MTH 330 - Conversational Calculus for Middle School Teachers
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in MTH 325, 326, 327, 328 and 329. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. An introduction to the concepts of calculus. Pictures and hands-on experiments are used to develop an overview of the big ideas and an appreciation of how calculus helps us understand the real world. Includes differentiation, integration and applications of calculus to the real world. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for
middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor.
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[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288. The main focus is on two-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Basic topics covered include congruence, parallelism, area, and similarity. These are discussed from the axiomatic point of view. Other topics include transformation geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, vectors in geometry and some three-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Many applications are given, such as analysis of repeating patterns, computer graphics, cartography, and robot arm motion. Dynamic geometry software, and physical models and manipulatives will be used.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 147, MTH 323, PSY 311, COM 303, ECN 322, ESC 310, OMS/OSM 201, PSC 351, SOC 353, SWK 305, or UST 404. Topics include simple linear regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, multiple and logistic regression, statistical process control, and basic time series analysis. This course will emphasize the applied nature of statistical analysis and require using a statistical analysis software package. MTH 347 counts toward the statistics minor; one course from MTH 323 or MTH 347 counts toward the mathematics minor, but not both; no credit toward the mathematics major.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 and MTH 288 or permission of instructor. An introduction to group theory, including modular arithmetic, groups of symmetries, classification of finite abelian groups, group actions and applications.
Semesters Offered: Every Spring
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 288 or MTH 284, and MTH 286 or permission of instructor. Series solutions of second-order linear equations, qualitative behavior of linear and almost linear systems of first-order differential equations, boundary value problems, introduction to partial differential equations. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB.
[2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MTH 182; three of MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 286 and MTH 288, all grade “C” or better; or departmental approval. Weekly meetings introduce students to a wide range of mathematical topics and also include workshops on various aspects of writing cogent and well-formulated technical reports in mathematics. A primary goal of this course is to prepare the student for MTH 496, Senior Project. In addition to the usual coursework, successful completion of this course requires the student having an approved topic and supervisor for MTH 496.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites:A grade of “C” or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above (MTH 301 recommended) or permission of instructor. Deterministic and probabilistic models chosen from the areas of linear optimization, Markov chains, game theory, graphs and networks, axiom systems, growth processes, and queuing systems. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, a grade of “C” or better in at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission from the instructor. This course gives a rigorous introduction to the real numbers. Topics include sequences and series, basic topology of the real numbers, functional limits and continuity, the derivative, sequences and series of functions.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, a grade of “C” or better in a least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. This course deals with the fundamentals of complex analysis, including basic properties of complex numbers, analytic functions, harmonic functions, integration, Taylor and Laurent series.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 and a grade of “C” or better in a 300-level mathematics course or permission of instructor. A study of combinatorial methods for enumeration, analysis and optimization of discrete structures, such as arrangements, partially ordered sets, graphs, and polytopes. The methods include binomial coefficients and other combinatorial functions, recurrence relations, and generating functions.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor. The course will cover techniques of modeling data that are collected sequentially. Topics to be covered include a review of basic ideas of modeling a continuous variable, time series regression, autocorrelation, decomposition methods, exponential smoothing, and ARMA (Autoregressive Moving Average) models. The course will use statistical programming language. Data from a variety of fields will be studied. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 284 or MTH 288, and a 300-level mathematics course or permission of instructor. General probability (set functions, basic axioms, independence); Bayes theorem; univariate probability distributions (probabilities, moments, variance, mode, percentiles, transformations); multivariate probability distributions (central limit theorem, joint conditional and marginal distributions -probabilities, moments, variance, covariance); discrete and continuous time Markov chains; selected applications. Course makes extensive use of appropriate software.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor. The course will cover techniques of modeling data for data that are categorical rather than continuous in nature. Topics to be covered include joint, marginal, and conditional probabilities, relative risk, odds ratios, generalized linear models, logistic regression, multi-category logit models, and log linear models. The course will utilize data examples from the fields of biology, medicine, health, epidemiology, environmental science, and psychology. The course will use a statistical programming language. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics..
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the calculus, linear algebra, and geometry of curves and surfaces, as well as applications to engineering and science. Material covered will include the curvature and torsion of curves, Gaussian and mean curvatures of surfaces, minimal surfaces, and geodesics, Course makes extensive use of a computer system, such as Maple.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor. This course will have students work in consulting teams with university or community partners on real-world case studies of statistical methods learned in previous courses. Students will prepare written reports and oral presentations that discuss the findings of the analysis. In addition, students will learn data manipulation and graphics skills involving the SAS and R software packages. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 347 or permission of instructor. This course provides a review of basic statistical concepts and a comprehensive introduction to statistical methods of designing experiments and analyzing data. A variety of experimental designs are covered, and analysis of variance is presented as the primary technique for analyzing data from designed experiments, and in discriminating between various possible statistical models. Students will learn how to use Statistical Software for data manipulation and data analysis.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MTH 358, or permission from the instructor. An introduction to rings, fields, and Galois theory, including classical problems on duplicatiing the cube, trisection of an angle, and construction of regular polygons, as well as non-solvability of general quintics by radicals.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MTH 347 or permission of instructor. An applied data analysis course focused on regression. A review of simple linear regression will progress into using more than one predictor variable to predict another. Topics will include model checking, variable selection methods, dummy variables, and diagnostic measures. Instruction will include the use of a statistical programming language.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MTH 347 or permission of instructor. An applied data analysis course focused on regression. A review of simple linear regression will progress into using more than one predictor variable to predict another. Topics will include model checking, variable selection methods, dummy variables, and diagnostic measures. Instruction will include the use of a statistical programming language.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTH 301 or permission of instructor. This course presents advanced topics in number theory. Topics may include primality testing, prime number generation, integer factorization, discrete logarithms, elliptic curves and advanced cryptographic protocols, and other topics chosen by the instructor.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. Systems of differential equations, local and global behavior of a vector field in the plane, discrete dynamical systems, structural stability, the Poincare-Bendixon theorem, bifurcations, chaos, and strange attractors. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or 283, or permission of the instructor. Basic mathematical interest theory and time value of money, annuities, loan repayment, bonds, equations of value and yield rates, interest rate sensitivity, stocks and financial markets, arbitrage, term structure of interest rates and derivatives. It is designed to prepare for the SOA Exam FM/CAS Exam 2 (Financial Mathematics Exam).
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. Detailed study of a selected topic in advanced mathematics. Topic will vary, depending on instructor. May be repeated for credit for a total of 18 credit hours with a change of topic. Consult Mathematics Department for current information.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): At least one mathematics course at the 300 level or above. Honors Standing or permission of the Department Honors Program Liasion. Detailed study of a selected topic in advanced mathematics.Topics will vary, depending on instructor.May be repeated for credit for a total of 20 credit hours with a change of topic. This course will demand mathematical rigor to a degree beyond regular mathematics courses.In addition, students will play a more active role in the discovery and exploration of mathematical truth.Consult the Mathematics Department for current information.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. MTH 396 (grade of S) and at least two other mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, or departmental approval. Prerequisite or corequisite: At least one other mathematics course numbered 400 or above, or departmental approval. Working individually with a faculty supervisor, each student will read papers in technical journals, make an oral presentation, and write a technical report.
Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: At least two mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, or approval of the Department Honors Liaison Officer. Students will work individually with a mathematics faculty investigating a mathematical or statistical topic of mutual interest. Students will be required to read articles assigned by the faculty member. A student’s work will consist of a written pre-proposal, and a final paper complete with Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References. In addition, students will give an oral presentation of their work to department faculty and students.
Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone
[4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Topics studied under supervision of an advisor. May be repeated for credit for a total of 20 credit hours with a change of topic.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 149 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent. Introductory level statics. Analysis of static equilibrium of trusses and frames including forces in members and joints. Section and mass properties, friction, centroids, moment of inertia, radius of gyration and virtual work. Laboratory work will consist of experiments that reinforce the theory (lectures).
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 201 or equivalent. Statics for Engineering Technology. Introductory level dynamics. Dynamic of particles and bodies in translation or rotation; the kinematics of plane motion, relative motion, the concept of force, mass, and acceleration; work and energy, impulse and momentum. Laboratory work will consist of experiments that reinforce the theory (lectures).
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus and statics, or MTH 149 or equivalent and MET 201 or equivalent. Stress under combined loading, stress concentration factors, design stresses, Mohr’s circle, endurance limit and fatigue life, and deflection of variable section beams, method of superposition, bucking. Temperature changes and press fits. Combined stress failure theories. Selection and processing of engineering metals, plastics, and composites. Heat-treating, cold working, and residual stresses. Temperature effects on strength, creep, and ductility.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus and statics, or MTH 149 or equivalent and MET 201 or equivalent. Displacement, velocity and acceleration of particles and rigid bodies with combined translation and rotation. Reaction and inertia forces and mass and polar moments of inertia. Analysis by equations of motion, force-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum. Conservative and non-conservative forces and moments. Free and forced vibrations, natural frequency, and fundamentals of damping and vibration isolation.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus, physics, and dynamics; or MTT 169 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent, and MET 202 or equivalent. Co-requisites: MTT 300. The study of the classical thermodynamics approach to control volumes and control masses; properties and processes of liquids and gases; the zeroth, first, and second laws applied to control volumes and control masses. Fluid power systems. Refrigeration and heat pump systems. Power and refrigeration cycles.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTT 300 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent. The fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including the properties of fluids, pressure, hydrostatics and dynamics of fluid flow. Laminar and turbulent flow, friction losses, and sizing of pipes. Pump section and application. Selected course topics are included as computer programming projects.
[2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 345 or equivalent, MET 350 (as a prerequisite or corequisite) or equivalent. Laboratory experiments in selected topics in fluids flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Introduction to validity of measurements, statistical analysis, error and uncertainty analysis.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. Design, analysis, and selection of components used in machines, including shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, bearings, fasteners, springs, and bolted and welded frames. Determination of appropriate design stresses and deflections for strength, durability, and function. Selection of materials and processing and manufacturing considerations.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. Principles and application of mechanical instrumentation and experimentation. Sensing elements, signal conditioning, data acquisition, statistical analysis of data, and instrumentation system design.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. The mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction in one and two dimensions, forced and free convection, internal and external flows, heat exchangers, and introduction to radiation.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Associate-degree-level CAE design course, and MET 410 or equivalent (as a prerequisite or corequisite). Development and application of solid models of components and assemblies in engineering design and analysis. Use of solid models in problems related to component design, stress analysis, fluid flow, heat transfer, machine dynamics, and assembly interference. Production of engineering drawings, visual representations, and data files for machining and rapid prototyping. Accuracy and validity considerations of solid models.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 330 or equivalent, MET 410 or equivalent. Design and analysis of mechanical systems made up of gears, clutches, brakes, bearings, bolted and welded frames, considering interactions among components. Use of standard components. Determination of appropriate design stresses and deflections for strength, durability, and function. Optimization of assembly for cost, weight, durability, etc. Consideration of professional responsibilities in design.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and all required 300-level program courses. Planning for the capstone course, MET 480 Senior Design B, to demonstrate the ability to define a problem in engineering terms and develop a realistic plan to complete an engineering project. A comprehensive written plan including budget, equipment requirements, time schedule, problem description, design alternatives, and tentative design will be prepared. Students are expected to extend their knowledge through self-study and research in developing and assessing design options. Ethical, legal, and environmental considerations are included. Students are encouraged to propose team projects.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 470 in previous semester, or permission of instructor. Capstone course to demonstrate mastery of analysis and design techniques and engineering judgment applied to a realistic engineering problem. A comprehensive report including research, testing, and analysis results will be required along with an oral presentation. Professional, ethical, social, and legal considerations will be considered
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing. Topics of current technical interest, applying core concepts across the mechanical engineering technology curriculum. NOTE: The content of this course changes periodically to provide the injection of recent technological topic areas and subject material into the curriculum. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective.
[6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Independent study on a special topic or project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective.
[2 credit(s)] Use of rendering software to represent mechanical components; mechanical drawings; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; introduction to assemblies.
[2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 180. Advanced features of rendering software to represent mechanical components and assemblies; top-down modeling; bill of materials; sheet metal assembly; mold design; surface generation; file export for rapid prototyping; introduction to FEA.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 152, ESC 202, MTH 281. Determination of the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of planar mechanisms; synthesis of linkages for specified positions and motion; analysis and design of cams.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 181. Co-requisite: MCE 286. Material properties and their modification through material processing; manufacturing processes utilized in the production various products and components.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 181. Co-requisite: MCE 276. Application of the manufacturing process to the transformation of parts. Use of simple production equipment to the production of simple parts.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 250, ESC 301. Steady and unsteady conduction in one- and two-dimensions; forced convection, internal and external flows; elements of thermal system design.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 211, MCE 181, MCE 276. Review of multidimensional stress, strain, and resulting deflection for various geometries and loading conditions; stress concentation; contact stress; static failure theories for ductile and brittle materials; column/strut loading and failure prediction; fracture mechanics. Use of modern analysis tools and comparison to classical equation-based solutions.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 362. Design of machine components within the framework of realistic constraints such as cost, size, weight, materials, and safety; fatigue failure analysis. Design and analysis of components subjected to static and dynamic loads: clutches, brakes, springs, shafts & shaft components, welded joints, screws, fasteners & non-permanent joints.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 362. Design of machine components within the framework of realistic constraints such as cost, size, weight, materials, and safety; fatigue failure analysis. Design and analysis of components subjected to static and dynamic loads: clutches, brakes, springs, shafts & shaft components, welded joints, screws, fasteners & non-permanent joints.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 202, ESC 250. Single- and multi- degree of freedom system analysis; free and forced excitation; transient and steady state response; applications of vibration analysis for isolation and absorption; case studies in application of vibration analysis; term project.
MCE 403 - Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems
[3 credit(s)] Co-requisite: MCE 441. Unified approach to modeling of dynamic systems using bond graphs, with emphasis in electromechanical systems; object-oriented and automated modeing concepts; computer simulation.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 321. Co-requisite: MCE 481. Entropy,irreversibility, second law efficiency, combined gas-vapor power cycles, cogeneration; air power, refrigeration, and heat pump cycle and system analysis; gas mixtures and psychrometrics; combustion fundamentals, chemical reactions, chemical and phase equilibrium; energy conversion systems analysis and design.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 321, MCE 324. Convective heat and mass transfer analogies; free and forced convection; phase change; radiation in enclosure and gaseous media; thermal systems analysis and design of heat exchangers, heat pipes, solar systems, humidifiers.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 324. Design of heating, air-cpnditioning, and total- energy systems to provide thermal environments for building structures ranging in scope from single residence to integrated commercial, apartment, or industrial complexes. Course includes factors affecting human comfort, psychometrics, heating and air-conditioning systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and utilization of solar energy; computer simulation of transient and steady-state heating and cooling loads in buildings; the selection of controls and appropriate equipment size.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 324. Pre or co-requisite: MCE 421. Review of chemical kinetics; conservation equations for multicomponent reacting systems; premixed laminar flames.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 441 with grade of B or higher. Design of MIMO control systems; state space analysis; state space design of regulator systems; linear quadratic regulator problem; optimal observer design; computer simulation of control systems.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): ESC 301, ESC 321. Derivation of fluid and thermodynamic relations along with passage losses for turbomachinery. Applications include analysis and design of axial and radial flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
[2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Completion of junior year program in mechanical engineering. Course requires the preparation of an engineering system design or project proposal covering problem identification, conceptual design, and the schedule of work required to carry out the project. (Projects are carried out in MCE 451 in a subsequent term.) Concurrent seminars on methodology, decision-making, and design evaluations.
Semesters Offered: Every Fall
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Speaking Across Curriculum, Capstone
[3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, MCE 450. Execution of the engineering project planned in MCE 450 Design Project I culminating in proof of concept hardware and/or thorough analysis. Progress reports, presentations, and formal report required.
Semesters Offered: Every Spring
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Speaking Across Curriculum, Capstone
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 365. Finite element analysis of stresses and deflections in complex mechanical systems under static and dynamic loading; integration of 2D- and 3D-CAD models with analysis software; comparison of finite element analysis with theoretical and empirical results.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 365. Design and analysis of power transmission components for static and fatigue loading: gears, belts, chains, shafts, and pulleys; use of keys, pins, splines, brakes, and clutches; analysis of rolling element bearings.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 211, ESC 301, ESC 315, MCE 324, MCE 371. Co-requisite: MCE 480. Introduction to engineering measurements; standards and calibration; sensors and measurement system characteristics; signal conditioning and digital signal processing; instrumentation interfacing concepts; measurement errors and statistical treatment of experimental data.
[1 credit(s)] Co-requisite: MCE 470. Engineering experimentation and measurements of physical parameters: temperature, pressure, displacement, velocity, acceleration, flow, strain; use of bench top instrumentation; characteristics and selection of sensors; calibration; measurement and experimental standards.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 324, MCE 470, MCE 480. Experimentation and analysis of thermal/fluid systems; energy balances; performance measurements of devices and systems; data analysis and correlation; elements of experimental design.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 441, MCE 470, MCE 480. Application of linear control theory to experimental study of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic control systems, simulation of control systems.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 301, MCE 371. Introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power; design and analysis of components and systems; experimental evaluation of component behavior and verification of analytical modeling.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 371, MCE 470, MCE 480. Introduction to experimental structural dynamic analysis; Fourier series representation of functions; Fast Fourier Transform and associated spectral functions: power spectrum, power spectral density, cross power spectrum, frequency response, coherence, cepstrum analysis; excitation techniques and the use of window functions. Laboratory project required
MCE 493 - Special Topics In Mechanical Engineering
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor’s permission. Special offering of course material in an area of current interest to students, faculty, and the professional community.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior honors students and advisor permission. The student will be involved with an engineering research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of the student, the faculty member and the student’s undergraduate advisor.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, GPA of 3.0 or greater, and department permission. Independent research of a topic not previously studied in other mechanical engineering courses. Offered under the supervision of a faculty member. A formal report is required.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior honors students and advisor permission. The student will be involved with an engineering research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of the student, the faculty member and the student’s undergraduate advisor. The student is to work with his or her undergraduate advisor to form a thesis committee, and orally defend his or her thesis.
[3 credit(s)] Students will work in small groups and individually to develop appropriate expository writing skills for educators. Students will use strategies and techniques to improve their own writing that can also be applied in middle grades classrooms to a diverse group of learners including those of varying abilities. Pre-assessment of writing skills will identify individual strengths and weaknesses . On assignments that apply the kinds of writing most commonly required of classroom teachers, administrators, and education scholars, students will demonstrate mastery of standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, syntax, word choice, coherence and transitions, flow, sequencing, and elegance in writing. Current academic content standards for middle and secondary grades will be incorporated and students will demonstrate higher order thinking, analysis and synthesis in their writing. While this course is required of Middle Childhood licensure students in English Language Arts, it may also be taken by other pre-service teachers in middle and secondary education.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: EDM 342, ETE 343. This course will introduce key elements of instructional planning and the manner in which assessment practices may be employed to support and enhance learning. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content, Classroom Management (Classroom Environment, Culturally Responsive Teaching). Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office.
EDM 342 - Individuals with Exceptionalities in Middle Childhood
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: EDM 341, ETE 343. Survey of educational issues related to serving individuals with disabilities as well as those considered to be gifted and talented. Includes an introduction to the characteristics, etiology, classification, incidence, and learning potential of students with special needs, as well as the legal aspects involved in teaching these students. Addresses methods for accommodating learners of varied ability within the regular classroom through alteration of the environment, curriculum, and instruction. Offered with Rotation II.
EDM 351 - Middle Childhood Rotation & Seminar 3: Students as Learners
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, ETE 343. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: EDM 352, ETE 353. This course will address the individualization, differentiation and personalization of learning. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on classroom management, exceptionalities, Gifted Learners, and exceptionalities. Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) and rotation 2 (Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content and Classroom Management will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office.
EDM 352 - Educational Psychology for Middle Childhood
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, ETE 343. Student must have a declared major in the College of Education and Human Services. Corequisites: EDM 351, ETE 353. An analysis of the nature of human learning and development and their relationship to the process of education and to instruction. Emphasis is on current theories and research relating to the contextual nature of human learning to instructional practice. Offered with Rotation III.
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, EDM 351, EDM 352, and EDL 301; must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and be a declared college major. Corequisite: EDM 441. Critical exploration and analysis of student-centered methods that encourage integrated study of the language arts. Areas of study include pragmatic and theoretical aspects of reading, writing, listening, and oral language development during early adolescence - especially as they apply to the selection of objectives, strategies, and materials for instruction and the evaluation of pupil progress.
Semesters Offered: Every Fall
General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MTH 326, MTH 329, EDM 341, EDM 342, EDM 351, EDM 352, and EDL 301; GPA of 2.8 or higher and be declared college major. Corequisite: EDM 441. Provides opportunities for the prospective mathematics teacher to gain experience in preparing, teaching and assessing problem-centered standards-based lessons. Focuses on materials and strategies for teaching and assessing mathematics at the middle-childhood level. Also considered are student characteristics, teaching and learning styles, issues of equity and diversity, constructivist theories of learning and the history of mathematics. Extensive use of technology is integrated throughout.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, EDM 351, EDM 352 and EDL 301; GPA of 2.8 or higher and be declared college major. Co-requisite: EDM 441. Explores concepts, purposes, and underlying assumptions of teaching the social sciences; develops activities to improve children’s understanding of democratic citizenship in a pluralistic society; addresses interdisciplinary curriculum linkages.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, EDM 351, EDM 352 and EDL 301; GPA of 2.8 or higher and be declared college major. Co-requisite: EDM 441. Introduction to science instruction and assessment in upper elementary, middle, and junior high school settings; provides background and principles of science education, including instructional planning, methods and materials, integration of technology, nature of current research in science education and its role in guiding science instruction and assessment, best practices in science education and a philosophy for teaching science.
EDM 441 - Middle Childhood Internship 1: Professionalism & Practice
[9 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 351, EDM 352, ETE 353, EDL 301; 50% of courses in each concentration; 2.8 Cumulative GPA; 2.8 GPA in each concentration area; 3.0 Professional GPA; ***Must be taken concurrently with two (2) methods courses– either EDM 313, 315, 316, or 317.
In general clinical settings, students are able to practice appropriate examination, evaluation, and intervention, technical, and communicative skills. Safe, ethical, and legal educational practice occurs under the supervision of clinical instructor(s). Internship I is a structured field experience designed to accompany secondary methods courses in English, science, mathematics, social studies, Spanish, and art education. The Internship prepares the interns for the practice of teaching, by stressing practical applications of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. In Internship I, interns explore the various roles of the teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working school classroom under the direction of a mentor teacher and a faculty instructor or a university supervisor. These courses provide structure to application of academic content to relevant clinical practice situations. Students will spend 180 hours in the field (School and non-school settings), 30 hours in the classroom and 15 hours of seminar in Internship I. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office.
EDM 451 - Middle Childhood Internship 2: Teachers as Leaders
[12 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 441; 2.8 Cumulative GPA; 2.8 GPA in each concentration area; 3.0 Professional GPA. In general clinical settings, students are able to practice appropriate examination, evaluation, and intervention, technical, and communicative skills. Safe, ethical, and legal educational practice occurs under the supervision of clinical instructor(s). Internship II is a structured clinical experience stressing the planning, implementation and evaluation of instructional experiences. Interns spend five full days a week in a school observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor teacher and a university instructor or supervisor. Interns will take on full classroom responsibilities. Internship II student teaching experience is viewed as a critical professional step as individuals mature into the role of independent classroom teacher. The experience is designed to be consequential, formidable, demanding, and satisfying. The experience is designed to be consequential, formidable, demanding, and satisfying. Students will spend 405 hours in the field (School and non-school settings), 22.5 hours in the classroom and 15 hours of seminar in Internship II. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office
[1 credit(s)] MSC 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. As you become further acquainted with MSL 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MSL 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and CIET. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
[1 credit(s)] Military Science 102 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. As part of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, the Leadership and Personal Development class presents issues and competencies that are essential to a commissioned officer. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Topics covered include Communications, the Army Writing Style, The US Army, Army Values, Warrior Ethos and Army Leadership. The primary method of instruction is facilitated dialog. In order to participate constructively in the dialog, students are expected to complete the assigned readings and be prepared to participate in class discussions and practical exercises.
[0 credit(s)] Provides a practical application of the topics covered in class and is mandatory for all contracted students. Topics consist of land navigation, marksmanship, map reading, drill and ceremonies, physical training, water survival, health and fitness, combat orders, formations, inspections, and preparation for LDAC/LTC. ROTC cadre supervise the labs, which are planned and managed by the MS III students with command and control administered by the MS IV students. Lab fee required (scholarship cadets only).
[2 credit(s)] Military Science 201 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. The overall objective of this course is to integrate the principles, theories, methods, and practices of effective leadership, problem solving, military operations and personal development in order to adequately prepare cadets/students for summer training and ROTC advanced Courses. This course has specific learning objectives from the six Army Learning Areas (ALA): Professional Competence, Adaptability , Teamwork, Lifelong Learning and Comprehensive Fitness. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program.
[2 credit(s)] Military Science 202 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. The overall objective of this course is to integrate the principles, theories, methods, and practices of effective leadership, problem solving, military operations and personal development in order to adequately prepare you for summer training and ROTC advanced course work. This course has specific learning objectives from the six Army Learning Areas (ALA): Professional Competence, Adaptability , Teamwork, Lifelong Learning and Comprehensive Fitness. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program.
[1 credit(s)] The orienteering course is a 1 credit hour course designed to develop the students’ ability to determine their location on a map, plot a course to travel/navigate over familiar and unfamiliar terrain and end at a known/desired location. We will use US Army standard maps and equipment. This is a detailed introduction to the principles of land navigation and orienteering, to include map reading, compass use, terrain association, pace count, plotting techniques and route planning. We will also cover safety and survival in hot and cold weather environments.
[0 credit(s)] Provides a practical application of the topics covered in class and is mandatory for all contracted students. Topics consist of land navigation, marksmanship, map reading, drill and ceremonies, physical training, water survival, health and fitness, combat orders, formations, inspections, and preparation for LDAC/LTC. ROTC cadre supervise the labs, which are planned and managed by the MS III students with command and control administered by the MS IV students. Lab fee required (scholarship cadets only).
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two classroom hours in seminar format with practical exercises. Course covers the principles of modern warfare, small unit tactics, leadership, operations orders. Class in concert with the MSC 399 Lab, a corequisite, will also provide preparation for the Advanced Summer Camp.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two classroom hours in seminar format with practical exercises. Course covers small unit tactics, patrolling, leadership, communications, and navigation. Class in concert with the MSC 399 Lab, a corequisite, will also provide preparation for the Advanced Summer Camp.
[0 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Prior approval of Military Science Department and concurrent enrollment in MSC 301 or 302 or 303. Lab stresses practical experience and involvement in leadership, tactics, navigation, communications, and operations planning. Each student will be provided many opportunities for leadership through practical exercises.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two hours of classroom instruction covers the United States Army staff procedures with emphasis on administration, training management, and logistical management. Leadership portion discusses various leadership theories and ethics and professionalism.