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ED 495 - Senior Seminar for Early Childhood 4.00 credits.
A study of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in early childhood. (PreK-4th grade). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of children and their families, and support for the transition of children to new educational settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470 . Register by Instructor.
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ED 496 - Senior Seminar for Elementary/ Middle Level 4.00 credits.
This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in middle school settings (fourth through eighth grades). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of early adolescent and adolescent students and their families, and support for the transition of adolescents to new educational settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470 . Register by Instructor.
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ED 497 - Senior Seminar for Secondary Education 4.00 credits.
This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, (urban, rural and suburban environments), advocacy for student rights, the transition of adolescents to new educational settings and special education issues in secondary school settings. *Corequisite(s): ED 470 . Register by Instructor.
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EGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering I 2.00 credits.
Introduction to the study, practice and various branches of engineering, including problem solving, teamwork, project management, design, and graphical communication, including sketching and computer-aided modeling. Includes a design project, guest speakers and plant tours. *Corequisite(s): EGR 100L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion/laboratory 4. Fall semester.
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EGR 110 - Introduction to Engineering II 2.00 credits.
Introduction to the development of mathematical techniques for engineering applications including Matlab and statistics. Also a study of engineering ethics, and written and oral technical communication. Continued exploration of the engineering design process, including a design-and-build project. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 100 . *Corequisite(s): EGR 110L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion/laboratory 4. Spring semester.
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EGR 210 - Circuit Analysis 4.00 credits.
Introduction to linear circuit analysis and basic electric circuit components. Topics covered include DC analysis, AC analysis and transient analysis for circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors and diodes. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 . *Corequisite(s): EGR 210L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Fall semester.
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EGR 220 - Electronics 4.00 credits.
Practical and theoretical study of fundamental components and circuits, including transistors, diodes, integrated circuits, power supplies, filters, amplifiers, control circuits and some digital electronics. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 210 . *Corequisite(s): EGR 220L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 222 - Systems Programming (CS 222) 4.00 credits.
This course covers advanced programming and machine representation of data and data structures, including dynamic structures and files. Topics include memory allocation, run-time data organization, function linkage and parameter passing, interrupt processing and the relationship between high level and machine language. *Prerequisite(s): CS 122 . Spring semester.
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EGR 230 - Microcomputer Architecture (CS 230) 4.00 credits.
Board-level design of microcomputers and the study of various computer architectures and hardware/software computing platforms. Topics include computer ethics, hardware components such as memory registers, central processor types, controllers, peripherals, input/output architecture and devices, memory management and networking. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121 . Spring semester.
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EGR 262 - Statics 3.00 credits.
Equilibria of particles and rigid bodies subject to concentrated and distributed forces with practical applications to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include structural analysis, internal forces, friction, inertial properties and virtual work. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 200 . Fall semester.
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EGR 263 - Dynamics 3.00 credits.
Newtonian mechanics of particles, a system of particles and of rigid bodies in fixed and moving reference frames in three dimensions. Topics include energy and momentum concepts, Euler’s equations, and the simple oscillator. With applications to mechanical systems. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 . *Prerequisite or *Corequisite: MA 222 . Fall semester.
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EGR 264 - Strength of Materials 4.00 credits.
Behavior of materials under load up to and including fracture with applications to the design of physical systems. Topics include axial stress and strain, torsion, pressure vessels, stresses in beams, combined multiaxial stresses, failure criteria, linear elastic fracture mechanics, fatigue, and materials science structure-function relationships. Includes a two-hour lab each week, including Finite Element Analysis. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 262 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 275 - Environmental Site Engineering and Design 3.00 credits.
The theory and application of geophysical imaging methods to the investigation of subsurface materials and structures that are likely to have significant engineering and environmental implications. A wide variety of methods including seismic reflection, seismic refraction, electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, potential fields, electrical resistivity, and borehold logging will be introduced and examined. Natural and man-made disasters will be discussed. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 122 . Spring semester.
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EGR 276 - Sustainable Resource Engineering and Design 3.00 credits.
Engineering and design practices to make use of natural resources such that environmental impacts are minimized and benefits to human civilization are maximized. Design of sustainable habitats and infrastructure for third world countries. *Corequisite(s): PHY 202 . Fall semester.
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EGR 280 - Engineering Research/Project Variable credit.
A student may participate in an ongoing research or design project for academic credit. Registration for this course must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the Department Chair. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to submit proposals for Independent Study (Engineering 480-489). Can be taken Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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EGR 291 - Sophomore Project 1.00 credit.
An engineering project performed in small teams under the supervision of the instructor. Progress reports and a final report and presentation are required. Spring semester.
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EGR 302 - Electromagnetism (PHY 302) 3.00 credits.
An intermediate course in electromagnetism including electro- and magnetostatics and dynamics, Maxwell’s equations, macroscopic fields, electromagnetic waves and special relativity. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 . *Prerequisite or *Corequisite: MA 321 . Spring semester.
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EGR 310 - Signals and Systems 3.00 credits.
Analysis of continuous-time linear systems, discrete-time linear systems, and methods of signal sampling and reconstruction. Applications of Fourier Series, Fourier Transform and Laplace Transform. Exploration of digital signal processing using Matlab programming. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 210 . Fall semester.
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EGR 315 - Communication Theory 3.00 credits.
Design and analysis of continuous time-domain control systems using system modeling techniques and simulation software for control algorithms. Evaluation of control system performance and design criteria including feedback, stability, sensitivity, time and frequency response. Introduction to similar topics in the discrete-time domains. Includes a two-hour laboratory each week applying the theory to physical systems. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 310 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 321 - Thermodynamics 3.00 credits.
Properties of pure substances, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics applied to analysis of closed systems and control volumes. Emphasis on macroscopic thermodynamics and engineering applications. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 332 - Computer Organization and Architecture (CS 332) 4.00 credits.
Introduction to Boolean algebra, design of combinational and sequential circuits, and their use in von Neumann computer architecture. Basic parts of computer systems including memory, control and input-output systems are studied. The student is expected to design a simple micro-programmed computer. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121 . Fall semester.
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EGR 333 - Digital Circuits and Computer Interfacing (CS 333) 4.00 credits.
Digital logic and integrated circuits to implement logic; architecture and machine language programming of minicomputers and microprocessors; design, testing, and construction of instrument-to-computer and computer-to-instrument interfaces; design and testing of supporting software. *Prerequisite(s): CS 332 /EGR 332 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 343 - Green Architectural Engineering 3.00 credits.
State-of-the-art green architectural engineering methods for residential, commercial, and industrial real-estate development in industrialized countries. Green building design methods for heating, cooling, lighting, power generation & distribution, water-management, indoor air-quality control, and noise abatement. Green construction methods. Green building standards including local building codes, zoning ordinances, and national and international standards. Case studies from the simplest Amish homes to state-of-the-art US, EU, and Asian green architectures. *Corequisite(s): PHY 202 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 351 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices 3.00 credits.
An introduction to semiconductor crystals and their properties; carrier modeling and action; fundamentals of carrier generation, transport, recombination and storage in semiconductors; principles of operation of p-n junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, MOS field-effect transistors, MOS capacitors and some semiconductor photonic/optoelectronic devices. Device modeling is performed at a level that addresses basic physical principles and, at the same time, provides notions useful for integrated circuit analysis and design. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 . Fall semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 352 - Fiber Optics Communication Systems 3.00 credits.
Course includes an introduction to optics, fiber optics and optical communications. Among the topics covered in the course: an overview of geometric and wave optics; the optical fiber, optical confinement; step-index fibers and graded-index fibers; single-mode and multimode fibers; numerical aperture; loss, dispersion and nonlinearities in fibers; splices, connectors, couplers and gratings; optical transmitters, light sources and electronic driving circuits; optical receivers, detectors and noise, optical amplifiers; optic-link design, single-wavelength fiber-optic network topologies, standard fiber networks; wavelength-division multiplexing; solution-link design. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 . Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 361 - Applied Quantum Mechanics/Advanced Topics in Applied Physics (PHY 361) 4.00 credits.
Course offers an introduction to applied quantum mechanics, including a review of the origins of quantum mechanics, basic concepts and postulates, Schrodinger equation, simple one-dimensional potentials, potential wells, tunneling, Bloch theorem, harmonic oscillators, the hydrogen atom model, crystal structure, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone, band theory, effective mass, quantum statistics, Fermi level, thermal properties of crystals and phonons, basic charge transport, interaction with radiation, perturbation theory, and laser physics. The course is integrated by a weekly one-hour seminar, during which students will present a summary of their overview/research efforts on advanced topics. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 365 - Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology 3.00 credits.
Topics include fluid properties, fluid statics, control volume analysis, steady and unsteady Bernoulli equation, and introduction to differential analysis of fluid flow. Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes and channels and in external flow. The boundary layer concept, lift and drag. Runoff and catchment. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 and EGR 263 . Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 370-378 - Special Topics in Engineering Variable credit.
An opportunity to offer courses that are not part of the regular curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EGR 391 - Engineering Design and Junior Project 2.00 credits.
This course explores design methodology and practice under the supervision of the instructor. Progress reports including a final report and presentation are required. Hours: lecture 1 and project work. Spring semester.
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EGR 395 - Fall Seminar 1.00 credit.
Seminar series with weekly presentations of topics of current interest in engineering. Speakers include practicing engineers and researchers from industry or other academic institutions, Elizabethtown faculty, and senior-level Elizabethtown students. Graded Pass/No Pass. Fall semester.
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EGR 396 - Spring Seminar 1.00 credit.
Seminar series with weekly presentations of topics of current interest in engineering. Speakers include practicing engineers and researchers from industry or other academic institutions, Elizabethtown faculty, and senior-level Elizabethtown students. Graded Pass/No Pass. Spring semester.
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EGR 400 - Engineering Portfolio 0.00 credit.
The portfolio will provide students with a vehicle for documenting their achievements and competencies in engineering. Graded Pass/No Pass.
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EGR 410 - Control Systems 4.00 credits.
Design and analysis of continuous time-domain control systems using system modeling techniques and simulation software for control algorithms. Evaluation of control system performance and design criteria including feedback, stability, sensitivity, time and frequency response. Introduction to similar topics in the discrete-time domains. Includes a two-hour laboratory each week applying the theory to physical systems. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 310 . *Corequisite(s): EGR 410L. Spring semester.
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EGR 411 - Current Industrial Engineering Methods 3.00 credits.
Production management with emphasis on process improvement, cost reduction, incentives and ergonomics. Students also conduct preliminary work for their senior project. *Prerequisite(s): BA 248 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester, even-numbered years
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EGR 422 - Operating Systems (CS 422) 4.00 credits.
An examination of the principles and theories behind the design of operating systems as well as their practical implementation. Topics include executives and monitors, task handlers, scheduling algorithms, file handlers, device drivers and interrupt handlers, theories of resource allocation and sharing, multiprocessing and interprocess communication. *Prerequisite(s): CS 222 and CS 332 / EGR 332 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 433 - Advanced Computer Engineering (CS 433) 4.00 credits.
Circuit level design and implementation of complete computer systems. Major laboratory projects require students to design, build, test and demonstrate computer hardware designs using Field Programmable Gate Arrays and bread boarded circuits. Class lectures include design of embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors and supercomputers. *Prerequisite(s): CS 332 /EGR 332 . Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 434 - Green Robotics, Automation, and Machine Intelligence (CS 434) 4.00 credits.
Cutting-edge innovations in robotics, automation, and machine Intelligence that result in the most environmentally-friendly and humanity-sensitive use of technology and resources to manufacture products or aid humans. Various forms of Machine Intelligence including Symbolic AI which uses programmed rules, heuristics, and forms of knowledge representation; and artificial neural networks which are connectionist computer architectures (hardware or software) where many computational nodes are connected to solve problems requiring rapid adaptation, or where governing equations are not known or cannot be easily computed. Mobile-robot and robotic-arm theory, applications, simulations, real-time control, and path-planning strategies are included. *Prerequisite(s): CS 121 and MA 121 . Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
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EGR 463 - Analytical Mechanics and Vibrations 3.00 credits.
Lagrangian formulations for three-dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies. Linear free and forced responses of one and multi degree of freedom systems and simple continuous systems. Introduction to vibration control/absorption. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 263 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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EGR 470-474 - Internship in Engineering Variable credit.
Opportunity for students to intern in an engineering setting. Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EGR 480-489 - Independent Study in Engineering Variable credit.
Study and experimentation in an area of interest to the student and faculty member. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EGR 491 - Senior Project in Engineering I 2.00 credits.
A demanding, and perhaps original, engineering project performed under close supervision of a faculty member. Students usually work in teams on the given project. For this course, the scope of the project typically includes problem definition, development of requirements, and preliminary design work. Progress reports, a final report and a public seminar are required. Register by Instructor.
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EGR 492 - Senior Project in Engineering II 2.00 credits.
A demanding, and perhaps original, engineering project performed under close supervision of a faculty member. Students usually work in teams on the given project. For this course, the scope of the project typically includes detail and final design work and construction of a working prototype. Progress reports, a final report and a public seminar are required. Register by Instructor.
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English |
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EN 100 - PLE Writing and Language 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.
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EN 101 - CE Literature: Form and Performance 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
An examination of various forms of literature with the purpose of understanding both how they produce distinct aesthetic experiences and how to use these forms creatively. Individual sections might focus on poetry, drama, Shakespeare, short story, film, and the novel, or some combination of these. This course does not count toward the English major or minor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 104 - HUM Introduction to Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
An introduction to a specific literary genre or combination of genres (drama, fiction or poetry) that emphasizes the nature of language and form and helps students make moral and aesthetic judgments. This course also may include a thematic focus. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
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EN 150 - PLE Advanced Writing and Language 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
A writing course designed to explore the writing process and the history of the English language, its past and present uses and powers. Students write, read and speak about a variety of aspects of the history and power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150 and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100 .
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EN 180 - CE Introduction to Creative Writing 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
This course encourages students’ creative self-expression and develops their understanding and appreciation of the three principal genres of fiction, drama, and poetry. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
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EN 185 - Introduction to Professional Writing 4.00 credits.
The varieties of discourse and research in professional writing, including instruction in basic terminology and graphic techniques. *Prerequisite(s): Power of Language - English requirement. Register by Instructor.
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EN 200 - Major British Writers 4.00 credits.
A survey course designed to introduce majors to the literature of Britain, to important literary and historical concepts, and to the essential skills and methods of the discipline (such as close textual analysis, techniques for developing original and interesting theses, and basic uses of literary criticism). Spring semester. *Students in the literature and English Education concentrations should take this course as soon as possible after declaring an English major.
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EN 220 - WCH Pre-1800 British Literature 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
A study of the literature and culture of Britain before 1800, with an emphasis on the literary forms, philosophy, cosmology, sexual roles and political events of this important period of growth in English literature. This course focuses on Medieval, Renaissance or Neoclassical literature. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 230 - WCH Post-1800 British Literature 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An examination of post-1800 British poetry, fiction and nonfiction prose in historical and cultural contexts. Each section of the course will cover writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period (e.g., Blake, Wordsworth and Keats); the Victorian period (e.g., Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, Tennyson and Browning); and the Modern period, 1900 to the present (e.g., Woolf, Yeats, Joyce and Achebe). *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 240 - WCH American Literature 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
A study of the literature and culture of America from the beginnings to modern times. Each section of the course covers writers from one or more periods: the Romantic period; the Realist period; and the Modern period. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 245 - HUM Growing Up in America 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Through a careful reading of important American novels and biographies, students will better understand the distinct experiences that comprise growing up in America. Both the uniqueness of experiences of growing up in America and the universality of shared problems, crises, challenges and joys are explored.
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EN 251 - HUM Multicultural Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An examination of poetry, fiction, drama and nonfiction prose from cultures traditionally marginalized because of ethnic and racial differences. The course investigates the historical role and context of American and world authors such as Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Sherman Alexie and Sandra Cisneros, as well as the values evident in their work.
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EN 280 - Creative Writing - Poetry, Prose 4.00 credits.
The writing of original poetry or prose. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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EN 281 - CE Writing and Analyzing the Short Story 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Students will analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through, discussion, oral presentation, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they will write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite(s): Power of Language requirement.
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EN 282 - Technical Writing 4.00 credits.
A course emphasizing clarity and precision in writing and including instruction in oral and graphic presentation of technical and scientific information. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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EN 283 - Legal Writing 4.00 credits.
A survey of the types of writing common in government, politics and law. Students practice basic legal analysis, statistical analysis, persuasion and more advanced forms of legal writing, such as the appellate brief. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 . Register by Instructor
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EN 285 - Business and Public Relations Writing 4.00 credits.
This course is designed to strengthen each student’s competence and confidence in business communication. Students will focus on the most common writing tasks in business and public relations, including instruction and practice in writing and laying-out display ads, news releases, brochures, newsletters, in-house proposals and business plans. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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EN 286 - Creative Non-Fiction 4.00 credits.
A readings and workshop course in literary nonfiction, this course acquaints students with the research and writing techniques used by writers of nonfiction and with the history of the genre. Students select their own writing projects from a variety of genres. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 . Register by Instructor. Alternate years.
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EN 287 - Writing Children’s Literature 4.00 credits.
An introductory survey of children’s literature primarily from 19th and 20th century British and American authors. Students write fiction and nonfiction for a variety of current target markets in children’s literature, such as picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle-grade to young-adult level books. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 . Register by Instructor. Alternate years.
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EN 301 - English Grammar and Linguistics 2.00
A study of the four major approaches (i.e. prescriptive, descriptive, generative, and contextual) English grammar and English linguistics. This course includes a retrospective study of how the system of the English language was established and how the system has changed over time. Enrollees will extend their own knowledge of English grammar and linguistics and apply these concepts to their work in their selected fields of study. This course is intended for future English teachers; however, the course is open to all students. *Prerequisite(s): EN 100 . Alternating spring semesters.
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EN 302 - The English Language 4.00 credits.
A study of historical, grammatical and linguistic analyses of the English language. This course includes traditional, transformational and transactional grammars; and structural, social and psycholinguistics, including biological and environmental influences on language acquisition. Alternate years.
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EN 306 - Methods Seminar in Teaching Language and Composition 4.00 credits.
The teaching of English grammar and usage with reference to teaching composition at the secondary school level and practical application of various methodologies through teaching internships in the classroom and/or the Learning Center. *Must be completed prior to the professional semester.
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EN 311 - Genre Studies 4.00 credits.
A study of a particular genre such as autobiography or nonfiction narrative. Representative works will be discussed. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, providing the content is not duplicated.
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EN 313 - Studies in Drama 4.00 credits.
A study of drama considering such issues as links between the visual and verbal representation of meaning, and the development of the concepts of comedy and tragedy. *Since the course may vary in focus from early drama to modern, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 317 - Studies in Narrative 4.00 credits.
A study of narratives, with attention to the history and development of genres such as the novel. Both literary and theoretical works are discussed. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 318 - Studies in Poetry 4.00 credits.
A study of at least three major poets from one or more periods of American or English literature. *Since the course may vary in focus from early forms to modern, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 320 - Themes, Traditions and Perspectives 4.00 credits.
This course examines selected literary themes and traditions and brings a variety of critical perspectives to bear on works of poetry, drama and/or prose. *Since the course may vary in thematic focus, it may be repeated for credit provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 370-378 - Special Topics in English 4.00 credits.
Courses involving specific subjects chosen in response to student and faculty interest. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 385 - Writing and Editing for Publication 4.00 credits.
Advanced study of writing nonfiction articles, copy editing and strategies for getting manuscripts published. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 and either EN 282 or EN 285 . Register by Instructor. Alternate years.
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EN 403 - Shakespearean Drama 4.00 credits.
A study of representative works by Shakespeare. Does not fulfill the 400-level authors seminar requirement. Alternate years.
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EN 420 - Pre-1800 British Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more British authors active before 1800, such as Chaucer, the Pearl Poet, Donne and Herrick, or Pope and Swift. *Since the authors studied may vary from term to term, the course may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 430 - Post-1800 British Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more British authors active after 1800, such as Blake or Coleridge, or Austen and Eliot. *Since the authors studied may vary from term to term, the course may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 440 - American Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more American authors, such as Hemingway, Morrison and Faulkner, or Hall, Bly and Kinnell. *Since the authors studied may vary from term to term, the course may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 450 - World Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more Continental or non-Western authors, such as Dante, Tolstoy or Kafka. *Since the authors studied may vary from term to term, the course may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 470-474 - Internship in English Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
Internships provide students with practical workplace experience at a newspaper office, magazine publisher, public relations firm, or other venue for professional writing. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 480-489 - Independent Study in English Variable credit.
Individual students are provided the opportunity to pursue work in an area of major interest under the guidance of a member of the Department of English. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 493 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar for majors in the Professional Writing concentration on the history of rhetoric and its application to the composing process. *Prerequisite(s): Professional Writing concentration, EN 185 , and one 200-level professional writing course.
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EN 494 - Seminar in Literary Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar for majors in the Literature concentration on literary theory and its application to texts. *Prerequisite(s): Literature concentration, and junior or senior status, or permission of the instructor. Alternate years.
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EN 498 - Directed Senior Research I 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information.
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EN 499 - Directed Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information.
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ESL 111 - English as a Second Language and American Culture 4.00 credits.
Development and refinement of the student’s functional proficiency through grammar and essay development, audio/video materials to improve listening comprehension, and extended oral discourse. Reading selections increase reading comprehension and awareness and understanding of American culture. *Prerequisite(s): Placement by examination and TOEFL score.
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ESL 112 - English as a Second Language II 4.00 credits.
Focuses on the improvement of speech, listening, reading and writing skills, emphasizing the descriptive and narrative paragraph. Audio and videotapes supplement the textbook and develop communicative competency. *Prerequisite(s): ESL 111 .
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ELL 111 - Intermediate Reading and Comprehension 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on developing reading skills and acquiring strategies to learn from texts. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and short written assignments. Students will read a variety of short selections, both fiction and nonfiction and will keep a weekly vocabulary journal. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 112 - Intermediate Writing and Composition 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on learning to write in order to effectively communicate ideas and opinions. Students will gain fluency in the process of writing with emphasis on mechanics and grammar. Students will learn how to organize ideas, write and revise drafts, and edit written material. Students will also be able to take notes and write summaries of information heard or read. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 113 - Intermediate Listening and Speaking 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on listening and speaking in academic and social settings. Students will learn to distinguish speaker’s intentions, identify important spoken information from a variety of contexts (lecture, video, audio), infer meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases from the context of the conversation, and respond appropriately to spoken requests. Students will also learn to articulate clearly, infer whether their listener comprehends their speech, and make adjustments where needed to engage successfully in conversation. Students will also gain experience taking notes from oral presentations and video. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 114 - Intermediate Seminar on American Culture 4.00 credits.
This course focuses on American culture, with emphasis on the local heritage and customs. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret local culture through lectures, performances, discussions, and field trips. They will be introduced to all campus resources and will select a student club or organization to investigate or join. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 151 - High Intermediate Reading and Comprehension 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is continued development of reading skills and comprehension. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and written assignments. Students will read from increasingly complex text sources. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 111 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 152 - High Intermediate Writing for Academic Purposes 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on strengthening students’ writing for academic purposes. Students will write more complex essays and learn different styles of writing. They will begin to expand their writing to take into account their audience and their purpose. Editing and revision will be major components of the course. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 112 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 153 - High Intermediate Conversation and Discussion 4.00 credits.
This course extends students’ conversational abilities to a variety of settings and tasks. Students will be able to follow multi-step instructions, respond to oral requests for elaboration, and discuss ideas one-on-one and in small group settings. Students will also strengthen their English pronunciation and will be expected to do regular in-class oral presentations. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 113 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 154 - High Intermediate Seminar on Comparative Culture 4.00 credits.
This course focuses on changes over time in American culture and how American culture has been influenced by other cultures. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret a variety of cultures through lectures, performances, discussions, film, and fieldtrips. They will write reflective essays on these activities and relate them to their own or another culture. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 114 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
The First-Year Seminar provides an educational experience that is composed of several important components. First, it develops intellectual skills, such as critical analysis and synthesis, and communications skills, such as speaking and writing. Second, it broadens definitions of learning. The student is exposed to multiple ways of acquiring information and knowledge. Third, the First-Year Seminar establishes the integration of knowledge. Using the instructor’s major field of study as a foundation, this course promotes connections across disciplines. Students will also attend events outside of class such as talks, plays, concerts, art exhibits, and Student Life events. The First-Year Seminar is letter-graded. Register by Instructor.
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FR 111 - PLO Elementary French I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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FR 112 - PLO Elementary French II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite(s): FR 111 , or placement by examination.
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FR 211 - PLO Intermediate French I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 112 , or placement by examination.
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FR 212 - PLO Intermediate French II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 211 , or placement by examination.
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FR 303 - Reading Authentic Texts 3.00 credits.
Development of and practice in reading authentic cultural, historical and literary texts. Through the study of numerous strategies, training provided by textbook exercises, and immediate application to selections, students will learn how to read in order to read for the purpose of learning. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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FR 311 - Making of Modern French Society 4.00 credits.
Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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FR 323 - Introduction to Literature 4.00 credits.
Development of students’ ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Includes selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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