Credits: 3 Introduction to college writing focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short analytical essay writing based on reading, media, film and other relevant discourse, including selections that examine issues of diversity.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Cannot be audited or CLEPed. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to college writing focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short analytical essay writing based on reading, media, film and other relevant discourse, including selections that examine issues of diversity.
Grade Mode: Self-Paced (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Cannot be audited or CLEPed. Schedule Type: Self-Paced College Code: CAS
ENGL 117 - College Writing I for Multilingual Students
Credits: 3 For students whose native language is not English, an introduction to college writing focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short analytical essay writing based on reading, media, film and other relevant discourse, including selections that examine issues of diversity.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Cannot be audited or CLEPed. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 An introductory course, organized thematically, featuring various texts and approached from several perspectives, including linguistic, rhetorical, and literary analysis.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to source-based, academic writing, including practice in summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and reading from a critical perspective. Sections organized thematically.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 or
Credits: 3 Introduction to source-based, academic writing, including practice in summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and reading from a critical perspective. Sections organized thematically.
Grade Mode: Self-Paced (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 115 or ENGL 117. Cannot be audited or CLEPed. Schedule Type: Self-Paced College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Instruction and practice in designing technical reports. Course studies rhetorical problems and practical strategies related to analyzing and communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115. Cannot be audited. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introductory literature course with the emphasis indicated by a subtitle, such as World Literature, Biblical Literature, or Short Story.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3,4 Basic English syntax for students and future teachers, including grammatical terminology and a brief history of grammatical models. Students needing study in the history of the English language should enroll for 4 credits.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Practice in adapting writing to a variety of professional audiences and tasks, including resumes, proposals, business and technical reports, web writing, and collaborative writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to the study of rhetoric, including classical and modern theories. Emphasis is given to the practical applications of rhetorical analysis in mass media, advertising, literary and political representations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 2,3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works which meet the reading and/or the listening interests of children and enhance the preparation of elementary teachers, librarians, and parents.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 2,3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works that meet the reading interests of young adults and enhance the preparation of middle-school and secondary English teachers, librarians, and parents.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Additional practice in academic writing designed to improve the skills of students who are underprepared for advanced writing tasks and/or whose native language is not English. Empahsizes academic writing conventions through the study and completion of various academic genres including summary, proposal, critique, and research writing. Does not fulfill General Education requirements.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Study of selected topics in composition, language, or literature. Topic and credit to be announced in advance.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 12 credits with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Study of topics in linguistics such as bilingualism, the TESOL professional, teaching and learning in the ESL classroom, or the TESOL Certificate Program.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theory and practice in teaching, tutoring and responding to student writing. Exercises in composition, revision and evaluation. A minimum of 20 hours tutoring required.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An exploration of published essays, writing theory, and strategies. Student essays move beyond—in style, scope and subject matter— the writing done in ENGL 115 and ENGL 215, which are prerequisites. Cannot be audited.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The study of language in the context of ethnology with emphasis on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and (2) on paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics).
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An exploration of composition theory and writing practice through the study of published writers’ narrative accounts of the writing life. Students engage in an extended writing project selected in consultation with the instructor.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
ENGL 456 - Introduction to TESOL Theories, Methods, and Issues
Credits: 4 This course introduces pre-service teachers to theories, methods, and issues in teaching English to second language learners. It explores effective teaching methods and strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes. Participants will also gain knowledge of various issues surrounding TESOL, such as incorporating standards into teaching, developing and administering assessments, learning the teacher’s role as a contributing professional, locating and utilizing available resources, and understanding implications of current language policy issues.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An integration and exploration of pedagogical theories and practices in literature for young adults, and writing and language study for the secondary-school classroom. Does not apply toward the first 16 credits in English for an MAT degree. Enrollment by permission of the instructor.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of a major author, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Johnson, Dickens, Hawthorne, or Cather.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 267. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Specialized techniques for teaching and testing various English-language skills. Content rotates among grammar; reading and writing; speaking and listening.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): ENGL 490 or ENGL 505-002 TESOL Practicum. Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Practice in writing stories, essays, poetry, or drama. Course emphasis changes from semester to semester.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of current theories of and research in language acquisition and the implications of this scholarship for language teachers and teaching.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Blended Learning College Code: CAS
Credits: 1,2 Study of and/or supervised practice in teaching English as a second language.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Studies in various areas of language, literature, or composition under supervision of an appropriate instructor, including regular conferences, and resulting in oral and/or written reports and papers.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Students intern 90 clock hours per hour of credit in journalism, business or other approved field. Procedures and guidelines available from department. Open only to Writing Emphasis students.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215 and either ENGL 315 or JOUR 230. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Discussion topics include career and placement. The development of a senior portfolio including capstone writing project.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): 24 credits in English (not including ENGL 115, ENGL 215) or by permission of the instructor. Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 1,2 Study of and/or supervised practice in teaching college writing (section 01) or English as a second language (section 02).
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite: Prerequisite or corequisite for those teaching English as a second language: ENGL 465. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Additional practice in academic writing designed to improve the skills of students who are underprepared for advanced writing tasks and/or whose native language is not English. Emphasizes academic writing conventions through the study and completion of various academic genres including summary, proposal, critique, and research writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The study of noteworthy Christian literature, including works by authors such as John Milton, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and Flannery O’Connor. Also may include focus on Christian perspectives in response to literature.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Study of selected topics in composition (Modern Rhetoric), language (Contrastive Analysis), or literature (Shakespeare, Literature on Location, or Drama). Topic and credit to be announced in advance.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 12 credits with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of language in the context of ethnology with emphases on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and on (2) paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics).
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to rhetorical and other principles involved in the writing process and in the teaching of composition to secondary-school and college students.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Critical survey of traditional and current theories and methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes supervised observation of ESL classes.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Study of current methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening to speakers of other languages. Includes supervised teaching of ESL classes.
Credits: 3 Study of speech sounds and patterns including articulatory phonetics, phonemics, and an introduction to modern phonological theory and analysis.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215 and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of current theories of and research in language acquisition and the implications of this scholarship for language teachers and teaching.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215 and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Research projects, reports, and discussions. Seminars are offered in various subjects corresponding with faculty specialization and greatest library strength.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 597. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Student may register for this title while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.
Course Attribute: Full-time status
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Students may register for this non-credit continuation course to maintain active status. For additional information on active status, see Admission Status Categories in the School of Graduate Studies & Research. Registration does not indicate full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Student may register for this title while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Full-time status
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 An introductory course in engineering and design. It teaches the basic principles of design and related design tools from a basic level. Students will be taught to use computer tools for engineering analysis.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Fundamentals of drawing as applied to mechanical engineering problems. Orthographic projections, auxiliary and sectional views, dimensioning and tolerancing, oblique and isometric views, detail and assembly drawing. Sketching and computer aided drafting.
Weekly: two 1-hour lectures and two 1.5-hour labs $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Introduction to the study of materials. Covers physical properties, application and relevant properties associated with engineering material. A weekly hands-on laboratory helps demonstrate the relationship of properties of materials studied in lecture.
Weekly: 3-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 131 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 This course covers the basic operations of a robotic arm using the teach pendant as the main interface. A Robotics Handling Tool Software Package is used in this course. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: Safely power up and jog the robot; recover from common errors and robot faults; execute production operation; create, modify and execute a teach pendant program; and abort and access teach pendant programs. This course consists of lectures, demonstrations and a series of lab exercises.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Resistive circuit analysis, network theorems, dependent sources, energy storage elements, 1st and 2nd order circuit transient responses, ac circuit analysis using phasors and impedances, and ac complex power.
Weekly: 2-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 191 Prerequisite/Corequisite:MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Provides flexibility for the occasional workshop where it is appropriate to offer engineering credit. Workshop requirements must be approved by the department.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Workshop Special Approval: Advisor permission required.
Credits: 3 Introduction to diodes and transistors and their applications in switching and amplification circuits. Introduction to the basic op-amp circuits and their characteristics. Binary numbers and codes, Boolean algebra, logic circuits, flip-flops and registers. Digital circuit applications.
Weekly: 2-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 225 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Vectorial kinematics of moving bodies in fixed and moving reference frames. Kinetics of particles, assemblies of particles, and rigid bodies, with emphasis on the concept of momentum. Keplerian motion, elementary vibrations, and conservative dynamic systems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 185 and MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Convolution, analysis and spectra of continuous time domain signals, Fourier and Laplace transforms, discrete time domain signals, and the z-transform.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):CPTR 151 Prerequisite(s):MATH 215, MATH 286 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Deals with today’s technologies and the future of manufacturing. It includes details of product design process, rapid prototyping and a survey of manufacturing technologies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 180 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Modeling of transistors, biasing of transistors in amplifier circuits, and amplitude and frequency limitations of transistors. Linear and switching electronic circuits with an emphasis on op-amps.
Weekly: 3-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 275 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to the nature of energy and study of energy transport conservation in closed and flowing systems; properties and states of solids, liquids, vapors, and gases; enthalpy; meaning and production of entropy and introduction to cyclic systems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 241 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles of phase and chemical equilibria in the solution of chemical engineering problems in the traditional process industries, biological systems, materials processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other industries.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 330 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
ENGR 345 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering Processes
Credits: 4 Foundation course covering applications of the concepts of material and energy balances to problems in chemical processes, biological systems and environmental phenomena; including problem-solving techniques, a working knowledge of phase equilibria, physical properties, and computer applications. Application of the principles of phase equilibria, transport processes, and chemical kinetics to the design and characterization of stage-wise and continuous separation processes. Both graphical and rigorous numerical techniques are used, and the general procedures applicable to different specific processes are covered; including example problems from the petroleum, chemical, food, biochemical, and electronic materials processing industries
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:ENGR 330 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of temperature, mechanical, and optical sensors; sensor signal conditioning; ac, dc, and stepping motors; and the motor control requirements.
Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 275 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Chemical Engineering laboratory course consisting of experiments in major subject areas of chemical engineering. Topics are combined to provide a focused learning experience emphasizing experimental techniques to observe fundamental behavior, understanding of the phenomena in terms of the appropriate theory and experience at technical report writing; including formal and informal oral presentation skills.
Weekly: 2-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 200 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Fluid statics and dynamics of fluid motion. Conservation of mass, momentum, and energy in laminar and turbulent flow. Boundary layer flow, lift and drag forces, viscous flow in conduits, open channel flow, flow measurements.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 285, ENGR 330, MATH 286 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Introduction to typical programmable logic controllers and their applications. Emphasis on programming and interfacing to electromechanical systems.
Weekly: 1-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 275 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Introduction to computer organization, microprocessors, assembly language programming, memory devices, I/O devices, interfacing with emphasis on control applications.
Weekly: 3-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 335 or CPTR 276 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Introduction to various measurement techniques available for mechanical and general engineering application. National Instrument LabView Data Acquisition System is used to collect data for analysis.
Weekly: two 3-hour labs $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 330ENGR 340 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Study of both analog and digital feedback control systems. Performance criteria and design and analysis methods.
Weekly: 3-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 275ENGR 285ENGR 310 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 For engineering majors. Introduction to virtual instrumentation with emphasis on the sampling requirements and the signal conditioning requirements. Data logging and control applications.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 275, CPTR 151 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Introduction to virtual instrumentation with emphasis on the sampling requirements and the signal conditioning requirements. Data logging and control applications.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CPTR 151 Schedule Type: Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course emphasizes both failure theory and analysis as well as the synthesis and design aspect of machine elements. It touches on the commonality of the analytical approaches needed to design a wide variety of elements and the need to use computer aided engineering as an approach to the design and analysis of these classes of problems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 320ENGR 390 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS