Undergraduate Catalog | 2021-2022 Previous Edition
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ENGL 4208 - Poetry Writing Workshop
Designed for advanced writers of poetry. Focuses primarily on student work and peer criticism of it.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2125 , ENGL 2126 , ENGL 2127 , ENGL 2200 , ENGL 2201 , ENGL 2202 , or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time with permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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ENGL 4209 - Fiction Writing Workshop
Designed for advanced writers of fiction. Focuses primarily on student work and peer criticism of it.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2125 , ENGL 2126 , ENGL 2128 , ENGL 2200 , ENGL 2201 , ENGL 2202 , or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time with permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4211 - Chaucer and Medieval Literature
Readings that focus on the works of Chaucer, including The Canterbury Tales, and other works from the medieval period in England, which may include Troilus and Crisedye and various dramatic texts.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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ENGL 4235 - History of the Book
Explorations of the development, technologies, cultures, and impact of the book and print media.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5235
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019
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ENGL 4254 - Teaching English/Communication Skills to Middle and Secondary School Learners
Approaches to the teaching of English, including recent theories and research related to writing and literary study, with special attention to technology. Designed primarily for teaching in grades 6-12.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Senior standing; and English major with a Secondary Education minor, Middle Grades Education major, or permission of department.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): MDSK 3100 ; MDSK 3151 ; MDSK 4210 ; and MDLG 3130 or SECD 4140
Corequisite(s): MDSK 4100L
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5254
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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ENGL 4260 - History of Global Englishes
Origins and development of the English language, both spoken and written, from its earliest forms to contemporary usage.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5260
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4262 - Language and Diversity
Examination of contemporary American varieties of English by region, gender, ethnic identity, socioeconomic status, age, social networks, and other cultural groupings.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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ENGL 4263 - Linguistics and Language Learning
Readings in, discussions of, and application of linguistically oriented theories of language acquisition, directed toward gaining an understanding of language-learning processes and stages.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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ENGL 4267 - Language and Culture in Digital Spaces
Explores how humans make cyberspace into social and cultural spaces through diverse language practices. Considers how technology use shapes and is shaped in social interaction and how identities, relationships, and discourses develop through digitally-mediated language use.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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ENGL 4270 - Studies in Writing, Rhetoric, and Literacy
Studies of writing, rhetoric, and literacy with an emphasis on historical and cultural contexts.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5270
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4271 - Studies in Writing, Rhetoric, and New Media
Studies of writing, rhetoric, and new media and digital technologies with an emphasis on historical and cultural contexts.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5271
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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ENGL 4272 - Studies in the Politics of Language and Writing
Explores language and writing as sites of political contestation in local, national, and global contexts. Examines theoretical debates and effects of politics and history on language and learning.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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ENGL 4273 - Studies in Writing, Rhetoric, and Identity
Explores how identities are performed in textual and digital media.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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ENGL 4274 - Visual Rhetoric
Theory and practice of crafting rhetorical arguments in print and electronic media that depend upon visual exhibits, such as drawings, photographs, tables, graphs, icons, and videos.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5274
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4275 - Rhetoric and Technology
Research and theories of the rhetorical construction of technology in history and culture.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5275
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4277 - Digital Literacies
Exploration of the intersections between evolving digital literacies and traditional school-based literacies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5277
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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ENGL 4290 - Advanced Creative Project
Focuses on the planning of a book-length work of creative writing through independent study and scholarly engagement in related areas of contemporary literature and writing, leading to the development of book proposals, abstracts, discussions of creative works, and oral presentations by students and authors.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
Restriction(s): English major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 4202 , ENGL 4203 , ENGL 4208 , ENGL 4209 , or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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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ENGL 4325 - Trauma and Memory in Contemporary American Literature
Examination of selected works that explore national experiences of trauma in the U.S.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 5325
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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ENGL 4400 - Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing
Through supervised tutorial experience and seminars, this course introduces the student to current developments concerning composition and to a variety of methods for teaching English composition. Highly recommended for those planning to teach or those currently engaged in teaching.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3) (W)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
Cross-listed Course(s): WRDS 4402
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time with 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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ENGL 4405 - Literacy and Language
Exploration of how language and literacy can be effectively taught to adolescents. Topics include: composing strategies and the effects of new media on literacy practices.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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ENGL 4410 - Professional Internship
Students work 8-10 hours (3 hours credit) or 16-20 hours (6 hours credit) per week in a placement arranged by the Internship Coordinator.; only three credit hours may be applied to the English major; three additional hours may be counted as a University elective.
Credit Hours: (3 or 6)
Restriction(s): Permission of English Internship Coordinator; Junior or Senior status; English major or minor, or Minor in Technical/Professional Writing; 2.5 GPA or above; and taken a course in professional communication (e.g., journalism, technical communication, public relations, public relations lab, or mass media).
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ENGL 4750 - English Honors Seminar
In-depth study of a selected topic in English Studies. Topics and course content vary according to the interests and expertise of the faculty.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission into English Honors Program 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 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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ENGL 4751 - English Honors Thesis Seminar
In-depth study of a selected topic in English Studies. Topics and course content vary according to the interests and expertise of the faculty. During the course of the semester, students produce a thesis proposal and capstone thesis project.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission into English Honors Program and 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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ENGL 4752 - English Honors Thesis
Honors proposal and capstone project completed as part of either ENGL 4750 or an ENGL 4000-5000 level course.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission into English Honors Program and permission of instructor.
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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ENGL 4852 - Independent Study
Individual investigations and appropriate exposition of the results. (Unless special permission is granted by the department chair, no more than six hours may apply toward the English major.)
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Permission of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with 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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FARS 1201 - Elementary Farsi I
Fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Corequisite(s): FARS 1201L
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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FARS 1201L - Elementary Farsi I Lab
Continuation of class activities, practicing the fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (1)
Corequisite(s): FARS 1201
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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FARS 1202 - Elementary Farsi II
Fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FARS 1201 and FARS 1201L , or permission of department.
Corequisite(s): FARS 1202L
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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FARS 1202L - Elementary Farsi II Lab
A continuation of class activities, practicing the fundamentals of the Farsi language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): FARS 1201 and FARS 1201L
Corequisite(s): FARS 1202
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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FARS 3051 - Topics in Farsi
Study of Farsi 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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FILM 2201 - Introduction to Film
Introduction to elements of film needed for analyzing and writing about film.
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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FILM 3050 - Topics in Film
National film histories, film analysis, film criticism, film genres.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2021
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FILM 3051 - Topics in Film
National film histories, film analysis, film criticism, film genres.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic. (On demand)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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FILM 3120 - The Fundamentals of Video/Film Production
Key components: planning and preparation through post-production and presentation, including writing a simple screenplay, storyboarding, locating equipment, casting, shooting, editing, post production synchronization, and exhibition.
Credit Hours: (3)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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FILM 3121 - Intermediate Film/Video Production
Builds on the knowledge of FILM 3120 , honing camera, writing, and editing skills to produce a short film, narrative feature, documentary, experimental, or music video.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 3120 or permission of Film Studies Director and instructor.
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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FILM 3220 - Introduction to Screenwriting
Introduction to the craft of screenwriting through a series of short-form screenplay exercises. Intensive study of the basic elements of story and script formatting and analysis of representative films.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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FILM 3221 - Intermediate Screenwriting: Feature Film
Focus on developing a premise and outline of a story; crafting the plot and characters; and writing the screenplay in sequences. Analysis of the plot and storytelling techniques of a variety of feature films. Addresses writing comedy and writing for television. Assumes knowledge of script formatting and story structure.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 3120 , FILM 3220 , or permission of Film Studies Director and instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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FILM 3800 - Directed Project in Film or Video
Individual work on a selected film project or area of film study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester, and by special permission only.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 and FILM 3120 or permission of Film Studies Director or instructor
Pre- or Corequisite(s): FILM 3220 or permission of Film Studies Director or instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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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FILM 4120 - Production and Directing
Advanced study of the elements of producing and directing a film project, including working with actors, writers, and other members of a film team.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 3120 , FILM 3220 , or permission of Film Studies Director and instructor.
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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FILM 4121 - Documentary Film Production
A history of documentary filmmaking, its influence on the production of knowledge, and the film strategies that guide and shape this influence. Based on this, students produce short documentary film work over the course of the semester.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 and FILM 3120 , or permission of the instructor
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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FILM 4220 - Film Festivals: Production and Theory
Focus on the broad history of film festivals and the theory behind programming of films. Includes modules on promotion and marketing of festivals.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201
Pre- or Corequisite(s): FILM 3120
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019
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FILM 4221 - Community-Based Film Production
Offers students an opportunity to partner with specific Charlotte communities in order to produce meaningful media content. Explores how film can be used as a tool for social mobility, empowerment, and connection.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 and FILM 3120 , or permission of the instructor
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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FILM 4410 - Professional Internship in Film Studies
Faculty-supervised field and/or research experience in a cooperating professional (e.g., business) or community organization. Contents of internship based upon a contractual agreement among the student, department, and business or community organization.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 ; FILM 3120 or equivalent; Film Studies minor; and permission of the Director of the Film Studies program and student’s major advisor.
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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FILM 4690 - Capstone in Film Studies
Survey of career options for Film Studies students (minor and/or certificate), directed professional development (preparation of resume and portfolio), and completion of a personal statement on their work in the Film Studies program.
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): FILM 2201 and three courses at the 3000 or 4000 level in the Film Studies program
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): Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
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FINN 3000 - Topics in Finance
Topics from the area of Finance.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2020
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FINN 3120 - Financial Management
Principles and problems of financial aspects of managing capital structure, leastcost asset management, planning and control. Computer application is included where appropriate.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, and Business major.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1120 ; STAT 1220 ; ACCT 2121 ; ACCT 2122 or ACCT 3323 ; ECON 2101 ; ECON 2102 ; and INFO 2130
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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FINN 3220 - Financial Analysis
An introduction to the theory and practice of corporate valuation. Topics include: financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow valuation, ratio analysis, constructing pro-forma financial statements, earnings forecasting, and basic statistical methods important in finance.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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FINN 3221 - Financial Institutions and Markets
A study of financial institutions and money and capital markets, and the role of financial institutions in the intermediation process. Special emphasis is on the comparative financial policies of financial institutions considered in the context of their market environments.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018
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FINN 3222 - Investments
Major topics are security analysis and portfolio management. The viewpoint is that of the investment professionals who are concerned with the evaluation of individual securities and management of security portfolios.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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FINN 3223 - International Financial Management
Viewpoints are those of the senior financial officer of an international corporation and of the international officer of a commercial bank. Topics include: the financing of exports and imports, financing of foreign operations, consideration of foreign exchange rates, and the impact of accounting procedures on financial management.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Finance or International Business major, International Management minor, or permission of department.
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 with grade of C or above
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
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FINN 3224 - Applied Business Finance
Case studies of the theories and techniques of business finance as they relate to the goal of the financial manager; the maximization of the firm value. Topics include: financial statement analysis, valuation, financial instruments, capital structure, and capital budgeting.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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FINN 3225 - Commercial Bank Management
A study of sound and efficient techniques for the management of commercial banks. Topics include: industry structure, administrative organization, and management of assets, liabilities and capital.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
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FINN 3226 - Financial Theory and Practice
Modern financial theory and its applications, including risk theory, market equilibrium asset pricing models, efficient market theory, capital structure theory and applications (including issues surrounding financial distress and bankruptcy), dividend policy, agency problems, informational asymmetry, advanced topics in capital budgeting, and leasing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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FINN 3255 - Real Estate Principles
An overview of the real estate industry modules, priniciples, and practices that enhance students’ practical knowledge and skill set. Discusses key concepts of ownership, development, and management of real estate. Allows students to gain a comprehensive real estate approach with a focus on real world application.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): College of Business major and Junior or Senior standing
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 with grade of C or above
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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FINN 3261 - Real Estate Finance
The fundamentals of real estate finance and investment. Topics include: real estate capital markets, mortgage markets, mortgage securitization, real estate contracts and leases, investment analysis, valuation and appraisal, return and risk considerations, and the effects of debt financing, taxation and government regulations on real estate investment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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FINN 3265 - Asset and Property Management
An overview of the management and asset approach from the real estate profession. Students distinguish the different roles asset and property managers play in the economy. Explores issues such as lease analysis, negotiation techniques, management operations, property regulations, federal guidelines, and measuring performance that allow students to give insightful recommendations.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): College of Business major, and Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3255 with grade of C or above
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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FINN 3271 - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
A study of the different types of non-speculative risks faced by individuals and businesses and the possible methods of treating such risks. An examination of the specific application of these methods with regard to life, health, property, casualty, and liability contracts.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, Business major, or permission of department.
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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FINN 3272 - Life Insurance and Professional Financial Planning
Covers the uses of life insurance, annuities, health insurance, and Social Security in the context of financial planning. Explains the integration of social security benefits, employer-provided benefits, and individually purchased life insurance and investments into comprehensive financial plans. Students successfully completing this course should understand the need for the main techniques of financial planning in contemporary U.S. society.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, Business major, or permission of department.
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 or permission of department.
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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FINN 3273 - Property and Liability Insurance Operations
An in-depth examination of the operations of property and liability insurance companies in a dynamic business and regulatory environment. Insurer strategies and functions are examined with a focus on underwriting, actuarial activities of ratemaking and loss reserving, claims, marketing, and risk management. The impact of the effects of the global, technological, and legal environments on insurer operations are emphasized.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, Business major, or permission of department
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 or permission of department
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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FINN 3276 - Employee Benefits
Provides an analysis of group plans (e.g., medical, life, disability, and retirement), stock options, profit sharing plans and statutory benefits (e.g., workers’ compensation and social security). Includes a review of legislation affecting these plans. Non-traditional plans (e.g., child care, flex time, and wellness programs) are also examined.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, and Business major.
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130
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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FINN 3277 - Legal Aspects of Insurance
Provides an in-depth analysis of the impact that statutes, regulations and litigation have on risk management and insurance. Also examines the impact the courts have had on claims handling.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3271 .
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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FINN 3278 - Risk Management and Insurance Sales and Negotiations
Focuses on consultative sales and principled negotiations, which are key elements in achieving professional success. Consultative sales involves discovering client problems and developing solutions that provide substantial value to the client. Clients can be teammates or colleagues within the same company or external clients. Key sales skills discussed and developed are professional ethics, personal branding, networking, communication, creating client relationships, handling objections, obtaining commitment and teaching, tailoring and taking control. Negotiation skills include separating people from the problem, focusing on interests, inventing options for mutual gain and insisting on objective standards. The goal of principled negotiations is to develop a wise agreement with an amicable outcome. All of these topics are discussed and applied through class discussion, individual and team exercises, and case studies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; and College of Business major
Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130 or permission of department
Pre- or Corequisite(s):
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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FINN 3279 - Advanced Topics in Risk Management
An in-depth analysis of advanced concepts in the global risk management and insurance market through discussion and experiential learning or application. Students learn how the U.S. primary, excess, and international insurance markets interact. Advanced concepts and emerging issues are covered, including surplus lines insurance, catastrophes, and issues in corporate risk management with a focus on firms with an international footprint.
Credit Hours: (3)
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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FINN 3500 - Finance Cooperative Education Experience
Enrollment in this course is for the University cooperative education students during each semester they are working in a position. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation. Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit. For more information, contact the University Career Center.
Credit Hours: (0)
Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
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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FINN 3800 - Directed Study
Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student’s work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; and 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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FINN 4158 - Student Managed Investment Fund I
Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor (students selected for the course are required to take FINN 4159).
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 and FINN 3222 with grades 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): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
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FINN 4159 - Student Managed Investment Fund II
Management of an actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
Prerequisite(s): FINN 4158 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): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
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FINN 4160 - Equity Analysis
Methods and techniques for analyzing equities, focusing on three areas of analysis: fundamental, technical, and behavioral. With the practical application of course material, assignments require a fair amount of out-of-class time to complete. At the conclusion of this course, students should have a thorough understanding of fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis, as well as stronger Excel, Bloomberg, and Oral Communication skills.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): College of Business major
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3120 or permission of department or program director
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 5160
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021
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FINN 4275 - Enterprise Risk Management
An in-depth discussion of risk management in non-financial firms, including analysis of techniques that firms use to manage risks. Risk management strategies and how they are applied to business problems are discussed. Some of the techniques examined include self-insurance, captives, financial instruments, and retentions.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): FINN 3271 with grade of C or above or permission of department chair
Cross-listed Course(s): FINN 5275
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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ETFS 1220 - Introduction to Fire Protection and Prevention
An introduction to the relevant issues one would encounter upon entering a career in fire protection. Provides a fundamental overview of the history and philosophy regarding fire protection and prevention. Students investigate fire prevention methodologies that include fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protections systems, fire investigation, and the positive effects of fire and life-safety education.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 1244 - Water-Based Fire Suppression
Provides information relating to the features, design, and operation of water-based sprinkler systems, water supplies for fire protection systems, and hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
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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ETFS 1252 - Fire Protection and Safety Law
Provides information about potential legal liabilities encountered every day by fire and safety personnel. Explains how to research, read and understand various statutes, regulations, and cases. Actual cases are presented in detail and followed by explanations that identify the most important issues facing fire and safety personnel.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 2126 - Fire Investigation and Forensics
Explores the investigation into various types of fires: structure, wildland, automobile, fabric, and chemical. Topics include: fire chemistry and physics, scene analysis, case analysis, arson, the new generation of petroleum products, post-flashover patterns of damage, misuse of post-fire indicators, and documentation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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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ETFS 2132 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
Studies the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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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ETFS 2230 - Hazardous Materials
Focuses on the basic knowledge required to evaluate the potential hazards and behavior of materials considered hazardous. Examines the reasons for chemical behavior of hazardous materials and is designed to improve decision making abilities when hazardous materials are encountered in the workplace or at an emergency scene.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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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ETFS 2264 - Introduction to Fire Behavior
A study of the basic terminology, theories, and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, are controlled, and the hazards fire causes to life and property.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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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ETFS 2264L - Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory
Laboratory experiments and hands-on computer simulations to illustrate the concepts presented in ETFS 2264 .
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
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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ETFS 3103 - Fire Dynamics
The principles of fire chemistry, physics, and mechanisms that control enclosure fires. Topics include: basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion, as far as those subjects relate to fire dynamics; ignition of liquids and solids; flame spread over liquid and solid surfaces and through porous fuel beds; burning rate; diffusion flames and plumes; heat release rate, fire growth and spread, compartment fire temperatures, combustion products; and compartment fire phenomena.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 2264
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 3103L - Fire Dynamics Lab
Provides instruction and hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experience in combination with computer simulations to illustrate the concepts related to fire science, behavior and dynamics discussed in ETFS 2264 and ETFS 3103 . Students get experience with standard fire tests, state-of-the-art measurements, and other activities that enhances their understanding of fire behavior and fire/explosion protection systems.
Credit Hours: (1) (W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETFS 3103 or permission of department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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ETFS 3113 - Fire Safety in the Built Environment
Describes how an acceptable level of fire safety and resilience can be obtained during the design stage of a structure, and how this level can be maintained during the service life of the structure through the enforcement of fire safety regulations. Topics include: fire safety strategies, fire safety regulations and their enforcement, egress design and maintenance, passive and active fire protection systems, hazardous materials and facilities, and the performance-based approaches to fire safety.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, 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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ETFS 3123 - Industrial Hazards and Electricity
Typical industrial hazards encountered including: compressed gasses, chemicals, bio-toxins, radiation sources, boilers and ovens. Introductory concepts and methods of analysis of AC and DC circuits, electrical switchgear, and rotating machinery. Compliance and reporting issues in an industrial setting. Safety procedures and safety equipment are also discussed in regards to working as a fire safety engineer.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 3124 - Risk Management
Techniques for recognizing and controlling risk, personnel accountability, and safety training for workers. Methodologies for avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces are also explored.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, 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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ETFS 3144 - Active Fire Protection
Review of fire suppression, alarm, and smoke control systems. Topics include: fixed and portable suppression systems, fire suppression agents and extinguishing mechanisms, fire detection devices, fire protective detection and signaling systems, smoke production in fires and principles of smoke movement and management.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, 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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ETFS 3150 - Adult Learning Theory in Safety
A seminar course that introduces the student to the training needs assessment, design, and delivery skills needed to competently implement industrial training programs.
Credit Hours: (1)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, 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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ETFS 3183 - Fire Safety Engineering Problem Analysis
Methods of solving fire safety engineering problems. Topics include: enclosure fire radiation heat transfer calculations; calculations of vent flows in enclosure fires; estimating ignition, flame spread, and heat release rate properties of materials on the basis of experimental data; smoke filling of enclosures; and conduction heat transfer through fire protective materials.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 .
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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ETFS 3233 - Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety
An overview of the relevant performance-based fire protection engineering tools and skills, and presents the basic concepts and a systematic approach for performance-based fire safety design. The tools can also be used in the investigation and reconstruction of fire incidents.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 .
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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ETFS 3242L - Fire Testing and Measurement Lab
Provides students with opportunities in learning current fire testing and measurement methods and instrumentations, and conducting research to tackle fire safety related real-world problems. Students are afforded unlimited possibilities for learning and achievement.
Credit Hours: (1) (W)
Restriction(s): Senior standing and Fire Safety Engineering Technology major in Fire Protection concentration.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 3283 - Fire Hazard Analysis
Elements of quantitative fire hazard analysis are discussed. Applications of deterministic tools for fire hazard analysis are reviewed. Simple engineering calculations and various types of computer models are presented, and their use for predictions of fire conditions and people evacuation are studied, using examples.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3244, or permission of department.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 3344L - Introduction to Structural Fire Safety Laboratory
Provides overall instruction and hands-on experience with fire science related to the material discussed in the Introduction to Structural Fire Safety course. The objective is to expose students to structural fire experiments such as standard structural fire tests and state-of-the-art measurements, and thus enhance their understanding of structural fire behavior of materials.
Credit Hours: (1) (W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3123 .
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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ETFS 3400 - Practicum
Students participate in an approved applied practicum designed to allow theoretical and course-based learning in a supervised fire and/or safety related environment. Each practicum experience is individual and is arranged with a contract between the supervising faculty member, the student and the employer. Students must complete the practicum proposal form and identify a faculty member who will direct and evaluate the completed work. Practicum requires a weekly progress report as well as a final report and presentation to be graded by the supervising faculty member.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, Engineering major or minor, cumulative 2.2 GPA, and the approval of FSET program faculty.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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ETFS 3611 - Professional Leadership Seminar
Provides a framework of executive-level competencies by focusing primarily on areas and issues of personal effectiveness. The issue of command perspective vs. a first line fire fighter perspective are examined. The course includes case study analysis, role-playing and experiential activities. Students will develop desirable goals in the areas of their professional, personal community, and family life. Course Topics include: leadership, multiple roles, decision skills, influencing leaders, coaching and mentoring, and effective use of personal computing
Credit Hours: (1) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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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ETFS 3800 - Independent Study
Designed to allow students to take responsibility for the direction of their learning about a topic of interest to them. Each independent study is individual and is arranged with a contract between the supervising faculty member and the student. Students must complete the independent study proposal form and identify a faculty member who will direct and evaluate the completed work. Each hour of credit for this course should be comparable to what would be expected in the classroom - 15 hours contact time plus outside work or approximately 30 hours. The project is culminated with a final report and presentation.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, Engineering major or minor, cumulative GPA of 2.2, and approval of FSET program faculty.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 3 credits.
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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ETFS 4123 - Community Threat Assessment and Mitigation
Focuses on the emergency service’s responsibility while conducting major operations involving multi-alarm units, and natural and man-made disasters that may require interagency or jurisdictional coordination. Emphasis is on threat assessment and mitigation strategies of potential large scale disasters including but not limited to earthquakes, hurricanes, terrorism, hazardous materials releases, tornadoes, and floods. Topics include: fire-ground decision making, advanced incident command, command and control, safety, personnel accountability, hazard preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, evacuation, sheltering, and communications.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
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ETFS 4126 - Case Studies in Fire Forensics
Utilizes lecture and case studies of documented fire occurrences to demonstrate the role of scientific protocols in forensic fire engineering. The root-cause analysis of fire occurrence is discussed and how it is documented through fire scene reconstruction.
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 2126
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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ETFS 4243 - Research Methodology
Application of practical, up-to-date review of fire research and its application. The transfer of research and its implications for fire prevention and protection programs are addressed. Development of a student project and a written report in a specified area in fire administration or fire science technology with faculty supervision. Analytical modeling, technical research, oral and written reporting of progress and findings are required.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2019
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ETFS 4272 - Fire and Safety Capstone
Utilization of students’ previous coursework to creatively investigate and produce solutions for a comprehensive fire and/or safety engineering technology project.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
Restriction(s): Senior standing and Fire and Safety Engineering Technology major, or permission of department.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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ETFS 4283 - Fire Modeling
An introduction to fire modeling calculations and computer-based fire modeling techniques. Simple engineering calculations and various types of computer models are presented, and their use for predictions of fire conditions and occupant evacuation are studied.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103
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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ETFS 4323 - Advanced Fire Service Administration
A study of management theories, leadership philosophies and strategies for the fire service. Emphasis in the course will be on planning, organizing staffing, and evaluating fire protection services. Public fire education, loss prevention principles, and management of resources particular to fire and emergency services are addressed. Discussion of techniques for assessment of public fire protection and its impact on the community and environment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2018
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
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ETFS 4344 - Structural Fire Safety
Fundamental knowledge for the design and analysis of structures in fire. Topics include: principles of structural design for fire safety, prescriptive-based and performance-based structural fire engineering approaches, behavior of structural materials (e.g., steel, concrete, and timber) in fire, and fire safety design of typical structural members and their assemblies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3123
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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