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CSCI 110 - Programming with Visual Basic I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development in an Object-oriented environment. Stresses techniques of good programming style. (This course may not be substituted for ).
Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra. Course generally offered both semesters.
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CSCI 111 - Programming with Java I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course introduces the beginning programmer to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming while becoming acquainted with many of the core features of Java. The student will be exposed to the creation of a variety of games and applications. After the basics, the student will learn to develop his or her own systems of classes, eventually working with many of Java’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) features and will develop a desktop Windows application.
Course generally offered in the spring semester.
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CSCI 112 - Programming with C I 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introduction to problem-solving methods and programming techniques that can be applied to C and other programming languages. The student will learn and use C to construct efficient and easy to understand programs for engineers and scientific applications.
Corequisite(s): M 151 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 117 - Programming with Matlab 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introduction to problem-solving methods and programming techniques using the Matlab programming package. The student will learn to construct efficient and easy to understand programs for engineering and scientific applications.
Corequisite(s): M 151 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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CSCI 135 - Fundmentals Of Computer Science I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course introduces the beginning programmer to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming while becoming acquainted with many of the core features of Java. The student will be exposed to the creation of a variety of games and applications. After the basics, the student will learn to develop his or her own systems of classes, eventually working with many of Java’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) features and will develop a desktop Windows application.
Corequisite(s): Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 136 - Fundamentals Of Computer Science II 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
A continuation of . Explores the finer and more subtle elements of a programming language. Programming techniques and structures include arrays, records, and linked lists.
Prerequisite(s): . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 194 - Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Required introduction to the Computer Science and Software Engineering programs. Students will discuss what it means to be a professional in the fields of computer science and software engineering, meet professionals in these fields, and hear about the wide range of employment opportunities. Throughout the course students will meet the faculty of the Computer Science Department and learn of their diverse expertise. By the end of the course, each student will have developed a resume and a career plan and will have learned how a Tech education prepares them for rewarding employment.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 210 - Web Programming 3 credits
Course generally offered second semester.
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CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Commonly used structures found in computing and the algorithms which manipulate them are studied. Design and analysis of algorithms are emphasized. Topics include stacks, queues, general lists, trees, hashing, searching, and sorting.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 136 ; Corequisite(s): CSCI 246 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 246 - Discrete Structures 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Course includes those mathematical topics which will help students in future courses. It refines problem solving skills by providing a vocabulary, structures and techniques for working with problems. Topics include logic, theorem proving, properties of sets, functions, relations, and sequences, counting techniques, recursion, and graph theory.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 136 & . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 255 - Introduction to Embedded Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Develops basic concepts of computer systems and computer architecture. Includes base-2 arithmetic, octal and hexadecimal number systems, computer addressing modes, I/O, and assemblers.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 135 , CSCI 112 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 291 - Special Topics (Variable)
Course title depends on topic. This course may be repeated as often as desirable.
Course offered on demand.
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CSCI 292 - Independent Study (Variable)
Designed to allow students to work independently on a significant computing problem. Student must be directly supervised by a member of the Computer Science Department. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
Course offered on demand.
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CSCI 298 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work in conjunction with an approved work experience related to Computer Science.
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CSCI 305 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Develops concepts of high-level programming languages. Topics include programming language syntax, semantics, language translation and how language constructs are implemented. Students get a chance to program in functional and logic languages.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 232 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 310 - Advanced Visual Basic 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This class is a continuation of the introductory Application Programming class . It will cover more advanced concepts in the Visual Basic Programming Language and how they apply to traditional business programming applications. Topic will include: ActiveXData Objects (ADO), Component Object Model (COM), ActiveXControls (creating and using and DLL’s), Windows Application Programming Interfaces (API). data access and report presentation within the Data Environment. This course will also cover the actual Deployment and Support of Applications. Each laboratory will consist of a short lecture followed by actual application development. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to use advanced programming techniques commonly required for creating commercial quality software.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 110 or consent of the instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 321 - Systems Design Process 3 credits
Articulates the areas of computer technology, systems analysis, and systems design. Students are involved in designing complete computing systems for a range of applications, from the small business system to a large mainframe environment.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 135 or CSCI 110 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 332 - Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Uses and reinforces basic data structure knowledge and techniques from Data Structures and Algorithms (CSCI 232 ). Covers several advanced data structures, including balanced search trees and graphs. Studies common algorithm design methods (Brute Force, Decrease and Conquer, Divide and Conquer, Greedy, and Dynamic Programming) to solve various classic problems. Ehmphasizes the space and time complexitites of various data structures and their associated algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 232 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 340 - Database Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Studies concepts and applications in database management including the relational model, relational algebra, Structural Query Language (SQL), and application development.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 136 , or CSCI 310 , or CSCI 117 & CSCI 112 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 347 - Data Mining 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides a grounding in data mining techniques and prepares students to design, use, and evaluate these techniques on a variety of application domains and for the purpose of decision support. Topics include decision trees, rule based systems, statistical approaches, neural networks, and instance-based approaches.
Prerequisite(s): ( CSCI 110 or CSCI 135 or CSCI 117 ) and (CAPP 158 or CSCI 340 ) Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 361 - Computer Architecture 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Studies the design and organization of computer systems, including the instruction set and interconnection of hardware components. Topics include computer performance, assembly language programming, microprocessor architecture, pipeline processing, memory and storage organization, and multiprocessor computers.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 255 and . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 438 - Theory Of Computation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Students will look abstractly at computers and what it means to be computable. Turing machines, which appear to be powerful enough to serve as the basis for defining computability, will be studied and students will learn that some questions are not computable by any computing machine. Regular and context-free languages will also be studied.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 332 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 441 - Computer Graphics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This is a programming and math intensive course which develops the fundamental concepts and algorithms used in computer graphics from first principals.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 332 & M 333 . Course is generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 443 - User Interface Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an introduction to designing user interfaces for a variety of interactive systems. The design process emphasizes the development of software systems from a user, rather than system-oriented, perspective. The course focuses on using real users to complete the specification, design, evaluation, and testing of the interface. Students will learn both human (cognitive) and technological tools for designing and building interfaces. The course also presents humancomputer interaction concepts and theory, which involves computer science, psychology, social behavior, and other human factors associated with computer use.
Corequisite(s): ESOF 322 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 446 - Artificial Intelligence 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence. Topics to be covered include the history of AI, the problems treated in AI, solution techniques, state spaces, search algorithms and heuristics, expert systems, natural language processing, and robotics.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 332 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 460 - Operating Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
I/O management, memory management, processor management, device management and performance measurement/evaluation are examined. Other operating systems, theoretical and current, are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 332 Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 466 - Networks 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of the fundamental principles of computer based communication. Principles, design, and standards of networks will be discussed, including standard network protocols. Includes an introduction to telecommunications and basic data transfer processes.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 332 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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CSCI 470 - Web Science 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the plumbing that makes the web work. It covers basic and some advanced technologies currently being used in web based systems and provides an overview of the technical issues surrounding the web. Students successfully completing this course will learn to employ web technologies to build high-value web applications.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 466 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 486 - Senior Project 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
Individual or small group pursuit of a project preferably an advanced topic in computing. Prerequisite: Senior standing, Consent of Instructor and department head.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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CSCI 491 - Special Topics (Variable)
Course title depends on topic. This course may be repeated as often as desirable.
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CSCI 492 - Independent Study (Variable)
Designed to allow students to work independently on a significant computing problem. Student must be directly supervised by a member of the Computer Science Department. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
Course offered on demand.
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CSCI 494 - Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Investigations in the Computer Science and Software Engineering fields. Students will report on their internship experience, present their senior design projects, and/or present their undergraduate research. Faculty and guest speakers will discuss current issues in computer science and software engineering, Students will take an exam covering their computer-related course work. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply a computer-related code of ethics (ACM, IEEE, or SE). This is a required seminar for computer science and software engineering seniors. Prerequisite: Senior standing or Consent of Instructor.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSCI 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Computer Science degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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CSTN 100 - Fundamentals of Construction Technology 3 credits
Explore the basics in construction-related safety equipment. It also covers proper safety procedures in the operation of hand and power tools.
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CSTN 120 - Carpentry Basics & Rough-In Framing 5 credits
Introduces the carpentry trade, including history, career opportunities, and requirements. This course covers a variety of building materials, fasteners, and adhesives. It also covers installation procedures for windows and exterior doors. Skills required for framing a simple structure are studied and practiced.
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CSTN 132 - Building for Solar 3 credits
Study of the basics of solar energy and design with emphasis on passive solar applications. The elements and design patterns for successful passive solar buildings are covered in detail. Design requirements for solar generated electricity and solar heated water are considered. Also covered are designing new and remodeled building to be solar ready, solar retro-fits, and other applications.
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CSTN 145 - Exterior Finishing, Stair, & Metal Stud Framing 4 credits
Introduces students to materials and methods for sheathing, exterior siding, stairs and roofing. Students will layout and build a simple stair system as well as a metal stud wall with door and window openings.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 100 and CSTN 120 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 148 - Blueprint Reading, Codes & Estimating 3 credits
Concentrates on concepts associated with blueprint reading, sketching, and interpreting light commercial and residential drawings. It includes instruction in the recognition of construction materials, procedures, specifications, codes and methods of estimating construction costs from blueprints. This course also covers trade-specific symbols found on construction drawings.
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CSTN 160 - Constructn Concepts & Building Lab 3 credits
Provides hands-on experience in which the student applies, with minimal supervision, the basic skills and knowledge presented thus far in the NCCER Carpentry Program. This course is designed as a practical task-orientated application utilizing the skills covered in CSTN 120 as well as in parts of CSTN 145 .
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 120 and CSTN 148 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 170 - Site Layout 3 credits
Explores the process of distance measurement, differential and trigonometric leveling for site layout. It covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout tasks that require making angular measurements. This course is designed to let students apply the blueprint reading skills learned so far to a practical exercise.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 100 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 201 - Advanced Concrete Working 5 credits
Introduce building forms for footings and foundations as well as for a variety of concrete structures. It introduces methods for handling, placing, and finishing concrete. It also covers manufactured forms and their applications.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 100 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 220 - Interior Finishing 4 credits
Cover interior building materials. This course covers materials and installation techniques for interior trim, counter top, base cabinet, and wall cabinet. It also covers suspended ceiling materials, layout, and installation as well as wood and metal door installation.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 120 and CSTN 148 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 230 - Advanced Roof, Floor, Wall, and Stair Systems 4 credits
Covers the installation methods and materials for various roofing systems. It covers a variety of flooring applications as well as interior wall construction for residential and commercial structures. It also covers advanced staircase construction.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 145 and CSTN 160 or instructor’s approval.
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CSTN 251 - Building Methods and Materials 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course is designed to cover the methods and materials used to construct commercial and residential buildings. Blueprint reading is introduced to show material relationships and methods of construction. Product research, building codes, case studies, reference manuals, and sizes of structural steel components will also be covered in this course.
Corequisite(s): DDSN 114 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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CSTN 260 - Construction Concepts & Building Lab II 3 credits
Provides students the opportunity to practice skills they have acquired in the entire carpentry program. It includes task-orientated projects in which students can apply many of the skills and knowledge that have been presented throughout the NCCER Carpentry program. This course is designed as a practical task-oriented exercise utilizing a variety of skills covered in all the NCCER carpentry courses required for the A.A.S degree.
Prerequisite(s): CSTN 145 , CSTN 170 , CSTN 160 and CSTN 0220 or instructor’s approval.
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D.T. 0120 - Technical Drawing II 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
This course is a continuation of DDSN 113 - Technical Drawing I - and covers more advanced multi-view drawings, dimensioning techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views and revolutions, descriptive geometry, threads and fasteners, pictorial drawings including isometric and oblique drawings, tolerancing, and a brief coverage of electrical/electronic, piping, welding and structural drawings.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 113 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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D.T. 0250 - Building Methods And Materials 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course is designed to cover the methods and materials used to construct commercial and residential buildings. Blueprint reading is introduced to show material relationships and methods of construction. Product re¬search, building codes, case studies, reference manuals, and sizes of structural steel components will also be covered in this course.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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DDSN 113 - Technical Drafting 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course provides an introduction to the basics of drafting. Topics covered in this course include an identification of drafting equipment and its use, lettering fundamentals, line-work used on engineering drawings, geometric constructions, theories of multi-view projection, sketching techniques, principles of orthographic projection using two- and three-view drawings, basic dimensioning techniques, basic isometric drawings, and a brief coverage of sectional views. Material covered in this course will not only provide a strong basis for manual drafting, but will also benefit students who will take computer aided drafting (CAD) courses later on in the drafting program.
Course generally offered 1st semester.
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DDSN 114 - Introduction to CAD 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course is designed to cover the basic AutoCAD 2D commands and procedures. The course covers drawing setup, computation for scale fac-tors, geometric construction, sectional views, basic architectural room layouts, and civil plot plans. Annotation of drawing is also covered by the use of text and dimensions.
Corequisite(s): DDSN 113 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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DDSN 116 - 3D CAD 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course is a continuation of DDSN 114 and covers some of the more advanced drafting procedures using AutoCAD. Block attributes and the extraction of the block information is the main focus of this course. The information extracted can be used in word processed documents and spreadsheets to create bill of materials and part lists for engineering/architectural drawings.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 114 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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DDSN 116 - 3D CAD 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course is designed to give a comprehensive study of 3D objects, their construction techniques and properties. The creation of orthographic drawings from a single 3D object is also explored. Computer renderings, model studies, and animation are covered using various software programs.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 116 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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DDSN 137 - Inventor 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course applies various computer hardware and software aspects to complete a project. Students will use various types of computer hardware such as scanners, video capture/output cards, and digitizers to obtain infor¬mation and files used in office projects. Various software and software applications are explored such as the import and export of files, OLE&DDE, referencing, paper space, file conversion, and file name extensions and the software that can use and produce them are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 116 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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DDSN 164 - Basic Architectural Drafting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is designed to cover drafting practices used to draft small com mercial and residential buildings. Drafting a small commercial building is the main project for this class as well as Blueprint reading as it pertains to architectural buildings.
Prerequisite(s): D.T. 0250 , and DDSN 116 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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DDSN 198 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
Combines academic work with an approved work experience related to the Drafting Technology degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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DDSN 245 - Civil Drafting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The drafting student is presented with a new form of creating drawings. Students work from written legal descriptions and field notes to produce site plans, plats, topographic maps and engineering plans.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 114 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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DDSN 246 - Civil Drafting II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is a continuation of DDSN 245 Civil Drafting. Students will achieve an advanced knowledge to produce site plans, plats, and Civil Engineering plans, while utilizing advanced functions of Autodesk Civil 3D. Students will use software specific to civil design/drafting to draw roads with horizontal and vertical curves, pipe inverts, grading, road profiles and cross sections.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 245 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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DDSN 265 - Architectural Drafting 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is a continuation of DDSN 164 Architectural Drafting. This course is designed to cover advanced drafting practices used to draft small commercial buildings. Drafting a commercial building using software specific to architectural drafting is the primary project. Computer mass modeling, component and assembly renderings and complete building renderings will be also be incorporated.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 164 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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DDSN 299 - Capstone 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Project will be based on CAD experience. This course is designed to use all the tools and skills the students have learned to produce an advanced project. The project is one that is approved and is to include progress reports, notes and concept sketches, research notes, a project journal, and all drawings, renderings, and animations necessary to best represent the project.
Prerequisite(s): DDSN 116 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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DSN 291 - Special Topics: Advanced Special Projects 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Advanced project will be based on CAD experience. This course is designed to use all the tools and skills the students have learned to produce an advanced project. The project is one that is approved and is to include progress reports, notes and concept sketches, research notes, a project journal, and all drawings, renderings, and animation’s necessary to best represent the advanced project.
Course offered on demand.
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ECIV 208 - Construction Contracts and Introduction to Construction Engineering 3 credits Hrs: 3 Lec
This is the first course in Construction Engineering. Students will learn the various aspects of construction contracts, the basic process of bidding a construction job, how to read construction drawings, how to write construction specifications, and basic calculations to determine the cost of operating construction equipment. Students will be introduced to different types of construction equipment and begin building an understanding of the construction process.
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ECIV 304 - Construction Means and Methods 3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
This course introduces the students to construction operations. Students will calculate owenership and operation costs for equipment. Students will analyze replacement procedures for construction equipment. Students will develop series of construction activities that will constitute a construction plan and calculate associated time and cost. Students will learn how to cost the operation of various construction activity.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 208 & EGEN 325
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ECIV 307 - Construction Bidding and Estimating 3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
Teaches students to read plans and perform quality take-offs from plans. Quantities then result in cost estimates. Dirt moving and costs are presented in detail. Students will develop construction activities determining cycle times, loading characteristics, and cost of operation. Scheduling processes are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 304 & WRIT 321W
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ECIV 312 - Structures I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to structural theory and design of steel, timber and concrete structures. Special emphasis is directed toward design, but the analysis of statically indeterminate structures is also considered.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 . Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
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ECIV 350 - Transportation Engineering 3 credits Hrs.: 2 Lec, 3 Lab
To provide the student with basic theory and philosophy of traffic engineering along with rudimentary highway design aspects. To introduce Civil 3-D to the potential highway engineer.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
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ECIV 405 - Construction Project Planning and Scheduling 3 credits Hrs.: 3 Lec
Students will learn the basic concepts in network logic and design. Students will learn to calculate the critical path in a series of activities, and determine the cost to crash the schedule. Students will use computer software to develop construction schedules. The course will cover aspects of planning a construction project and will include planning activities, evaluating options, optimizing an objective function with various constraints.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 307 or consent of instructor.
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ECIV 484 - Reinforced Concrete Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introduction to the design of reinforced concrete beams, columns and footings will be made. Single reinforced, double reinforced and T-beams will be designed for both bending and shear. Column design will include both tied and spiral reinforced columns. The class will include the analysis and design of a three-story reinforced concrete building frame with beam, column and footing designs.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 . Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
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ECIV 485 - Highway Bridge Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The primary emphasis will be on the structural design of the bridge; however, the parapet, bridge deck, abutments, piers, and foundations will also be considered. Influence lines will be used to help solve for the design loads for the moving live loads.
Prerequisite(s): ECIV 312 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECIV 486 - Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Develops an understanding of soil as a construction material. Includes field exploration, index properties, moisture and drainage, frost action, compaction, shear strength, lateral pressures, slope stability, bearing capacity and consolidation.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 201 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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ECIV 487 - Subdivision Design 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course presents the engineering fundamentals of land development: grading, roads, drainage, survey, water delivery, sanitary sewage transport. The lab component teaches AutoCAD and an AutoCAD add-on to design and plot the development.
Prerequisite(s): EENV 402 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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ECNS 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers traditional microeconomics topics including supply and demand and elasticity relationships, marginal analysis for equilibrium levels of outputs and inputs for firms in various industry sectors and international trade and finance.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the principles of supply and demand in our national economy and the role of fiscal and monetary policy to help solve problems associated with infl ation and unemployment in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 203 - Principles of Micro and Macro 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the major aspects of macroeconomics (national income accounts, employment and infl ation, and monetary and fiscal policy) and microeconomics (firms and markets).
Prerequisite(s): M 121 College Algebra; Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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ECNS 391 - Special Topics 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
Special topics is to be determined by the faculty member offering the course and the department. Topic will deal with some aspect of economics not covered by existing departmental courses. This course is designed to complement present course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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ECP 111 - Water Safety Instructor 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
Theory and practical work leading to certification as a Water Safety instructor upon satisfactory completion of requirements.
Prerequisite(s): HPER 2496 or current certification, and 17 years of age. Course offered on demand.
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ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers techniques in handling accidents and sudden illnesses and develops safety consciousness and civic responsibility. Basic First Aid materials are reviewed and advanced techniques are taught. Course is taught by a certified Instructor and students completing the course will receive a Certificate recognized by the National Safety Council using the American Heart Standards.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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EELE 101 - Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
This laboratory course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of electrical engineering. Students work on projects that develop basic circuit building skills and a practical understanding of voltage, current and power measurements. An introduction to computer aided design in electrical engineering is presented. Short field trips and guest lectures that explore career paths in electrical engineering will be featured.
Corequisite(s): . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 104 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering II 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
A continuation of with an emphasis on digital circuits. The theory and practice of logic gates, truth tables, TTL ICs and logic probes are introduced through digital circuit building projects. An introduction to embedded control and data acquisition in electrical engineering is presented. A small project requiring the student to design, build, troubleshoot and test a practical digital circuit is completed. Short field trips and guest lectures will be featured.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 101 and . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 201 - Circuits I for Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to basic steady-state passive circuit analysis. Concepts covered include steady-state DC circuits, steady-state AC circuits using phasors, mesh and node analyses, AC power calculations, ideal transformers, and balanced 3-phase circuits.
Corequisite(s): Course generally offered 1st and 2nd semesters.
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EELE 202 - Circuits I for Engineering Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
A laboratory course covering basic steady-state passive AC and DC circuits, AC power, and ideal transformers.
Corequisite(s): EELE 201 . Course generally offered 1st and 2nd semesters.
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EELE 203 - Circuits II for Engineering 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Continuation of and covering transient analysis, frequency response analysis, and introduction to filtering. Concepts include 1st-order RL and RC transients, 2nd-order RLC transients, ideal op-amps, the use of Laplace transforms, transfer functions, Fourier series, and Bode plots for analyzing circuits. Labs include use of computer simulation programs and physical labs.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 , EELE 202 , & M 274 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 261 - Intro to Logic Circuits 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Digital circuit design techniques. Emphasis is on combinational and sequential logic circuit design, simulation, and hardware implementation. Topics in data acquisition, programmable logic devices, and digital test instrumentation are covered.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 104 , or EELE 201 , EELE 202 ; or PHSX 322 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 298 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
A course designed to give credit for academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 308 - Signals and Systems Analysis 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. Concepts covered include time and frequency-domain analysis using Laplace and Fourier transformers forms, discrete Fourier transforms, Z-transforms, and sampling theory. Labs include use of analysis software. Applications to circuits, feedback control, and communication systems are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 203 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 317 - Electronics 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Review of basic circuit analysis laws, semiconductor physics of electronic devices, operational amplifiers, diodes, BJTs, JFETs, and MOSFETs. Application of these devices to electronic circuit design with emphasis on practical instrumentation problems. Laboratories focus on computer modeling of circuits and electronic circuit design for practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 203 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 321 - Intro to Feedback Controls 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
An introductory treatment of the methods for feedback control system analysis and design. Topics include modeling (frequency and time domain), analysis, and classical design (root locus and frequency response methods). The class includes a detailed treatment of PID and lead-lag controllers. Course includes a design project.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 308 and Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 355 - Electric Machine Fundamentals 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course covers advanced topics in AC three phase power, DC generators and motors, AC synchronous alternators and motors including line synchronization, transformers, motor drives, and induction machines used as motors and generators. Laboratory exercises support lecture material and include motor and generator control, speed control, testing, trouble shooting, and torque-speed characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 and EELE 202 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 391 - Special Topics (Variable)
Specific topic to be determined by individual faculty member offering course. Topic will deal with some aspect or application of engineering not covered by existing courses. This course is designed to compliment existing course offering. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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EELE 394 - Seminar 1 credit
(Hrs:1 Lec.) Students attend seminars presented by a variety of faculty, industrial experts, and graduates students with a focus on Electrical Engineering and Professionalism.
Prerequisite(s): and . Corequisite(s): Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 410 - Analog and Discrete Network Synthesis 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Course covers methods of synthesizing transfer functions using analog active electrical circuits and discrete-time difference equations, design of analog active filters, and design of discrete-time filters.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 and EELE 308 . Course generally offered 1st semester of odd numbered years.
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EELE 423 - Process Instrumentation & Control 4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Provides an introduction to instrumentation used in process control and applications and discrete control. Course content includes: 1) standard methods for measuring plant processes; 2) smart instrumentation design, communication and calibration; 3) final control element selection, setup and operation; 4) application of continuous control; and 5) use of PLC’s and control elements. A design project is included.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 201 & Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 445 - Telecommunication Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides an introduction to the theory of modern communication systems. Course includes a review of discrete and continuous system theory for time domain and frequency domain, and an introduction to continuous modulation and demodulation methods including amplitude, angle, and frequency techniques. Other topics include system bandwidth considerations, probability and random signals, statistical evaluation of systems and noise, sampling theory, analog pulse modulation, digital coding, error correcting, and basic digital communications.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 , and EELE 308 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 451 - Power Electronics 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Common power electronic devices are studied and their design applications are developed. Devices studied include power diodes, thyristors, transistors, and gating devices. Common design applications include DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC, and AC-AC converters and power supplies. The lab component will include the use of design computer software and actual circuit construction.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 . Course generally offered on demand.
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EELE 454 - Power Systems Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provide an introduction to electrical engineering analysis tools for three-phase synchronous systems. This includes basic transformer, transmission line, generator and load modeling methods; power-flow analysis; symmetrical components for unbalanced systems; and introduction to fault analysis.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 355 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 456 - Power Systems Protection, Operation, & Control 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Continuation of EELE 454 . Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, system protection, introduction to load frequency control, voltage control, economic dispatch, and introduction to power system stability.
Prerequisite(s): EELE 454 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 465 - Microcontroller Applications 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
An advanced course in the application of embedded systems and digital circuit applications. Embedded Microcontroller architecture, rogramming and interfacing. Use of modern embedded systems and digital circuits to solve I/O problems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 255 and EELE 261 and an introductory programming course. Course generally offered 1st semester of even numbered years.
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EELE 488W - Electrical Engineering Design I 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The first semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by industry. Students shall develop a design proposal that includes requirement and multiple constraints, and initiate work on the project. Cross listed with EGEN 489W .
Prerequisite(s): EELE 317 ; Corequisite(s): EELE 321 or EELE 445 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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EELE 489W - Electrical Engineering Design II 2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
The second semester of a capstone engineering design sequence that requires students to apply engineering principles to a project either selected by instructor or the student with instructor’s approval, or provided by local industry. Students shall complete the design. Cross listed with EGEN 499W .
Prerequisite(s): EELE 488W . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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EELE 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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EELE 492 - Independent Study (Variable)
A special study at the senior or graduate level of some area of Engineering or engineering design. The student is expected to show initiative and originality under minimum supervision. A written report of accomplishment may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and/or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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