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Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 Previous Edition

Course Descriptions


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Economics

  
  • ECON 2102 - Principles of Economics - Micro


    Pricing mechanism of a market economy, the industrial organization of the U.S. economy, problems of economic concentration, the theory of income distribution, and comparative economic systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Social Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018


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  • ECON 3090 - Topics in Economics


    Topics from the areas of economic theory, economic development, consumer economics, welfare economics, and current economic problems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Second Summer 2016


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  • ECON 3105 - Industrial Relations


    Systematic analysis of the sociological, economic, and legal forces affecting the work environment. Emphasis on labor unions and employment law.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in economics or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3106 - Labor Economics


    Economics of labor markets with emphasis on wage and employment theory, collective bargaining, and human capital theory.  Historical and legal forces affecting labor markets.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3107 - Employment Law


    Legal principles and legislation which control employment decisions in union and non-union settings. Topics include: fair employment practices, anti-discrimination law, representation elections, unfair labor practices, and dispute settlement processes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MGMT 3243 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3112 - Econometrics


    Econometric techniques, including simple and multiple least squares regression with problems and analyses.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; STAT 1220 ; and INFO 2130 ; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • ECON 3115 - Money and Banking


    The characteristics and functions of money in the modern economy, monetary theory and policy, and financial institutions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • ECON 3122 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    Microeconomic analysis with emphasis on consumer theory and the theory of production. Resource allocation and the determination of optimum output and pricing by a firm operating under various market structures. Distribution and welfare theories.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102 , MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 , and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3123 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    Analysis of economic aggregates with inflation, unemployment, and income determination. Keynesian, Classical, Monetarist, and supply side models.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 , MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 , and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3125 - Managerial Economics


    Economic decisions of particular interest to business firms (e.g., demand theory and forecasting; cost analysis, and pricing policies).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; STAT 1220  or equivalent; and INFO 2130 ; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019


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  • ECON 3131 - Economic History of the United States


    Use of economic models to further understanding of the growth and development of the U.S. economy from colonial times to the Great Depression. Emphasis on the sources and consequences of American growth, with particular emphasis on technological, demographic, and institutional changes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 ECON 2102 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above; or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3141 - Health Economics


    The application of microeconomic concepts to markets for health/medical care, including issues such as healthcare delivery, financing, regulation, and costs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3151 - Law and Economics


    The application of microeconomic concepts to the law with an emphasis on examining the impact of laws on resource use, with the goal of using resources efficiently.  The emphasis is on property, contract, tort, and criminal law.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018


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  • ECON 3161 - Game Theory


    First course in game theory. The beginning of the course focuses on developing the techniques necessary to solve games. In the latter part of the course, game theoretic analysis is applied to a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, principal agent problems, auctions, and voting. Students see how the tools developed early in the course can be applied to a vast array of problems in economics and related disciplines.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above; or permission of instructor.

     
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3170 - Ethics and Global Capitalism


    The course is a study of ethical arguments supporting and critical of capitalist economic and social systems. Topics to be addressed may include property rights, justice, desert, equality, and sustainable capitalism.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MGMT 3170 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3171 - International Business Economics


    Survey of international trade and international monetary theory including determination of international trade patterns, welfare implications of international trade and trade restrictions, economic integration, exchange rate determination, and the balance of payments. Credit will not be given for ECON 3171  where credit has already been given for ECON 4171  or ECON 4172 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017


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  • ECON 3181 - Sports Economics


    Application of economic principles to professional and amateur sports.  Topics include:  league structure, team decision-making, labor relations, incentive structures, college athletics, and stadium financing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102  with grades of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3400 - Economic Internship


    Provides a meaningful work experience in the field of economics.  Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment, 50 hours of work per credit hour.  Student is responsible for securing internship and completing internship application and approval process prior to registering for the course.  Internship must be approved by instructor.  Application process and course registration must be completed prior to beginning internship.  All proposals are subject to departmental approval.  Students may not earn internship credit for work at a current employer.  May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours  May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours.  

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; Economics major in good standing. Cannot be taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May not be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • ECON 3500 - Economics Cooperative Education Experience


    Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s Cooperative Education students during each semester they are working in the position.   Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation.  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. 

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Economics major. 
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 3895 - Directed Individual Study


    Independent study of a theoretical and/or a policy problem in a special area of economics. Students may pursue a particular program in depth. Topics of the investigation may originate from the student or from the faculty member supervising the study.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and the department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4100 - Mathematical Economics


    Both microeconomic and macroeconomic problems are analyzed with quantitative techniques. Emphasis is given to the study of methods for mathematically formulating economic relationships including the tools used for finding maximums, minimums, and limits to single, recursive, and simultaneous economic relationships.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; and MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; all with grades of C or above.

     

     
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4112 - Econometrics II


    Investigates advanced data analysis techniques commonly used by economists, focusing on applications, understanding the strengths and limitations of the methods involved, using statistical and econometric software, and interpreting results. Techniques covered include, but are not limited to, models for dependent variables that are binary in nature, estimation of nonlinear relationships, analysis of panel data (pooled cross-sectional and time series data), and consequences of violation of the classical linear regression model assumptions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , and ECON 3112 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above; or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4116 - Public Finance


    Revenue and expenditure problems of governmental units, intergovernmental financial relationships and the impact of federal fiscal policy upon the American economy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , and ECON 3122 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.

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    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4117 - Business and Economic Forecasting


    Analysis of fluctuations in economic activity, including production, employment, prices and industry sales. Topics include: forecasting methods, business cycle theories, historical record, industry and sales forecasting.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , and ECON 3112 ; INFO 2130 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above; or permission of instructor.

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    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • ECON 4135 - Economics of Growth and Development


    Theories of economic growth and development applied to varying economic and social systems. Emphasis on current theoretical models of technological innovation and growth.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4150 - Urban and Regional Economics


    Spatial and economic organization of cities and regional areas and their special economic problems. Topics include: economic growth, urban location and land use, poverty, housing, public finance, and urban transportation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4160 - Economics of Transportation


    Analysis of transportation systems. Topics include: the historical development of various modes, costs and rate-making, regulation and national transportation policy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4171 - Economics of International Trade


    Theory of international trade, including determination of international trade patterns, welfare implications of international trade, economic integration, and effects of tariffs and quotas.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ;  ECON 3122  or ECON 3171 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.

     
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4172 - Economics of International Finance


    Survey of international monetary theory. Topics include: exchange rate determination, balance of payments and adjustment, international liquidity, capital movements, international financial organizations, and monetary reform proposals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102 ; ECON 3123  or ECON 3171 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.

     
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4177 - History of Economic Thought


    History of economics as a science and the evolution of theories of value, distribution and employment. Review of the works of Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, Alfred Marshall, Thorstein Veblen, and John Maynard Keynes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 3122  and ECON 3123  with grades of C or above (one of the two courses may be taken as a corequisite).
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4180 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy


    An examination of monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly and questions of public policy in dealing with problems created by industrial concentration.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102  and ECON 3122 ; MATH 1120  or MATH 1241 ; and STAT 1220  or equivalent; all with grades of C or above.

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    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4181 - Energy and Environmental Economics


    Economic issues of both energy and environment. Energy issues include the historical development of energy resources, supply and demand considerations and projections of the future energy balance. Environmental issues are externalities, common property resources, and government regulation. Policy considerations include environmental standards, pollution charges, and property rights. Cost benefit analysis and microeconomic theory are applied.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECON 4200 - Senior Seminar


    An integrative capstone course for the Economics major that should normally be taken during the student’s last semester of study. The primary objective is to provide a framework in which Senior Economics majors can review and solidify their understanding of economic concepts by applying those concepts to specific economic issues. Topics vary. Analytical ability and written and oral communication skills are assessed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Economics major and Senior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 3112 , ECON 3122 , and ECON 3123  with grades of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Education

  
  • EDUC 1000 - Introductory Topics in Education


    May include classroom and/or clinical experiences related to schooling, teaching, learning, educational policy, and/or curriculum.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 1100 - Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum


    For Freshmen students interested in the field of education and the teaching professions. Provides a foundational introduction to education including the social, historical, and philosophical foundations, the organization and various levels of schools, and major issues in American education. 12 hours of field-based activities in school and non-classroom settings are required. Includes the University Prospect for Success engagement curriculum. Students who have earned credit for EDUC 2100  may not take EDUC 1100 .

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools


    For students interested in the field of education and the teaching professions. An introduction to education, including the social, historical, and philosophical foundations, the organization and various levels of schools, and major issues in American education. 12 hours of field-based activities in observing in school and non-classroom settings are required. Students who have earned credit for EDUC 1100  may not take EDUC 2100 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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  • EDUC 2150 - Human Development Across the Life Span


    Biological, psychological and social development throughout the life span.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 3200 - Service Learning Teaching Methods for K-12 Educators


    In-depth service learning opportunities for students who will become public school educators. Definitions of community service, volunteerism, democratic education, service-learning pedagogy, community partnership, and leadership are examined.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 3400 - Education Internship


    Enrollment in this course is required for students involved in professional work experiences offered through the College of Education internship program. Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. Only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship opt ions for credit. For more information, contact the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL) in the College of Education.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): A 2.5 GPA and approval by the College internship coordinator.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 3500 - Education Cooperative Education Experience


    Enrollment in this course is required for students involved in professional work experiences offered through the cooperative education program.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation.  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. 

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): A 2.5 GPA and approval by the College internship coordinator in conjunction with the University Career Center.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 3600 - Teaching Fellows Seminar


    A discussion-oriented course in contemporary school issues led by the program’s director to cover Teaching Fellows Program expectations and prepare students to participate in required school, community, campus, and other enrichment activities.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Membership in good standing in the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 3789 - Seminar: Honors in Education


    Prepares Honors students for a successful Honors project by introducing them to the Honors in Education program and by helping them identify an appropriate committee chair and reader.  Also covers guidelines for preparing an Honors project, including appropriate designs and themes.  Culminates in the presentation and defense of an acceptable Honors project proposal.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Honors in Education program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Fall 2017, First Summer 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2018


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  • EDUC 3790 - Honors Thesis in Education


    Honors students conduct their research and data analysis, and they write and defend their thesis before their honors committee. A grade of A is required for honors recognition from UNC Charlotte. The thesis must be approved and substantially completed (only minor editorial revisions may remain) prior to the student teaching seminar.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3789  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 4000 - Topics in Education


    May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Admission to a Teacher Education program, major, or minor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topics and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 4200 - Current Issues in Global Education


    Students demonstrate an understanding of global issues that impact local teaching and learning ideals.  The course is reading and writing intensive, as students are required to reflect on and analyze instruction for diverse learners using a variety of flexible and adaptable instructional methods appropriate for learning in a globalized educational context.  Focuses on issues that students may choose to explore in depth during their study abroad/local experience and through the capstone course of the Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Completion of Phases I and II of the Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education.
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1100  or EDUC 2100 ; INTL 1101 ; INTL 2100 , INTL 2121 , or INTL 2131 ; and LBST 2301  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 4201 - Education and Globalization: Theory and Practice Seminar


    Students showcase global issues that impact local teaching and learning ideals researched in EDUC 4200  and address action steps toward potential solutions.  The course is writing and public speaking intensive, as the seminar prepares candidates to develop a presentation and present it before an audience of faculty, community members, and students.  The purpose of the showcase is for candidates to disseminate knowledge gained during their in-depth exploration on a topic related to learning in a globalized educational context (initiated in EDUC 4200  and further explored during their study abroad/local experience).  The aim of the showcase presentation is to educate and inform the audience and begin to advocate for global education.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Completion of Phases I and II of the Minor in Applied Understandings in Global Education.
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1100  or EDUC 2100 ; INTL 1101 ; INTL 2100 , INTL 2121 , or INTL 2131 ; and LBST 2301  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): EDUC 4200  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EDUC 4290 - Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs


    Strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners, including students at risk for school failure, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gifted learners, and students with disabilities.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education, and enrollment in a methods course with field experience requirement.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • EDUC 4291 - Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs in Secondary Schools


    Strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the learning needs of all members of secondary classrooms, including students at risk for school failure, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gifted learners, and students with disabilities.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for Secondary Education Minors: MDSK 2100 , MDSK 3151 , and SECD 4140 .
    Corequisite(s): Corequisites for Secondary Education Minors: READ 3255  and one of the following: MDSK 4251 , MDSK 4253 , ENGL 4254 , or MAED 4252 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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Education - Learning, Design, and Technology

  
  • EIST 4100 - Computer Applications in Education


    Computer systems and software for enhancing teaching, learning, and educational management; evaluating, selecting, and integrating courseware; focus on current PC operating system, word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, e-mail, and multimedia software.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EIST 4135 - Audiovisual Communications


    Overview of traditional and emerging audiovisual media for education, training, marketing, and public relations, emphasizing knowledge and skills for evaluating, designing, producing, and using media such as photography, television, displays, interactive video, and microcomputers to enhance communication.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing or departmental approval.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • EIST 4140 - Educational Television


    An examination of traditional and emerging applications of telecommunications media for teaching, training and informing. Investigation of published research and current strategies for evaluating the social and educational impact of television. Students will evaluate, design, produce, and utilize telecommunications media in micro-teaching settings for the enhancement of communication in their respective disciplines.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing or departmental approval.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation

  
  • RSCH 4101 - Education Research Methods


    An orientation to designs and procedures utilized in educational research, emphasizing basic principles for conducting research, interpreting and evaluating published articles representative of educational problems and issues.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated one time if student receives a grade of C or below.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Electrical and Computer Engineering

  
  • ECGR 2103 - Computer Utilization in C++


    Introduction to the use of computers and computing methods to solve engineering problems. Structures and object-oriented programming design using C++.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 2104 - Computer Engineering Programming II


    Advanced topics in C++ such as: pointers, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism, and templates. Introduction to linked data structures and analysis of algorithms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2103 ITSC 1212 , or equivalent with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 2111 - Network Theory I


    Ohm’s Law and the passive sign convention in circuit analysis.  Introduction to Kirchoff’s laws.  Circuit analysis techniques and network theorems.  Energy-storage elements in circuits.  Transient and natural response of first-order circuits.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 2171  and PHYS 2102 , or permission of department
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 2112 - Network Theory II


    Continuation of ECGR 2111 . Transient and natural response of second-order circuits.  Complex numbers.  Sinusoidal steady state analysis and phasors.  Power and energy in single-phase and three-phase circuits.  Frequency-domain analysis and Bode Plots.  Introduction to Laplace transforms and transfer functions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2111 , MATH 2171 , and PHYS 2102 , all with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 2254  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2017


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  • ECGR 2155 - Instrumentation and Networks Laboratory


    Network measurements and applications, introduction to laboratory equipment and techniques.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 2111  or permission of department.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017


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  • ECGR 2156 - Logic and Networks Laboratory


    Experimental logic design, network measurements, applications, and instrumentations.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2155 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 2112  and ECGR 2181 , or permission of department.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, First Summer 2018


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  • ECGR 2161 - Basic Electrical Engineering I


    Fundamental concepts and methods of analysis of D.C. and A.C. circuits, elementary operation of electronic devices. Not open to Electrical and Computer Engineering majors.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2102  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • ECGR 2181 - Logic Systems Design


    Introduction to Boolean algebra; mixed logic; design of combinational circuits; introduction to sequential systems; MSI building blocks; digital systems design and test; design of multi-input based controller systems; programmable logic devices.  Includes laboratory design projects.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242  with grade of C or above or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016


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  • ECGR 2252 - ECE Sophomore Design


    Introduction to the electrical engineering design process including teamwork, design specifications, conceptual design, detailed design, design integration, cost estimation and market considerations.  Product design projects are completed and laboratory prototypes are developed and tested by design teams.  Oral presentations and written technical reports on the design projects are required.  

    Credit Hours: (2) (O)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2111  and ECGR 2155  or equivalents.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 2112  and ECGR 2181  or equivalents.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 2254 - Analytical Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering


    Use of MATLAB for numeric simulation analysis, complex numbers, real and complex functions, signal representation, functional approximation by curve fitting, introduction to functions of a discrete variable, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms used for solving linear differential equations, Fourier series and Fourier transforms and their use in solving electrical and computer engineering problems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2111  and MATH 2171  with grades of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 2255 - Digital Design Laboratory


    Experiments in Digital Systems Design including the use of Programmable Logic Devices. Upper division engineering courses (3000 level and above) used to satisfy degree requirements within the College of Engineering are restricted to majors and minors of the College of Engineering.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2156  and ECGR 3181  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3090 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering


    The course builds upon and synthesizes knowledge from the engineering science, mathematics, and physical sciences stem of the core curriculum. The specific topics teach engineering analysis, synthesis, and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to investigate an area of specialization.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor, and permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019


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  • ECGR 3101 - Embedded Systems


    Introduction to designing microcontroller-based embedded computer systems using assembly and C programs.  Examination of real-time operating systems and their impact on performance.  Computer engineering applications are emphasized.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2104  and ECGR 2181  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3111 - Signals and Systems


    Analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems.  Input-output relationships of linear time-invariant systems.  Transient and steady state analysis.  Frequency domain descriptions,  Fourier analysis and the Discrete Fourier Transform.  Analysis and characterization of LTI systems using Laplace transforms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2112  and ECGR 2254  with grades of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3112 - System Analysis II


    A continuation of ECGR 3111  emphasizing system response characteristics in the frequency domain. Introduction to techniques of analysis of continuous and discrete systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3121 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields


    A study of electric and magnetic fields using the vector formulation. Vector analysis. Electrostatics: potential functions, dielectrics, capacitance, energy, and forces associated with electric fields, solution of Laplance’s and Poisson’s equations. Magnetostatics: vector potential functions, Lorentz forces, hysteresis, magnetic polarization and induction, and energy. Gauss’s, Ampere’s, Faraday’s laws, etc., leading to the Maxwell’s equations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2112  and MATH 2241  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3122 - Electromagnetic Waves


    A study of Maxwell’s equations, transmission line theory, plane waves in media, propagation of electromagnetic waves in various media. The phenomena of reflection and refraction at interfaces of two dissimilar materials. Guided electromagnetic waves in coaxial cables and waveguides.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3121  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3123 - Data Communications and Networking


    An introduction to data communications, including transmission media, signal encoding, link control, and multiplexing. Concepts of networking including protocols, LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2111  and ECGR 2181 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3131 - Fundamentals of Electronics and Semiconductors


    Study of the fundamental concepts and applications of semiconductor devices. Diode characteristics and applications, including clipping and rectifier circuits. MOS, JFET, and bipolar transistor fundamentals, including D.C. biasing and small-signal analysis of single-stage amplifiers. Operational amplifier fundamentals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2112  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3132 - Electronics


    Low and high-frequency analysis of transistor amplifiers. Multistage and feedback amplifier design. Stability and oscillation. Operational amplifier design and applications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3131  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3133 - Solid State Microelectronics I


    Simple crystal structures, energy bands, and charge carriers in semiconductors, distribution functions for photons and electrons, optical and electrical properties, carrier diffusion, generation, and recombination.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3121  and PHYS 3141 , or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3142 - Electrical Energy Conversion


    Principles of operation and basic design features of electromechanical energy converters.  The role of the magnetic field in transformers and electrical machines; Generation of induced voltages; Electromechanical torque development; Speed control; Circuit models and machine performance; Photovoltaic power conversion.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3121  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3155 - Systems and Electronics Laboratory


    Systems and signals measurements and applications; electronic circuits.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2112  and ECGR 2156 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 3111  and ECGR 3131 , or permission of department.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • ECGR 3156 - Electromagnetic and Electronic Devices Laboratory


    Measurements and applications of electromagnetic and solid state devices.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3155 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ECGR 3132  or permission of department.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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  • ECGR 3157 - ECE Junior Design


    Application of conceptual design; circuit design; parameter sensitivity analysis; cost-performance tradeoff analysis and interconnection compatibility design.  A design project completed in a laboratory setting and a written technical report and oral presentation on the project are required.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  and ECGR 3131  with grades of C or above
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3159 - Professional Practice


    Ethics; safety and liability in the manufacturing workplace; product design; product development; cost estimating for nonrecurring engineering work; production planning; Total Quality Management; and effective technical presentation.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Senior standing and Engineering major or minor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3180 - Data Structures and Algorithms in C++


    An introduction to data structures and algorithms.  Emphasis is placed on practical implementations in an object-oriented framework using the C++ programming language.  Additionally, students are introduced how to select data structures and algorithms that are appropriate for engineering-centric computational problems that they encounter.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2104  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019


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  • ECGR 3181 - Logic System Design II


    Digital systems design and test. Top-down design of multi-input based controller systems; programmable logic devices.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2181  with grade of C or above or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3182 - Digital Electronics


    Bipolar and field-effect transistors, switching characteristics, device models, logic families. Memory devices, one-shots, Schmitt triggers, logic gates, drivers. Use of logic analyzers.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2181  and ECGR 3131  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3183 - Computer Organization


    Introduction to key concepts in computer organization, design, and engineering.  Topics include: CPU performance analysis, instruction set design, systems-level view of computer arithmetic, design of the datapath and control for a simple processor using VHDL, pipelining, hierarchial memory, I/O systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2103  and ECGR 2181  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3253 - Senior Design I


    A project-oriented course stressing the planning and design of experiments to support the student’s project. Formation of the design problem and specification.

    Credit Hours: (2) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Senior standing and Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2155 , ECGR 2156 , ECGR 3111 , and ECGR 3131 , all with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016


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  • ECGR 3254 - Senior Design II


    A continuation of ECGR 3253  consisting of project development and analysis, culminating in written and oral presentations.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3253  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, First Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016


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  • ECGR 3695 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar


    Required for co-op students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on work done the prior semester.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor, and permission of the ECE department’s co-op advisor
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3590 
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3890 - Individualized Study


    Supervised individual study within an area of a student’s particular interest which is beyond the scope of existing courses.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor, and permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 3990 - Undergraduate Research


    Independent study of theoretical and/or experimental problems in the specialized area of engineering analysis and design.  Students may pursue a particular area or problem to a depth much greater than can be undertaken within the scope of existing courses.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor, and permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4090 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering


    Directed study of current topics of special interest.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor, and permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018


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  • ECGR 4100 - Research Tools and Techniques in Computer Engineering


    Introduction to the fundamentals of computer engineering research and the practical tools required to collect, analyze, and report research results.  Key engineering mathematics topics are covered, such as the propositional and predicate calculus, analysis of algorithms, and graph theory.  Students are exposed to compiling software packages and device drivers, as well as the conventions for developing similar software.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Senior standing; Engineering major or minor or permission of instructor
    Cross-listed Course(s): ECGR 5100
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4101 - Advanced Embedded Systems


    An advanced course in embedded system design utilizing advanced microprocessors.  Architecture, software, and interface techniques.  This course is project-oriented, involving the use of a logic analyzer and hardware design tools.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3101  with grade of C or above
    Cross-listed Course(s): ECGR 5101
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4102 - Engineering Simulation


    A wide range of simulation related topics are introduced including the theory of simulation, characteristics of simulators, and trade-offs in simulation studies. Continuous and discrete simulation with primary emphasis on application of simulation techniques to engineering problems. Simulation of actual problems based on students’ interest and experience areas.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2103  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4103 - Applied Computer Graphics


    Interactive graphics; raster, character, vector, graphics, display technologies; rotation, scaling, translating of graphics image; image processing/enhancement; feature extraction; 3-D graphics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4104 - Computational Methods in Power Systems


    Numerical techniques for analysis, operation, and planning of power systems. Sparse matrix techniques applied to power flow algorithms. Economic operation of power systems. Optimum power flow.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 4142  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4111 - Control Systems Theory I


    Transfer functions, block diagrams, and signal flow graphs. Feedback control system characteristics. The performance and stability of feedback systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Time domain analysis of control systems. The design and compensation of control systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3112  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4112 - Control Systems Theory II


    State space techniques and useful state space methods. System stability. Controllability and observability of linear systems. The formulation of the state equations for discrete-time systems and the analysis of these systems by matrices. Analysis of nonlinear systems. Optimal control systems studies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 4111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • ECGR 4113 - Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems


    Models and dynamical properties of mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems, utilizing by analogy the properties of electrical circuit theory. Emphasis on the formulation of circuit models and the development of terminal equations of system components. Dynamic response to step, pulse, and sinusoidal driving functions using Laplace transforms. Sinusoidal steady-state and frequency response of systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4121 - Antennas


    Radiation into free space, the point source, thin linear antenna, arrays of linear elements, aperture antennas, impedance, methods of feeding, matching and termination. Antenna systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3122  with grade of C or above or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4122 - Acoustics


    Vibrations and simple vibrating systems; radiating systems; plane waves of sound, dynamic analogies, microphones and other acoustic transducers; acoustic measurements.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4123 - Analog and Digital Communication


    Analysis and transmission of signals, including analog communication systems (amplitude and frequency modulation); digital communications systems (pulse code modulation and data transmission systems).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ECGR 4124 - Digital Signal Processing


    Sampling and signal recovery in linear systems; analysis of sampled systems; discrete and fast Fourier transforms; z-transform; discrete convolution; design of digital FIR and IIR filters.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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