Mar 28, 2024  
College Catalog 2014-2015 
    
College Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The following is a complete listing of the courses offered at Elizabethtown College. Use the filter to narrow your search.

 

Education

  
  • ED 161 - Integrated Technology I

    2.00 credits.
    An introductory study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Organizing time and records through technology and computer-mediated communications, including basic multimedia presentation tools, are presented. Classroom-related features of Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level. Majors only.
  
  • ED 162 - Integrated Technology II

    2.00 credits.
    A study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Computer-mediated communications - including advanced multimedia presentation tools such as embedded video - are developed. Advanced classroom-related PowerPoint and webpage development techniques are practiced. Emphasis will be placed on use of SmartBoards, integration of K-12 student use of computers during instruction, use of handhelds, WebQuests and videostreaming. *Prerequisite(s): Permission from the Department based on demonstration of basic technology skills in Word and PowerPoint. Majors only.
  
  • ED 212 - Children/Adolescent Literature

    2.00 credits.
    The course focuses on literacy genres and the work of well-known authors and illustrators and includes study of multicultural literature that represents diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives. Response to literature and selection of books for the classroom are emphasized. Course content is applicable for Early Childhood and Middle Level classrooms. Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 224 - Pennsylvania History and Government for Social Studies Educators

    4.00 credits.
    This course surveys political, economic, social and cultural developments in the Commonwealth from Penn’s Charter until the present day, with special consideration of the key topics covered under the PDE standards for the Early Adolescent and Adolescent educators. Agriculture, technology, ethnicity and immigration, urbanization, civics, government and democratization are central themes. This course examines major historical themes and, where applicable, introduces key historiographical concepts and debates. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and  ED 150  or ED 151 . Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 226 - World Geography for Social Studies Educators

    4.00 credits.
    This course surveys the major tools, techniques and methodological approaches associated with the disciplines of physical and cultural geography, with emphasis upon the current academic debates, western case studies, non-western case studies, cartography, human-environmental interaction, and “thinking geographically.” Key topics covered under the PDE, NCSS and NCGE standards for Early Adolescent and Adolescent educators also will be considered. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and  ED 150  or ED 151 . Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 242 - The Use of Sign Language with People with Multi-Disabilities

    2.00 credits.
    A practical sign language course for persons interested in special education. Information covered includes: 1) sign language and other alternative communication systems, 2) adaptive signing techniques, 3) developmental processes involved with signing, 4) how to choose a sign/sign system, and 5) basic core vocabulary for use with people with developmental disabilities in their environments (i.e., sheltered workshops, special school settings, group homes, etc.). *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and  ED 150  or ED 151 . Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 250 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    This course focuses on the research-based principles and practices for language and literacy development of children ages birth to 9. Topics include language acquisition, reading and writing development, and strategies for teaching comprehension, fluency, word study and vocabulary in the early grades (PreK through fourth). Requires field experience. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and  ED 150  or ED 151 . *Corequisite(s): ED 250L. Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 258 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation

    4.00 credits.
    Examines current issues, trends and practices in educational assessment. Emphasizes the study of different assessment and evaluation procedures in the early childhood, elementary and secondary classroom. Explores a variety of traditional and innovative approaches to assessment of student learning and development. Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 305 - Methods of Secondary Education

    6.00 credits.
    A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g., science, English, mathematics, social studies) for grades 7-12. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150  or ED 151 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 306 - Methods of Modern Language Education K-12

    6.00 credits.
    A study of the instructional methodology of an academic discipline with emphasis upon literacy strategies, reading in the content, and assessment. Students complete a field experience component which explores these practices under the guidance of a clinical professor in the academic major (e.g. Spanish) in the K-12 continuum. *Prerequisite(s): ED 150  or ED 151 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 314 - PreK-4 Family, School, and Community Partnerships

    4.00 credits.
    A study of family and community risk and protective factors influencing the development of PreK-4 students and best practices and models for establishing family, school and community partnerships. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisite(s): ED 150  or ED 151 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 316 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention in Elem/Middle Level

    4.00 credits.
    This course explores research-based approaches to teaching language arts for intermediate level students. Topics include extending meaning and recognition of vocabulary, critical reading and writing, formal and informal assessments, organizational patterns for group and/or individual instruction, and middle-grade reading experience and materials. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisite(s): ED 258 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 325 - Methods for Teaching Science and Health in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    A study of science processes in an early childhood school program and the utilization of multiple resources, organization, management, evaluation, instructional strategies, and integration of science and health in the early childhood program. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250  and ED 258 . *Corequisite(s): ED 335 , ED 345  and ED 365 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 326 - Methods for Teaching Science and Health in Elementary/Middle Level

    4.00 credits.
    This course provides for the study of science processes at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades), with emphasis upon the utilization of multiple resources, organization, classroom management, instructional strategies and assessment. Field experience is required. *Corequisite(s): ED 336 , ED 346 , and ED 366 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 335 - Methods for Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in Pre-K to fourth grade, concentrating on the development of problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills in mathematics, and connecting mathematics and the real world. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, alternative means of evaluation, and teaching special needs and at-risk students. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250  and ED 258 . *Corequisite(s): ED 325 , ED 345  and ED 365 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 336 - Methods for Teaching Mathematics in Elementary/Middle Level

    4.00 credits.
    A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in fourth through eighth grades with emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, teaching methods, accommodations and alternative strategies. *Corequisite(s): ED 326 , ED 346  and ED 366 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 341 - ELL: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

    4.00 credits.
    This course introduces future teachers to the special linguistic and cultural educational needs of English language learners (ELL). Aspects of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge will be studied as well as methods of instruction that focus on the language needs and background knowledge of the ELL. Theory and practices of current ELL programs will also be examined. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and  ED 150  or ED 151 . *Corequisite(s): ED 341L. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 345 - Methods for Teaching Reading and Writing in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 250 . This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the primary grades and examines the construction of rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required for Methods Block. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250  and ED 258 . *Corequisite(s): ED 325 , ED 335  and ED 365 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 346 - Methods for Teaching Reading and Writing in Elementary/Middle Level

    4.00 credits.
    This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 352 Literacy Assessment, Instruction and Intervention in Elem/Middle Level. This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the elementary/middle grades and examines the construction of a rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 258 . *Corequisite(s): ED 326 , ED 336  and  . Formal acceptance into Education Program required.
  
  • ED 351 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    This course provides an advanced study of literacy instruction with an emphasis on classroom-based assessments and instructional planning for intervention. This course examines the use of screening, diagnostic and formative literacy assessments in the classroom as well as standardized tests (including PSSA). Class assignments focus on current research to develop curriculum that supports ongoing evaluation of students’ reading and writing progress and planning appropriate accommodations within a rich literacy environment. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisite(s): ED 345 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 360 - Integrated Strategies for Creative Expression in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the creative, self-expression and problem-solving skills among children in early childhood settings. Students will explore creative learning theories and research and focus on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. This course emphasizes strategies to develop, implement and evaluate activities in the environment that encourages and supports creative self-expression and problem solving in children. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 365 - Methods for Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood

    4.00 credits.
    A study of content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the early elementary level (PreK through fourth grade). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250  and ED 258 . *Corequisite(s): ED 325 , ED 335  and ED 345 . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Fall semester.
  
  • ED 366 - Methods for Teaching Social Studies in Elementary/Middle Level

    4.00 credits.
    This course will examine the content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Corequisite(s): ED 326 , ED 336  and  . Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 370-378 - Special Topics in Education

    Variable credit.
    Topics chosen in response to student and faculty interests. Formal acceptance into Education Program required. This course is repeatable for credit.
  
  • ED 399 - Thesis Preparation

    2.00 credits.
    This course focuses on the various stages of the research process and writing Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the thesis. Students identify a research question for investigation, establish the validity of pursuing the topic of research, complete a literature review associated with their research topic, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative methods utilized when conducting studies. This course provides foundational knowledge and competencies for students who wish to complete Honors in Education during the senior year. Formal acceptance into the Education Program is required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
  
  • ED 400 - Senior Project in Education

    2.00 credits.
    Students participating in the Department’s Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
  
  • ED 470 - Professional Internship

    12.00 credits.
    Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program *Corequisite(s): ED 495 ED 496  or ED 497 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Register by Instructor. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees.
  
  • ED 480-489 - Independent Study in Education

    Variable credit.
    Upon the initiative of the student, a program of study may be organized with a faculty member on a topic of mutual interest. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
  
  • 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 . Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.
  
  • 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 . Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.
  
  • 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 . Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Engineering

  
  • EGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering I

    2.00 credits.
    Introduction to the study, practice and various branches of engineering, as well as the following skills: problem solving, teamwork, project management, design, sketching, and computer-aided rendering. Includes a design project, guest speakers and plant tours. *Corequisite(s): EGR 100L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion/laboratory 4. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 200 . *Prerequisite or *Corequisite: MA 222 . Fall semester.
  
  • 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 . *Corequisite(s): EGR 264L. Spring semester, even-numbered years.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Spring semester.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EGR 321 - Thermodynamics

    3.00 credits.
    Properties of pure substances, equations of state, and the laws of thermodynamics applied to analysis of closed and open systems, including power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics and combustion. Emphasis on macroscopic thermodynamics and engineering applications. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 . Offered as needed.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EGR 367 - Introductory Heat Transfer

    3.00 credits.
    This course introduces the three modes of heat transfer - conduction, convection, and radiation. These concepts will be applied to analyze problems of practical interest including fins and heat exchangers. There will be a strong emphasis placed on deriving the governing equations, as this indicates understanding of the underlying physics. Since it is difficult to obtain analytical solutions to most practical heat transfer problems, numerical solution methods will also be covered. *Prerequisite(s): EGR 263  and EGR 321 . Spring semester.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EGR 400 - Engineering Portfolio

    0.00 credit.
    The portfolio will provide students with a vehicle for documenting their achievements and competencies in engineering. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Graded Pass/No Pass.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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  / EGR 222  and CS 332 EGR 332 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EGR 470-474 - Internship in Engineering

    Variable credit.
    Opportunity for students to intern in an engineering setting. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
  
  • EGR 475 - Engineering Co-Op

    0.00 credits.
    Students with a declaration of engineering, computer engineering, and industrial engineering management are eligible to complete their degree under a Co-Op Program. The Co-Op Program extends the 4-year degree into a 5-year program. Students are required to complete two seven-month co-op rotations: Spring/Summer and Summer/Fall. For more information, please refer to the Departmental page outlining the Engineering and Physics Programs in the online catalog. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.
  
  • EGR 499A - Architectural Design Studio I (ART 499A)

    2.00 credits.
    Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
  
  • EGR 499B - Architectural Design Studio II (ART 499B)

    2.00 credits.
    Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

English

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EN 102 - WCH Western Literary Culture

    4.00 credits.
    (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
    An exploration of Western culture via literary forms such as film, prose, and poetry, this course places cultural understandings in context and relates the past to the present. Since the course may vary in content, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
  
  • EN 103 - NCH Literary Culture of the East

    4.00 credits.
    (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
    An exploration of non-Western culture via literary forms such as film, prose, and poetry, this course places cultural understandings in context and relates the past to the present. Since the course may vary in content, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • EN 185 - Introduction to Professional Writing

    4.00 credits.
    The varieties of discourse and research in professional writing, including instruction in basic journalism, feature writing, technical writing, and document design. *Prerequisite(s): Power of Language - English requirement.
  
  • EN 200 - Major British Writers

    4.00 credits.
    A survey course designed to introduce majors to British poetry and prose of three or more literary periods. Students will develop the broad and close reading skills essential to the discipline by considering the structures, literary devices, and biographical and historical contexts of primary works. Spring semester. *Students in the literature and English Education concentrations should take this course as soon as possible after declaring an English major.
  
  • EN 220 - WCH British Literature: Medieval, Renaissance, or 18th Century (Pre-1800)

    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 emphasis on the ways the poetry, prose, and drama convey the world views, gender roles, and politics of this important era. Each section of the course focuses on works from a different period: 1) Medieval Literature–Romance and War; 2) The Renaissance Woman—and Man; and 3) 18th Century Wit and Wisdom. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
  
  • EN 230 - WCH British Literature: Romantic, Victorian, or Modern (Post-1800)

    4.00 credits.
    (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
    *A Guided Writing and Research Course.
    An examination of the prose, poetry, and drama of Britain and the Commonwealth after 1800, with attention to literary forms, the visual arts, biography, politics, class, and gender.  Each section of the course covers works from a different period: 1) Romanticism—Nature and Revolution; 2) Victorian Literature–Gender, Ambition, Transgression; and 3) Modern Literature and the World Wars. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
  
  • EN 240 - WCH American Literature: Revolution to Civil War, Realist, or Modern

    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 works from a different period:  1) Revolution to Civil War; 2) Realism–Gender, Race, and Money; and 3) Modernism–The World Turned Upside Down. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
  
  • 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 such as Tom Sawyer, Little Women, and Goodbye, Columbus, students will better understand the distinct experiences that comprise growing up in America. The particularities of American families, places, and cultures and the universality of shared problems, crises, challenges and joys will be explored.
  
  • EN 251 - HUM Multicultural Literature

    4.00 credits.
    (Humanities Core Course)
    *A Guided Writing and Research Course.
    This course will examine cross-cultural experiences as reflected in contemporary American and world literature. Sample authors: Louise Erdrich, Toni Morrison, Ha Jin, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
  
  • EN 280 - Creative Writing - Poetry, Prose

    4.00 credits.
    The writing of original poetry or prose. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Alternate fall semesters.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 spring semesters.
  
  • 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 . Alternate spring semesters.
  
  • EN 302 - The English Language

    4.00 credits.
    This course considers the transformation of the English language from its formation in Anglo-Saxon England through modern times. Using cultural, political, historical, literary, and linguistic analyses, students will follow changes in vocabulary and syntax from Beowulf through Shakespeare and on to the many varieties of English spoken around the globe today. Alternate years.
  
  • 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.
  
  • EN 311 - Genre Studies

    4.00 credits.
    Focus on a distinctive genre or form, such as Autobiography, Travel Writing, or Narrative Cinema. Students may be asked to do their own writing in this genre. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
  
  • EN 313 - Drama

    4.00 credits.
    An examination of a historical period or important theme in British, American, or world drama with an emphasis on the relationship between text and performance, page and stage. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
 

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