Undergraduate Catalog | 2021-2022 Previous Edition
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SPEL 4477 - Student Teaching/Seminar: Special Education General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 (Dual Program)
Student teaching is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a clinical educator. During student teaching, the student must demonstrate the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in an appropriate grade level setting. The student is assigned 15 weeks in a school setting. Includes seminars.
Credit Hours: (15) (O)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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STAT 1220 - Elements of Statistics I (BUSN)
Non-calculus based introduction to data summarization, discrete and continuous random variables (e.g., binomial, normal), sampling, central limit theorem, estimation, testing hypotheses, and linear regression. Applications of theory will be drawn from areas related to business. May not be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 1221 or STAT 1222 .
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 , appropriate eligibility level of math placement, or placement by the department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
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STAT 1221 - Elements of Statistics I
Same topics as STAT 1220 with special emphasis on applications to the life sciences. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for STAT 1220 or STAT 1222 .
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 , appropriate eligibility level of math placement, or placement by the department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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STAT 1222 - Introduction to Statistics
Same topics as STAT 1220 with special emphasis on applications to the social and behavioral sciences. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for STAT 1220 or STAT 1221 .
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 appropriate eligibility level of math placement, or placement by the department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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STAT 2122 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A study of probability models, discrete and continuous random variables, inference about Bernoulli probability, inference about population mean, inference about population variance, the maximum likelihood principle, the minimax principle, Bayes procedures, and linear models.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for STAT 3128.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242 or MATH 2120 , or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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STAT 2223 - Elements of Statistics II
Topics include: contingency analysis, design of experiments, more on simple linear regression, and multiple regression. Computers are used to solve some of the problems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or STAT 2122 , or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 3110 - Applied Regression
Ordinary regression models, logistic regression models, Poisson regression models.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2122 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or STAT 2122 ; and MATH 1242 or MATH 2120 ; or permission of department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 3122 - Probability and Statistics I
Sample spaces, random variables, moment generating functions, some standard distributions, multivariate distributions, laws of large numbers, limit theorems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): MATH 3122 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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STAT 3123 - Probability and Statistics II
An introduction to statistical inference. Topics include: point estimation (method of moments, method of maximum likelihood, unbiased estimators, efficiency, consistency); confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for unknown parameters, including proportions, means, variances, and differences between means; tests of significance; the power function; goodness-of-fit.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3122 or STAT 3122
Cross-listed Course(s): MATH 3123
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 3126 - Applied Statistical Methods
Regression analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting. Survival models and their estimation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3123 or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 3128 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers
An introduction to: probability theory; discrete and continuous random variables and their probability distributions; joint probability distributions; functions of random variables and their probability distributions; descriptive statistics; point and interval estimation; one and two sample hypothesis testing; quality control; one and two factor ANOVA; and regression.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2241
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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STAT 3140 - Design of Experiments
Randomization and blocking with paired comparisons, Significance tests and confidence intervals, experiments to compare k treatment means, randomized blocks and two-way factorial designs, designs with more than one blocking variable, empirical modeling, factorial designs at two levels.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2223 , STAT 3110 , or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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STAT 3150 - Time Series Analysis
Stationary time series models, ARMA processes, modeling and forecasting with ARMA processes, ARIMA models for non-stationary time series models, spectral densities.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2223 , STAT 3110 , or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 3160 - Applied Multivariate Analysis
Introduction to the fundamental ideas in multivariate analysis using case studies. Descriptive, exploratory, and graphical techniques; introduction to cluster analysis, principal components, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, Hotelling T2 and other methods.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2223 , STAT 3110 , or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 4116 - Statistical Computing
Introduction to a variety of computational techniques using various statistics software packages (S-Plus/R or SAS) and symbolic manipulation software packages. Topics include: random number generation, density estimation, and re-sampling techniques (bootstrap, jackknife) and Gibbs sample.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3123 or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 4123 - Applied Statistics I
Review of stochastic variables and probability distributions, methods of estimating a parameter, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, contingency tables. Linear and multiple regression, time series analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2164 with grade of C or above, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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STAT 4124 - Applied Statistics II
Single factor analysis of variance. Multi-factor analysis of variance. Randomized complete-block designs, nested or hierarchical designs, Latin squares, factorial experiments. Design of experiments.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 4123 or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SWAH 1201 - Elementary Swahili I
Fundamentals of the Swahili language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (4)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SWAH 1202 - Elementary Swahili II
Fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): SWAH 1201 or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SWAH 3051 - Topics in Swahili
Study of Swahili language, culture, or literature.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 2105 - Computational Methods for Systems Engineering I
Introduces programming languages and computational algorithms that are often used by Systems Engineers. Object-Oriented Programming Language is emphasized.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202 , MATH 1241 , and MATH 1242 with grades of C or above, or permission of department
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 2106 - Engineering Economic Analysis
Covers economic analysis of engineering alternatives, including time value of money, cash flow analysis, cost estimation, project evaluation, accounting and budgeting tools.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing; or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 2110 - Systems Engineering Concepts
Introduction to systems engineering concepts through various application problems. The focus is particularly on systems engineering problems that utilize programming skills. The course culminates upon completion of a hands-on term project.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2105
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 2111 - Introduction to Engineering Management
Focuses on the fundamentals in engineering management. It provides students the understanding of engineering management principles and practices and the roles of engineering management professionals in a global business environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 2121 - lntroduction to Logistics Systems and Supply Chains
Focuses on the fundamentals in logistics systems and supply chain operations. It provides students the understanding of the operations in logistics systems and global supply chains and the roles of logistics/supply chain professionals in global business environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3102 - System Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis
Focuses on the study of discrete-event simulation and its use in the analysis and design of systems. The emphasis is on using simulation software for simulation modeling and analysis with practical applications to design, analysis, and improvement of diverse systems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3103 - Human System Interface
Focuses on the interfacing issues between human, organization, and systems operations. The emphasis is on the influence of human and cultural factors related to the effectiveness of system operations in a global business environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2105 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3105 - Computational Methods for Systems Engineering II
Topics in data analytics, such as regression, classification, data processing, and model validation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2105 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3107 - Decision and Risk Analysis
Useful tools for analyzing difficult decisions and making the right choice. After introducing components and challenges of decision making, discusses structuring decisions using decision trees and influence diagrams. Decisions under conflicting objectives and multiple criteria are also covered, as well as sensitivity and risk analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2106 ; and STAT 3128 with grade of C or above
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3110 - System Design and Deployment
Introduction to various systems engineering applications that require data analytics skills. The emphasis is on both descriptive and prescriptive analytics problems by implementing statistical computing. The course culminates upon completion of a hands-on term project.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 3105 and PHYS 2102
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3111 - Project Management
Focuses on the study of various aspects of project management techniques and issues, and the use of conceptual, analytical, and systems approaches in managing engineering projects and activities. It includes the development and writing of project plans and reports for engineering and business operations.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3112 - Value Engineering Management
Analyzes the requirements of a project to achieve the highest performance for essential functions at the lowest costs over the life of the project. The “best value” is achieved by a multidisciplinary team effort through the study of alternative design concepts, materials, and methods.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2106 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3122 - Implementation of Logistics Systems and Supply Chains
Reviews and analyzes real-life logistics and supply chain implementation cases. Different industry supply chains are compared and benchmarking is emphasized through review of industry best practices.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2121 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3131 - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Focuses on the basics of hardware and software implementation in the design and manufacturing processes. The emphasis is in making the design and manufacturing processes effective and efficient for global business competition.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2110 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3132 - Facilities Planning and Material Handling Systems
Focuses on the basics in facility planning, plant layout design, material handling systems design and integration, and warehousing. The emphasis is on the effective design and integration of plant layout, material handling systems, and warehousing for supply chain operations.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2110 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3201 - Operations Research I: Deterministic Models
Introduces various deterministic Operations Research topics such as linear programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming, network flow problems, dynamic programming, and game theory.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1242 and MATH 2164 with grades C or above
Cross-listed Course(s): OPRS 3111
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3202 - Operations Research II: Stochastic Models
Introduces various stochastic Operations Research topics such as decision-making under uncertainty, probabilistic inventory models, Markov chains, probabilistic dynamic programming, and queueing theory.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2164 and STAT 3128 with grades of C or above
Cross-listed Course(s): OPRS 3113
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 3290 - Systems Design Project I
First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative system design experience in applying the principles of systems design and analysis and project management to the design of a system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. It focuses on the development of the project plan and proposal for the capstone systems design project. Each student develops a complete systems design project plan and proposal and makes an oral presentation of the proposal to the faculty. It runs in conjunction with the project management course.
Credit Hours: (2) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Systems Engineering major with 30 or less credit hours remaining in degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2110 ;SEGR 3110 ; and SEGR 3102 or SEGR 3107 with a grade of C or above
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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SEGR 3291 - Systems Design Project II
A continuation of SEGR 3290 for the execution of the proposed systems design project. Includes a mid-term written progress report with an oral presentation and a final written report, plus the final oral presentation to demonstrate project results.
Credit Hours: (2) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 3290 with grade of C or above.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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SEGR 3695 - Systems Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar
Required of students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on co-op work done in the prior semester.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3500
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit Basis.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4090 - Special Topics
Directed study of current topics of special interest.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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SEGR 4101 - Network Modeling and Analysis
Explores formulation and solution of optimization problems using network flow algorithms. Topics include: minimum flow problems shortest path, maximum flow, transportation, assignment, minimum spanning trees. Efficient solution algorithms are investigated.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): OPRS 3111 with grade of C or above or SEGR 4952 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4114 - Production Control Systems
Principles, analysis and design of production and inventory planning and control systems. Demand forecasting, production scheduling and control systems and introduction to CPM.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or STAT 3128 with grade of C or above; and SEGR 3201
Pre- or Corequisite(s): SEGR 3202
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5114
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4131 - Product and Process Design
Focuses on how to achieve a high-quality, customer-oriented product development process, from technology and product innovation, to design and development, leading up to production. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is the main technology discussed plus other product design approaches, such as design for cost, design for safety, and design for environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 2110 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4132 - Automation and Systems Design
Focuses on the concepts of systems design, manufacturing systems design, manufacturing process control, shop floor control, and automation. The emphasis is on automation for economic and flexible manufacturing operations that can handle frequently changing global manufacturing requirements.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 3132 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4133 - Lean Manufacturing Systems
Focuses on the fundamentals of how manufacturing operations work, and talk about the latest techniques to make your manufacturing organization successful. This course discusses how lean methodology can eliminate waste and increase the speed in manufacturing while reducing cycle times.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): SEGR 3132 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4141 - Engineering Experimental Design
Focuses on how to achieve high-quality/low-cost systems based on Taguchi methods, design of experiments methods, and statistical analysis of data. Also includes introduction to response surface methods.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above.
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5141
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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SEGR 4142 - Reliability Management and Survival Analysis
Introduction to various reliability and survival analysis techniques. Topics include: reliability/survival functions, failure/hazard rate functions, reliability testing for single and multivariate distributions, parametric/non-parametric/semi-parametric techniques.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above.
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5142
Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4150 - Leadership Skills for Engineers
Overview of the skills needed to practice the most popular leadership styles in industry today. The first half of the course covers an introduction to the different styles of leadership and how they are applied by engineers within an organization. The second half of the course covers the critical leadership skills and competencies needed to build and lead powerful teams in a global environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4154 - Bayesian Analysis for Human Decision
The Bayesian approach to decision-making with numerous applications in engineering, business, and healthcare. Discriminant analysis and ROC curve. Expected value maximization, decision trees, Bayes’ theorem, value of information, Bayesian networks and optimal strategies. Axiomatic utility controversies and prospect theory. Theoretical and empirical determination of utility functions and relationship to human belief network. Brief introduction to multi-attribute problems, time streams, data envelopment analysis, and group decisions.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5154
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4170 - Total Quality Systems
An interdisciplinary approach to principles and practice in the applications of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and Total Quality Management (TQM). Classroom work on major applications, re-engineering processes; process mapping, personal effectiveness and time management; technical presentations; CQI tools, statistical process control, designed experimentation; management and planning tools, engineering economy, and case studies; assignments and projects in team building, communication, and group problem solving.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above.
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5170
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4201 - Fundamentals of Deterministic System Analysis
The fundamentals of deterministic system analysis. The course is partitioned into three modules: linear algebra and matrix analysis, continuous optimization for linear and nonlinear systems, and discrete optimization by integer programming and dynamic programming.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2164
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5201
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4202 - Fundamentals of Stochastic System Analysis
The fundamentals of stochastic system analysis. The course is dissected into three modules: probability and statistics, stochastic models, and regression analysis.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above; MATH 2164 ; and SEGR 3202
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5202
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4203 - Fundamentals of Engineering Management
The fundamentals of engineering management. The course is dissected into three modules: engineering economics, decision and Bayesian analysis, and game theory.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 with grade of C or above
Cross-listed Course(s): EMGT 5203
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4952 - Engineering System Optimization
A systems engineering approach will be followed to analyze practical applications from different engineering disciplines and to optimize complex systems. Model formulation, sensitivity analysis, special cases, solutions using commercially available software applications and practical implementation considerations will be emphasized.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Senior standing and Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): OPRS 3111 with grade of C or above.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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SEGR 4961 - Introduction to Energy Systems
Overview of energy systems: energy types, generation, conversion, storage, transportation/transmission, and utilization. Principles, physical structure, processes, and utilization of fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewables for transportation, thermal, and electrical energy generation are discussed along with associated performance metrics. Also provides an introduction to environmental impacts of energy production, life-cycle analysis, energy efficiency concepts and metrics, transmission systems, grid reliability, and the impact of smart grid technologies. All topics are presented in the context of industry standards as well as federal and state regulations.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; and basic math, economics, or permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SEGR 4962 - Energy Markets
Energy and power systems in regulated and competitive environments and implications on business decisions for firms in these industries. Topics include: mechanism of energy markets; comparative market systems; determination of prices under different market structures; gas, oil, coal, and electricity market architecture; electricity market design; dispatch and new build decisions; smart grid and renewable energy in electricity markets; risk and risk management in energy, including demand and price volatility and use of financial derivatives; and the impact of financial market trends and current and proposed policies on the energy industry.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; and basic math, economics, or permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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SEGR 4963 - Energy Systems Planning
Optimal planning of resources, logistics, distribution and storage in the end to end energy value chain from upstream natural gas production through mid-stream transportation and storage to downstream power generation, utility distribution and consumption. Smart Grid Optimization. Supplier and customer relationship management, contracts management. Lean-Six Sigma energy system process design. Power systems reliability and control, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, process and service quality control.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; and basic math, economics, or permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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SEGR 4964 - Case Studies in the Energy Industry
Interpret and analyze real world business cases in the energy sector. Cases explore the concepts behind natural monopolies, utility ownership, regulation and de-regulation, utility rates, and service standards. Additionally, economic concepts such as supply and demand, market pricing, producer surplus, monopolistic pricing and ratemaking (regulatory goals, revenue requirements, and the rate base and rate cases) are applied. Some of the cases explore decision-making strategies surrounding marginal prices, congestion management, congestion revenue, electric and gas transmission rights both in terms of physical versus financial markets, locational marginal prices (LMP), financial transmission rights in terms of revenue adequacy and auction revenue rights, and typical energy trading hedging practices.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; and basic math, economics, or permission of instructor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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TESL 4103 - Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language
For future teachers of English as a Second Language who wish to master a variety of approaches, methods and techniques of teaching ESL and other competencies prescribed by the state of North Carolina. Clinical hours required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MDSK 3151 and TESL 4204 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2021
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TESL 4104 - Authentic Assessment
An exploration of the variety of assessments and evaluations used specifically for English Language Learners (ELLs) in the K-12 public schools. For current and future teachers to develop multiple criteria assessment models and to master other competencies related to the assessment of ELLs within the mainstream and ESL classroom, as prescribed by the State of North Carolina. Clinical hours required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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TESL 4204 - Inclusive Classrooms for Immigrant Students
An introduction to the general issues related to multicultural education and to the teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs) in diverse classroom and school contexts. Topics include: current demographics and immigration trends, legal issues, second language and identity development of immigrant students, the development of academic English, and modifying course content to meet the needs of ELLs. Clinical hours required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): TESL 5204
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021
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TESL 4205 - Second Language Acquisition and Linguistics in K-12 Schools
An introduction to the English language as a system, with a particular focus on teaching English as a second language in K-12 public school settings. Topics include: first and second language acquisition processes; English phonology, morphology, and syntax; implications for teaching English language learners the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing; and implications for teaching in the content areas.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): TESL 5205
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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TESL 4469 - Advanced Seminar/Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language
A planned sequence of experiences within a high-needs ESL school setting under the supervision of a TESL faculty member. Concepts, methods, and practices used by effective teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs) in their daily classroom routines, including systematic observation skills, interpretation of observation data, and application of research-based findings. Extensive observations and implementation of modified lesson plans for ELLs required. Seminar topics vary.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission from the department for admission to student teaching; must be taken prior to or in conjunction with student teaching in the major.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
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TESL 4600 - Literacy Development for Second Language Learners
An introduction to the challenges associated with first language literacy, second language literacy, and second language development. Examinations of the interaction between language, literacy, and culture and their implications for additive models of literacy instruction in a nonnative and/or heritage language in diverse K-12 settings. Clinical hours required.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1140 - The Theatre Experience
Explores the theatre experience through basic concepts of playmaking, from the script’s meanings to director’s, designers’, and actors’ choices. Considers how certain plays, performed in specific ways, might affect various people in the audience today. Plays from different historical periods are read, discussed, and seen onstage in the Department of Theatre season.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1202 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
Students are introduced to production in theatre through individual/group activities. Study and practice of scenery construction, electrical theory, and costume construction as well as theatre lab safety and operation.
Credit Hours: (3)
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THEA 1215 - Theatre Tech I - Costume
Introduction to costume shop equipment, sewing techniques, and construction of costume accessories. Through the application of analytical and problem-solving skills, students analyze possible technical solutions to production-related tasks and perform basic practices in costume crafts (e.g., sewing, pattern drafting, fabric manipulation).
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1225 - Theatre Tech I - Scenic
Through hands-on experience, introduces students to the common methods and materials used in the construction and installation of theatrical scenery. Attention is paid to safety measures and protocols in a theatrical scene shop and varied theatre spaces. Deepens students’ understanding of practical problem-solving and active practice.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1235 - Theatre Tech I - Lighting
Introduction to the fundamentals of stage lighting technology, including instrument handling, focusing, basic electrical theory, practitioner roles and current advancements. Exploration through hands-on training of techniques associated with the installation and manipulation of a wide range of lighting technology. Students are exposed to basic and some advanced lighting console programming techniques, as well as being introduced to the concepts of DMX networking and control of automated lighting fixtures.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1245 - Theatre Tech I - Sound
Introduction to the fundamentals of theatrical sound technology, including audio theory, equipment, control, distribution, practitioner roles and current advancements. Hands-on training of techniques associated with the installation and manipulation of audio equipment used in a theatrical environment. Students exercise analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as active practice.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1260L - Lighting and Sound Technology I Laboratory
Exploration through hands-on training of techniques associated with the installation and manipulation of a wide range of lighting and sound equipment and technology. Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1)
Corequisite(s): THEA 1235 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1265 - Introduction to Stage Performance
Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of increasing vocal and physical awareness for the stage. In the vocal awareness segment, the concept of “freeing your voice” is explored. In the physical awareness section, the focus is primarily on neutral presence through elements of the Alexander technique, and through the basic principles of physical theatre from the point of view of the Lecoq training. The main goal is to “unlearn” vocal and physical bad habits and re-learn what it means to simply stand up in front of an audience and BE. Students learn and apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills, oral communication proficiencies, and practice and collaboration.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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THEA 1270 - Acting I
An introductory, intensive, hands-on experience in the craft of ensemble acting for both theatre majors or interested non-majors. Students learn to analyze a scene, engage voice, body and intellect in performance work, and execute self and peer evaluation. Course material is based on acting techniques derived from the work of Konstantin Stanislavski and using A Practical Handbook for the Actor by Melissa Bruder. Four contact hours.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1265
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020
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THEA 1300 - Play Analysis
An introduction to the various methodologies of analyzing play scripts as preparation for performance. Students articulate their critical positions both orally and in writing while comparing and contrasting diverse dramatic texts, as well as recognizing distinctive theatrical genres. There is also a focus on developing writing skills appropriate to the art form.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Restriction(s): Theatre major or minor, or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 1600 - Majors and Minors Seminar
Course consists of regular monthly meetings to disseminate and discuss department information and issues. Second monthly meeting consists of workshops on various aspects of the profession.
Credit Hours: (0)
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2200 - Introduction to Design for the Stage
Introduction to the fundamental elements and principles used in creating design, and their application in theatrical design and directing. Students practice creating visual compositions and learn the vocabulary necessary for communicating about design. Focuses on analyzing how the elements and principles of design are used in scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design, as well as directing.
Credit Hours: (3)
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THEA 2210 - Costume Design I
An introduction to costume design theory and techniques for theatre, dance, and opera.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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THEA 2215 - Stage Makeup
Theories and techniques of applying and designing stage makeup.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2221 - Stage Management
Introduces stage management through theory and practice as it relates to live performance and the arts. Students learn to become effective team leaders and collaborators who know how to manage time, people, and multiple resources leading toward the common goal of a successful theatrical production. Provides an understanding of the skills required to compete for jobs in the performing arts industry.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2230 - Scenic Design I
An introduction to scenic design theory and techniques for theatre, dance, and opera.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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THEA 2240 - Sound Design I
Introduction to the methods, tools, processes, and theory of sound design for theatrical projects. Students learn about sound creation, support, technological innovations, and tools that are standard in the Theatre industry. Involves critical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2250 - Lighting Design I
An introduction to lighting design theory and techniques for theatre, dance, and opera.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2260 - Voice, Text, and the Actor
Delves into the study of the principles and techniques of vocal production, voice work and dialects for the stage. Using as foundation Kristin Linklater’s methods for “freeing your voice,” students are immersed in various vocal approaches in order to maximize their full vocal potential. In the second half of the course, students build a foundation for utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet in both understanding their own voice, stage standard speech, and introductory dialect work. At the end of the course, students demonstrate the ability to employ clear and expressive speech habits in performances practices, cross-disciplinary studies, and everyday life. Students learn and apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills, and oral communication proficiencies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2270
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2270 - Acting II
Explores acting techniques based on the work of Constantine Stanislavski and using the Practical Handbook. Students take a more in-depth look at scenes, monologues, and acting techniques which allow them to develop their characters. In addition, students can expect to become more self-aware, which can be infinitely valuable, no matter what career they wish to pursue.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1270
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2280 - Acting in Physical Theatre
The study of foundational principles and techniques for increasing physical presence for the stage. Students are submerged in a condensed version of “year one” of Jacques Lecoq’s pedagogy of movement-based creative theatre. Advancing from the premise that a gesture could say more than 1000 words, students are moved from silence to voice, from the elemental to the animal, from neutral to character. Students learn and apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills, oral communication proficiencies, and practice and collaboration.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1265 with grade of C or above
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2290 - Acting on Camera I
A discussion of foundational concepts regarding screen acting technique and strategically applying this technique to create on-camera performances. Students work in various genres with the intentions of mastering the foundations of objective-driven, realistic acting. Students also analyze a film, critiquing the acting using the language of craft discussed in the class. Four contact hours.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2270
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2310 - Theatre History I
An overview of the history of theatre practices, technologies, and literatures from the ancient world through the 17th century.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2311 - Theatre History II
An overview of the history of theatre practices, technologies, and literatures from the 17th century to the present.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): THEA 1300
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2320 - Playwriting I
An introduction to the playwriting process for students interested in dramatic storytelling and the process of new play development. Focuses on: 1) close reading and analysis of representative plays in order to understand dramatic structure, characterization, rhythm, imagery, etc.; 2) creative experimentation through a series of writing exercises; and 3) participation in the process of “workshopping” class products, including offering and receiving constructive criticism.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1300
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2330 - Shakespeare in History
The plays of William Shakespeare are examined, as they emerged from the cultural context which shaped his world and the forms of theatre available to his audience. Involves textual analysis and other types of critical scrutiny across various forms of communication-oral, written, and theatrically embodied-both as individuals and as a group working collaboratively, as they explore the political, social, religious, philosophical, and aesthetic currents which stamped the plays. In addition to examining Shakespeare’s work, students read representative examples by his contemporaries so as to further contextualize the material, and study the particular technologies of the Renaissance theatre so as to better understand how the plays may have been originally staged. The thrust of the course is that in uncovering what Shakespeare was, students start to construct notions of what he may yet become. Involves the writing of several short essays.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1300
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 2370 - Introductory Theatre Teaching Apprenticeship
Theatre Education licensure students enter the profession as active observers and assistants. Assigned to one school clinical placement and given the option to explore several non-school arts-based experiences targeting youth (e.g., theatres, organizations, events), future theatre teachers observe, analyze, and document while actively participating, assisting, and questioning artistic and pedagogical practices.
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1360
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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THEA 2400 - Core-Level Production Practicum
Provides practical experience in a realized theatrical production within a defined area of practice on a departmental, or department-supported, theatrical production. Upon completion, students should have a solid understanding of the basic terminologies, processes, safety practices, materials, techniques and goals of the specified area. These areas include, but are not limited to, scenic, costume, lighting and sound production, stage management, and other areas of specificity, as necessary.
Credit Hours: (1)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
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THEA 2402 - Performance Practicum: Theatre
Practical application of performance techniques within a production setting, including auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Audition.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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THEA 2460 - Practicum in Creative Drama: K-8
Study and application of advanced theories, concepts, competencies, and processes unique to primary and middle school settings, with particular attention to the various subject areas. Centered on in-school teaching experience and clinical practice.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1360 or permission of instructor.
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THEA 2600 - Majors Seminar
Students investigate, identify, analyze, and cultivate immediate and life-long career options through directed projects, guest lectures, site visits to the Career Center, mock interviews, and other career preparatory activities and assignments. Students develop effective communication skills (both written and oral) as part of their work on the course projects. Two contact hours.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Sophomore standing.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2019
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THEA 3132 - 17th to Early 20th Century Theatre
The history and drama of European and American theatre, from the Restoration period to early twentieth-century realism and various antirealist movements.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 3202 - Audition Techniques
Provides intermediate to advanced student actors with an understanding of the business of acting and the skills needed for one to be considered for employment. Students are taken through a variety of mock auditions including ones for theatre, film, and commercial work. Areas of focus include the preparation of headshots, resumes, websites, portfolios, and cover letters. Four contact hours.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1270 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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THEA 3207 - Acting for the Musical Theatre
Students develop an effective acting technique for the musical stage. Through in-class exercises and the study of music and scenes of major shows in the repertoire, students develop performance techniques particular to the musical theatre genre, and an appreciation of its particular styles. Students also develop and perform scenes/songs from several musicals of their choice.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission into Certificate in Music Theatre and permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1270
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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