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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Special Education

Prerequisite for Admission to Special Education Courses: Any student may schedule Special Education 300. Registration for all other Special Education courses will be limited to juniors and seniors who meet course prerequisite requirements and who have formally applied for and been admitted to the Professional Program in Teacher Education.

All methods courses will require field experience. The number of hours required will vary from course to course. It is recommended that students schedule their classes each semester with three to six hours available during K-12 school hours each week to accomplish the required field experience.
  

  • SPED 484G - Assessment and Evaluation for Elementary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Diagnostic and prescriptive skills to effectively asses and teach elementary age students with learning difficulties in various instructional environments.

    Pre/Coreq:  SPED 391 , SPED 491G , or SPED 502 
  

  • SPED 491G - Introduction to Education of Individuals With Exceptionalities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Understanding of characteristics and instructional needs of students with disabilities, inclusive practices, federal and state legislation.

    Rstr: Limited to persons enrolled in SPECIAL EDUCATION MAT Program
  

  • SPED 495G - Special Projects in Special Education

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Intensive examination of various topics in special education.
  

  • SPED 496G - Special Projects in Special Education

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Intensive examination of various topics in special education.
  

  • SPED 497G - Special Topics in Gifted Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated content varies for graduate credit. Course offering in-depth study of specific areas in the education of the gifted student. May be pursued as a directed study.

    Rstr: Permission of program coordinator required
  

  • SPED 500 - Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Affective needs of academically and creatively talented students. Emphasis on issues which are functions of these abilities and societal perceptions and expectations of such students.
  

  • SPED 502 - Educating the Exceptional Child

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Learning differences and collaborative instructional models in inclusive settings.
  

  • SPED 503 - Developing Creativity in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Various conceptions of creativity. Methods for eliciting creative thinking from students, application of creative problem solving strategies, and exploration of personal creativity.
  

  • SPED 505 - Curriculum Development and Vocational Planning for Exceptional Children

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Factors in program design for career and vocational curriculum development are explored. Attention is given to community training centers, placement resources, assessment, and evaluation, all emphasizing school and parent involvement.
  

  • SPED 506 - Nature and Needs of Gifted Children

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Characteristics, needs, and learning difficulties of gifted/Creative children. Programs, strategies, curricular adjustments for gifted.
  

  • SPED 507 - Clinical Education Diagnosis

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Evaluation of exceptional children through administration and interpretation of educational tests, other assessment techniques, and behavioral/Academic interventions. Lecture and practicum/Clinical experiences.

    Prereq: SPED 539  
  

  • SPED 508 - Seminar in Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Contemporary special education problems and issues.

  

  • SPED 509 - Instructional Strategies for Teaching the Gifted

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Creativity, leadership development, futuristics, group dynamics, and other strategies for differentiating instruction.
  

  • SPED 510 - Curriculum Development for the Gifted

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theoretical models, program development and evaluation, and current trends in planning of curriculum for gifted students.

    Prereq: SPED 509  
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of program coordinator required
  

  • SPED 511 - Mathematics Intervention for Students With Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Addresses differentiation of instruction and application of universal design of instruction to computation, reasoning, and conceptualization within the elementary inclusive classroom.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 491G , SPED 484G  
  

  • SPED 513 - Practicum in Gifted Education

    6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Student teaching or certification in elementary or secondary education and SPED 506 , SPED 500 , SPED 503 , SPED 509 , and SPED 510  
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required; pre-registration with program coordinator at beginning of previous semester
  

  • SPED 515 - Practical Issues in Special Education

    0 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Professional Development seminars on current special education topics essential for practical skill application. Minimum required enrollment and attendance for 4 semesters for completion of degree.
  

  • SPED 518 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Basic Subjects to Mild/ Moderate

    3 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Specific methods of instruction for elementary students: MR, LD, BD, and OH.
  

  • SPED 534 - Legal Issues in Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Interpretation and application of special education laws, regulations, and relevant case law.

    Prereq: SPED 456G , SPED 492G , and SPED 494G 
  

  • SPED 535 - Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Needs and competencies for teachers and educational diagnosticians in the inclusive classroom.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 391 , or SPED 491G , or SPED 502  
  

  • SPED 539 - Advanced Studies in Assessment

    3 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Problems, issues, regulations, and practices in special education assessment.

    Prereq: SPED 456G , SPED 492G , and SPED 494G 
  

  • SPED 540 - Technology Issues in Special Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Assessment and planning of special education technology including assistive and adaptive technology and augmentative communication devices.

    Pre/Coreq: SPED 491G  
  

  • SPED 541 - Characteristics of Students With Behavior and Learning Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Behavioral and cognitive characteristics of individual learners, criteria for identification, and etiology.

    Prereq: SPED certification, SPED 540 
  

  • SPED 542 - Advanced Methods for Students With Behavior and Learning Disabilities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theoretical bases for instructional design, program development and intervention planning.

    Prereq: SPED certification, SPED 541 
  

  • SPED 543 - Principles of Inclusive Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: SPED 540 
  

  • SPED 544 - Advanced Methods for Inclusive Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: SPED 543 
  

  • SPED 545 - Advanced Behavioral Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theory and implementation of strategies for changing student behavior.

    Prereq: SPED 404G  
    Rstr: Permission of department head required
  

  • SPED 560 - Elementary Internship in Inclusive Special Education

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Instructional experience with elementary age students with disabilities along the special education continuum.

    Rstr: Successful completion of all coursework for Elementary 1-5 MAT program
  

  • SPED 561 - Secondary Internship in Inclusive Special Education

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Instructional experiences with secondary age students with disabilities within the special education continuum of placements.

    Rstr: Successful completion of all coursework for Secondary 6-12 MAT program
  

  • SPED 590 - Current Research in Gifted Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Trends and issues in gifted education.

    Rstr: Certification in gifted education required
  

  • SPED 591 - Internship in Gifted Education

    6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcripts. Supervised experience in the provision of direct services or administrative leadership.

    Prereq: Student teaching or certification in Elementary or secondary education and SPED 506 , SPED 500 , SPED 503 , SPED 509 , and SPED 510  
    Rstr: Permission of program coordinator required
  

  • SPED 890 - Contemporary Issues in the Education of Exceptional Learners

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Discussion of issues regarding exceptional learners will include characteristics, related federal and state education policies, and the role of leaders in the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEP). History of programs for exceptional learners, under/over representation issues and federal regulation requirements will also be explored.
  

  • SPED 891 - Supervision of Educational Services for Exceptional Learners

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course content will equip instructional leaders in supporting educators and staff in providing exceptional learners with appropriate instruction according to research best practices within context of federal regulations and policies.
  

  • SPED 892 - Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Leadership Support for Exceptional Learners

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on equipping leaders with an understanding of the social, emotional and behavior needs of exceptional learners, why it is critical to meet these needs and the role of assessment and intervention as support tools.
  

  • SPED 893 - Accommodations, Modifications, and Interventions for Exceptional Learners: A Leaders Role

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Research-based practices that equip leaders in supporting the development and implementation of interventions and accommodations for exceptional learners. Culturally responsive methods that support diverse learners and their families.
  

  • SPED 894 - Collaborative Leadership to Support Exceptional Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Includes focus on skills for facilitating communication and collaboration among general educator, related service providers, special educators, and families that reflects cultural responsiveness and diverse learner needs.
  

  • SPED 895 - Leadership in Encouraging Creative and Critical Thinking Learning Environments

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Includes tools to equip leaders in building and facilitating an environment that promotes creative and critical thinking in educators and students. In addition, future leaders will learn how to assist teachers in embedding critical and creative thinking within curriculum content lessons as well as enrichment opportunities.
  

  • SPED 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

Statistics
  

  • STAT 214 - Elementary Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Descriptive statistics, elementary hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, introduction to correlation and regression. Graphing calculator required

    Prereq: Minimum ACT math score of 25 or SAT math score of 570 or credit in MATH 102 , MATH 103  and MATH 104 , or MATH 105  or MATH 109  or MATH 143  or MATH 270  or MATH 272 
    LCCN: CMAT 1303
  

  • STAT 215 - Honors Elementary Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Descriptive statistics, elementary hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, introduction to correlation and regression. Graphing calculator required.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 325 - Introduction to Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Counting techniques, discrete and continuous probability distributions with applications, hypothesis testing.

    Prereq: Minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 630 or MATH 109  or MATH 143  or MATH 270  or MATH 272  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 368 - Elementary Survey Sampling

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Topics in survey sampling; emphasis on the design and analysis of surveys.

    Prereq: STAT 214 , STAT 215 , or STAT 325  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 417G - Biometry

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Statistical applications in the biological and health sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, prediction, survey design and analysis, use of statistical software packages.

    Prereq: STAT 214  and MATH 250  or MATH 270  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 425G - Basic Theory of Statistics I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Probability distributions, random variables, moments, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing.

    Prereq: MATH 302  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 426G - Basic Theory of Statistics II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Probability distributions, random variables, moments, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing.

    Prereq: MATH 302  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 427G - Statistical Methods for Researchers I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Applications useful to researchers in all fields. Probability distributions, measurements of precision and accuracy, control charts, tests of significance, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, use of statistical software packages.

    Prereq: MATH 109  or MATH 143  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 428G - Statistical Methods for Researchers II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Multiple correlation and regression, design and analysis of experiments, problems from behavioral sciences, biological sciences, and engineering.

    Prereq: STAT 417G  or STAT 427G  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 440G - Applied Non-parametric Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Inferential methods where assumptions for parametric tests are questionable. Topics include tests for randomness, goodness of fit, location, spread and correlation. Applications stressed.

    Prereq: STAT 214  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 450G - Quality Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Construction and analysis of control charts for variables and attributes, acceptance sampling, tolerances.

    Prereq: STAT 325  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 454G - Operations Research I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Deterministic and probabilistic models of operations research, including linear programming, queuing, and inventory models.

    Prereq: MATH 250  or MATH 270  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • STAT 480G - Seminar in Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Topics of special interest not covered in detail in other courses.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • STAT 497G - Special Projects I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Special and individual study projects.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 498G - Special Projects II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Special and individual study projects.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 502 - Statistical Consulting

    1 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Graduates only
  

  • STAT 520 - Probability Theory

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Probability distributions, limit theorems, special functions, probability models.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 521 - Applied Regression Analysis and Experimental Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Least squares, curve fitting, stepwise and multiple regression, response surfaces, correlation analysis, nonlinear regression, use of statistical software packages.

    Prereq: STAT 427G  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 522 - Experimental Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Applications of statistics to the design and analysis of experiments, including randomized and factorial designs.

    Prereq: STAT 521 
  

  • STAT 523 - Mathematical Statistics I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theory of distributions and statistical inference.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 524 - Mathematical Statistics II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theory of distributions and statistical inference.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 525 - Stochastic Processes

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Counting, Gaussian, stationary, and ergodic processes.

    Prereq: STAT 523 , or permission department required
  

  • STAT 528 - Applied Time Series

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Box-Jenkins Models, including autocorrelation, spectrum, linear, and nonlinear stationary models, model identification, model estimation, seasonal models.

    Prereq: STAT 520  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 530 - Linear Models

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Linear hypothesis, Gauss-Markoff theorem, generalized least squares, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, orthogonal polynomials, covariance.

    Prereq: STAT 524  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 535 - Applied Multivariate Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principal component and factor analysis, discriminant and cluster analysis, canonical correlation, multiple analysis of variance.

    Prereq: STAT 522  or permission of department
  

  • STAT 540 - Non-Parametric Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Distribution-free testing and estimation techniques.

    Prereq: STAT 523  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 545 - Statistical Computing

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Random number generators, techniques for generating data from various distributions, techniques used in statistical software packages, plotting techniques, statistical simulation.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 550 - Advanced Quality Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    New theoretical developments in statistical quality control. New approaches to quality, the design and comparison of control charts, Markov chain representations of control charts, continuous sampling plans, and the theory of acceptance sampling.

    Prereq: STAT 523  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 568 - Sampling Theory

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: STAT 427G  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 570 - Research Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of department required. Grade: NC/CR.
  

  • STAT 580 - Special Topics in Applied Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 581 - Special Topics in Mathematical Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 594 - Research

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    To be taken by non-thesis option master’s students only. Credit to be 3 hours unless written justification for varied credits is accepted by the Graduate School.

    Grading Option: S, U, W
  

  • STAT 597 - Special Topics I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Special topics or individual study.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 598 - Special Topics II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Special topics or individual study.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • STAT 622 - Advanced Experimental Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Construction, theory, and analysis of experimental designs.

    Prereq: STAT 522  and STAT 523  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 623 - Advanced Statistical Inference I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Sufficient statistics, completeness, bounds of variance for estimators, invariance, UMP tests, general linear hypothesis, confidence ellipsoids, multiple comparisons and decision problems, sequential analysis.

    Prereq: STAT 524  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 624 - Advanced Statistical Inference II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Sufficient statistics, completeness, bounds of variance for estimators, invariance, UMP tests, general linear hypothesis, confidence ellipsoids, multiple comparisons and decision problems, sequential analysis.

    Prereq: STAT 524  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 635 - Multivariate Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Multivariate normal distribution, Hotelling’s statistic, Wishart distribution, multivariate analysis of variance.

    Prereq: STAT 523 , STAT 524  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 640 - Theory of Non-Parametric Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Empirical distribution functions, order statistics, tolerance regions, rank order tests, asymptotic distributions.

    Prereq: STAT 523 , STAT 540  or permission of department required
  

  • STAT 680 - Seminar in Advanced Statistical Inference

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • STAT 697 - Special Topics in Statistics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • STAT 699 - Dissertation Research and Dissertation

    3-24 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-24 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

Systems Technology
  

  • STEC 501 - Analysis of Systems Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles, tools, methods and techniques employed for effective design and control of industrial projects in technologically-based organizations. Relevant modeling tools are utilized.
  

  • STEC 502 - Total Quality Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced study of total quality principles and techniques with their impact on products and systems in organizations.
  

  • STEC 503 - Research Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concepts, principles, and techniques used in designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments for industrial applications and applied research.
  

  • STEC 505 - Lean Manufacturing

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles of lean philosophy, practices, techniques, tools and the infrastructure within an organization with emphasis on developing the individual skills needed for a Lean thinker and for transitioning an organization to a Lean operator.
  

  • STEC 506 - Design Process

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles of designing a system or a product with a problem-solving methodology including problem definition, concept generation, evaluation of alternatives and decision making.
  

  • STEC 508 - Project Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Management principles and practices applicable to technical systems and organizations.
  

  • STEC 510 - Risk Assessment and Safety Management Systems

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concept and perceptions of hazards and risk and the impact on decision-making we well as the principles of risk assessment and how safety management works in practice.
  

  • STEC 520 - Life Cycle Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles, tools, methods and techniques to acquire and generate information to make sound decisions to improve environmental quality and sustainability.
  

  • STEC 522 - Process Control Systems Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Control methodologies for complex systems with multi-input multi-output, including soft-computing and fuzzy logic; sensors and transducers. Application development, software and hardware system integration, and advanced instrumentation.
  

  • STEC 525 - Automated Systems Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Systems approach to applications of commercially available automated systems, specifications, maintenance, applications, and safety. Analysis of human factor in automation, an examination of decision-making competencies required using current automated systems.
  

  • STEC 531 - Materials Technology and Applications

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concepts in materials science, engineering, and emerging technology dealing with polymers, ceramics, and composites.
  

  • STEC 594 - Project Research

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Minimum of 3 hours is required for the non-thesis option.

    Grading Option: S/U
  

  • STEC 595 - Special Topics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • STEC 597 - Directed Individual Study

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Comprehensive project integrating the functional areas of systems technology. Requirements include presentation and technical project report.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • STEC 598 - Directed Individual Study II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Comprehensive project integrating the functional areas of systems technology. Requirements include presentation and technical project report.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • STEC 599 - Thesis

    3-9 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Minimum of 6 hours is required for the thesis option.

    Grading Option: S/U
  

  • STEC 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

Telecommunications
  

  • TLCM 520 - Network Management and Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Standards-based protocols for the management of telecommunications networks, including the Simple Network Management Protocol and the Common Management Information Protocol. Extensions of present protocols to optimize network performance.

Theatre

Particular attention must be paid to passing ENGL 101, 102, MATH 105 and MATH 110 by the end of the freshman year, and one BIO sciences course by the end of the sophomore year.
  

  • THEA 115 - Movement for the Actor I

    3 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Movement, body alignment, and physicality as it relates to acting.

 

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