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EDIS 3451 - Teaching with Technology for Practicing Teachers
This class is designed for teachers needing to meet the VA technology competency. The class will focus on the essential technologies needed for effective instuction including such things as data mamgement, spreadsheets, webquest, digital story telling, digital instruction, & virtual schooling. Students will be expected to apply technology applications to enhance student achievement.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3500 - Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction
Topical offerings in the subject of curriculum and instruction.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 3600 - Experiential Education
Beginning with the work of the great American Philosopher John Dewey, we will learn how experiential learning is practiced in the countries we visit. Two examples of experiential education we will critique are the “folkschool” movement in Scandinavia & the relatively recent Russian experiential education emphasis that is seen as necessary to reform education from a pedagogy that had previously been based upon a totalitarian educational approach
Credits: 3
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EDIS 3720 - Word Study Workshop
Written as an overview of a word-study approach to phonics in the classroom, this course will introduce the stages that children negotiate as they become readers and connect instruction in spelling/word study to reading at each level. The workshop is not intended to be as in-depth a treatment of developmental word knowledge as the three-hour graduate course.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3721 - Comprehension Strategies
This one-credit course covers practical strategies for reading, writing, discussion, studying, and vocabulary in all content areas. The emphasis will be on learning a range of content and comprehension strategies that lead to greater engagement by student learners and more effective instruction by teachers. This course can be tailored to a specific group of teachers such as K-3 or for grades 4 and up.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3722 - Small Group Differentiated Reading Instruction
This one hour graduate course is designed for educators who want to learn more about differentiating small group reading instruction. Using their own assessment data, participants will design differentiated instruction and use flexible grouping for reading groups and individuals students. Designing and critiquing lesson plans is a required component of this course.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3724 - Literacy Coaching
This one-credit-hour course will meet for 15 contact hours. The purpose of this course is to assist reading specialists develop and refine coaching skills that will enable them to be reading leaders at the school and/or district level. Participants will examine the role of the literacy coach, and work on skills that enable reading coaches to be effective literacy leaders.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3725 - Preschool Children’s Literature
This course focuses on the study of various genres of literature appropriate for preschool and primary grade children. The course emphasizes criteria for selecting and interpreting quality material for children who are at different developmental levels. In addition, it explores the many ways that quality children’s preschool literature can be used in the classroom.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3726 - Oral Language Development
This one-credit graduate level course designed for prekindergarten teachers will focus on the role of oral language acquisition and development in emergent literacy, as well as theories that describe various aspects of language acquisition and the stages of oral language development. Strategies for fostering oral language in the classroom and methods of evaluating oral language will be explored.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3881 - Field Experience: Elementary Education
Field-based practice experiences tutoring children. The Elementary Education section is aligned with specific program/endorsement area, and meets the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3882 - Field Experience: Secondary Education
Field-based practice experiences tutoring children. The secondary section is aligned with specific program/endorsement area, and meets the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3887 - Field Experience: Special Education
Field-based practice experiences tutoring children. The Special Education section is aligned with specific program/endorsement area, and meets the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 3888 - Field Experience: Early Childhood Special Education
Field-based practice experiences tutoring children. The Early Childhood Special Ed. section is aligned with specific program/endorsement area, and meets the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4881 - Field Experience: Elementary
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4882 - Field Experience: English Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4883 - Field Experience: Foreign Language Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4884 - Field Experience:Mathematics Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4885 - Field Experience:Science Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4886 - Field Experience:Social Studies Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4887 - Field Experience: Special Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4888 - Field Experience: Early Childhood Special Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4889 - Field Experience: Health & Physical Education
Extensive experience in observing classrooms and in practice teaching using various instructional strategies. Classroom placements are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 4993 - Independent Study
Independent study.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 4995 - Independent Research
Independent Research
Credits: 1 to 6
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Education-Human Services |
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EDHS 2240 - Substance Abuse
Examines substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective and includes biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Taught at the graduate level as EDHS 5240.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 2890 - Personal Development
This course is designed for first-year students to assist them in identifying, clarifying, developing and critiquing personal needs and values. Emphasis will be placed on ramifications of personal values, especially in the areas of interpersonal relationships, academics, diversity, goal setting, lifestyle choices, career planning, healthy behaviors, responsibility and commitment in the areas of personal actions, community service and leadership.
Credits: 2
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EDHS 2891 - Issues Facing Adolescent Girls
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills through involvement in academic service learning. Students will explore the psychological, social, and cultural issues affecting adolescent girls and apply this understanding through service with the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP), a mentoring program that pairs middle school girls with college women for a year. Offered on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Graduate level requires additional readings and assignments.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 2892 - Issues Facing Adolescent Girls II
A continuation of EDHS 2891 Issues Facing Adolescent Girls I, this one-credit academic, service-learning class focuses on developing leadership skills through the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP). Students attend a weekly one-hour class and two-hour mentoring group, and spend four hours a month one-on-one with their mentee. For those not able to mentor, they can meet the class requirements by being involved in the YWLP research team. Prerequisites: EDHS 2891 Issues Facing Adolescent Girls I.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 2895 - Minding the Mind: Engaging Youth in Learning
Learning is how we create knowledge of our world. This course overviews prominent theories of learning and affords the opportunity to deepen this knowledge through tutoring youth in school. The course covers methods of analyzing learning tasks, understanding the role of memory in learning, cultural and individual variations among learners, and principles for reinforcing and engaging learners. Class content mirrorsactivities with tutees.
Credits: 4
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EDHS 3001 - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
This lab is intended to provide students with hands on experience to learn human anatomy. The lab primarily involves work with human specimen prosections and will cover only gross anatomy of the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.
Credits: 1
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EDHS 3002 - Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
This course is designed to provide hands-on laboratory experience in anatomy and physiology. The course meets once per week for a guided laboratory experience using models, computer programs or other anatomic specimens. Specific emphasis is placed on the study of cells, tissues, organs and multiple systems of the human body.
Credits: 1
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EDHS 3240 - Peer Health Education
Academic content and training on various health topics for college students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 3250 - Professional Development and Team Dynamics
This course will explore group dynamics as it relates to professional development and working on teams.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 3410 - Basic Skills
Measurement of body condition, training for skills required in various sports, and related knowledge necessary for teaching or supervising sports. (See PHYE listings for specifics.)
Prerequisite: Physical education major or graduate student in any school
Credits: 1 to 4
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EDHS 3440 - Teaching Games, Rhythms and Dance
Participation in, and understanding of, performance and teaching techniques for elementary games, rhythms, outdoor education, games, tumbling, cooperative activities, and dance. The main focus of this course is on pedagogical issues.
Credits: 2
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EDHS 3500 - Special Topics In Human Services
Topical offerings in the subject of human services.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDHS 4010 - Instructional & Assistive Technology Applications for Special Populations
This course addresses the use and application of instructional and assistive technologies to promote client communication, learning, skill acquisition, and independence. Coursework includes an overview of the assistive technology assessment and delivery process, and options for alternative presentation within the therapeutic intervention plan or school curriculum.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 4300 - Psycholinguistics & Communication
This course focuses on the psychological processes that underlie the acquisition and the use of language. There is an emphasis on the interaction between linguistic skills and other cognitive skills. Topics include learnability, microgenesis of speech, bilingualism and variation, and a psycholinguistic approach to breakdowns (i.e., language pathology).
Credits: 3
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EDHS 4810 - Problems of Personal Adjustment
Examines social and emotional adjustment within the context of normal development. Encompasses problems associated with the developmental process.
Credits: 3
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EDHS 4993 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDHS 4995 - Directed Research
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 6
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Education-Leadership, Foundations, and Policy |
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EDLF 1010 - Dialogs on Diversity (LINC)
The first-year initiative Learning and Interacting in our Community (LINC) is designed to provide students with an opportunity to begin development of the skills needed to live and learn in a diverse community. Such learning depends on individual, personal reflection, and yet it cannot be accomplished alone. Through intense and extended interaction with each student in the class, students work to develop a better understanding of him or herself and a commitment to making the world a better place for all. Topics to be examined include race, gender, sexual oriention, class and religion particularly as they relate to pop culture, the media and the University community.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 1020 - LINC Facilitators
This course consists of students who have taken EDLF 1010 and wish to continue their study of multiculturalism and diversity. The course delves deeper into theoretical studies of systemic oppression in addition to training students to become facilitators of discussions around these issues. As facilitators, students take on a leadership role in awareness exercises in EDLF 1010, read and comment on students’ weekly reflections and papers, and facilitate small group discussions.
Credits: 6
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EDLF 1200 - Examining the Effectiveness of Social Innovation
Educational and social innovations such as Head Start, Teach for America, and Promise Neighborhoods aim to dramatically improve outcomes for children by altering the status quo. This course explores innovations intended to improve outcomes for children and youth and how we can determine whether innovations actually “work”? What is meant by “works” and what are the outcomes by which we judge whether an innovation works?
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3050 - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship is an approach to creating system-level change through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to social ventures, non-profit organizations, government institutions, and NGOs to create economic, environmental, and social value for multiple stakeholders. In this course you will be introduced to a range of entrepreneurial approaches aimed at solving social problems from the non-profit to the for-profit.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3150 - Introduction to Child Growth and Development
This survey course introduces several prominent theories of child development and explores the related empirical research. Emphasis is placed on applying developmental principles to parenting and professional practice. Major topics include: The historical basis of child study, the life cycle, maturational milestones, cognitive, emotional, and moral development, and biological foundations.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3160 - Introduction to Educational Psychology
Organized around two major concepts of learning: motivation and instruction. Teaches students to alter conditions of motivation and instruction in order to maximize the effectiveness of educational programs. Topics include motivation theory, learning theory, evaluation, self-management, and instructional strategies.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3333 - Lessons from a Toy Store: Behavioral Economics and Education
Policy makers have made substantial investments over the past several decades to improve educational outcomes for economically-disadvantaged students, yet disparities remain. The purpose of this class is to 1) apply insights from behavioral economics to diagnose why education policies do not always achieve their desired goals, and 2) identify strategies for improving students’ educational outcomes
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3440 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
This course will focus on the social and psychological factors related to participation in sport and physical activity over the life span. Personal factors that influence sport & exercise behavior (e.g., personality, self-perceptions, age, gender, race), situational factors (e.g., observational learning, motivational climate, socioeconomic level), and psychological methods for enhancing sport and exercise behavior will be reviewed.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 3500 - Special Topics in Educ Leadership
Topical offerings in educational leadership.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDLF 4160 - Life Span Development
This course will focus on biological, psychological and social development from birth through older adulthood. Topics will be presented via discussion of underlying theory, research, and application, with attention to how gender, race, SES, and cohort impact development. Concepts of consistency and change will be stressed. Throughout, students will be encouraged to examine and even question their own beliefs about what it means to “grow up”.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 4605 - Anthropology of Education
This course will examine the relationship between culture and education and the ways in which the study and understanding of education can be enhanced by attention to culture. Using cases drawn from studies of learning and schooling in cultures around the world as well as among minority cultures and societies in the United States , students will be challenged to begin to see education through cultural comparative frames of reference.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 4606 - Comparative Education
We will focus on the sociocultural context of education, addressing values, iedology, practices & policies as they are found across a diverse selection of nations & societies. What can we learn from comparisons? What theories currently shape international educational developments? With knowledge of how other countries approach educational issues, it is hoped that students can broaden their understanding of their own educational practices.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 4890 - Workshop in Instructional Technology
Topical workshops designed for K-12 teachers to gain experience in instructional technology applications for use in classrooms and schools.
Credits: 1 to 4
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EDLF 4993 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDLF 4995 - Independent Research
Independent Research
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDNC 4501 - Academy for Teachers of Struggling Readers
This four-day academy is designed for educators working with struggling readers in grades K-12. It provides information for teaching struggling readers to read and write. Materials used focus on literacy assessment and intervention techniques. Participants complete homework assignments as part of the academy requirements. Upon successful completion, participants earn a certificate of attendance for 30 contact hours of professional development.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4502 - Effective Small Group Reading Instruction Grades K-2
Participants will learn how to implement three lesson-planning frameworks for small groups based on the students’ literacy stage and assessed need. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with hands-on instructional activities suitable for students in grades K-2 who are either Emergent, Beginning, or Transitional readers.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4503 - Effective Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3-5
Participants will learn how to implement three lesson-planning frameworks for small groups based on the students’ literacy stage and assessed need. At the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with hands-on instructional activities suitable for students in grades 3-5 who are either Beginning, Transitional, or Intermediate readers.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4504 - Reading Application Workshops (Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency)
Each day-long training is designed for K-5 educators and provides information on phonological awareness, phonics, or fluency instruction. Materials from UVA’s Reading@Curry program are used as groups learn how to differentiate either phonological awareness, phonics, or fluency instruction and create make-take activities for use with small group instruction.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4505 - George Graham Lecture in Reading
The George Graham Lecture in Reading is an annual event sponsored by the Reading Program at the Curry School. Begun in 1985, the lecture series has brought well over 50 nationally recognized speakers to the Curry School to share their research perspectives with our participants.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4506 - Word Study Instructional Modules
Each 3.5-hour training module is designed for K-12 educators and provides information from one of eight available word study instruction modules. During each session, groups (maximum 30) meet with 1 instructor to learn how to plan, implement and apply effective word study instruction.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4507 - Integrating Reading & Writing Instruction with the Nonfiction ELA Standards
Participants will discuss the research on use of nonfiction texts to promote comprehension and written response in the elementary grades and examine how to integrate best practices with the state’s revised Standards of Learning. Participants will receive a variety of hands-on activities to promote reading and writing instruction that meets the nonfiction Standards of Learning across grades 2-5.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 4508 - Support for Literacy Coaches
Literacy coaches play a significant role in leading and improving a school’s literacy program. This workshop will help coaches evaluate their reading program in terms of assessment data use and management; instructional schedules; instructional teams; texts and materials; developing a school leadership teams with clearly articulated literacy goals and vision.
Credits: 0
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ECE 1501 - Special Topics in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Student-led special topic courses which vary by semester.
Credits: 1
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ECE 2066 - Science of Information
An introduction to the fundamental scientific principles governing information science and engineering. Topics include: definition of information; entropy; information representation in analog and digital forms; information transmission; spectrum and bandwidth; information transformation including data compression, filtering, encryption, and error correction; information storage and display; and large-scale information systems. Technologies for implementing information functions.
Credits: 3
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ECE 2330 - Digital Logic Design
Includes number systems and conversion; Boolean algebra and logic gates; minimization of switching functions; combinational network design; flip-flops; sequential network design; arithmetic networks. Introduces computer organization and assembly language. Six laboratory assignments. Cross-listed as CS 2330.
Credits: 3
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ECE 2501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A second-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 2502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A second-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 2630 - ECE Fundamentals I
Electrical circuits with linear applications of passive and active elements; Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws to derive circuit equations; solutions for first- and second-order transient and DC steady-state responses; AC steady-state analysis; frequency and time domain signal representations; Fourier series; phasor methods; complex impedance; transfer functions; Thevenin/Norton equivalent models; controlled sources. Prerequisite: APMA 1110.
Credits: 4
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ECE 2660 - Electronics I
Studies the modeling, analysis, design, computer simulation, and measurement of electrical circuits which contain non-linear devices such as junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors. Includes the gain and frequency response of linear amplifiers, power supplies, and other practical electronic circuits. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: ECE 2630.
Credits: 4
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ECE 3103 - Solid State Devices
Analyzes the basics of band theory and atomic structure; charge-transport in solids; current voltage characteristics of semiconductor devices, including p-n junction diodes, bipolar transistors, Schottky diodes, and insulated-gate field-effect transistors; electron emission; and superconductive devices. Prerequisite: ECE 2630.
Credits: 3
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ECE 3209 - Electromagnetic Fields
Analyzes the basic laws of electromagnetic theory, beginning with static electric and magnetic fields, and concluding with dynamic E&M fields; plane wave propagation in various media; Maxwell’s Laws in differential and integral form; electrical properties of matter; transmission lines, waveguides, and elementary antennas. Prerequisite: PHYS 2415, APMA 2130, and ECE 2630.
Credits: 3
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ECE 3250 - Electromagnetic Energy Conversion
Analyzes the principles of electromechanical energy conversion; three-phase circuit analysis; magnetic circuits and nonlinearity; transformers; electromagnetic sensing devices; DC, synchronous, stepper, and induction machines; equivalent circuit models; power electronic control of machines, switching regulators, Class D amplification. Laboratory, computer, and design exercises complement coverage of fundamental principles.
Prerequisite: ECE 2630, ECE 2660, or Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
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ECE 3251 - Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Lab
This lab provides practical exposure and continuation of the topics covered in the lecture sections of ECE 3250. Topics include principles of measurement and analysis using computerized instrumentation. Co-requisite ECE 3250
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 3255 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory
Laboratory investigations of electromechanical energy conversion. Includes three-phase circuit analysis; magnetic coupling, magnetic forces, and nonlinearity; transformers; DC, synchronous and induction machines; equivalent circuit models; and power electronic control of machines. Prerequisite: ECE 2630 and PHYS 2415.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 3330 - Computer Architecture
Includes the organization and architecture of computer systems hardware; instruction set architectures; addressing modes; register transfer notation; processor design and computer arithmetic; memory systems; hardware implementations of virtual memory, and input/output control and devices. Cross-listed as CS 3330. Prerequisite: CS 2110 and ECE/CS 2330 with grades of C- or higher.
Credits: 3
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ECE 3430 - Introduction to Embedded Computing Systems
An embedded computer is designed to efficiently and (semi-) autonomously perform a small number of tasks, interacting directly with its physical environment. This lab-based course explores architecture and interface issues relating to the design, evaluation and implementation of embedded systems . Topics include hardware and software organization, power management, digital and analog I/O devices, memory systems, timing and interrupts.
Prerequisite: ECE/CS 2330, CS 2110, ECE 2660–if ECE 3430 offered in spring
Credits: 3
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ECE 3501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A third-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 3502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A third-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 3660 - Electronics II
Construction of electronic circuit design to specifications. Focuses on computer simulation, construction, and testing of designed circuits in the laboratory to verify predicted performance. Includes differential amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, multivibrators, and digital circuits. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: ECE 3630.
Credits: 4
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ECE 3663 - Digital Integrated Circuits
Digital CMOS circuits. MOSFET transistor. Combinational circuits. Sequential circuits. Design simple digital gates and circuits at the transistor level. Simulate designed circuits to verify performance. Prerequisite: CS 2330, ECE 2630 and ECE 3630.
Credits: 3
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ECE 3750 - Signals and Systems I
Develops tools for analyzing signals and systems operating in continuous-time, with applications to control, communications, and signal processing. Primary concepts are representation of signals, linear time-invariant systems, Fourier analysis of signals, frequency response, and frequency-domain input/output analysis, the Laplace transform, and linear feedback principles. Practical examples are employed throughout, and regular usage of computer tools (Matlab, CC) is incorporated. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOM 3310. Prerequisite: ECE 2630 and APMA 2130.
Credits: 3
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ECE 3760 - Signals and Systems II
Sequel to ECE 3750 provides analogous tools for analyzing discrete-time signals and systems, with applications to discrete-time signal processing and control. Sampling and reconstruction of continuous-time signals provides the transition between CT and DT settings. State space methods are also introduced. Prerequisite: ECE 3750.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4140 - Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Today’s electronic devices are reaching nanometer dimensions where fundamental quantum and atomistic processes dominate. Instead of the traditional ‘top-down’ classical viewpoint in “Solid State Device” courses, quantum transport principles are needed to understand `bottom-up’ how current flows through individual atoms, molecules, nanotubes or spintronic devices. This course provides a convenient starting point.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4155 - Microelectronic Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory
Fabrication and testing of MOS capacitors. Determination of material properties, including carrier concentration, mobility, lifetime, orientation, and layer thickness. Device fabrication using oxidation, diffusion, evaporation, and device testing of MOS and power bipolar transistors. Corequisite: ECE 5150.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 4209 - RF Circuit Design and Wireless Systems
Design and analysis of wireless communication circuits. Topics covered include transmission lines, antennas, filters, amplifiers, mixers, noise, and modulation techniques. The course is built around a semester long design project. Prerequisite: ECE 3209, 3632, 3750.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4265 - Microwave Engineering Laboratory
Analyzes the measurement and behavior of high-frequency circuits and components; equivalent circuit models for lumped elements; measurement of standing waves, power, and frequency; use of vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers; and computer-aided design, fabrication, and characterization of microstrip circuits. Corequisite: ECE 5260 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 4332 - Introduction to VLSI Design
Digital CMOS circuit design and analysis: combinational circuits, sequential circuits, and memory. Second order circuit issues. Global design issues: clocking and interconnect. Use of Cadence CAD tools. Team design of a significant VLSI chip including layout and implementation. This course satisfies the requirements for the Major Design Experience for undergraduates. Prerequisites: ECE 2630, ECE 2330, ECE 3663
Credits: 4.5
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ECE 4434 - Dependable Computing Systems
Focuses on the techniques for designing and analyzing dependable computer-based systems. Topics include fault models and effects, fault avoidance techniques, hardware redundancy, error detecting and correcting codes, time redundancy, software redundancy, combinatorial reliability modeling, Markov reliability modeling, availability modeling, maintainability, safety modeling, trade-off analysis, design for testability, and the testing of redundant digital systems. Cross-listed as CS 434. Prerequisite: CE/CS 3330 and APMA 3100 or APMA 3110
Credits: 3
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ECE 4435 - Computer Organization and Design
Integration of computer organization concepts, such as data flow, instruction interpretation, memory systems, interfacing, and microprogramming with practical and systematic digital design methods such as behavioral versus structural descriptions, divide-and-conquer, hierarchical conceptual levels, trade-offs, iteration, and postponement of detail. Design exercises are accomplished using a hardware description language and simulation. Prerequisite: ECE 3330 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4.5
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ECE 4440 - Embedded System Design
Modeling, analysis and design of embedded computer systems. Tradeoff analysis and constraint satisfaction facilitated by the use of appropriate analysis models. Includes a semester-long design of an embedded system to meet a specific need. Counts as MDE (major design experience) for both electrical and computer engineering students.
Credits: 4.5
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ECE 4457 - Computer Networks
A first course in communication networks for upper-level undergraduate students. Topics include the design of modern communication networks; point-to-point and broadcast network solutions; advanced issues such as Gigabit networks; ATM networks; and real-time communications. Cross-listed as CS 4457. Prerequisite: Either CS or ECE 3330 with a grade of C- or better.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A fourth-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 4502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A fourth-level undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests.
Credits: 0.5 to 4.5
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ECE 4641 - Bioelectricity
Studies the biophysical mechanisms governing production and transmission of bioelectric signals, measurement of these signals and their analysis in basic and clinical electrophysiology. Introduces the principles of design and operation of therapeutic medical devises used in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Includes membrane potential, action potentials, channels and synaptic transmission, electrodes, electrocardiography, pacemakers, defibrillators, and neural assist devices. Cross-listed as BIOM 4641. Prerequisite: ECE 2630, BIOM 2101, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4660 - Analog Integrated Circuits
Topics include the design and analysis of analog integrated circuits; feedback amplifier analysis and design, including stability, compensation, and offset-correction; layout and floor-planning issues associated with mixed-signal IC design; selected applications of analog circuits such as A/D and D/A converters, references, and comparators; extensive use of CAD tools for design entry, simulation, and layout; and the creation of an analog integrated circuit design project. Prerequisite: ECE 3103 and 3632.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4710 - Communications
Explores the statistical methods of analyzing communications systems: random signals and noise, statistical communication theory, and digital communications. Analysis of baseband and carrier transmission techniques; and design examples in satellite communications. Prerequisite: APMA 3100, ECE 3760.
Credits: 3
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ECE 4715 - Communication Systems Laboratory
Provides first-hand exposure to communications practice, including response of systems, signal theory, modulation and detection, sampling and quantization, digital signal processing, and receiver design. Prerequisite: ECE 3760; corequisite: ECE 4710.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 4750 - Digital Signal Processing
An introduction to digital signal processing. Topics include discrete-time signals and systems, application of z-transforms, the discrete-time Fourier transform, sampling, digital filter design, the discrete Fourier transform, the fast Fourier transform, quantization effects and nonlinear filters.
Credits: 3
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