May 05, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 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.

COURSE FEES

Summer 2016, Fall Semester 2016, Spring Semester 2017

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing.  The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE:  The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships.  The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

Fee Per Credit Hour

ADNR - Nursing 25.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 7.00
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 15.00
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 25.00
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BSNR - Nursing 20.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 35.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 22.00
GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MATH - Mathematics 15.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts 60.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 20.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 25.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 20.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 20.00
SSCI - Social Science 10.00
SSES - Exercise Science 15.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Math, Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience 12.00

Flat Rates

EDU1 - Education Field Fee 294.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 147.00
CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee 120.00

Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

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)

 

 
  
  • ETEM 2418 - Programmable Logic Controls

    Introduction to basic industrial control circuits using the PLC as a control device. Instruction on the proper methods of programming, logic and math functions, and interfacing the PLC to peripheral devices.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEM 1510, or ETEM 2212 or ETEM 1514
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEM 2420 - Programmable Controllers 2

    Continuation of ETEM 2418 including more advanced controls, interfacing, and peripheral devices.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEM 2418
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEM 2514 - EM Systems

    An introduction to systems which use both electrical and mechanical principles. Thermals, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, magnetic, and optical systems are utilized to stress the coordinated combination of previously learned concepts. Includes the use of mechanical drawing of both electrical and electronic circuits and components using appropriate symbols. This course covers power distribution, logic and ladder diagrams, printed circuits, schematics, and pictorial views.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETCO 1310, ETEM 1216, and ETEM 1514
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEM 2516 - Automation/Robotics

    A study of electromechanical open and closed loop analog and digital systems. The microcomputer and programmable logic controllers are used to interface a variety of input and output transducers to build complete automatic control systems and industrial robotic manufacturing cells.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETCO 1310, ETEM 1514, and ETEM 2212
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEM 2520 - EM Design/Presentation

    Provides the student the opportunity to work on the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of electromechanical devices and systems. Promotes independent study, team building, initiative, and creativity by requiring the student to develop the design with minimal staff supervision. Students are required to make a formal oral presentation of their design project.

    Credits: 3

    Coreq: ETEM 2516
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 1110 - Intro to Environmental Engr (CX)

    An introduction and overview of the management of environmental restoration and pollution control projects. The development of an appreciation of the many aspects of project coordination. Problem discovery and definition, investigative techniques, work plans, health and safety plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, agency interfacing/permit acquisition, legal regulations and reporting requirements are discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Coreq: MATH 1020
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 1130 - Water Treatment Techniques

    Designed to provide the necessary formal training to allow the student to attempt the State of Ohio Class I Water Operator exam. Emphasizes water treatment, distribution systems, theory of operations, and design applications. Basic water quality laboratory analysis such as chlorine demand/residual, fluoride, iron, manganese, nitrate nitrogen, pH: sampling protocols and record keeping are included.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 2200
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2210 - Wastewater Treatment Techniques

    Provides the necessary formal training to allow the student to attempt the State of Ohio Class I Wastewater Operator exam.  Emphasizes types of treatment, theory of operation, design applications, basic operating texts such as BOD, DO, solids concentrations, pH, F/M ration, sludge age, detention time, hygiene and public health aspects, sewer systems, budgetary considerations and sample preservation.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 2200
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2220 - Hazardous Waste Management

    An investigation of the state and federal programs for environmental assessments of regulating facilities for the disposal of hazardous wastes and the development of resource recovery programs. The creation, transportation, treatment methods, storage, and disposal of “hazardous wastes” are also studied.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 1141 and ETEV 1110
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2230 - Intro to Solid Waste Mgt Tech

    A study of the long-term environmental impacts, methods of transporting, reduction, and storage of solid waste.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: CHEM 1141 and ETEV 1110 and MATH 2110 or MATH 2111
  
  • ETEV 2240 - Industrial Waste Treatment

    A study of industrial waste pretreatment requirements, equipment operation, design, testing, and removal systems.  Laboratory analysis methods for air and soil contamination concentrations and removal efficiencies of heavy metals, toxins, and priority pollutants are included.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 1141 and ETEV 2210 and ETEV 2220
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2250 - Fluid Mechanics

    Fluid properties; fluid statics, including manometry; submerged surfaces; buoyancy; and stability of floating bodies. The principles of fluid flow, including Bernoulli’s and energy equations; energy losses; and pump power. Analysis and design of pipeline systems, open channels, and pump selection.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: PHYS 2201 and MATH 1200
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2260 - Automation/Environmental Tech

    Complete closed-loop control of analog process systems with PLC interfaces and computer control. Several loops are analyzed, such as flow, chemical feeds, temperature, and dissolved oxygen.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 1120, and ETEV 1130, and ETEV 2210, and MATH 1200
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 2270 - Industrial Toxicology

    A study of the health and safety issues of hazardous and infectious environments. Exposure limits, monitoring, symptoms, and prevention of the spread of common diseases through all forms of waste management are discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 1141 and ETEV 2220
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 3310 - Thermodynamics

    Energy analysis of engineering systems using the concepts and laws of thermodynamics. The principle of the mechanical equivalent of heat, behavior, or pure substances, uses of thermodynamic property tables, and study of gas mixtures. Application of the Carnot cycle to both heat engines and reversed heat engines.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 2250 and MATH 2110 and PHYS 2201 or PHYS 2211
  
  • ETEV 3345 - Management of Hazardous Material

    Focuses on the handling, storage, transportation and accident prevention aspects of hazardous materials management. Key EPA, DOT, manifesting, and other handling/shipping concerns.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 2220
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 3355 - Hazard Waste Treat/Control Tech

    Provides statistical and numerical techniques to analyze environmental monitoring data required for regulatory compliance. Applications include groundwater, soil, air, and others as appropriate.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 1141 and ETEV 2220 and MATH 2110 or MATH 2111
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 3365 - Environmental Risk Analysis

    A comprehensive introduction to the various applications of risk management theories and applications essential to the environmental professional.  Topics include process descriptions, hazard identification, source models, fault tree analysis, various types of exposure assessment, risk management and risk regulations and guidelines.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 2220 and CHEM 1141
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
  
  • ETEV 3375 - Air Quality Management/Pollution Control Technology

    An integrative course presenting the sources, history, and effects of air pollution; regulatory trends; meteorology; air pollution measurement instruments and estimating techniques; emission regulations, and the engineering technology control of particulate and gaseous pollutants.  The course is based on the student’s pre-requisite studies in industrial waste treatment, physics, and chemistry.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 2240, ETEV 2250, ETEV 3310, CHEM 1141, and PHYS 2201 or PHYS 2211
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • ETEV 4410 - Engr Hydrology for Technologists

    An overview of basic groundwater hydrology, groundwater flow systems, well design, and groundwater management. Emphasis is placed on the environmental aspects of groundwater development and management.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 2200 and MATH 2110 or MATH 2111
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 4420 - Intro to Geographic Info Systems

    Introduction to the use of computer aided drafting techniques to document municipal, utility, and governmental information in a graphics format.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 or GEOL 112
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 4430 - Stat Proc Analysis Environ Data

    Provides statistical and numerical techniques to analyze environmental monitoring data required for regulatory compliance. Applications include groundwater, soil, air, and other as appropriate.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 2220, and ETEV 2270 and ETEV 3355
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETEV 4440 - Environmental Law and Policy

    A study of American political institutions and a brief history of the American environmental movement and the resulting environmental regulations. Emphasis is on NEPA, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, CAA, CWA, SDWA, HMTA, TSCA, FIFRA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEV 1130 and ETEV 2220
  
  • ETEV 4445 - Hazardous Site Remediation

    This course provides a wide spectrum of remediation-based technologies that have been employed in the successful remediation of Superfund sites. Technologies will include physical, chemical, thermal and bioremediation applications. Different site conditions will be considered in terms of technology applicability with regard to processing efficiencies and mass capabilities.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 2200, ETEV 2220, and ETEV 3355
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • ETGG 1801 - Game Programming Foundations 1

    This course introduces students to the rigorous field of interactive simulation and gaming.  Students learn about the major components of modern simulations and games from both a design perspective and a technical perspective.  Topics covered include:  fundamentals of simulation/gaming, user interface design, human computer interaction, input/output paradigms, and an overview of simulation/game design process.  Lab activities are designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the development of an understanding of the development process as well as interactive programming techniques through the creation of working interactive programs in a high-level programming language. 

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG Majors Only
    Coreq: MATH 1200 or placement
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 1802 - Game Programming Foundations 2

    This class is a continuation of ETGG 1801 and is intended to further develop the students’ understanding of the simulation/gaming production and implementation process. Class activities are focused upon understanding of more advanced concepts and implementation techniques central to the game and simulation development process. Lab activities are focused upon the writing of simple, yet complete, interactive programs in a high-level programming language.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 1801
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 1803 - Concepts of 3D Graphics & Math

    This course introduces students to concepts of 3D graphics, 3D modeling, and the mathematics necessary for 3D programming. Topics covered include: 3D model generation and texture generation, 3D trigonometric operations, 3D vector motion, and matrix transformations in 3-space. Lab activities focus upon creating textures and models and learning the mathematical principles that underlie the computer graphics field.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 1801
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 2801 - Computer Graphics 1

    This course is intended to provide a rigorous introduction to 2D and 3D computer graphics concepts, techniques, and algorithms. Topics covered may include point plotting, line drawing, clipping, sprite animation, optimization, projection, shading, transformations, and other topics. Lab activities will include programming projects in two and three dimensional graphics varying from simple to complex.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 1803
    Coreq: ETEC 2101
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 2802 - Computer Graphics 2

    This class is a continuation of ETGG2801 and is intended to provide advanced mathematical concepts, techniques, and algorithms for 3D computer graphics. Topics covered may include texture mapping, curves and surfaces, image processing, alpha-blending, bump mapping, anti-aliasing, pixel-shaders, volumetric lighting, and other topics. Lab activities will include various programming projects using a modern 3D graphics API.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3801 - Realtime Interactive Prog. 1

    Realtime Interactive Programming is a two-semester sequence that puts into practice all of the information and knowledge gained in the previous courses. In this sequence the students first identify, then build, the necessary components for a full working 3D simulation/game engine. ETGG3801 lab activities focus upon investigating existing 3D engines and then designing and implementing simple simulations/games upon a modern 3D engine.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 2802
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3802 - Realtime Interactive Prog. 2

    This class is a continuation of ETGG 3801. ETGG 3802 classroom and lab activities focus upon the creation of a custom programmed 3D engine that encompasses advanced 3D engine features such as physics modeling, special effects, sound effects, and advanced I/O and interface routines.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 3801
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3909 - Computational Topics: Computer Graphics

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Computer Graphics.

    Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC 2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3911 - Computational Topics: Human/Computer Interaction

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Human/Computer Interaction.

    Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC 2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3912 - Computational Topics: Realtime Programming

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Realtime Programming.

    Note: This course may be repeatable for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC 2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3913 - Computational Topics: Artificial Intelligence

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Artificial Intelligence.

    Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC 2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3914 - Mobile Platform Programming

    In this course, students will explore application development on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.  Example platforms include iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows Phone.  Topics covered could include 2D and 3D graphics, user interface design and programming, voice recognition, GPS input, alternative user interface schemes (accelerometers, multi-touch capabilities), resource limitations, or other topics specific to software development on these platforms.  By the end of the course, students should be able to create, debug, and analyze the performance of applications written for mobile devices. Students may also explore the process of releasing a commercial app on the platform’s app store.

    Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEC 2104
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3918 - Computational Topics: Computer Vision

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Computer Vision.

    Note: This course may be repeatable for credit with instructor permission.


    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC 2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3920 - Computational Topics: Motion Capture

    The computer field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging hardware and software systems.  This class provides the students with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.  This course will concentrate on topics pertaining to Motion Capture.

    Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: ETEC2101 or ETGG 2801
    Lecture hours: 0-3
    Lab hours: 0-3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 3999 - Special Topics

    Individual or small group study under the supervision of a digital simulation and gaming engineering technology instructor on a topic not available to the student by regular or elective courses.

    Credits: 1-6

    Prereq: Instructor permission
  
  • ETGG 4801 - Digital Simulation Design Lab 1

    The two-semester senior project sequence is intended to be the capstone experience in Interactive Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology.  The project experience will synthesize previously covered techniques by allowing the students to design and develop and entire simulation/game project.  The students will, under the guidance of faculty mentors, take a complete project from idea to proposal to development to product in a diverse team environment.  The project sequence culminates with the completion and formal presentation of a completed working interactive 3D simulation/game.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 3802
    Lecture hours: 1
    Lab hours: 6
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 4802 - Digital Simulation Design Lab 2

    The two-semester senior project sequence is intended to be the capstone experience in Interactive Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology. The project experience will synthesize previously covered techniques by allowing the students to design and develop an entire simulation/game project. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students will take a complete project from idea, to proposal, to development, to product, in diverse team environment.  The project sequence culminates with the completion and formal presentation of a completed, working, interactive 3D simulation/game, as well as a written report.  ETGG4802 is the second course of the two-semester sequence.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 4801
    Lecture hours: 1
    Lab hours: 6
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
  
  • ETGG 4803 - Artificial Intelligence

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques underlying the construction of artificially intelligent computer systems. Topics covered may include: problem-solving and search; logic and knowledge representation; planning; reasoning and decision-making in the presence of uncertainty; machine learning; natural language processing; neural networks; and other topics. Lab activities will focus upon the design and implementation of working AI systems.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEC 3402
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 4804 - Optimization Techniques

    This course is designed to teach students advanced programming techniques designed to achieve increased code performance. Course content includes both algorithmic optimization techniques as well as hardware optimization techniques. Lab activities focus upon hands-on, real-world code optimization exercises using both low-level and high-level programming languages.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 3802
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETGG 4805 - Perspect Interactive Simulation

    The computer simulation and gaming field is rapidly changing with constantly emerging technologies and techniques. This class provides the student with an opportunity to explore advanced topics pertinent to their future career.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETGG 3802
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 1100 - Plastics Manufacturing (CX)

    An introductory overview of the different plastic resins, processing methods, and terminology. Lectures cover different types of plastic, identification tests, polymerization, molecular growth, and processing methods. Laboratory experiences in extrusion, injection, thermoforming, compression, and other molding and fabricating operations.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 2200 - Plastics Processing 1

    Basic topics in the processing of thermoplastic resins. Basic topics in extrusion processing. Hands-on operation in the study of the extrusion of thermoplastic resins. Hands-on operation of injection molding machines and introduction to principles of injection molding processing of thermoplastics.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 1100
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 2220 - Plastics Processing 2

    An overview of the injection molding process and the associated terminology.  Lectures cover the parts of the injection molding machine and mold, molding process parameters, and troubleshooting the molding process.  Laboratory experience will be gained in mold set-up, establishing processing parameters, process optimization and troubleshooting.  Basic topics in the thermoforming area and the study of rotational and compression molding processes are also covered.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 1100
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 2230 - Properties of Polymers 1

    Introduction to the molecular structures, molecular mass distributions, tacticity, thermal transitions, and morphology of commercial, synthetic polymers, and their relationships to properties (from an applications standpoint).  Describes the polymerization mechanisms; step and chain growth, plus the industrial processes utilized for the manufacture of polymers; bulk, suspension, dispersion, interface, and emulsion, including the mechanisms of the current catalyst systems; Ziegler-Natta and metallocene.  Extensive coverage of both the amorphous and crystalline states is provided.  The visoelastic characteristics of polymers are explained and modeled.  The curing kinetics of thermoset polymers will be investigated.  The lab component includes the characterization and testing of polymers, using differential scanning calorimetry and capillary rheometry, plus the Instron and Izod Impact testing machines.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: CHEM 2200
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 2235 - Stat Process/Quality Control

    Introduction to basic statistical theory; probability models for discrete and continuous random variables. Introduction and engineering applications of hypothesis testing of means, variance, proportions, differences between means, and ratios of variances.  Introduction and application of the 7 Major Tools of Quality, with emphasis on the development and analysis of control charts for variables and linear regression.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: MATH 1200
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3320 - Plant Layout and Cost Analysis

    Fundamentals of engineering economics and financial management for engineering technologists as applied to the production and manufacturing environment. Topics include principles of plant layout and facilities design, and related economic decisions, time value of money, evaluation of assets, cash flow, replacement decisions, and rate of return analysis.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 1200
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3330 - Properties of Polymers 2

    Introduces the concepts of viscoelastic behavior of polymer melts. Discuss the flow behavior of polymer melts under oscillatory, steady-state and transient modes. Introduces the concepts of polymer degradation and biopolymers. Discuss the use of additives in polymeric materials and their role in processing and properties. Introduce the concepts of polymer blends and polymer composites addressing both micro and nanofillers. Introduce optical and barrier properties of polymeric materials. Introduce advanced thermal characterization of polymers, such as dynamic mechanical analysis and thermal gravimetric analysis.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 2230
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3335 - Stat Process/Quality Control 2

    Build on the statistical tools introduced in ETPL2235 to control and monitor the quality and variability of process. Introduce and apply Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, Multiple Linear Regression, Analysis of Variance.  Introduction to basic Designed Experiments.  Discussion of Statistical Qyality Methodologies (Six Sigma’s DMAIC, Deming’s PDSA).

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 2235
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3345 - Advanced Processing

    Application of the laws of conservation (mass, momentum, energy) to polymer processing.  Steady-state flows in simplified geometries.  Explore the phenomena in the three sections of a single-screw extruder.  Apply engineering and power-law formulas to describe the rheological behavior of polymers and different process conditions for extrusion, blow molding, injection molding and other processing operations.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: MATH 2110, ETPL 2200, ETPL 2230, or Math ACT Sub-score of 24
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3360 - Plastic Part and Mold Design

    Study of thermoplastic and thermoset part designs. Assigned projects develop an understanding of design parameters. Emphasis is placed on combining several areas of knowledge to design plastic parts. Design and analysis of plastic parts made using thermoplastic injection molds, extrusion dies, and blow molding using Moldflow Design and Analysis and CAD programs. Includes geometric dimensioning, cams, and other special techniques.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 2220
    Lecture hours: 4
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3370 - Plastic Part and Mold Design 2

    Continuation of ETPL 3360.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: ETPL 3360
    Lecture hours: 4
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 3390 - Additive Manufacturing

    A brief history of Rapid Prototyping and Additive Manufacturing will be covered.  Current and potential future applications will be discussed.  Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing and their advantages will be discussed.  Different types of Additive Manufacturing methods will be discussed, including:  Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Powder bed (Binder Jetting), Stereo Lithography Apparatus (SLA), and Laser Sintering Methods.  Students will design and print 3D models using FDM and SLA style printers.  Printing processes will be evaluated and compared for accuracy and precision.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETCA 1301
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 4445 - Scientific Processing

    Further develop the foundations learned in Processing and Advanced Processing courses. Introduce and apply different phases of a Scientific Processing Procedure for the Injection Molding Process: Rheology, Cavity Balance, Pressure Drop, Process Window, Pack Time, Cooling Time.  Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) to processes in the lab.  Explore the impact changes that a process has on the product’s properties and the process’s efficiency.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETPL 2220 and ETPL 2230
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
  
  • ETPL 4470 - Senior Project: Part and Mold Making

    Capstone design class for the plastic curriculum.  Students learn CNC programming and basic knowledge to construct a mold for an injected molded plastic part.  Mold is constructed for design developed and analyzed in ETPL 3360, and 3370.  Study of assembly, and machining of mold; and molding of plastic parts.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETPL 3370
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETPL 4490 - Senior Design Lab

    An integrative capstone course for the plastics engineering technology curriculum, containing part and process design and society and ethical impacts of the profession. The students will utilize the part and injection mold made in ETPL4470, install on the injection molding machine, and optimize the processing condition using scientific processing methods.  The students will utilize all of their past classes to produce an optimum part. They will analyze the data, write up their results, and give a presentation on those results. Additionally, students will examine the societal and ethical impacts of their designs, materials and decisions of the profession.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETPL 4470
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
  
  • ETRO 2530 - Robotic Maintenance

    Instruction in servicing and troubleshooting robotic and peripheral automated systems. Emphasis on the mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic control systems associated with robotic work cells.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETEM 2418 and ETEM 2516 or ETCO 2510 and ETEM 1510
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • ETRO 2540 - Robotic Applications

    Advanced study in high technology robot operations and applications with emphasis on pick and place, continuous, and controlled path robots, programmable logic control systems, and production systems. Extended practice in off-line programming, set-up, adjustment, and operation of robotic work cells and material handling systems.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ETRO 2530
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • FREN 1111 - Elementary French 1

    Beginning course of a two-semester, first-year sequence. Basic grammatical concepts and patterns. Emphasis is on development of reading, listening, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills.

    Credits: 5

    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • FREN 1112 - Elementary French 2

    Continuation of FREN 1111.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: FREN 1111
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • FREN 2211 - Intermediate French 1

    An intensive review of grammar and sentence structure and introduction to selected readings in French literature. Oral expression is stressed.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: FREN 1112
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • FREN 2212 - Intermediate French 2

    Continued intensive review of grammar. Sight translation is stressed. Conversational drills include advanced idiomatic expressions.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: FREN 2211
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOG 1125 - World Geography

    Concerns world’s regions and nations, resource use, cultural groups, and political patterns. Designed to develop an understanding of world affairs and the applications of geography in general.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOG 1130 - Economic Geography

    Systematic survey of locational economic patterns and their interrelationships.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 2201 - Cultural Geography

    Impact of various cultures on landscape and economy, distribution of cultural traits, ecological adaptations, and cultural areas throughout the world.  The course is structured around the five themes in geography: region, diffusion, ecology, interaction/integration, and cultural landscape.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ENGL 1101 or equivalent
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOG 2225 - Physical Geography

    Systematic survey of earth-sun relationships, land forms, climate, soils, and natural vegetation.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOG 2227 - Foundations of Meteorology

    A survey of the principles and elements of meteorology: composition of the atmosphere, radiation balance, precipitation, global ciriculation, weather systems and traveling cyclones, weather forecasting, and air pollution and human impacts on local and global climate.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 2230 - Urban Geography

    Study of city function, patterns, and past and current problems confronting the city, including planning, zoning, housing, and urban renewal.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 2243 - Geography of Appalachia

    A study of Appalachia from a geographical approach, including a detailed examination of physical aspects (climate, soil, vegetation, minerals, and water resources), historical development both past and present, settlement patterns, and economic patterns of the region.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 2999 - Topics in Geography

    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Note: Separate courses, repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: GEOG 1125, or GEOG 1130, or GEOG 2201
  
  • GEOG 3310 - Medical Geog:Geog of Life/Death

    Relationship between disease and the physical and socio-economic environment. Topics include disease ecology, historical patterns of cholera and plague, tropical disease, weather and health, cancer and heart disease in the U.S., hunger and the environment, distribution of resources, and introduction to facilities location planning.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 3311 - Air Pollution

    Examination of air pollutants and their social and economic impacts, control strategies, and air pollution planning.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 3350 - Reg Geog:Geog of North America

    The U.S. and Canada studied from a geographical perspective, including detailed examination of climate, soil, vegetation, minerals, water resources, historical development, settlement patterns, and economic aspects of the region.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOG 3351 - Reg Geog of the Middle East

    The Middle East–a cradle of civilization, birthplace of three world religions, crossroads, oil resource area, site of persistent conflict since WWII. The course addresses these aspects within the context of regional geography.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOG 3357 - Regional Geography: Ohio and Environs

    Detailed study of the physical and human geography of the state of Ohio and neighboring parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan, focusing on the area from the Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes.  The various facets (agricultural, urban, and industrial) of the region are examined through multimedia presentations.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: 3 hours in Geography
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 3360 - Regional Geography: American Great Plains

    Detailed study of the physical and human geography of the American Great Plains.  The splendor, majesty, and starkness of the landscape and the variety of cultural and economic activities of the Great Plains are examined through multimedia presentations.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Completion of 3 credit hours in Geography
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 3999 - Special Topics in Geography

    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-3

  
  • GEOG 4404 - Transportation Geog/Management

    Examination of the geography of transport routeways and the geographic factors governing their evolution and use. Various modes (e.g. rail, water, highway) are discussed in terms of facilities, environmental impacts, rate structures, and commodities shipped. Decision processes of shippers, carriers, and government are examined.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: One course in GEOG or ECON
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 4999 - Special Topics in Geography

    Individual or small-group study, under supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Note: Separate courses are repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prereq: GEOG 1125, or GEOG 1130, or GEOG 2201
  
  • GEOL 1201 - Physical Geol/Human Environment

    Introduction to Earth materials and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Emphasis on key theories which guide our explanations of geologic phenomena, and on the complex interrelationships between geologic systems and humankind.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOL 1202 - Historical Geology

    Biological and physical history of the Earth. Course focuses on principles that have guided geologists in their search for clues to the Earth’s past. Students will trace the Earth’s history from the development of the crust, oceans, and atmosphere to the appearance of life and domination of dinosaurs and mammals.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOL 1350 - Planet Earth

    An introduction to Earth and Planetary Science. Characteristics and interactions of the major Earth systems (solid Earth; hydrosphere and ocean system; atmosphere and climate system; and cryosphere). Formation of the Solar System and comparison of the Earth to the other planets and bodies of the Solar System.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOL 2111 - Introduction to Geologic Field Methods

    Introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment of geologic note-taking, field measurement and mapping through a series of field projects.  Offered as an 8-week course.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 and GEOL 1202
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 5
    Course/lab fee: NSCI
  
  • GEOL 2203 - Mineralogy

    Systematic study of minerals that constitute the Earth. Classification, occurrence, and identification of silicate/non-silicate minerals.  Course builds a foundation for the study of advanced Earth materials and processes. Students lacking adequate background in chemistry should take CHEM0099 or CHEM1121 first.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1201
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: NSCI
  
  • GEOL 2204 - Sedimentary Rocks/Stratigraphy

    Study of the origin and characteristics of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Course traces the development, transport, deposition, and lithification of sediments; and examines the classification, distribution, and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and environments.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 and GEOL 1202
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOL 2205 - Sedimentary Petrology

    An investigation of sediment and sedimentary rocks.  Emphasis on texture, fluid processes, structures, petrography, and diagenesis.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 or GEOL 1202
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOL 2999 - Topics in Geology

    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • GEOL 3100 - Field Studies in Reg. Geology

    Intensive study, analysis, and interpretation of sites and regions of geological significance. Offered as extended field trips.

    Note: Students may earn a maximum of 8 credits of GEOL 3100.

    Credits: 1-4

    Prereq: Any 2 Geology courses and Faculty Consent Required
  
  • GEOL 3203 - Optical Mineralogy

    An introduction to the optical properties of minerals and the use of the polarizing petrographic microscope in their identification.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: GEOL 2203
    Lecture hours: 1
  
  • GEOL 3205 - Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology

    Study of the occurrence, origin, composition, structure, and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Physical and chemical classification of rocks based upon mineralogy and textures. Introduction to thin-section petrography.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 2203
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOL 3301 - Paleobiology

    Study of common and important fossil-forming invertebrates. Objectives are to understand how fossils are generated, why they are important, and how they can help us to understand the diversity of life today. Vertebrate-invertebrate relationships are also considered.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1202
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOL 3306 - Facies Models and Stratigraphy

    A study of the terrestrial, marginal, and marine depositional environments of sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on facies model patterns and development, stratigraphy, and sequence analysis.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: GEOL 2205
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • GEOL 3390 - Seminar in Geology

    Discussion of advanced topics in Geology.

    Credits: 1-4

    Prereq/coreq: GEOL2204
  
  • GEOL 4206 - Structural Geology/Tectonics

    Study of the principles and causes of deformation of the Earth’s lithosphere. Recognition and analysis of primary and secondary structural features and their bearing on theories concerned with the origin and development of major landscape features, continents, and ocean basins.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 2205, GEOL 3205, and MATH 1250 or MATH 2110
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • GEOL 4212 - Advanced Geologic Mapping

    Development of integrative skills through a series of applied field projects.  Offered as an 8-week course.  Prerequisite: GEOL2111 and GEOL2204. (GEOL4206 is recommended.)

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: GEOL 2111 and GEOL 2205 (GEOL 4206 is recommended.)
    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 5
    Course/lab fee: NSCI
  
  • GEOL 4310 - Geomorphology

    A study of the genesis and evolution of landforms, resulting from the action of running water, glaciers, waves, wind, groundwater, and other gradational agents as a function of time and space.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 and GEOL 1202
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: NSCI
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • GEOL 4311 - Surface and Groundwater Hydrology

    Study of the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of water at and near the Earth’s surface. Characterization of aquifer materials and methods for determining groundwater flow directions and velocities. Consideration of exploitation and degradation of water resources.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: GEOL 1201 and MATH 1250 or MATH2110
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    General Education Program Course NSCI
 

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