2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
| CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry |
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| A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry. |
The first three to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Following each course number is the semester hours of credit. As an example, CHE 2100-5 is a freshman-level, five-credit course. After the course number and is the course title, which is followed by the number of credit hours (5) and a second set of numbers in parentheses indicating the division of time between lecture, laboratory, field experience, or—in music—performance. The first number represents the number of lecture hours each week of a 15-16 week semester; the second number indicates the number of laboratory, shop, or field hours; and the third (in music) represents performance hours. For example, CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry has four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Lecture hours equate one hour per week of contact to one credit hour; laboratory experience equates two hours of contact per week to one credit hour. Therefore, CHE 2100, 5(4+2) would earn five hours of credit—four for lecture and one for laboratory work. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If there is a prerequisite that must be met before a student can register for the course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule located on Metro State’s Web site (http://www.mscd.edu). |
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ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Either ENG 1010 or the Level I Communications course; and satisfaction of the Level I Mathematics Requirement, or MTH 1120, or MTH 1320, or MTH 1400, or MTH 1410
An introduction to the principles of economics with an emphasis on individual economic units. Topics include: supply and demand - market outcomes and the impact of government interventions; consumer choice; production theory and economic costs, the theory of the firm; competition and monopoly; resource markets and factor prices; and the role of government in a market economy – the legal framework and property rights, economic efficiency, and competition policy, externalities and environmental protection, provision of public goods, and distribution of income and wealth.(General Studies—Level II, Social Sciences)(GT-SS1)
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ECO 2150 - Quantitative Methods in Economics 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: With a grade of “C” or better, MTH 1310 or MTH 1110 or MTH 1400; and either ECO 2010 or ECO 2020.
This course studies the quantitative methods that are commonly used to develop, understand, and apply economic analysis. The course will combine economic theory with quantitative tools to give students a deeper understanding of economic modeling.
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ECO 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020 and either ECO 2150 or MTH 1410
This course analyzes production, price, and distribution theory within a microeconomic framework. Studies include value and distribution theories under conditions of varying market structures. Topics will also include consumer theory; competitive, oligopoly, and monopoly pricing and output behavior; as well as pricing of factors of production and welfare theory.
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ECO 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2010
The course is a survey of major aggregate economic models. Emphasis is on the role of consumption, investment, and government decisions on aggregate economic activity. Topics include an analysis of consumption and investment decisions, income determination models, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.
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ECO 3100 - Money and Banking 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2010
The study of money as a policy variable affecting economic activity. Money is examined both in its role in exchange and as an instrument of economic policy. The Federal Reserve System, money supply, money demand, and their respective effects on macroeconomic activity are stressed.
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ECO 3150 - Econometrics 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020 and either ECO 2150 or MTH 1410
This course applies mathematical techniques to problems in economics. Emphasis is on application rather than computational methods of mathematical rigor. The problems of acquiring, measuring, and using economic data are examined.
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ECO 3200 - Economic History of the U S 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2010
This course examines historical trends in American economic organizations and institutions and their development from colonial times to the present. Topics include problems of national and regional industrial development, economic stability, and trends in income distribution.
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ECO 3250 - Labor Economics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
The study of the topics related to the supply of labor, the allocation of labor among uses, the extent and incidence of unemployment, and the determination of wages. Concentration is on application of economic theory to understand the behavior of labor and problems of labor markets.
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ECO 3450 - Environmental Economics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020 or ECO 1040
An economic analysis of the causes and consequences of environmental degradation and of public policy measures designed to preserve, protect, and enhance human environments.
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ECO 3500 - Managerial Economics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
This course applies economic theory to the decision-making process faced both by private and public enterprise. The major emphasis is to provide the theory and tools essential to the analysis and solution of those problems which have significant economic consequences, both for the firm and the society at large.
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ECO 3550 - Global Economics and International Trade 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2010 or ECO 2020
The course looks at the fundamental economic concepts needed for understanding international economic relationships. Topics addressed include international trade theory, capital movements, international monetary institutions, balance of payments adjustments, and the impact of trade policies on economic development and growth.
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ECO 3600 - Economics of Race and Gender 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 1040 or ECO 2010 or ECO 2020; or permission of instructor
This course applies the tool of economic analysis to issues that related to race and gender. The course analyzes labor markets and how occupational choices and earnings vary systematically by race and gender. The course also examines in detail the intended and unintended consequences of several policies that have addressed this situation. Finally, economic tools are applied to non-labor market behavior and are used to examine other outcomes that vary by race and gender.Crosslisted with WMS 3650
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ECO 3700 - Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 1040 or ECO 2010
This course covers the economic development issues facing the Middle East and North Africa. Students learn about the social, political, and economic issues that are relevant to this region as well as its importance as an energy source to the rest of the world. The course examines how instability in this region can spill over into the global economy through higher oil prices.HON 3710
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ECO 4300 - Public Finance 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
This course analyzes the effects of taxation, government expenditures, fiscal policy, and public debt on the resource allocation and income distribution of society. Topics included in the course are taxation, pricing of public services, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and macroeconomic issues in public finance.
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ECO 4400 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
The course examines the structure, conduct, and performance of American and foreign industries. Questions of public policy in dealing with problems created by industrial concentration, including the regulation of public utilities, are examined. Industries are measured against the yardstick of the public interest.
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ECO 4450 - International Macroeconomics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 3550 or ECO 3020
The course will use general equilibrium analysis to provide the foundation for international finance, the composition of international transactions, and the determination of real national income and its distribution among factors of production. This theoretical framework is then applied to a host of economic problems. The alternative approaches to balance of payments equilibration are then explored in depth.
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ECO 4500 - Business and Economic Forecasting 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2010 and (ECO 3150 or CIS 2300)
The course examines the general approaches to predicting macroeconomic activity and how these techniques are implemented into the management decision process. Topics include data acquisition, quantitative techniques, business cycle theories and macroeconomic forecasting, industry and sales forecasting.
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ECO 4600 - History of Economic Thought 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 3010, ECO 3020, ECO 3150; Senior standing; and satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements
Survey of the development of economic thought from ancient to modern times. Topics include the classical school from Smith through Mill, Marxian economics, the marginalists, institutional economics, and Keynesian Macroeconomics.(Senior Experience)
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ECO 4650 - Advanced Macroeconomics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 3020 or ECO 3100
The course analyzes monetary models and money as a policy determinant and its place in national and international economics. Topics include the importance of interest rates, the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy, the examination of portfolio balance models, and international models.
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ECO 4700 - Law and Economics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
This course focuses on the interaction between economics and the law. Topics include the effect of economic theory on the development of common law, the economic analysis of property, contract, and tort law, and the effect of legal analysis on economic and political institutions.
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ECO 4750 - The Economic Approach to Politics 3
Prerequisite: ECO 2020
The course will focus on the use of economic theory to analyze political decision making. This rational choice theory approach will examine such topics as voting rules and behavior, legislatures, bureaucracies, courts, interest groups and public policy outcomes.
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EDS 2680 - Portfolio Development Workshop 1(1 + 0)
Students learn to identify, analyze, discuss, and document learning gained through experience. Students integrate prior experiential learning with current educational needs and goals. Basic principles of adult learning and developmental theory are introduced as they apply to the student’s experience. Students will prepare a prior-learning portfolio. Those who are interested may develop this portfolio into an application for credit for prior learning.
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EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy 4 (4 + 0)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies requirements; and sophomore standing
Corequisite: EDS 3140
This course focuses on psychology and philosophy as they apply to teaching in middle and high schools. Teacher candidates are introduced to theories and practical applications in educational philosophy, psychology, history, and governance, as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)
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EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education 1(0 + 4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies requirements; and sophomore standing
Corequisite: EDS 3130
This course provides the teacher candidate with an opportunity to apply theory to practice in order to make appropriate decisions in multicultural urban secondary schools under the guidance ofan experienced classroom teacher. During this sixty-hour field placement, teacher candidates are introduced to practices of schooling. They complete projects and performance tasks demonstrating developing proficiency toward performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers.
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EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies requirements; sophomore standing
Corequisite: EDS 3140 or EDS 3240
This course develops cultural awareness and a multicultural framework for viewing classroom interactions and curricula. It addresses racial and ethnic inequality and social stratification as primary lenses for understanding language,economic class, and other forms of difference in schools. Emphasis is placed on roles teachers as decision-makers play in meeting educational needs of learners from diverse backgrounds. Teacher candidates will examine values, beliefs, traditions, identities, and contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and/or Native Americans. This course requires concurrent enrollment in a field experience (EDS 3140 or EDS 3240). (Multicultural and General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)
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EDS 3200 - Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EDS 3110 and EDS 3120 or Permission of instructor and satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies requirements
This course provides an emphasis on making appropriate decisions to meet the developmental needs of diverse children, with special focus on children in middle and high school. The teacher candidate develops professional teaching skills needed to establish an effective classroom group and to integrate participation of other school professionals and parents in meeting student needs. Students apply theory to educational practice as they investigate psychosocial, cognitive, and moral development; student characteristics; assessment; learning theories; student motivation; and classroom management.(General Studies—Level II, Social Sciences)
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EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EDS 3130, EDS 3140
Corequisite: EDS 3240
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDS 3150
Teacher candidates synthesize content knowledge, educational theories and pedagogy into standards-based instruction. An Assessment Cycle approach is used to develop an outcomes-based model of teaching and learning. Teacher candidates plan lessons and units integrating Colorado’s Model Content Standards in their endorsement areas, integrating literacy,mathematics, and technology, They investigate a variety of approaches to classroom management and learn to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse groups of learners.
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EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools 1 (0 + 4)
Prerequisite: EDS 3130, EDS 3140
Corequisite: EDS 3210
This course integrates content knowledge, educational theories and pedagogy in a 60-hour, standards-based field experience in a secondary school. Field placements are arranged by education faculty. Teacher candidates apply the principles of teaching and classroom management in making appropriate decisions for diverse learners. This course requires concurrent enrollment in EDS 3210.
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EDS 3960 - Field Experience in Teaching Science in Secondary Schools 1 (0 + 4)
Prerequisite: EDS 3210, EDS 3240
Corequisite: SCI 3950
This 60-hour field experience provides opportunities to develop teacher candidates’ professional and pedagogical skills in a science classroom. In coordination with the classroom teacher, teacher candidates design and implement science content lessons, prepare for and supervise laboratory investigations, and adjust science instruction for students with diverse needs. Course assignments and evaluations are designed to help teacher candidates become reflective practitioners. Field placements will be arranged by MSCD faculty in collaboration with local schools.
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EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7–12 6,12(1 + 40)
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements of the teaching major and the Secondary Education Program; initial sign-off on program requirements (eg, teacher work sample/portfolio) by faculty advisor
This is a supervised, full-time, 16-week student teaching experience in an accredited public or private secondary school, providing increasing responsibility for the instruction, assessment, and supervision of an identified group of learners, 7–12 grade levels. Regularly scheduled observations and 10 hours of seminars conducted by an appointed college supervisor are part of the student-teaching requirement. Teacher candidates must complete a teacher work sample and be rated as proficient in all Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers to receive MSCD recommendation for teacher licensure.Students enrolled for 12 credits spend 16 weeks full-time in a single placement. Only students needing two student-teaching placements and seeking K-12 special education, linguistically diverse or second endorsement enroll for EDS 4290 for 6 credits and spend 8 weeks full-time in the EDS 4290 placement.(Senior Experience)
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EDS 4540 - Youth, Drugs and Gangs 2(2 + 0)
Prerequisite: HSP 2030 and HSP 2040
Child abuse, neglect and substance abuse are underlying issues for gang members. This course explores the reasons youth are attracted to and join gangs and the correlation between psychoactive substances and violence.(HSP 4540, CJC 405B)
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EDT 2100 - Fundamentals of Instructional Technologies 2(1 + 2)
Prerequisite: Literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 or 1080 (as evidenced by previous coursework in high school or college, work, personal experience, or Permission of instructor)
Students enrolled in this course will learn the concepts and terminologies associated with the use of stand-alone computers in learning environments. Participants will be introduced to Macintosh and Windows hardware and software, operating systems, and common configurations and typical integrations in K-12 educational and instructional training venues. In order to facilitate interaction with professional computer technicians and systems administrators, students will gain knowledge in current vocabulary, concepts, and structures. Students will learn to apply critical analysis to situations and scenarios which hamper the implementation of instructional technologies in learning environments. This course will also explore rules, trends, issues, and future developments in the utilization of instructional technologies in learning environments.
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EDT 2200 - Fundamentals of Networked Learning Environments 2(1 + 2)
Prerequisite: EDT 2100 or Permission of instructor
Students enrolled in this course will focus on the concepts and terminologies of multi-platform (MacOS and Windows) networked learning environments for the purpose of instruction in K-12 educational and instructional training settings. Participants will learn networking concepts, terminology, vocabulary, and structures which will enable communication among teaching and technical professionals. Students will learn to apply critical thinking to situations and scenarios which hamper the implementation and utilization of networks in learning environments. Students will be exposed to copyright law and fair-use guidelines including the implementation and enforcement of Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs). This course will also explore legal and ethical usage of networks, including accessibility issues with adaptive software.
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EDT 2890 - Introduction to Adaptive Technology 3-Feb(1 + 2-4)
Students registering for the 3-credit class will be expected to complete an additional 30 independent lab hours for a total of 60 lab hours. Prerequisites: Literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 and 1080 (as evidenced by previous course work in high school or college, work, personal experience, or permission of instructor) This course is designed to give students an overview of currently available adaptations that permit people with various disabilities access to computer technology and how it can be used to support teaching and learning. Participants will have an increased awareness and understanding of the challenges presented by various disabilities, as well as an increased awareness of the range of adaptations available, including screen text enlargers, screen-reading systems, alternative keyboards, typing enhancers, alternative entry methods, voice recognition systems, Braille, and scanning and editing techniques to aid the disabled. Students choosing the 3 credit hour option will complete an additional project requiring a minimum of 30 hours to complete. The project requires consultation with and formal approval from the instructor.Restriction: The class will consist of 15 lecture hours and 30 supervised lab hours
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EDT 3010 - Instructional Delivery for Interactive Learning Environments 3(1 + 2)
Prerequisite: Literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 and CMS/CSS 1080 (as evidenced by previous coursework in high school or college, work, personal experience, or Permission of instructor); and sophomore standing
In this course, students will focus on advanced concepts related to the design of instructional material. Participants will explore a variety of instructional design models that apply to diverse learning environments and human performance tasks. Students will learn and apply fundamental visual design concepts and procedures to enable the design of effective instructional materials. They will also learn and apply procedures and processes for evaluating instructional materials. This course is a mix of theory and practice/development. Participants will also critically examine the role of visual design as it applies to visual media created for instructional purposes. This process will include examining the role of visual design and instructional materials evaluation, developmental considerations and pedagogical considerations, cultural impacts, and accessibility.
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EDT 3610 - Applications of Educational Technology 2-3(1 + 2-4)
Prerequisite: literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 and 1080 or as evidenced by previous course work in high school or college or from work or personal experience; and sophomore standing
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any field-experience course is highly recommended
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to make decisions regarding the role of technology in support of content standards, learning, and assessment in P-12 education. Teacher candidates become proficient in beginning, intermediate, or advanced skills and specialized content-area/grade-level applications. They select, operate, and use media, computing, Internet, and related technologies to facilitate teaching/learning, communication, professional development, and productivity to meet the educational needs of diverse groups of learners. This course can be taken for 2 credits (minimum required to fulfill elementary and secondary program requirement in technology) or 3 credits (to provide advanced or specialized technology in teaching competencies). All students meet for 15 lecture hours and 15 supervised lab hours. Additional independent lab hours are expected from all students—15 for 2 credits and 45 for 3 credits. Teacher candidates select two or three credit hours based on their particular program requirements and their individual goals for growth in instructional technology.
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EDT 3850 - Fiscal Resources for Learning Environments 3(1 + 4)
Prerequisite: Literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 or 1080 (as evidenced by previous coursework in high school or college, work, personal experience, or permission of instructor)
In this course, students will work collaboratively to write funding proposals for a current request for proposal (RFP). Participants will learn how to write a persuasive narrative, supported by a strong needs analysis, plan for implementation, budget, and evaluation. Special attention will be given to formative and summative evaluations, focusing on evaluation of implementation as well as impact of the proposed project. At the end of the semester, students will submit their proposals to funding sources.
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EDU 1610 - American Sign Language I 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on the reading and writing preassessment placement Tests
This course provides students with a basic understanding of American Sign Language including conversational skills and linguistic structures. Students are also introduced to Deaf culture.Credit will only be granted for one prefix: SLHS, EDU, or MDL.(MDL 1610, SLHS 1610)
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EDU 1620 - American Sign Language II 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SLHS/MDL/EDU 1610 or Permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of SLHS 1610 emphasizing expressive language as well as increasing competence with receptive language skills. The course continues to build vocabulary and familiarity with the complex grammar (morphology and syntax) of this visual language. The Deaf experience and culture is integrated throughout.Credit will be granted for only one prefix: SLHS, MDL or EDU.(General Studies—Level I, Communications)(MDL 1620 / SLHS 1620)
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EDU 3000 - Introduction to Education 1(1 + 0)
Prerequisite: Completion of all Level I General Studies requirements; and sophomore status
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the historical, philosophical, financial, legal, and societal foundations involved in elementary education in a changing society. The characteristics and requirements of the professional teacher will be clarified.
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EDU 3120 - Education of Chicano Children 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CHS 2000
This course presents the Chicano perspective on current public education policy and its implementation in the schools. Examines learning and teaching differences in students and teachers.Credit will be granted for only one prefix: EDU or CHS.(CHS 3300)
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EDU 3200 - Human Diversity: Applications to Multicultural Education 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Completion of all Level I General Studies requirements; and sophomore standing
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 3000
The focus of the class is to establish understanding of the four major diverse groups of students in American schools, their historical, cultural, and individual differences. This course is designed to increase student awareness of the values and beliefs, traditions, identifiers, and contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and women. Historical, cultural, and individual variations, including socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, language background will be investigated to help develop respect for all students, parents, and educators in school settings. Students will discover how personal attitudes may affect expectations and decisions in the elementary school.(Multicultural)
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EDU 3460 - Introduction to the Education of the Gifted and Talented 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SED 3600
This class focuses on the history, myths, and characteristics of gifted and talented students as learners. It presents procedures for identification and service models, as well as teaching and learning models for appropriate curriculum.
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EDU 3640 - Basic Techniques of Instruction, Assessment and Management 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1800, SED 3600; and junior standing
Corequisite: EDU 3650, EDU 3660
Teacher candidates are introduced to effective decision-making regarding standards and objectives, assessment and evaluation, instructional planning, teaching methodology, and classroom management. Teacher candidates will become aware of diversity in students and student learning and methods to accommodate these differences.Teacher candidates must take EDU 3650, a 55-hour field experience in a diverse urban school, and either EDU 3660 or ENG 4650 concurrently with EDU 3640.
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EDU 3650 - Field Experience: Basic Techniques of Instruction, Assessment and Management 1(0 + 35)
Prerequisite: PSY 1800, SED 3600; and junior standing
Corequisite: EDU 3640, EDU 3660
Teacher candidates are placed in a diverse multicultural, urban classroom for 55 hours to practice effective decision making regarding standards and objectives, assessment and evaluation, instructional planning, teaching methodology, and classroom management. Teacher candidates will become aware of diversity in students and their learning styles, and methods to accommodate these differences.Teacher candidates must take EDU 3640 and either EDU 3660 or ENG 4650 concurrently with EDU 3650.
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EDU 3660 - Teaching Writing K-6 2(2 + 0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1800, EDU 3000, EDU 3200; and junior standing
Corequisite: EDU 3640, EDU 3650
Teacher candidates will apply various components of a K-6 developmental writing program for literacy instruction with emphasis on the Colorado Content Literacy Standards to aid in the development of writing skills for diverse learners. This course provides teacher candidates the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to lessons and assessments in conjunction with techniques of instruction, management and assessment.
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EDU 3700 - Educational and Cultural Experience in Great Britain 3(1.5 + 3)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 3200; RDG 3110; EDU 3540 and EDU 3650; or ECE 2340 and ECE 2350; or SED 3750; or SED 3800
This course focuses on first hand experiences with culture and the education system in London, England. Students will spend two weeks in the London metropolitan area. Focus of the course will be to compare and contrast cultural beliefs, and educational philosophies, methods, and outcomes of the London and Denver metropolitan areas.
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EDU 4070 - Designing and Implementing Programs for Adult Learners 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: PAR 2050, HSP 2020, or Permission of instructor
This course prepares students to develop, implement, and evaluate programs for the growing population of adult learners. It emphasizes a practical design process and teaching techniques that are particularly appropriate for the adult learner and provides the experience of implementing and evaluating a program.
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EDU 4100 - Integrated Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Literacy: K–6 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: RDG 3110, EDU 3640, EDU 3650; EDU 3660, or ENG 4650
This course overviews integrated methods, materials, and curricula currently in use in elementary social studies and literacy education. Social studies concepts and skills will be explored within the framework of age-appropriate context and methods. The course will emphasize decision-making skills to foster the integration of diverse literacy skills within social studies disciplines (history, geography, economics, civics). Teacher candidates will incorporate state and national standards, use technology, develop an integrated unit which will include appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate instruction and learning.Teacher candidates must take EDU 4105, a 55-hour field experience, and RDG 4000 concurrently with EDU 4100.
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EDU 4105 - Field Experience: Integrated Social Studies and Literacy: K–6 1(0 + 35)
Prerequisite: RDG 3110, EDU 3640, EDU 3650; EDU 3660 or ENG 4650
This is a field experience taken concurrently with EDU 4100 and RDG 4000. Teacher candidates will spend 55 hours in a public school elementary classroom making instructional, assessment, and management decisions in reading, language arts and social studies in diverse contexts.
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EDU 4120 - Integrated Methods of Teaching Science, Health and Mathematics: K–6 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: SCI 2610 MTH 2620, RDG 3110, EDU 3640, EDU 3650; EDU 3660 or ENG 4650
Prerequisite/Corequisite: SCI 2620, MTL 3600
This course presents an overview of the integrated methods, materials, and curricula currently in use in elementary science, health, and mathematics education. Promotion of positive attitudes, gender equity, inquiry, discovery, and problem-solving techniques and strategies will be stressed. Teacher candidates will make decisions based on the diverse contexts of the classroom and pupils, incorporating state and national standards, including the appropriate use of technology and development of appropriate assessment strategies to support effective instruction.Teacher candidates must take EDU 4125, a 55-hour field experience, concurrently.
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EDU 4125 - Field Experience: Integrated Science, Health and Mathematics: K–6 1(0 + 35)
Prerequisite: SCI 2610, MTH 2620, RDG 3110, EDU 3640, EDU 3650; EDU 3660 or ENG 4650
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTL 3660, SCI 2620
This course is a field experience taken concurrently with EDU 4120. Teacher candidates will spend 55 hours in an elementary classroom practicing making instructional, assessment, and management decisions in mathematics, science, and health in the diverse contexts of a public school classroom.
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EDU 4190 - Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar: K–6 6,12(5 + 20), (1 + 40)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements of the major and all other required courses for elementary education licensure including the specified General Studies courses; State Licensure Content Test; all student teaching application requirements, including cumulative GPA of 275, and Licensure Portfolio completed at developing 2 level
This is a supervised, full-time field experience in an accredited public or private elementary school, providing increasing responsibility for the teaching, supervision, and assessment of learners (grades K-6). Ten hours of seminar are required (five hours for six credit course). To pass this course, and be recommended for licensure, teacher candidates must be minimally rated as proficient in all Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers. Each student teacher is required to complete the Teacher Work Sample with all requirements rates as proficient or higher.(Senior Experience)
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EDU 4300 - Acting Like a Teacher 2(2 + 0)
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of all Level I General Studies Communication course requirements
This class examines and explores the formation of classroom presence using a variety of acting, speaking and vocal techniques to develop, build, and encourage skills supporting an effective classroom persona. Students will practice and demonstrate body movement, posture, and deportment skills along with verbal and nonverbal communication skills to support classroom management and motivate pupil attention and engagement. Students will identify, learn, and practice intentional vocal and visual techniques to make instructional communication more effective.
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EDU 4510 - Development of Methods and Materials for Second Language/Bilingual/Bicultural Learning 4(35 + 1)
Prerequisite: EDU 3510 and satisfactory proficiency in Spanish reading, writing, listening, and speaking as determined by written and oral exams administered by MSCD Spanish speaking faculty
This course is designed to help students identify appropriate integrated bilingual instructional materials aligned to Colorado model content standards in the areas of reading and writing, mathematics, science, social studies, health, and fine arts. It emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating integrated curriculum for the linguistically and culturally diverse student with alternatives in approaches and methodology. The course includes 15 hours of field experience in a bilingual classroom where students apply course concepts in real school settings.
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EDU 4590 - Linguistically Diverse Student Teaching and Seminar 6(1 + 214)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements of the major, minor, linguistically diverse endorsement, teacher licensure program, and general studies
Satisfaction of all student teaching application requirements by the required deadline. Passage of the Linguistically Diverse PLACE test. Corequisite: In addition to taking EDU 4590 students must complete eight weeks of student teaching (EDU 4190, EDS 4290, or ECE 4390) in an elementary, secondary, or early childhood classroom working with a cooperating teacher in their initial licensure area. This course is a supervised, full-time, eight-week student-teaching experience in an accredited public or private school’s linguistically diverse program. The experience provides increasing responsibility for the teaching, supervising, and directing of an identified group of English language learners, K-12. Teacher candidates must attend 10 hours of seminar conducted by college supervisors of student teaching. For this course, teacher candidates work with a linguistically diverse teacher and demonstrate proficiency in all phases of linguistically diverse classroom instruction. Teacher candidates are required to complete components of the teacher work sample and demonstrate proficiency in Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers as well as Colorado Linguistically Diverse Endorsement Standards. Proficiency required for recommendation for linguistically diverse endorsement includes ability to impact English language learners’ academic success and to develop their English language proficiency.
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EDU 4650 - Current Issues in Education: Variable Topics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Advanced students in education
An in-depth examination of selected current topics and issues in education. Topics vary but all are of current importance, requiring the study of recent writings, research, and legislation.This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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EDU 4700 - Substitute Teacher Workshop 1(1 + 0)
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor
This course provides the background knowledge, methods, techniques and materials for substitute teachers at the elementary and middle school levels to be more confident and competent substitute instructors.
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EET 1001 - Electronics: An Introduction 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: High school algebra
This course introduces physical foundations of electricity, electronics, and computers, emphasizing hands-on application of theory. Engineering ethics, technology related careers and the effect of technological changes on modem society will also be discussed. Students will assemble specific electronic projects. (SC1)(General Studies—Level II, Natural Science)
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EET 1140 - Circuits I 4(3 + 2)
Corequisite: An intermediate algebra course or one and one-half years of secondary school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics preassessment placement test or higher level math course, with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers DC circuit analysis, including mesh analysis, nodal analysis, Thevenin conversion, Norton conversion, power, magnetism and magnetic circuits, capacitance, and inductance. An introduction to electrical laboratory procedures and the measurement of basic circuit parameters is also included.
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EET 1150 - Circuits II 4(3 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 1140 and (MTH 1120 or MTH 1400 or higher level math course), with grades of “C” or Better
This course is a continuation of EET 1140, using trigonometry and complex algebra. Studies include single-time constant circuits, phasors, and the j operator, RLC circuits with sinusoidal, steady-state sources, impedance and admittance, AC formulation of classic network theorems, complex network equations, complex power, frequency response, transformers, and two-port network models.
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EET 1300 - Computer Nuts and Bolts 3(2 + 2)
This is a course to introduce students to the installation of computer hardware and software. An A+ certification book is used for the text, however this is not an A+ certification class.
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EET 2000 - Electric Circuits and Machines 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: MTH 1120 or MTH 1400, PHY 2020 or PHY 2331, with grades of “C” or better
This course introduces electric circuits for non-EET majors. It covers DC and AC circuits, generators, motors, transformers, elementary electronic devices, and circuits.
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EET 2140 - Electronics I 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 1140, and CHE 1100, with grades of “C” or better
This course is a study of semiconductor diode and bipolar junction transistor devices and MOS field effect transistors. The course also covers frequency response of cascaded amplifiers.
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EET 2150 - Electronics II 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2140 with a grade of “C” or better
This course is a study of thyristors, basic operational amplifiers, and voltage regulators. Students will learn to use an internet browser to obtain data sheets for components.
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EET 2310 - Digital Circuits I 4(3 + 2)
Prerequisite: An intermediate algebra course or one-and-one-half years of secondary school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics preassessment placement test or higher level math course, with a grade of “C or better
This course covers the analysis and design of logic circuits using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. Adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers and other logic circuits are also studied. Flip-flops, memories, analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog converters (DAC) are used to design simple digital circuits. Computer architecture is introduced.
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EET 2340 - Technical Programming Applications 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: MTH 1400 or (MTH 1110 and MTH 1120) or higher level math course, with a grade of “C” or better
This is a beginning-level course using Visual Basic and spreadsheets. Students will solve engineering applications problems from the various areas of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering technology.
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EET 2350 - Advanced Technical Programming 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2140 and EET 2340, with grades of “C” or better
This is an advanced-level programming course using the C language. Methods for solving circuit and electronics problems using the C programming language are studied.
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EET 2800 - Cooperative Education 3(1 + 6)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to Cooperative Education Program and Permission of department chair
A seminar course allowing working students to share work experience and to report on particular projects.
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EET 3010 - Industrial Electronics 4(3 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 1150 or EET 2000 with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers the application of transistors, op amps, and other electronic devices, both analog and digital. This course is for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors, EET certificates, and EET minors. This course does not count towards a major in EET.
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EET 3110 - Circuit Analysis with Laplace 4(4 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 1150 and MTH 2410 with a grade of “C” or better
This is an advanced level circuit analysis course that introduces and uses calculus based circuit analysis and Laplace transforms. Circuit modeling software is used as a tool for circuit analysis in this class.
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EET 3120 - Advanced Analog Electronics 4(3 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 and EET 3110 with grades of “C” or better
This course is an advanced analog electronics course with emphasis on the operational amplifier. Topics include: power supplies, active filters, amplifiers, nonlinear circuits, and computer simulation.
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EET 3330 - Digital Circuits II 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2310 with a grade of “C” or better
This course is a continuation of EET 2310. It covers the analysis and design of sequential (counters and shift registers) logic circuits. Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) and associated Computer Aided Design (CAD) software are used to implement digital circuits using the schematic design entry method.
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EET 3350 - Embedded Applications Using C++ 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2350, with a grade of “C” or better
This is a project-oriented course, emphasizing programming hardware systems using the C++ programming language.
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EET 3360 - Microprocessors 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2310, with a grade of “C” or better, and one high-level computer language (BASIC, Visual BASIC, C, C++, Java, etc)
This course covers microprocessor hardware and software. The following topics are discussed: microprocessor architecture, microprocessor instruction set, assembly-language programming, input/output techniques, and interrupt request handling.
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EET 3410 - Electric Machines 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with a grade of “C” or better
This course studies motors and generators and their applications. Topics include: magnetism and magnetic circuits, voltage and torque generation, DC motors, DC generators, single and three phase transformers, and synchronous alternators
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EET 3420 - Electric Power Distribution 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with a grade of “C” or better
This course studies techniques and equipment employed in electric power distribution and control.
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EET 3430 - Power Generation Using Renewable Energies 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with grades of “C” or better
This is an introductory course in electrical power generation that examines various types of renewable energy sources. While examining many developing technologies, the course concentrates on the design and application of photovoltaic and wind electrical generation. It examines conventional synchronous and induction machines, as well as modem doubly-fed induction machines and their application in wind generation. It also provides an introduction to inverter technology and methods of interfacing renewable energy power plants with the electrical power grid.
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EET 3620 - Analog and Digital Communications 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with a grade of “C” or better
This course is an introduction to communication systems. Topics include: information theory, channel capacity, A/D and D/A techniques, modulation (AM, FM, and digital), noise sources, quantization, and transmission lines including Smith Charts.
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EET 3630 - Electromagnetic Fields 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3110 and EET 3620 with grades of “C” or better
This course covers mathematical concepts of static and dynamic electromagnetic fields. Topics include: planewave propagation in lossless and lossy media, waveguide propagation, and radiation principles.
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EET 3670 - Measurements for Communications Systems 3(1 + 4)
Prerequisite: EET 2340 and EET 3620, with grades of “C” or better
Students learn to perform measurements on communication circuits, including SNR, noise figure, impedance, admittance, phase, power, frequency, spectrum analysis, and fields at high frequencies.
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EET 3690 - Fiber Optics 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2140, with a grade of “C” or better
Fiber optics is studied, including ray propagation, emitters, detectors, connectorization and systems, FDDI, and SONET.
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EET 3710 - Control Systems Analysis 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3110 with a grade of “C” or better
This course analyzes classical linear continuous-time control systems. Topics include: Laplace transform, Bode plots, stability, transient response, steady-state response, and the design of PID, lag, and lead compensators.
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EET 3720 - Control Systems Laboratory 1(0 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 3120 and EET 3710 with grades of “C” or better
This laboratory course uses the classical approach to the analysis and design of control systems.
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EET 3730 - Process Control Systems 2(2 + 0)
Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics preassessment placement test
This course introduces the applications of PID controllers in the process control industry. Topics include: structure of feedback, sensors, controllers, control valves, process dynamics, timing, piping and instrument drawing.
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EET 3740 - Programmable Logic Controllers 2(1.5 + 1)
Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent
This course covers the application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and their programming, using ladder diagrams.
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EET 3800 - Cooperative Education 3(0 + 9)
Prerequisite: At least junior standing and Permission of department chair
This is an advanced work experience in a private company or governmental agency related to the EET major and supervised by a competent professional on the work site in conjunction with an EET faculty member.
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EET 4020 - Digital Circuits III - Hardware Description Language 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2350 or CSS 2227 or permission of instructor; and EET 3330 with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers a Hardware Description Language (HDL) which is used to design and simulate very large scale digital integrated circuits.
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EET 4100 - Senior Project I 1(0 + 2)
Prerequisite: COM 2610; EET 3120 or CS 3400; EET 3360 or CS 2400 all with grades of “C” or better; satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements with a cumulative GPA of 2.0; and senior standing
This course requires the planning and designing of a project in consultation with faculty advisors and industry contacts.(Senior Experience)
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EET 4110 - Senior Project II 2(0 + 4)
Prerequisite: EET 4100 with a grade of “C” or better
In this course, the student completes the project he or she started in EET 4100. The project is built, tested, and demonstrated. Written technical reports and oral presentations on the project are required. Part of this course involves the student working with a faculty member who acts as a consultant.(Senior Experience)
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EET 4320 - Digital Filters 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2340 and EET 3110, with grades of “C” or better
This course introduces digital filters as applied in digital signal processing and sampled data control systems.
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EET 4330 - Data Communications 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2310, with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers methods of local and distant digital communications including: systems, standards, and hardware used for transmitting digital data either synchronously or asynchronously.
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EET 4340 - Interface Techniques 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 3330 and EET 3360, with grades of “C” or better
This course covers interfacing techniques between computers, peripherals, and other digital circuits.
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EET 4370 - Microcontrollers 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 3360 with a grade of “C” or better
This course teaches microcontroller design. Topics include: programming, monitor functions,hardware configurations, timing, analog-to-digital conversion, parallel I/O, and serial I/O.
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EET 4520 - Cellular & PCS (Personal Communication Services) 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3620, with a grade of “C” or better
This course is a study of analog and digital cellular and personal communication services, including AMPS, GSM, CDMA, wireless LANs, and others.
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EET 4620 - Advanced Communications Systems 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3620 with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers the analysis and design of advanced communication systems including HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, spread spectrum, optical, video, and satellite systems.
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EET 4630 - Space and Satellite Communications 3(2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 3620 with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers the application of basic communications, power and microwave theory to space and satellite communication systems.
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EET 4710 - Digital Control Systems Design 4(4 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3710 with a grade of “C” or better
This course covers designing digital control systems, using classical and modern control theory. State variable feedback control laws and observers are designed.
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EET 4730 - Robotics 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2140 or EET 3010; EET 3740, MTH 2410, with grades of “C” or better
This course covers analysis and design of robots, including robot kinematics, inverse kinematics, kinetics, sensors, actuators, and industrial applications.
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ENG 1010 - Freshman Composition: The Essay 3(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: A score of 95 or higher on the Accuplacer sentence skills exam or a “C” or better in CCD’s ENG 090 course. Students with an ACT ENG score of 18 or higher or an SAT verbal score of 450 or higher are exempt from the placement exam.
ENG 1010 is a course focusing on the process of writing and revising college level essays in three major categories: personal/subjective, explanatory, and persuasive. The course employs lecture, discussion, workshop, and conference methods. Students will learn how to critically read, summarize, engage, and analyze texts. Students will demonstrate their ability to generate, organize, and produce writing for appropriate audiences. Coursework does not include research and documentation.(General Studies—Level I, Composition)(GT-CO1)
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