May 05, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 16.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • ENGL 3341 - Lit of Initiation/Experience

    Credits: 3
    Study of literary works which detail growth and development of character. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3342 - Women in Literature

    Credits: 3
    Study of works by and about women. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3343 - African American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Study of works about the Black experience. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3344 - Literature of Appalachia

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of southern Appalachian experience in literature. Includes works by authors past and present who are themselves products of the region or who have focused on the region in their prose or poetry. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3346 - River Literature

    Credits: 3
    Study of literary works in which rivers are central factors influencing experience. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3349 - Native American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Study of works written by Native American writers. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3351 - Major American Authors

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of one or two major authors to provide a detailed understanding of works, thought, and literary development. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3352 - Women’s Narratives

    Credits: 3
    A study of historic and contemporary narrative writing by women. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3360 - Contemp British/Amer Literature

    Credits: 3
    Survey of the development of British and American literary traditions from the end of World War II to the present. Prereq: ENGL 1105 and ENGL 2211 and ENGL 2212 and ENGL 2251 and ENGL 2252 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3371 - The American Novel

    Credits: 3
    A variable content course which examines the emergence and development of the American novel. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3373 - Modern American Poetry

    Credits: 3
    Study of themes and forms prevalent in modern American poetry. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3375 - Women and Film

    Credits: 3
    A study of the depiction of women in American and international films, from popular movies and the avant garde, by both female and male filmmakers. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3377 - Hispanic Women Contemp Film/Lit

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the contributions Hispanic women have made in literature and film. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3381 - Fundamentals of Criticism

    Credits: 3
    Study of both ancient and modern theories of criticism. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 3385 - Cultural Studies:Theories/Mthds

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to influential primary sources–theorists and practitioners–who have helped to define the new field of cultural studies, and redefined the more traditional fields of literary study since the middle of the twentieth century.  Issues stressed include production and consumption of cultural texts and the social impact of cultural power and its role in the formation of identities.  Among foundational theories and practices addressed in the course are the following:  Marxism and Marxist Criticism, communications and mass media, structuralism, poststructuralism, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, history, postcolonialism, and theories of race, class, gender and sexuality. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 and ENGL 2200
  
  • ENGL 3999 - Special Topics in Literature

    Credits: 1-3
    Study of topics not otherwise available.
  
  • ENGL 4410 - Chaucer/Lit of the Middle Ages

    Credits: 3
    A study of Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in relation to other literature of the Middle Ages. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4411 - Renaissance Literature

    Credits: 3
    A consideration of major authors and works of the period. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4421 - 17th Century Literature

    Credits: 3
    Study of the major works of selected authors such as Bacon, Carew, Cowley, Donne, Herrick, Jonson, Marvell, Webster, and Milton. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4424 - 18th Century British Literature

    Credits: 3
    A consideration of major works and authors of the period. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4434 - Mthds Teach Lang Arts Sec School

    Credits: 3
    Provides preservice teachers with essential experiences in theory and practice for teaching language arts students, ages 12 through 21. Instructional strategies and design, classroom management, differentiated learning needs, and implementation are addressed in field and clinical practice. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 and admission in Teacher Ed. Seniors Only. Coreq: EDAE 4400 $
  
  • ENGL 4441 - The Romantics

    Credits: 3
    Study of the poetry and prose of major Romantic writers, including Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron, and Keats. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4446 - The Victorians

    Credits: 3
    Study of English poetry and prose from 1830 to 1900. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4461 - 19th Century American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of major authors and works of the 19th century. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4471 - 20th Century American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of major authors and works of the 20th century. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4480 - Popular Culture/Mass Media

    Credits: 3
    A study of the theories, functions, and production of popular arts, artifacts, and entertainments, with particular emphasis upon critical evaluation of literature, movies, TV, and popular music. Students are encouraged to take COMM 1105 before enrolling in this class. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4485 - Senior Exp English/Hum Majors

    Credits: 3
    Students examine in detail a selected topic of the instructor’s specialty. A major research essay and oral presentation are required. Part of the course involves a portfolio review of previous writings in other courses. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4492 - Culture and Media Capstone

    Credits: 3
    A senior-level capstone course for students completing the Cultural and Media Concentration within the English degree. All required courses in the concentration and most of your required and elective coursework should be completed before you enroll in ENGL 4492. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4495 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3
    Independent investigation of literary topics under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • ENGL 4999 - Special Topics in Literature

    Credits: 1-3
    A seminar course in selected topics in literature. Specific topic chosen by the instructor.
  
  • ETCA 1101 - Engineering Drawing 1

    Credits: 3
    A basic course for students having little or not experience in engineering drawing. Develops fundamental principles through actual experience in both freehand sketching and scaled machine drawings. Includes orthographic, multiview drawings, geometric constructions, dimensioning practice, sectional views, and auxiliary views. Basic design skills will be developed using introduction to basic principles of descriptive geometry. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1102 - Engineering Drawing 2

    Credits: 3
    Advanced skills will be developed using principles of descriptive geometry. Includes detail and assembly drawings, parts lists, thread details and specifications, gear details, classes of fit and tolerances, and geometry dimensioning and tolerancing. A design project will be required. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. Prereq: ETCA 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1201 - Introduction to CADD

    Credits: 3
    Hands on experience using CADD workstations in the Microsoft Windows operating environment, using AutoCAD software, to make engineering drawings. Students apply the skills of setting-up, editing, and plotting engineering drawings. More advanced techniques including, layouts, advanced dimensioning, use of blocks and external references will be applied. Coreq: ETCA 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1202 - Intermediate CADD with Design

    Credits: 3
    Additional commands and more advanced techniques are introduced involving typical 2D mechanical drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Exposure to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Descriptive geometry will be used to solve engineering problems needed to complete an assembly and part drawings of a product you design, incorporating sheet sets in AutoCAD. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. Prereq: ETCA 1101 and ETCA 1201 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1301 - 3-D Parametric Modeling

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to 3-D solid modeling, using feature-based parametric modeling applications. Students create complex solid models and assemblies from basic 2-D sketches using parametric dimensioning and constraints. Part models and assemblies are used to generate 2-D detail drawings, assembly drawings, and 3-D animations. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1302 - Intro to BIM Using Revit Arch.

    Credits: 3
    The course centers on learning the methods to produce a complete set of project documents. You will produce a Revit BIM Term Project of a building. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1501 - CADD Presentation 1

    Credits: 3
    Students are introduced to Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and FrontPage or other HTML editor, to learn the skills to make presentations, especially for creating an ongoing portfolio of writings, drawings, and all projects and presentations submitted in the classes at SSU, present and future. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 1999 - Topics in CADD

    Credits: 1-3
    Offered as an elective for CADD students. Covers topics of special interest. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required $
  
  • ETCA 2201 - Small Building Design

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to architectural drafting through the design of a residential structure. Students create the drawings necessary to complete a typical set of house plans using Autodesk software. Topics include, but are not limited to, design techniques, floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, wall sections, window and door schedules. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. Prereq: ETCA 1101 and ETCA 1201 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2202 - CADD Customization/Autolisp Prog

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to machine tools, Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and (CNC).  Intended for students with no prior experience in machining.  The basics of metal chip-making technology as well as creation and editing of tool path geometry, display control, file manipulation, verification of data, and output of CNC code.  Topics include safety, measurements, bench work, drilling, turning, shaping, planning, milling, and grinding.  Properties and uses of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, cutting fluids, welding, foundry practices, CAM, CNC programming, and CNC machine tool operations.  Laboratory experiences include chip making process and tooling methods, manual and automated.  CADD majors will update their multimedia portfolios to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. Prereq: ETCA 1202 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2203 - Welded Parts Design w/CADD

    Credits: 3
    Welding processes and procedures are covered to the extent necessary to make production weldment drawings. Delineating weld symbols is emphasized. Prereq: ETCA 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2204 - Casting and Mold Design w/CADD

    Credits: 3
    Completion of a set of plans giving the specifications a foundry would need to manufacture a part. The plans include: a pattern drawing with grates, a core box drawing, the casting drawing of the part, and machined part drawing. Prereq: ETCA 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2205 - LISP Programming

    Credits: 3
    A wide range of design problems are solved using LISP programming, subsequent to a thorough study of LISP functions, variable naming conventions, entity access, and device access. A variety of existing LISP routines and student-written routines are analyzed. Prereq: ETCA 2202 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2206 - Pipe Drawing w/CADD

    Credits: 3
    Representation of piping in single and double line diagrams, isometric and orthographic diagrams. Design of pipe flanges given the size of pipe and the operating pressure. Template layouts for cutting pipe to form turns of various angles. Prereq: ETCA 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2301 - Advanced 3-D CADD Design

    Credits: 3
    Wire frame modeling, surface modeling, solid modeling and rapid prototyping. Students gain an appreciation for the capabilities and limitations of each modeling technique using AutoCAD software. Individualized designs may be civil/architectural/mechanical. You will update your multimedia portfolio to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. Prereq: ETCA 1202 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2401 - Computer Aided Mach/Mach Tools

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to machine tools, Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and (CNC).  Intended for students with no prior experience in machining.  The basics of metal chip-making technology as well as creation and editing of tool path geometry, display control, file manipulation, verification of data, and output of CNC code.  Topics include safety, measurements, bench work, drilling, turning, shaping, planning, milling, and grinding.  Properties and uses of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, cutting fluids, welding, foundry practices, CAM, CNC programming, and CNC machine tool operations.  Laboratory experiences include chip-making process and tooling methods, manual and automated.  CADD majors will update their multimedia portfolios to be completed in CADD Presentation 2. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2402 - Computer Aided Machining 2

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate CAM. Learn more advanced CAM programming, island pocketing, surface tool paths, parallel tool paths, radial tool paths, flowline tool paths, draft and fillet tool paths, and rough and finish tool paths. Also, learn to read in and work with models created in CAD programs. Lab experiences include CAM, CNC programming, and CNC tool operation. Prereq: ETCA 2401 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2501 - CADD Presentation 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuing to use Microsoft Office Professional software, you will publish and present your personal, written, multimedia, and WEB-based multimedia portfolio, continually developed through four semesters of classes, demonstrating knowledge of CADD graphics, core technology, social, communications, math physical science, and general community/university activities as an adjunct to your updated resume and cover letter.  Mock/real applications for interviews, job interviews, and peer/professional/self critiques of your performance, backed-up by your multimedia portfolio, culminate this course. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCA 2999 - Topics in CADD

    Credits: 1-3
    Offered as an elective for CADD students. Covers topics of special interest. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required $
  
  • ETCO 1001 - Technical Portfolio Development

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed for the student interested in developing a portfolio for submission and review for college credit.  The student will work with his/her advisor in the development of the portfolio.  Course offered on demand with the recommendation of the chairperson of the Department of Engineering Technologies and with the approval of the Dean, College of Professional Studies. 1 lecture hours
  
  • ETCO 1115 - Comp Programming for Technology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to computer hardware, a high level programming language, an integrated development environment, control structures, procedures, functions, and graphical user interface (GUI) concepts to develop computer programs for various applications. Focus is on problem solving and algorithm development and analysis. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCO 1116 - JAVA Computer Programming

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to computer hardware, a high level programming language, objects, methods, control structures, and graphical user interface (GUI) concepts to develop computer programs for various applications. Course focus is on problem solving and algorithm development and analysis. $
  
  • ETCO 1120 - Intro STEM Computer Programming

    Credits: 3
    The areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) all rely on computer programming and this reliance is steadily increasing. This course introduces students to computer software created to meet the computing needs of these areas. The use of computer-based analytical and computational software as well as beginning-level computer programming is taught in a manner which emphasizes problem solving. No previous programming experience is needed to enroll in this course but an understanding of algebra is required. Coreq: MATH 1020 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCO 1150 - HTML Programming/Web Page Design

    Credits: 3
    Utilization of computer hardware and a high level programming application (HTML) to design and construct interactive web pages. Topics include Internet browsers, HTML programming language, graphics and file management, shareware, guest books and forms, and JAVA applets. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • ETCO 1310 - Fluid Power

    Credits: 3
    A study of the functions of various hydraulic and pneumatic components and methods of combining them to build complex systems. Emphasis on understanding the physical properties of fluids and gasses in open and closed channels and their use for power transmission and control. Coreq: MATH 1020 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • ETCO 1995 - Engineering Tech Portfolio Eval.

    Credits: 1-3
    This course allows for the award of academic credit on the basis of Engineering Technology faculty evaluation of student portfolio or certificate extra-institutional (non-academic) learning. The learning must be within the context of the Engineering Technology degree for which the student is enrolled. The evaluation of student document(s) is by Engineering Technology faculty in the curriculum area in which the student is requesting academic credit. The course is repeatable to a maximum of five (5) portfolios, or 15 credit hours, whichever is reached first. Credit hours earned by portfolio do not apply toward the residency requirement for graduation. Prereq: ETCO 1001 or Department Chairperson Approval
  
  • ETCO 2210 - General Industry Safety

    Credits: 1
    Presents OSHA 10-hour General Industry Voluntary Compliance program to the requirements of the OSHA Training Institute. Course includes the OSHA 10-hour General Industry Voluntary Compliance card.
  
  • ETCO 2225 - Indus Mgt/Occup Safety/Health

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the attributes and skills necessary to be an effective team builder, communicator, supervisor, or manager necessary for leadership positions in industrial and high technology organizations. Introduces industrial safety, occupational health issues, accident prevention, working conditions, provisions and policies of OSHA. Course includes OSHA general industry regulations that apply to business, manufacturing, and service Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC’s) and the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Voluntary Compliance Program. 3 lecture hours
  
  • ETCO 2230 - Technical Publishing

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to microcomputer technology available for desktop publishing of technical articles, papers, documents and publications.  Integration of spreadsheet data and graphics into published documents is discussed along with an in-depth study of open-source word processing, mathematical formula applications, and desktop publishing software.  Special emphasis is placed on the incorporation and implementation of mathematical equations, scientific graphics, and data into publications.  Creation and use of images; line and vector graphics; and other types of graphical content is also discussed. 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • ETCO 2280 - Ind Archeology Ohio River Valley

    Credits: 2
    Classroom, walking tour, and interactive exploration of the industrial archeology of the Ohio River Valley centered on the Hanging Rock Iron and Coal region in Ohio and Kentucky. Includes the city of Portsmouth, cold and hot blast furnaces of Scioto County and surrounds, foundries, kilns, railroads, canals, and supporting industries. Active historical preservation is also a component of the course.
  
  • ETCO 2310 - Statics & Strengths

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of stress and strain, strength of materials, friction, torsion, and moment of inertia of mechanical structures and displacement in a wide variety of gearing applications. Prereq: MATH 1200
  
  • ETCO 2500 - Technology for Everyone

    Credits: 3
    Introduction for nontechnology students to the working principles of common devices through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory experience. Topics include the historical origin of common devices, their design principles; the opportunity to use, dissect or assemble basic devices to understand their technology; research on a technical topic involving the development and impact of the technology or commercial device; creation of the successful technology company; and the impact of the technology or device on society.
  
  • ETCO 2510 - Introduction to Robotics

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to robotic applications in industry. Emphasis on classifications, limits of motion, economic impacts, safety and programming of industrial robots. Prereq: ETCO 1310 and ETEM 1510 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETCO 2995 - Eng. Tech Portfolio Eval. Cr. II

    Credits: 1-3
    This course allows for the award of academic credit on the basis of Engineering Technology faculty evaluation of student portfolio or certificate extra-institutional (non-academic) learning. The learning must be within the context of the Engineering Technology degree for which the student is enrolled. The evaluation of student document(s) is by Engineering Technology faculty in the curriculum area in which the student is requesting academic credit. The course is repeatable to a maximum of five (5) portfolios, or 15 credit hours, whichever is reached first. This course is the continuation of ETCO 1995. Credit hours earned by portfolio do not apply toward the residency requirement for graduation. Prereq: ETCO 1995
  
  • ETCO 2999 - Topics

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small group study under the supervision of an instructor of an Industrial and Engineering Technology topic not available to the student by regular or elective courses. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • ETCO 3185 - Internship in Engineering Tech.

    Credits: 1-4
    Out-of-classroom work experience under the supervision of an Engineering Technology faculty member. The work assignment must be related to your area of interest (Computer Engineering Technology, Digital Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, or Plastics Engineering Technology) and may be conducted within business or industry, the public or private sector, state, federal or local government. Level of course credit is based on the scope and responsibilities of the internship. Determined by instructor lab hours
  
  • ETCO 3320 - Ethics/Prof and the Engr Tech

    Credits: 1
    Examination and evaluation of the professional issues in differing engineering and technology areas through case studies, codes of ethics (professional canon), the importance of diversity in the workplace, and the need to be able to identify and avoid sexual harassment in any situation. Non-Engineering Technology students are welcome into this course, given that engineering and technology impacts all aspects of 21st century society.
  
  • ETCO 3999 - Topics

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small group study under the supervision of an instructor of an Industrial and Engineering Technology topic not available to the student by regular or elective courses. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required
  
  • ETCO 4999 - Topics

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small group study under the supervision of an instructor of an Industrial and Engineering Technology topic not available to the student by regular or elective courses. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • ETEC 1101 - Structured Programming

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the software development process through a modern block-structured language. Computer problem solving and program debugging strategies, data abstraction, modularity, parameter passing, and elementary data structures. Fundamentals of linked lists, stacks, and queues. Recursion, recursively-defined data structures, and tree structures will be discussed. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 1301 - Computer Engineering Technology

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the computer engineering technology field by providing a classroom experience that is both hands-on and intellectual. The student will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming, computer architecture, printed circuit board design and fabrication, electrical and electronic components and electrical-mechanical design. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 1302 - Computing Systems

    Credits: 3
    Hardware and software integration techniques for stand alone and networked computer systems will be covered. Lecture covers motherboards, hard drives, video boards, network adapter cards, cabling, network system software, along with an introduction to Assembly Language. Lab emphasis on assembling and integrating a networked computer system and installing Linux as the operating system. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 1601 - Graphical User Interface Design

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to graphical user interface programming and teaches the principles and processes for designing good user interfaces and comfortable user experiences. Lab emphasis will be upon developing user interfaces using both scripting languages and visual programming tools. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 2101 - Data Structures

    Credits: 3
    Advanced methods for searching and sorting, including hashing techniques. Introduction to complexity analysis. Dynamic data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, tables, and graphs will be covered in addition to algorithms involving hashing, sorting, recursion and searching. Lab emphasis is upon the implementation of these structures and techniques in complete working structured software applications. Prereq: ETEC 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 2104 - Object Oriented Software Engineering

    Credits: 3
    The design and development of object oriented programs using a modern object oriented language which includes support for classes, methods, polymorphism, and encapsulation.  Introduce models and issues concerned with the development of high quality software including the life-cycle models requirements analysis, specification and design techniques, implementation, documentation, configuration management, reliability, verification, validation, and maintenance. Prereq: ETEC 2101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 2301 - Programmable Logic

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to logic and interface devices used in microprocessor systems. Boolean logic, Karanaugh maps, and DeMorgan’s theorem are covered in applying LSI devices to systems. Also includes an introduction to Programmable Array Logic (PAL) and Field Programmable Gate Array devices as they are applied to support and augment microprocessor systems. Prereq: ETEC 1101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 2311 - Microprocessor Based Systems

    Credits: 3
    The study of microprocessor based systems with a focus on PC hardware and microcontrollers. Topics covered include computer interfacing techniques, signal conditioning, realtime programming and interrupts. Lab emphasis is on interfacing microprocessor based systems to devices in the physical world (such as switches, lights and motors) and developing software that monitors and controls these devices. Prereq: ETEC 2301 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 2601 - Database Systems

    Credits: 3
    A study of database management systems, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases.  The logical and physical representations of hierarchical, simple and complex data and file relationships are covered.  Their application in the major data models is emphasized with a focus on the relational models. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3201 - Networking and Communication

    Credits: 3
    Interfacing a computer system to external devices which support asynchronous and synchronous communications, flow-control paths, data transfer, packets, and physical interfaces. A study of the ISO model protocols, logical connections and services, streams and datagrams, LANs, internetworking, routing, and servers. Prereq: ETEC 2101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3301 - Computer Architecture

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on microprocessor architectures. Topics include: busses, timing, memory systems, and decoding. Also covered are techniques for interfacing MSI, LSI, and VLSI chips to system busses. Lab emphasis is on building a microprocessor based system. Prereq: ETEC 2311 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3401 - Algorithms

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the theories of algorithms, data structures, computational complexity, and correctness. Topics covered include: divide-and-conquer techniques, dynamic programming, greediness, sorting, searching, graph problems, lower bound techniques, and NP-completeness. Prereq: ETEC 2101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3402 - Automata and Formal Languages

    Credits: 3
    The study of formal models of computation in terms of abstract language and machine models. These include formal languages, finite state automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines, and grammars. Prereq: ETEC 3401 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3501 - Advanced Circuit Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to (and application of) integral-differential equations to modeling of circuits and systems.  Use of PSPICE to model systems.  Application of Laplace transforms to system differential equations in the time and frequency domains with sinusoidal and complete harmonic signals.  Topics include transfer functions, frequency response, and BODE plots, transients in DC/AC networks, initial conditions, mesh analysis, superposition, the Initial and Final Value Theorems and the Shifting Theorem.  A laboratory component is directed at demonstrating the transient effects of both AC and DC stimulus. Prereq: MATH 2120 and ETEM 1111 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3701 - Operating Systems 1

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the function, design, and integration of the parts of an operating system. Topics covered include: operating system history, policies for scheduling and page-replacement, memory management, resource allocation, deadlock starvation, livelock, access control, mutual exclusion, concurrency process synchronization, file systems, secondary storage management, and command interpreters. Prereq: ETEC 2101 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 3702 - Operating Systems 2

    Credits: 3
    This course covers advanced operating system topics through the examination and implementation of various parts of a working operating system. Topics covered include cooperating processes, protection, real-time systems, distributed systems, and security. Topics include UNIX, file systems, processes, process development, remote access techniques, and overall system management. Prereq: ETEC 3701 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4301 - Design Lab 1

    Credits: 3
    A capstone experience in Computer Engineering Technology involving the application of hardware and software components to form a system. The student demonstrates competency by applying concepts from the Computer Engineering Technology program to an applications design and implementation project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Prereq: ETEC 3201, ETEC 3301, ETEC 3402, ETEC 3702, and ETEC 3801 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4302 - Design Lab 2

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of ETEC4301 Design Lab 1 where students complete and present their projects. Prereq: ETEC 4301 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4401 - Compiler Design

    Credits: 3
    Application of finite state automata as regular expressions to programming language design and analysis of the use of context-free grammars as a formal device for language syntax. Techniques of lexical analysis and parsing (top-down and bottom-up), symbol table management, code generation, and error handling are covered. Prereq: ETEC 3402 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4501 - Digital Controls 1

    Credits: 3
    A study of the methods used to implement control theory concepts on digital machines. An introduction to measurement devices and physical characteristics of control systems. Lab emphasis is on interfacing sensors used in measuring various physical environments to a microprocessor based system. Signal conditioning, scaling, and real-time programming techniques are incorporated to support these devices. Prereq: ETEC 2101, ETEC 2311, ETEC 3501, and MATH 2120 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4502 - Digital Controls 2

    Credits: 3
    An extension of ETEC 4501. Microprocessor based control systems, open and closed loop systems,block diagrams, PID control algorithms, Programmable Logic Controllers are covered. Lab emphasis ison interfacing microprocessor based systems to actuators such as motors, relays, valves, and heaters. Software algorithms are implemented to create discrete and continuous control systems. Prereq: ETEC 4501 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEC 4901 - Perspectives in Computing

    Credits: 3
    An opportunity for the student to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career. Prereq: ETEC 3201, ETEC 3301, ETEC 3402, ETEC 3702, and ETEC 3801 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1103 - Industrial Electricity

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the student with the National Electric Code (NEC) and practices used in industry to install electrical conductors, switching equipment, and overload protection and equipment. Course study includes motors, generators, and machine controls. 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1110 - Electrical Fundamentals 1 (DC)

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course in the study of electricity. Basic definitions of energy and electricity are introduced which lead to studies of resistance, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, simple meters, inductance, and capacitance. Direct current effects only. Prereq: MATH 1020 or EM Faculty Approval 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1111 - Electrical Fundamentals 2 (AC)

    Credits: 3
    Simple inductance-resistance and capacitance-resistance transient circuits; studies of alternating current fundamentals, phasor algebra, AC circuit analysis, power factor, and resonance. Prereq: MATH 1020 and ETEM1110 or EM Faculty Approval 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1112 - DC & AC Circuits

    Credits: 4
    An introductory course in the study of electricity. Basic definitions of energy and electricity are introduced which lead to studies of resistance, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, inductance-resistance and capacitance-resistance transient circuits, alternating current fundamentals, phasor algebra, AC circuit analysis, power factor, and resonance. Coreq: MATH 1020 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1216 - Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to discrete, bipolar solid state electronic devices and electronic circuits, including small signal amplifiers, transistor biasing, equivalent circuits, electronic unregulated DC power supplies; special solid state devices; frequency response; decibels; cascaded, feedback, power and field effect amplifiers; op amps; and regulated DC power supplies. Prereq: ETEM 1111 or ETEM 1112 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1510 - Intro to Electricity/Electronics

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental principles of DC and AC electricity. An introduction to electronics with emphasis on process control applications and PLC’s. (Not for EM or Computer Engineering Technology majors.) Prereq: MATH 1020 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 1514 - EM Devices

    Credits: 3
    A study of devices where both electrical and mechanical principles are utilized. Includes DC motors and generators, 3 phase circuits, transformers, induction motors, alternators, synchronous motors, and motor controls. Prereq: ETEM 1111 or ETEM 1112 (or ETEM 1510 for non-EM majors). 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETEM 2210 - Digital Electronics (PLTW)

    Credits: 4
    A course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices. This course is a specialization course of study in the Project-Lead-The-Way (PLTW) Ohio Pre-Engineering Program. Course offered upon sufficient demand. Prereq: Enrollment in a high school PTLW Ohio Pre-Engineering Program, an Ohio STEM Academy, or instructor approval. Faculty Consent Required. $
  
  • ETEM 2212 - Digital Logic

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to solid state, integrated electronic logic, practical applications of Boolean Algebra, logic gates, binary pulse circuits, number systems, and computer arithmetic. Integrated circuit applications which include combinational and sequential logic, printed circuits, counters, registers, decoders, signal converters, and an introduction to microcomputers. Prereq: ETEM 1216 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
 

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