Jun 17, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Quarter 2008-09. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Electrical Engineering

  
  • E E 418 - Micronano Fabrication


    Prerequisites: PHYS 252 & CHEM 151

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 420 - Nanoelectronics


    This course introduces students to the elements of current work in nanotechnology and examines trends in the field. The expected path of the development for nanoelectronics is also covered. The course examines nanotechnology materials, devices and technologies that serve computing, communication and medical applications. Example applications are chosen from CMOS chips, novel nanomaterials, MEMS/NEMS, photonics, and biomedical engineering.
    Prerequisites: PHYS 252 & CHEM 152

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 425 - Control Theory I


    Formulation of models for lumped parameter systems, fundamental principles of closed loop control, signal flow graphs, stability, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, root locus construction, specifications, and design via root locus.
    Prerequisites: E E 333

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 426 - Control Theory II


    Simulation, Bode plots, frequency response performance specifications and relationship to time domain specifications, Nyquist criterion, relative stability measures, closed loop frequency response, analytical design of lead, lag, lag-lead, and PID compensators.
    Prerequisites: E E 425

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 427 - Control Theory III


    Sampling and data reconstruction, discrete-time systems, z-transforms, sampled data systems, frequency response, Nyquist criterion, root locus, bilinear transformation, analytical design of lead, lag, lag-lead, and PID compensators.
    Prerequisites: E E 426

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 428 - State Variable Methods in Control


    Basic state variable concepts, writing state equations, time-domain solution of the state equation and the matrix exponential, relations to transfer functions, controllability and observability, stability, state variable methods of design including state feedback and state estimation.
    Prerequisites: E E 425

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 429 - Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators


    Classification and applications for mechanical manipulator systems. Manipulator motion description, forward kinematics transformations, and solution of inverse kinematics equations. Velocity kinematics and manipulator dynamics equations. Trajectory generation and control schemes including sensory feedback. Lab exercises to augment lecture material. Co-listed with ME 429.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 431 - Optoelectronics and Photonics I


    Introduction to important modern optical devices and lasers and their applications. Emphasizes basic physical theory needed to understand lasers, their construction, and their applications. Detailed discussion of various types of lasers and their characterization.
    Prerequisites: E E 321

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • E E 432 - Optoelectronics and Photonics II


    Continuation of 431. Additional theoretical material discussed beginning with Maxwell’s equations. Examines electromagnetic issues that play major role in laser oscillations–amplification and feedback. Characterization of lasers and continuing discussion of laser types and their applications.
    Prerequisites: E E 431

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 433 - Optoelectronic Materials and Devices


    Introduction to modern optical materials and devices utilizing semiconductor technology; optical integration of these devices and their application in diverse fields. Fundamentals of devices and materials emphasized.
    Prerequisites: E E 405

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 440 - Microwave Theory and Devices


    Wave propagation, transmission lines, Smith chart, impedance matching, waveguides, and survey of devices (microwave generators, semiconductor devices, etc.)
    Prerequisites: E E 322

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 441 - Antennas


    Fundamental concepts and definitions, radiation integrals and potential functions, linear wire antennas, loops, arrays, and personal computer applications.
    Prerequisites: E E 395C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 443 - Electromagnetics I


    Mathematical review of vector operations in Cartesian and curvilinear coordinates. Solution of wave equation in Cartesian coordinates and application to wave reflection from interfaces between general media. Decomposition of wave solutions into TE, TM, and TEM waves, with application to waveguides and transmission lines; solution of wave equation in cylindrical coordinates, with application to circular waveguide, radiation from line sources, and scattering from cylindrical objects.
    Prerequisites: E E 322

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 446 - Intro Radar & Navigation


    Prerequisites: E E 322

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 447 - Intro To Avionics


    Prerequisites: E E 446

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 454 - Power Electronics


    Introduces seniors to power electronics. Covers most uses of semiconductor devices for the conversion and control of electric power: AC to DC, AC to AC, DC to DC, DC to AC conversions, and DC and AC motor drives. Semiconductor device characteristics (particularly those characteristics not stressed in 340 and 341) and device protection conclude the offering.
    Prerequisites: E E 335

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 455 - Introduction to Electric Power System Engineering and Analysis I


    Includes power system representation, computer methods, symmetrical components, protection methods, and stability.
    Prerequisites: E E 395B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 456 - Introduction to Electric Power System Engineering and Analysis II


    Continuation of 455. See 455 for description.
    Prerequisites: E E 455

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 457 - Introduction to Electric Power System Engineering and Analysis III


    Continuation of 455, 456. See 455 for description.
    Prerequisites: E E 456

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 461 - Digital Systems I


    Postulates and fundamental theorems of Boolean algebra; algebraic and map methods for design of combinational logic and simple sequential circuits; logic minimization methods; introduction to system design using shift registers, counters, etc.
    Prerequisites: E E 352

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 461A - Digital Systems and Computer Design


    Computer organization and architecture with emphasis in design of superscalar processors and advanced architectures; pipelined fixed and floating-point data-path design; RISC vs. CISC and hard-wired vs. micro-programmed control organizations; memory hierarchy and memory management; I/O units and interfacing; operating system support vector and array-processing; shared-memory multiprocessing; distributed and grid computing; multi-threaded processors; system modeling and performance measurement; futuristic man-machine interface and display systems. A term paper is required and a design/computer project is assigned involving hardware design and system simulation.
    Prerequisites: E E 352

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 462 - Digital Systems II


    Basic concepts from theory of finite-state machines, analysis and synthesis of sequential circuits, study of state assignment, synchronous and asynchronous machines, and system design using integrated circuits.
    Prerequisites: E E 461

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 463 - Digital Systems III


    Synthesis of sequential circuits using ROMs and RAMs for control logic. Introduction to computer organization and design including selection of instruction set, register and bus organization and implementation of control logic with microprogrammed control.
    Prerequisites: E E 462

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 464 - Engineering Applications of Expert Systems


    Knowledge representation. The process of knowledge engineering. Areas in engineering for expert systems applications. Implementing engineering projects that involve a decision-making process by using an expert system software tool integrated with a database management system. Cross-listed with CS 567.
    Prerequisites: E E 495 OR CONCURRENT

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • E E 467 - Advanced Microprocessors


    Organization of 16- and 32-bit microprocessors. Particular attention given to a specific microprocessor family (such as the Motorola 680XY) regarding instruction set, assembly language programming, arithmetic operations, I/O, etc.
    Prerequisites: E E 395A

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 468 - Microcomputers II


    Design, implementation, and application of microcontroller or microprocessor based systems. Microcontroller instruction set architectures (e.g. PIC Micro). Fault-tolerant systems. Other topics include but are not limited to hardware interface to external components, serial and parallel input/output (I/O), networks of microcontrollers and embedded microprocessors (e.g. CAN, 12C, TTP, SPI, Ethernet), motor and actuator control. Computer projects emphasize the design and implementation microcontroller-based systems.
    Prerequisites: E E 395A

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 470 - Communication Engineering


    Unified approach to communications stressing principles common to all transmission systems. Review of Fourier series. Fourier integral and complex frequency techniques with emphasis on communication networks, time response and convolution, measurement of information, amplitude modulation (double and single side-band techniques), frequency modulation, sampling theory, pulse modulation and digital communications systems, fundamentals of random signal theory and its application to communication systems, noise and its effect on conventional modulation systems; noise figure, noise suppression techniques, and other related topics.
    Prerequisites: E E 333

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 471 - Stochastic Processes in Electrical Engineering


    Brief review of probability concepts; including densities, moments, etc. Random process fundamentals (ensembles and realizations), stationarity concepts, 2nd-order statistics, Gaussian processes, random signal through linear systems, Markov chains.
    Prerequisites: E E 371

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 472 - Introduction to Digital Communications


    Summary review of deterministic and stochastic signal and system characterizations, sampling quantization. Baseband pulse signaling and the matched filter. Introduction to signal spaces and distance concepts. Bandpass modulations and their performance in AWGN. Link budget analysis, synchronization overview.
    Prerequisites: E E 470 & 471

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 475 - Random Signals in Linear Systems


    (spring) Introduction to random electrical signals and noise, autocorrelation, crosscorrelation, power spectra, Nth law detectors, matched filters, detection of signals in noise, optimum receivers, and Bayes estimators.
    Prerequisites: E E 371

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 478 - Introduction to Digital Signal Processing


    Discrete time signals and systems review, convolution, discrete-time Fourier transform, z-transform, canonical filter representations, windowing, and FFT.
    Prerequisites: E E 333 & 371

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 481 - Professional Experience in Electrical Engineering


    Supervised work-study program in an electrical engineering profession, in established industrial environment. Credit dependent on advance registration and mutual agreement between faculty supervisor and participating company. May be repeated; however, hours applied toward graduation limited by department.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
  
  • E E 485 - Electronic Navigation Systems I


    Principles and theory of operation of electronic navigation systems with emphasis on avionics; aircraft instrumentation, VOR, DME, Inertial, Omega, LORAN, ILS, MLS, Transit, GPS, air traffic control, and radar.
    Prerequisites: E E 321 & 333

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 486 - Electronic Navigation Systems II


    Continuation of 485. Focused on current and future avionics systems and aircraft electronics. Design and signal processing in navigation receivers.
    Prerequisites: E E 485

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 487 - Electronic Navigation Systems III


    Continuation of 485 and 486 with emphasis on mathematical modeling of navigation and landing systems, fault tolerant avionics system design and architectures, and flight testing and current developments.
    Prerequisites: E E 486

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 490 - Selected Topics


    Selected topics of current interest in electrical engineering.
    Credit Hours: 1 to 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 21 hours.
  
  • E E 495 - Electrical Engineering Design


    Students work individually or in small groups on open-ended design problems with real-world constraints of economics, limited resources, and deadlines. Design problems may be of a software, device, or system nature; some may take the form of design competitions. Oral and written progress reports are required. Students have a major role in evaluating peer projects as to their feasibility, safety, reliability, aesthetics, and social impact.
    Prerequisites: E E 367 & COMS 103 & ENG 305J & (E E 341 OR C S 361)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 495A - Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Design I


    The goal of this course is to give students the opportunity to refine and demonstrate their ability in engineering design. Students work on a major design project as part of a team with an emphasis on problem definition and specification. They will conduct a preliminary design review. In addition, students will study the systems approach to problem solving, engineering ethics, economic analysis, and the elements of scheduling and planning. 3 lec, 2 lab.
    Prerequisites: 44 HOURS OF E E

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 495B - Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Design II


    Continuation of EE 495A. Students are expected to continue the design begun in EE 495A with an emphasis on construction, pre-testing, and redesign. They will conduct a critical design review. In addition, students will study and develop skills necessary for a successful engineering career. 1 lec, 6 lab.
    Prerequisites: E E 495A

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E E 495C - Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Design III


    Continuation of EE 495B. Students are expected to complete the design developed in EE 495B with an emphasis on final assembly, testing, and analysis of outcomes. They will conduct a formal design review. In addition, the student will be exposed to a variety of career options available to graduates. 1 lec, 6 lab.
    Prerequisites: E E 495B & SR

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Electronic Media

  
  • E M 101 - Introduction to Electronic Media


    Overview of field, facilities, student responsibilities, and career expectations in electronic media.
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 122 - Radio-Television Performance


    To provide overview of responsibilities required for radio and television announcing, and to provide practice and performance situations necessary to develop proficiency in performance skills.
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 189 - Electronic Media Workshop-Non-Majors


    Short course in specific topics in electronic media applications. Emphasizes hands-on practice on such subjects as visual composition, camcorder operations, video editing, lighting, audio editing, and media digitization. Intended for non-majors.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
  
  • E M 209A - Basic R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 209B - Basic R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 209C - Topics In R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 209D - Topics In R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 209E - Topics In R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 209F - Topics In R Tv Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 211 - Audio Production-Direction


    Principles of basic radio production and development of criteria for evaluation of radio production. 2 lec, 4 lab.
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 212 - Intro to Multimedia Production


    Using software applications on both the Mac and PC to create and edit multimedia for desktop publishing, interactive presentations, television/video, and Web site content.
    Prerequisites: E M 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 214 - Advanced Audio Production/Performance


    Innovative techniques for production and performance of audio materials. Investigation and analysis of audio production development, and individual problems.
    Prerequisites: E M 211

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • E M 215 - Intro to Website Design


    Webpage creation and Internet functioning, using HTML, integrating media into Webpages, posting pages to the Web, and server functions.
    Prerequisites: E M 212

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 216 - Introduction to Video Production


    Principles of basic television production and development of criteria for evaluation of television production. 2 lec, 4 lab.
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 217 - Advanced Video Production


    Applications of studio and field production with emphasis on innovative techniques.
    Prerequisites: E M 216

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • E M 218 - Intro to Digital Media


    Photography and videography basics through development and integration into current digital media applications.
    Prerequisites: E M 212 & ART 113

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 257 - Advertising in the Broadcast and Cable Media


    Introduction to principles and practices of advertising and selling of time in electronic media situations. Format includes substantial instruction and interaction with individuals employed in station sales departments, and preparation of materials for sales strategies and campaigns.
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 267 - International Media Systems


    Surveys the role of the media in representative foreign countries. Media are examined relative to their structure, function, patterns of use, regulation and control, and relationship to other systems. Culture, politics, history, economics, geography, educational levels, and other aspects of the countries will be discussed.
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 270 - Broad & Public


    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • E M 288 - Electronic Media Workshop-Multimedia


    Production of multimedia related assignments, monitored and supervised by Electronic Media faculty. Requires minimum number of assigned tasks per week during the term.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
  
  • E M 289 - Broadcast Workshop


    Production of technically related assignments monitored and supervised within broadcast related services of OU-Zanesville. Requires minimum number of assigned hours of tasks per week during school terms.
    Prerequisites: ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • E M 290 - Radio-Television Internship


    Approved assignments in area radio, TV, cable, or media production facilities. Requires contract of duties and time commitment between coordinator, student, and employee. Written evaluation required for course completion.
    Prerequisites: ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • E M 298 - Independent Study


    Research projects requiring self-directed study and completion of paper or production relating to electronic media. (May be repeated up to 4 qtrs.)
    Prerequisites: ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAJOR

    Credit Hours: 1 to 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.

Electronics Technology

  
  • ETCH 150 - Solid State Devices


    Prerequisites: ETCH 133

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ETCH 151 - Digital Circuits


    Prerequisites: ETCH 133

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ETCH 152 - Ind El & Computers


    Prerequisites: ETCH 151

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ETCH 153 - Process Control


    Prerequisites: ETCH 151

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.

Engineering and Technology

  
  • ET 100 - Engineering and Technology


    (summer) Introductory course to engineering and technology for students in the Summer Pre-Engineering Program. Lectures in related fields and involvement in engineering problems through student-selected projects.
    Prerequisites: FR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 106 - Engineering Orientation


    Introduction to the Russ College and exploration of the ways engineers and technologists interact with society.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 134 - Electronic Maintenance


    Information on how to maintain and repair all types of electronic equipment (e.g., computers, solid state equipment, and stereophonic equipment). No previous experience in electronics necessary. Demonstrations and lab experience will provide each student with theory and practical basic instructions on how to use test equipment. 1 lec, 4 lab.
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 181 - Computer Methods in Engineering I


    Introduction to application of digital computation for solution of engineering problems, with emphasis on methodology and organization. Problem formulation and solution in terms of an object oriented programming approach using the C++ language in an interactive network environment.
    Prerequisites: MATH 163A OR 263A

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 190 - Cooperative Education Field Experience I


    Required of, and limited to, students on approved co-op work assignments. Prior approval required before a student registers. Credit earned is not applicable toward specific degree requirements, but will accumulate in the student’s academic credit total. In addition to continual monitoring of student’s progress by the cooperative education coordinator and the faculty advisor, participating students are required to submit a final report of their activities.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 240 - Computer Methods in Engineering II


    Introduction to application of digital computation techniques to engineering problems including applied numerical methods. Study and use of C-language as an analytical tool. Utilization of common computer peripheral equipment.
    Prerequisites: (MATH 263C OR CONCUR) & C OR BETTER IN ET 181

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 280 - Engineering and Technology–Overview


    Intended for students of all majors; non-Engineering Technology students are encouraged. Provides an overview of engineering and technology, to place the profession in a historical context, to examine the views of supporters and detractors, to examine moral and ethical issues associated with the profession in society, and to develop an appreciation for the manner in which engineering and technological work is conducted. Emphasizes a problem-solving approach to questions of all kinds, but more specifically to technological ones.
    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2AS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 290 - Cooperative Education Field Experience II


    Contents of seminar varies. See 190.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 320 - History of Western Technology


    Survey of significant technological innovations of Western civilization from Greco-Roman period into 20th century. Interrelationships, in history, between technology and society. Background in technology or science not required.
    Prerequisites: JR OR SR

    Credit Hours: 3General Education Code: 2AS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 322 - Introduction to Materials Behavior


    Introductory materials science course covering behavior of metals, polymers, and ceramics for nontechnical majors.
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & NON-ENGINEERS

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 325 - Pollution Solutions I


    Understanding current air pollution problems, their causes, effects, and possible solutions and impact of those solutions on society.
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & NON-ENGINEERS

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 326 - Environment Separetion Process


    Same course description as 325 covering different aspects and topics. Not a continuation of 325.
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & NON ENGINEERS

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 331 - Fluid Dynamics for Nonengineers


    Not open to engineering students. Physical, not mathematical, introduction to principles controlling fluid motions in our environment. Study of weather, flood circulation, aerodynamics, river hydraulics, and rocketry through design of golf balls and plumbing systems included. Introduction to mechanics, fluid properties, fluids at rest and in motion. Lectures and reading assignments supplemented with films.
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & NON-ENGINEERS

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 334 - Water Pollution Control


    Designed for student with limited technical background but who is interested in problems of water pollution. Deals with nature of water, source and character of pollutants, technology of wastewater renovation, ecology of water pollution, and legal, economic, and administrative constraints.
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & NON ENGINEERS

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 337 - Transportation Today


    Designed for student with limited technical background who is interested in gaining knowledge in area of highway and transportation planning and design. Major topics include geometric factors, traffic studies, modes of transportation, human equation, and planning strategies.
    Prerequisites: JR OR SR

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 345 - Fundamentals of Analog Computation


    Basic operation of analog computer and auxiliary equipment. Solution of linear and nonlinear differential equations and simulation of physical systems on analog computer.
    Prerequisites: MATH 340

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 350 - Engineering and the Technological Society


    Technical inventions and social inventions, impact and social consequences of engineering public policy issues, ethical considerations, and some exploration of alternative futures. Discussion and lecture format used.
    Credit Hours: 3General Education Code: 2AS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 360 - Communication Technology


    Introduction to theory and application of electronic devices and systems employed in communications. Topics include, among others, human-to computer communication, CRT terminals, radio and television receivers and transmitters, communication satellites, information transmission by light waves. Not open for credit to engineering majors.
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 390 - Cooperative Education Field Experience III


    See 190.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 400 - Professional Engineering Fundamentals Review


    Review of basic engineering principles. Provides a compact review of basic engineering principles and illustrated by practical solutions.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 445 - Advanced Numerical Methods


    Numerical methods for solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, stability considerations and error estimates, application to variety of engineering problems, numerical method of lines and integration procedures for stiff ODE systems.
    Prerequisites: MATH 441 AND 444

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 470 - Energy and the Environment


    Technical, economic, political, and environmental factors in energy production. Conventional, gasification, synfuels, fission, fusion, solar, wind, and possible future conversion techniques. Course designed to provide understanding needed for intelligent participation in societal decisions related to energy issues. (Equiv to MATH 445.)
    Credit Hours: 3General Education Code: 2AS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ET 490 - Cooperative Education Field Experience IV


    See 190.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • ET 495 - Leadership Seminar


    Through selected readings, class presentations, discussions, and case studies, students will seek an understanding of leadership and its importance and effectiveness in achieving goals with followers. Successful leaders in engineering and other fields will visit the class and share their knowledge of leadership. Several written reports and oral presentations on leadership case studies will be required during the term.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

English

  
  • ENG 150 - Developmental Writing Skills


    Credit for 150 will not be given to any student who has already passed any other English course. Develops skills through attention to coherence, mechanics, syntax, and writing conventions. Does not satisfy Tier I or Arts and Sciences humanities requirement. (Nonnative speakers take 150A.)
    Prerequisites: PLACEMENT OR RECOMMENDATION & NOT ANY ENGLISH COURSE ABOVE 150

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 0E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 150A - Fundamental Usage Skills


    Prerequisites: FOREIGN STUDENTS ONLY PLACEMENT

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 0E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 150I - Fund Usage Skills


    Prerequisites: FOREIGN STUDENTS ONLY PLACEMENT

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 0E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 151 - Writing and Rhetoric I


    Practice in composing and revising expository essays that are well organized, logically coherent, and effective for their purpose and audience. Topics from personal experience or nonfiction reading. (Nonnative speakers take 151A.)
    Prerequisites: ENG 150 OR 151 PLACEMENT

    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 151A - Fresh Comp: Writ & Rhet


    Prerequisites: FOREIGN STUDENTS ONLY PLACEMENT

    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 151I - Fr Comp:Wri&Rhet


    Prerequisites: FOREIGN STUDENTS PLACEMENT ONLY

    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 152 - Writing and Reading


    Same as 151, except that topics are developed from reading and discussion of fiction, poetry, and/or drama.
    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 153 - Writing and Reading: Special Topics


    Similar in structure, genres, and purposes to 152, but each section uses readings and/or clips focused on a specific theme chosen by the instructor. Recent themes include the environment, the Vietnam war, the social outsider, The Brothers Karamazov, and popular culture.
    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • ENG 153A - Writing and Reading: Gender


    Same as 152 except that topics are developed from readings depicting women and men in literature. Students examine and write about how, in both literature and life, women and men see themselves and one another, how people learn what society expects of them, and about such topics as sexuality, marriage, friendship, and rebellion against culturally imposed sexual roles.
    Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: 1E
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
 

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