Data Analysis
Techniques for the analysis of data for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, evaluation and policy studies. Includes effective display of results.
Credits 3
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EDRS 805 - Data Representation
Presentation and dissemination of data from research, evaluation, and policy studies to multiple audiences. Includes data display, delivery, and methods of collaborative decision-making.
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in Ed.D program.
Credits 1-3
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EDRS 806 - Statistical Analysis in Research
Descriptive and inferential statistical procedures used in data description and hypothesis testing.
Credits 3
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EDRS 811 - Qualitative Research
Assumptions, theories, and practice of qualitative research. Includes study design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation. Study of common qualitative designs and published research.
Credits 3
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EDRS 820 - Program Evaluation for Educational Leaders
Addresses the range of approaches within education program evaluation, the standards established by the profession, and the skills needed to conduct program evaluation.
Credits 3
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EDRS 895 - Doctoral Research Seminar
Preparatory course for the dissertation process. Includes guidance in framing the research questions, developing the theoretical framework, structuring the literature review, and designing the study.
Credits 3
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Educational Supervision |
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EDSU 605 - Principles of Supervision
Purposes and philosophies of supervision; basic laws of human relationships, concepts of leadership and change; the change-agent role in instructional improvement.
Credits 3
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EDSU 615 - Techniques of Supervision
Practical applications of supervisory principles for improving instructional staff and programs.
Prerequisites PREQ: 605.
Credits 3
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EDSU 620 - School-Based Instructional Leadership
Function, organization, and techniques of school-based supervisory support for teachers, including roles of principal, mentor teacher, curriculum coordinator, and support teams.
Prerequisites PREQ: 605 or permission of department head.
Credits 3
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EDSU 630 - School Improvement
Exploration of the developmental process of school improvement focusing on school leadership. Site-based management, total quality management, and outcomes-based models are explored.
Prerequisites PREQ: 605.
Credits 3
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EDSU 635 - Supervision of the Novice Teacher
Techniques of supervising student teachers and beginning teachers during the initial certification period.
Credits 3
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EDSU 680 - Problems in Supervision
Problems in Supervision
Prerequisites PREQ: 605.
Credits 1, R3
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EDSU 685 - Internship in Supervision
Supervised work at the school level or at the departmental level in higher education. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PREQ: 605.
Credits 2
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EDSU 686 - School Improvement Presentation
Students do an improvement project that starts in the EDSU 630 (School Improvement) course and is completed at the end of this course (EDSU 686), when they present project results.
Prerequisites Admission to program
Credits 0
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EDSU 693 - Topics in Supervision
Topics in Supervision
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 1, R3
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Elementary and Middle Grades Education |
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EDMG 620 - Middle Grades Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Examination of research on middle grades curricula, instruction, and assessment in relationship to the needs of young adolescents; development and investigation of applications.
Prerequisites PREQ: Graduate student status.
Credits (3)
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EDRD 621 - Literacy in the Early Years
The focus of this course will be literacy development and instruction in the primary grades.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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EDRD 622 - Phonics to Fluency
Exploring the nature of word study, phonics, and fluency in literary education; understanding strategies for teaching reading development.
Credits 3
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EDRD 640 - Reading Diagnosis & Instruction
Examination, use, and critique of theories of research about literacy processes and problems; reading difficulties, their diagnosis, and correction; and instructional strategies.
Credits 3
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ELMG 515 - Language Arts Methods
Advanced development of language arts methods, materials, and teaching strategies for grades K-9.
Credits 3
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ELMG 516 - Science Methods
Advanced development of science methods, materials, and teaching strategies for grades K-9.
Credits 3
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ELMG 517 - Social Studies Methods
Advanced development of social studies methods, materials, and teaching strategies for grades K-9.
Credits 3
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ELMG 519 - Mathematics Methods for Grades 4-9
Advanced development of mathematical concepts, programs, methods, and materials for grades 4-9.
Credits 3
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ELMG 593 - Topics in Elementary and Middle Grades Education
This course is available to elementary and middle grades students.
Credits (3)
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ELMG 601 - Assessment in the Elementary & Middle Grades
In the Master’s level course students will explore assessment methods appropriate for elementary or middle grades.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 602 - Qualitative Research Methods in the Elementary & Middle Grades
In this Masters level course students will explore qualitative research methods that they can then employ in their elementary or middle grades classroom.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits (3)
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ELMG 605 - Curriculum in Mathematics Education
Curricular development and research in teaching math; current issues and trends.
Credits 3
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ELMG 607 - Problem-Solving in Mathematics Education
Teaching methods, issues, and curriculum development of mathematics problem solving strategies.
Credits 3
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ELMG 608 - Diagnosis and Remediation in Mathematics Education
Diagnostic/prescriptive strategies for mathematics teachers.
Credits 3
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ELMG 609 - Issues & Trends in the Classroom Research Design for Elementary & Middle Grades
Students will explore subject matter specific research studies and methods that they can then employ in their elementary and middle grades classrooms.
Prerequisites Admission to the Graduate School; EDRS 602
Credits 3
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ELMG 611 - Research in Mathematics Teaching & Learning
In this Master’s level course, students will consider issues related to current research in mathematics teaching and learning.
Credits 3
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ELMG 612 - Multimedia Literacy
Advanced research and instruction into understanding, composing and teaching 21st century literacy: text, image, audio, video, 2D & 3D animation, senors, reader input and frames.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 614 - Responsive Instruction in the Elementary & Middle Grades
The exploration of differentiation with respect to teaching and learning, generate strategies for assessing learning, and develop plans for creating responsive learning communities.
Credits 3
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ELMG 620 - Issues and Trends in STEM Education
An introduction to issues and trends in STEM education and research. Students analyze literature to identify central issues and controversies, critique and debate articles, and create literature reviews focused on an area of teaching and learning in STEM.
Credits 3
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ELMG 621 - Methods of STEM Education
Methods for design, implementation, and evaluation of STEM education in elementary and middle grades. Methods for design, implementation, and evaluation of STEM education in elementary and middle gradesStudents wi Students develop theoretical and practical knowledge of STEM education methods, conduct a STEM community inventory and case study in order to facilitate collaboration between educational and STEM-focused organizations, and plan, teach, and evaluate a STEM unit.
Prerequisites ELMG 620
Credits 3
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ELMG 622 - Engineering Projects for Elementary and Middle Grades Educators
Introduces elementary and middle grades educators to engineering projects and ways to incorporate them in the classroom. Students create a solution to a problem using a systematic engineering process and design a curricular unit focused on the engineering process.
Credits 3
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ELMG 623 - Innovative Uses of Technology in STEM Education
Connects STEM educational theory and practices to the use of technologies. This course provides opportunities to make connections between STEM educational theory and practices and the use of innovative technologies.Students design elementary and middle grades STEM projects that apply innovative technology practices and critically analyze connections to digital skills.
Credits 3
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ELMG 650 - Issues of Diversity in Social Studies Curriculum
Students will consider issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, and other identities in shaping social studies curriculum appropriate for elementary or middle grades.
Prerequisites PREQ: Amission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 655 - Content Area Reading in Science & Mathematics
Strategies that enable students in upper elementary, middle, and high school to cope more effectively with reading in Science & Mathematics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 656 - Environment Education
Foundations of environmental education including history, philosophy, instructional methods, and resources for both formal and non-formal settings.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 657 - Integrating Science & Literacy
Theory and practice of science and literacy integration with specific attention to reading, writing, speaking, and listening within an inquiry-based science curriculum.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 667 - Assistive Technology
This course explores assistive technologies and their role in supporting K12 students with special needs.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 668 - Instructional Technology & Design
Students in this course will gain an understanding of the field of Instructional Technology and Design (ITD) and experience the process of Instructional Design (ID).
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Graduate School.
Credits 3
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ELMG 697 - Research Seminar in Elementary & Middle Grades Education
Students will design and conduct a research study in an elementary or middle grades classroom setting.
Prerequisites ELMG 609
Credits 3
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Elementary Education |
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EDEL 614 - Issues and Trends in Elementary Education
Issues and Trends in Elementary Education
Credits 2
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EDEL 695 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education I
Development and presentation of a research proposal.
Prerequisites PREQ: 601; EDCI 602, and permission of department head.
Credits 2
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EDEL 696 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education II
Presentation of research project carried out in an appropriate elementary classroom.
Prerequisites PREQ: 695.
Credits 2
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EDEL 701 - Seminar in Elementary School Curriculum
Forces affecting curriculum development, strategies for implementing changes, formulation of curriculum development models.
Prerequisites PREQ: 601 or EDCI 604.
Credits 3
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EDEL 779 - Continuing Research-Non-Thesis Option
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.
Prerequisites PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits 1, R10
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EDEL 782 - Research in Elementary Education
Prerequisites PREQ: EDRS 602.
Credits 3
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EDEL 796 - Advanced Research Seminar in Elementary Education II
Presentation of a student-conducted research.
Prerequisites PREQ: 795.
Credits 3
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EDEL 798 - Advanced Research Seminar in Middle Grades Education II
Presentation of student-conducted research.
Prerequisites PREQ: 797.
Credits 3
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EDRD 567 - Adolescent Literature
The reading development and reading interests of adolescents; evaluation criteria; instructional strategies; this course requires comprehensive reading of a wide genre of books.
Credits 3
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EDRD 653 - Advanced Children’s Literature
Literary experience in the total language arts curriculum, selection of materials, guiding children’s study of literature.
Credits 3
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ELMG 566 - Computers in Education
Introduction to the use of computers in school settings; emphasis on instructional applications, issues, and trends.
Credits 3
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ELMG 603 - Elementary Science Curriculum
Curricular development and research in teaching science; current issues and trends.
Credits 3
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ELMG 604 - Elementary Social Studies Curriculum
Curricular development and research in teaching social studies; current issues and trends.
Credits 3
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ELMG 606 - Elementary and Middle Grades Language Arts Curriculum
Curricular development and research in teaching language arts; current issues and trends.
Credits 3
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ELMG 610 - Distance Education
The development of distance education concepts: theory, administration, programs, methods and curriculum.
Prerequisites PREQ: 566 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ELMG 666 - Projects in Educational Computing
Research and advanced projects related to the use of computers in educational settings.
Prerequisites PREQ: 566 or approval of instructor.
Credits 3
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ELMG 675 - Workshop in Elementary Education
Content, methods, and materials to meet specific in-service needs of an individual school or system.
Credits 3
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Emergency Medical Care |
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EMC 640 - EMS Quality Improvement in EMS
Introduction to concepts and theories of quality improvement as they relate to the unique environment of prehospital care.
Credits 3
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EMC 645 - EMS System Design and Operations
EMS System design, ambulance deployment, inventory management and vehicle maintenance.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to EMC concentration or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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EMC 650 - EMS System Reimbursement and Finance
EMS system fiscal with special emphasis given to 3rd party reimbursement.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to EMC concentration or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 510 - Advanced Parametric Modeling and Prototyping
Advanced design methods and rapid prototyping procedures. Focused study will be on 3-D parametrics, advanced graphics, rapid prototyping systems and methods. 2 Lecture 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 520 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Fluid dynamic principles and applications, focusing on Bernoulli’s equation and the Navier-Stokes system of equations.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 521 - 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 PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 522 - Advanced Polymer Technology
Theory and application of molding processes; emphasis on thermoplastic and thermoset injection; topics in polymer science and microprocessing.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 524 - Facilities Management and Maintenance
Management and maintenance of residential, commercial, and industrial building systems. Functions and evaluation of systems for heating, cooling, electrical, communications, water, waste, protective coatings and roofing, lawns, and roadways.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 534 - Facilities Layout
Problem analysis and design of facilities; layout, planning, flow analysis, scheduling, and support of physical facilities.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 536 - Engineering Economic Analysis
The economics of decision-making, including break-even, least cost, and alternatives related to the time-value of money.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 552 - Reliability and Maintainability
Statistical methods are used to predict how long a product will function (reliability) and this knowledge is used to develop plans for replacement and servicing (maintainability).
Prerequisites Instructor permission
Credits 3
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ET 554 - Advanced 3D Metal Manufacturing
An interactive course that teaches students the principles of additive manufacturing. The focus of the course is on selective laser melting (SLM) that is used to produce 3D metal parts (i.e. 3D metal printing). Topics covered in the course include understanding SLM principles, the design of parts for SLM, analysis of SLM, and developing manufacturing processes to make products using SLM.
Prerequisites Instructor permission
Credits 3
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ET 570 - Advanced Digital Communications
Digital communications techniques and systems: signal space representation, binary and M-ary signaling methods, detection of binary and M-ary signals, comparison of digital communication system performances.
Prerequisites PREQ: A course or demonstrated competency in communications theory at the undergraduate level or permission of the instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 571 - Linear Systems Analysis
Design and analysis of modern control circuits. Modeling of linear dynamical systems in state space with focus on control of physical systems.
Prerequisites PREREQ: MATH 320 or an equivalent course in ordinary differential equations, or permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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ET 572 - Finite Element Analysis
This course introduces finite element modeling with topics including element selection, symmetry, plan stress, plan strain, etc. This course also uses commercial software for analysis.
Prerequisites PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits 3
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