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  • ECON 3171 - International Business Economics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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 .

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101  and ECON 2102  with grades of C or above.


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  • ECON 3181 - Sports Economics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , and Junior standing.


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  • ECON 3400 - Economic Internship


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Requires 50 hours of supervised employment per hour of credit and the completion of an academic project. Students must consult the department chair in advance of registration to discuss the availability of positions. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Cannot be taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit and cannot be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Open to junior and senior Economics majors in good standing.


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  • ECON 3500 - Economics Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s Cooperative Education and 49ership/service 49ership students during each semester they are working in the position.   Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op).  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.  Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Economics major. 


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  • ECON 3895 - Directed Individual Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    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. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and the department.


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  • ECON 4100 - Mathematical Economics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

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

     

     


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  • ECON 4112 - Econometrics II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    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.


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  • ECON 4116 - Public Finance


    Credit Hours: (3)

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

    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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  • ECON 4117 - Business and Economic Forecasting


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    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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  • ECON 4135 - Economics of Growth and Development


    Credit Hours: (3)

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

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


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  • ECON 4150 - Urban and Regional Economics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

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


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  • ECON 4160 - Economics of Transportation


    Credit Hours: (3)

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

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


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  • ECON 4171 - Economics of International Trade


    Credit Hours: (3)

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

    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.

     


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  • ECON 4172 - Economics of International Finance


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    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.

     


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  • ECON 4177 - History of Economic Thought


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 3122  and ECON 3123  with grades of C or above (one of the two courses may be taken as a corequisite).


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  • ECON 4180 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy


    Credit Hours: (3)

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

    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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  • ECON 4181 - Energy and Environmental Economics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102  with grade of C or above.


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  • ECON 4200 - Senior Seminar


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 3112 , ECON 3122 , and ECON 3123  with grades of C or above; Economics major; and Senior standing.


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  • EDUC 1000 - Introductory Topics in Education


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    May include classroom and/or clinical experiences related to schooling, teaching, learning, educational policy, and/or curriculum. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.


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


    Credit Hours: (4)

    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 .


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  • EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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 .


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  • EDUC 2150 - Human Development Across the Life Span


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Biological, psychological and social development throughout the life span.


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


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.


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  • EDUC 3400 - Education Internship


    Credit Hours: (0)

    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. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. 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, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR) in the College of Education. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): A 2.5 GPA and approval by the College internship coordinator.


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  • EDUC 3500 - Education Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Enrollment in this course is required for students involved in professional work experiences offered through the 49ership/service 49ership program.  Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op).  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. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): A 2.5 GPA and approval by the College internship coordinator in conjunction with the University Career Center.


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  • EDUC 3600 - Teaching Fellows Seminar


    Credit Hours: (1)

    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. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Membership in good standing in the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.


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  • EDUC 3789 - Seminar: Honors in Education


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The seminar prepares honors students for a successful thesis by introducing them to the Honors in Education program and by helping them identify an appropriate committee chair and reader. The seminar also covers guidelines for preparing a thesis and appropriate thesis designs and themes. Culminates in the presentation and defense of an acceptable honors proposal.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors in Education program.


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  • EDUC 3790 - Honors Thesis in Education


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3789  with grade of C or above; and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.


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  • EDUC 4000 - Topics in Education


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area. May be repeated for credit with change of topics and permission of department.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to a Teacher Education program, major, or minor.


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  • EDUC 4290 - Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Corequisite(s): Enrollment in methods course(s) with field experience requirement.


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


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    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 .


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  • EIST 4100 - Computer Applications in Education


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.


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  • EIST 4135 - Audiovisual Communications


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or departmental approval.


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  • EIST 4140 - Educational Television


    Credit Hours: (3)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or departmental approval.


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  • ELED 3111 - Instructional Design and Technology Integration with Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to setting goals and objectives of instruction, various formats of lesson addressing, alignment between instructional objectives, activities, and assessments and the related use of technology in the development of effective and systematic learning environments; focused on current PC operation system, Web@ tools, words processing, spreadsheet, presentation package and other multimedia tools.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Elementary Education Program.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Five hours of clinical experiences required.


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  • ELED 3120 - The Elementary School Child


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Child development theories and research findings, conceptual relationships between education and developmental paradigms, pathways of individual student development, child-centered and other types of educational reforms, the concept of developmental “needs” and the roles and responsibilities of school staff for meeting children’s developmental needs.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes approximately 10 hours of field activities.


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  • ELED 3221 - Teaching Science to Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Teaching strategies and materials appropriate for teaching inquiry science in grades K-6 with emphasis on using science process skills and content to develop effective science learning experiences for elementary school children.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 10 hours of field experiences.


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  • ELED 3223 - Teaching Social Studies to Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Teaching strategies and materials for social studies in grades K-6 with emphasis on using social science content to develop effective social studies instructional plans for elementary school children.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 10 hours of field experiences in a classroom setting.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ELED 3226 - Teaching Language Arts to Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Teaching of language arts in grades K-6, including how the study of language acquisition and growth informs and guides instructional practice. Emphasis on methods for fostering growth in speaking, listening, writing, and reading across the curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 10 hours of field experiences.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ELED 3800 - Individual Study in Elementary Education


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s advisor.


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  • ELED 4121 - Measuring and Evaluating Learning in the Elementary School Curriculum


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Planning for K-6 classroom measurement and evaluation based on objectives with emphasis on writing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes using an accepted system, and the development of teacher-made tests and other types of classroom assessment, including objectives, essay, oral, performance, and portfolio evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 5 hours of field experiences.


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  • ELED 4122 - Research and Analysis of Teaching Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Concepts, methods, and practices used by effective teachers in their daily K-6 classroom routines with emphasis on classroom management and organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Approximately 10 hours of field experience.


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  • ELED 4220 - Integrating Curriculum for Elementary School Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Curriculum planning and development skills with emphasis on relating school content and skills to societal and individual needs, designing and implementing integrated activities, and attending to the nature and functions of elementary schools.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes 12 hours of field experiences.


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  • ELED 4255 - CAMMP: Computer Applications and Manipulative Mathematics Programs


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examination of constructivism in K-8 mathematics teaching, with emphasis on concrete, representational and symbolic manipulatives; developmentally appropriate computer software.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and permission of instructor.


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  • ELED 4292 - Multicultural Education: Modifying Instruction for Urban Learners


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Assists teachers in developing strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all members of elementary classrooms, including but not limited to, students at risk for school failure, gifted students, and individuals form culturally diverse backgrounds.  There is also a focus on socioeconomic class, religion, language, and gender.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Elementary Education Program and completion of all ELED coursework except 4000-level courses.


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  • ELED 4420 - Student Teaching/Seminar: K-6 Elementary Education


    Credit Hours: (15)

    Planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under supervision and coordination of a University supervisor and a cooperating teacher. Students must demonstrate the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in an appropriate grade-level setting. Approximately 35 to 40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and 10-12 on-campus seminars scheduled throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other coursework and approved Application for Student Teaching.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • ELET 1101 - Simulation and Schematic Capture


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Introduces computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include: electronics industry standards (symbols, schematic diagrams, and layouts); drawing electronic schematics; simulating electronic circuits and printed circuit board layout of electronic circuits. Techniques for capturing CAD/CAE output to include with reports are also covered.

    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) lab hours per week in a computer lab.


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  • ELET 1111 - DC Circuits


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to electric circuits with an emphasis on DC circuit analysis and design. Topics include: fundamental electrical and magnetic principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, and component characteristics and behaviors.

    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1103 .
    Corequisite(s): ELET 1101  and ELET 1111L .


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  • ELET 1111L - DC Circuits Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 1111 .

    Corequisite(s): ELET 1101  and ELET 1111 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.


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  • ELET 1212 - AC Circuits


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The continuation of an introduction to electric circuits with an emphasis on AC circuit analysis and design. Topics include: application of electrical and magnetic principles, analysis laws and theorems in AC circuits, an introduction to frequency response and circuit behaviors under AC excitation.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1101 , ELET 1111  and ELET 1111L  with grade of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 1212L  and MATH 1103 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) lecture hours per week.


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  • ELET 1212L - AC Circuits Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 1212 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1111  and ELET 1111L  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 1212 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.


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  • ELET 1231 - Digital Circuits


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Fundamental digital concepts including number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh Maps, and combinational logic. Topics include: combinational digital circuit design and analysis, minimization methods, and hardware descriptor languages such as VHDL.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1101 , ELET 1111 , and ELET 1111L  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 1231L .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) lecture hours per week.


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  • ELET 1231L - Digital Circuits Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 1231 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1111  and ELET 1111L  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 1231 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.


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  • ELET 2121 - Electronics I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to semiconductor electronic devices and circuits. Topics include: semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field-effect transistors (FETs), ideal operational amplifiers and the application of these solid state devices in basic circuits and systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212 , ELET 1212L , and MATH 1103  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 2121L .


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  • ELET 2121L - Electronics I Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 2121L .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212  and ELET 1212L  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 2121 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.


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  • ELET 2141 - Introduction to Power Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to electromagnetic fundamentals, power generation and distribution, ac and dc machines.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212 , ELET 1212L , and MATH 1103  with grades of C or above.


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  • ELET 2201 - C Programming


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to the C programming language with an emphasis on applications in Electrical Engineering Technology.

    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) lecture hours per week.


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  • ELET 2231 - Microprocessor Fundamentals


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Application and design assembly and C language programming for AVR microprocessors. Topics include: system timing, bus cycles, interrupts, stacks and subroutines. Upon completion, students should be able to design, program, verify, analyze, and troubleshoot AVR assembly and C language programs.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1231  and ELET 1231L .
    Corequisite(s): ELET 2201 .


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  • ELET 2241 - Instrumentation and Controls


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to instrumentation for measurement and control of physical variables, with an emphasis on electronic systems. Topics include: a review of basic circuit analysis, electrical instruments, sensors and measurement principles and a survey of automatic controls from a systems point of view.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212 , ELET 1212L , and MATH 1103  with grades of C or above.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 2241L .
    Cross-listed as: ETME 3163 .


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  • ELET 2241L - Instrumentation Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 2241 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212  and ELET 1212L .
    Corequisite(s): ELET 2241 .
    Cross-listed as: ETME 3251.

    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.


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  • ELET 2290 - Sophomore Practicum


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Introduction to the design process and project management techniques with an emphasis on Engineering Technology applications. Projects are completed individually and provide reinforcement of the design process introduced in ETGR 1201 , along with an introduction to project management techniques and technical communication in written and oral formats. Laboratory prototypes are developed and tested. Selected project(s) require a formal presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1231 , ELET 1231L , ELET 2121 , ELET 2121L , and ETGR 1201 .


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  • ELET 3113 - Network Analysis


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to frequency domain analysis through Laplace Transforms and Fourier Analysis. Topics include: a review of circuit analysis fundamentals in the time domain, circuit transformations, waveform analysis and synthesis and first order natural and forced response with extensive utilization of circuit simulation software.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1212  and ELET 1212L  with grades of C or above; and Junior standing.
    Corequisite(s): ETGR 2272  or MATH 1242 .


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  • ELET 3132 - Digital Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The design and implementation of digital systems. Topics include: combinational and sequential digital circuits, minimization methods, state machine design and state assignment techniques, hardware descriptor languages such as VHDL, circuit implementation using MSI integrated circuits and programmable logic devices.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2231 .


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  • ELET 3132L - Digital Systems Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 3132 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1231  and ELET 1231L  with grade of C or above and Junior standing in department.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 3132  or permission of department.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) laboratory hours per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ELET 3191 - Junior Practicum I


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Students address open-ended, but well-defined, projects in a team environment. In addition to incorporation of a formal design process, particular emphasis is placed on project management and planning. Project(s) require written and/or oral dissemination based on technical communications guidelines provided. The focus of the semester project(s) encompass topics covered in the ELET curriculum through the Sophomore year.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2121  and ELET 2121L  with grades of C or above, ELET 2231 , and ELET 2290  or AAS Transfer.


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  • ELET 3222 - Electronics II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A continuation of the study of solid state devices begun in ELET 2121 . Topics include: frequency response of single and multistage amplifiers, feedback and stability, linear and nonlinear operational amplifier circuits, and CMOS and BiCMOS circuits with extensive utilization of circuit simulation software.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2121  and ELET 2121L  with grade of C or above and Junior standing in department.


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  • ELET 3222L - Electronics II Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 3222 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2121  and ELET 2121L  with grade of C or above and Junior standing in department.
    Corequisite(s): ELET 3222  or permission of department.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ELET 3232 - Microcontroller Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The application and design of ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) systems. Topics include: assembly and C language programming and an introduction to the control and interfacing of ARM based systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design, construct, program, verify, analyze and troubleshoot ARM assembly and C language programs and supporting hardware.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2201  and ELET 3132 .


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  • ELET 3292 - Junior Practicum II


    Credit Hours: (1)

    A continuation of ELET 3191 , where students develop requirements and capabilities for open-ended projects encompassing more advanced topics in Engineering Technology. Extensive project planning and a formal design review for selected project(s) are required.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3132 , ELET 3132L , and ELET 3191 .


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  • ELET 4123 - Active Filters


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The design, analysis, simulation and implementation of composite, cascaded and summation filters. Topics include: bilinear transfer functions; cascade design with first-order circuits; biquad circuits; Butterworth lowpass circuits; Butterworth bandpass circuits; the Chebyshev response; sensitivity; frequency transformations; highpass and band-elimination filters.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3113 ; ELET 3222 ; ETGR 2122 ; and ETGR 2272  or MATH 1242 .


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  • ELET 4133 - Embedded Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The external characteristics of digital and analog integrated circuits and their applications when interfaced to embedded digital systems. Design constraints and considerations due to device limitations and device selection based upon application requirements will be discussed. Upon completion, students should be able to design, program, verify, analyze, and troubleshoot hardware and software in embedded systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3232 .


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  • ELET 4142 - Power Electronics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to power electronic devices in electrical systems, including their characteristics, operation, and application.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2141 , ELET 3222  and ELET 3222L .


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  • ELET 4151 - Communication Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic principles and concepts underlying modern communication systems. Topics include: systems, signals, modulations (AM, FM, PM, FSK, PSK, QAM, PCM), transmission, reception, cellular, caller ID, and networks.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3113 .


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  • ELET 4151L - Communication Systems Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    This laboratory course supports concepts and practices covered in ELET 4151 .

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3113 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ELET 4151 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ELET 4152 - Digital Signal Processing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Discrete-time signals; discrete-time systems; Linear constant-coefficient difference equations; Periodic sampling; reconstruction from samples; changing the sampling rate; the z-transform; z-transform properties; transform analysis of linear time-invariant systems; digital filter design techniques; discrete Fourier Transform and the FFT algorithm.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3113 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for three (3) lecture hours per week.


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  • ELET 4224 - Advanced Filter Design


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The design, analysis, simulation and implementation of composite, cascaded and summation filters, extending the material presented in ELET 4123 . Topics include: delay filters; inverse Chebyshev filters; elliptic filters; prototype and transformed ladders; ladder design with simulated elements; leapfrog simulation of ladders; switched-capacitor filters; delay equalization; digital filter design; wavelets; and filter banks.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 4123 .


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  • ELET 4242 - Control Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Automatic control systems concepts, system modeling, control system components, state space model, transfer function model, time responses, poles and zeros, closed loop, reduction of multiple subsystems, stability analysis, Routh-Hurwitz, performance analysis, design techniques, root locus, Bode, Nyquist, PID, and MATLAB control tool box.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 3113 .


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  • ELET 4243 - Power Networks


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study and design of electric power transmission and distribution systems. Topics include: power network components design and interconnection, system studies, national grid and microgrid power distribution, and grid monitoring and control.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 2141 .


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  • ENER 4140 - Energy Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Study of the understanding and implementation of energy management techniques. Emphasis is on energy efficiency applications in homes, businesses, large buildings and industry. Topics include: energy auditing, energy management, energy cost analysis, energy & electric rate structures, lighting, HVAC systems, motors & drivers, boilers and steam systems, cogeneration, commercial and industrial applications and alternative energy sources.

    Prerequisite(s): A working knowledge of engineering economics and thermodynamics.


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  • ENER 4250 - Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    System analysis of renewable energy systems: well-to-wheels analysis, lifecycle energy and emissions, total cost, skill sets, methodologies and tool kits needed to analyze various technologies on a consistent basis for a given application. Solar photovoltaics, wind energy, and fuel cell technologies will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3143  or permission of instructor.


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  • ENER 4260 - Hydrogen Production and Storage


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic concepts and principles of hydrogen technologies, including properties, usage, safety, fundamental understanding of hydrogen storage and production technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1101  or equivalent, ETME 3143  or equivalent, or permission of instructor.


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  • ENER 4275 - Air Conditioning Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Functions and operating characteristics of the major components of refrigerating machines, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, solar collectors, heat exchangers, fans and pumps. Emphasis on sizing, economics and performance characteristics. Includes coverage of psychometric principles and fan and pump laws.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3143 .


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  • ENER 4280 - Fuel Cell Technology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic concepts and principles of fuel cell technologies, including chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, cell components and operating conditions fuel cell systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3143  or equivalent or permission of instructor.


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  • ENER 4285 - Applied Noise and Vibration Control


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Laplace transformation method for solution of differential equations. Review of Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion. Solution to the free vibration problem both with and without damping. Introduction to acoustics and the one dimensional solution to the wave equation. Noise sources and mechanics of noise generation. System design for noise and vibration minimization. Methods of noise and vibration remediation.

    Prerequisite(s): ETME 3113  and ETGR 3171  with grades of C or above.


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  • ENGL 2014 - Topics in Writing


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Offers instruction and practice in special types of writing, such as research or legal writing, that are not included in other writing courses. In addition, some sections may be designed for students who need strengthening of composition skills, or may offer instruction in various aspects of effective writing. ENGL 2014  may not be used toward the requirements for the English major. The maximum hours of credit allowed are six for ENGL 2014  or ENGL 2015 , or for ENGL 2014  and ENGL 2015  together.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2015 - Topics in Writing


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Offers instruction and practice in special types of writing, such as writing for publication (exclusive of poetry, drama, and fiction), which are not included in other writing courses. In addition, some sections may offer instruction in various aspects of effective writing. Not more than three hours of 2015 may be used toward the requirements for the English major (and those three hours may not be used toward fulfillment of the 12 hours of English language or composition required for licensure in English). The maximum hours of credit allowed for any student are six for ENGL 2015  or ENGL 2014 , or for ENGL 2015  and ENGL 2014  together.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2050 - Topics in English


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.


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  • ENGL 2051 - Topics in English - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. Fulfills General Education writing goal. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2052 - Topics in English - Oral Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. Fulfills General Education oral communication goal. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • ENGL 2053 - Topics in English - Writing Intensive & Oral Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. Fulfills General Education writing goal and oral communication goal. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2090 - Topics in English


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Special topics not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • ENGL 2091 - Topics in English - Writing Intensive


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Special topics not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2092 - Topics in English - Oral Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • ENGL 2093 - Topics in English - Writing Intensive and Oral Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to offer topics of general interest not included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2100 - Writing About Literature


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Combined practice in writing and study of literature, emphasizing writing processes including revision.

    Prerequisite(s): English major or minor, or Education major.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • ENGL 2101 - Masterpieces of British Literature I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to British Literature written before 1800. The course also provides backgrounds in the society and culture of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Age of Reason.


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  • ENGL 2102 - Masterpieces of British Literature II


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to masterpieces of British Literature written since 1800. The course also provides backgrounds in the society and culture of the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods.


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  • ENGL 2103 - Masterpieces of Modern Fiction


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Readings in selected novels and short stories written since 1850.


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  • ENGL 2104 - Major American Writers


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introductory readings from six to eight authors, approximately half from the 19th century and half from the 20th century, both poetry and prose.


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  • ENGL 2105 - Introduction to Poetry


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Representative poems and poets, drawn from several literary periods that introduce students to several poetic genres, to varied treatments of universal themes (such as love, death, disappointment, joy), and to various ideas about poetic imaginations.

    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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