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Course Descriptions

Course descriptions in this section are reasonable summaries only and are neither completely inclusive nor completely exclusive of total course content for any given course.

Courses listed herein may or may not be offered each term.

Courses are listed alphabetically according to prefix.

Numbering Code

Courses are grouped into a three-digit number series which indicates the normal teaching levels. Some variations may occur.

1-99 Preparatory and Developmental Courses. Courses numbered below 100 are not applicable toward a degree even though units are assigned, grades are awarded and tuition is assessed.

Lower-Division Courses (freshman and sophomore)
100-199 First-Year Courses
200-299 Second-Year Courses

Upper-Division Courses (junior and senior)
300-399 Third-Year Courses
400-499 Fourth-Year Courses

Graduate Courses
500-599 Graduate Courses

Other Codes

Each Term:

Some courses in this section have a code following the course title. This code designates when the course will be offered. F indicates Fall, W indicates Winter, S indicates Spring.

Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours:

The three numbers following the course title. For example:

CST 101 Introduction to Personal Computing
(3-3-4) = weekly lecture hours – lab hours – total credits

For more information, see Baccalaureate General Education Requirements  

Courses with the following notation fulfill the appropriate general education requirements: 
C - Communication H - Humanities HP - Humanities Performance SS - Social Science

Special Terms

As Required: This term designates a course or series of courses which will be offered only as enrollment, student interest, or individual department needs demand and as staffing allows. A course so designated may be offered if special student needs, situations of extreme hardship, or other unusual circumstances deem it in the best interest of both the student(s) and the institution to do so.

Hours to be Arranged Each Term: Normally students negotiate individually with faculty members and/or departments and arrange to have courses so designated offered for the term most suitable to their unique situation.

Corequisite: A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course. Corequisites are noted at the end of each course description.

Prerequisite: A course that must be passed satisfactorily before another course may be taken. Prerequisites are noted at the end of each course description. Courses transferred in to Oregon Tech with a C- or better meet the prerequisite requirement of obtaining a C or better.

Quarter Credit: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

  1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
  2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practicals, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

A numerical credit value assigned to certain number of lecture or laboratory hours. A lecture class meeting for three 50-minute periods a week would be assigned three units of credit. Students have traditionally been expected to spend an additional six hours of outside class work per week for each three units of lecture class credit. Generally, a lab class requires three hours per week for one unit of credit, or a total of nine in-lab hours with no additional outside class work expected for three units of lab class credit.

Reading and Conference: A course taken on an independent study basis with the supervision of an instructor, usually consisting of weekly conferences, assigned readings, research papers, etc.

Seminar: A class taught by a group discussion process rather than by means of formal lecture. Student research and reporting are usually expected.

Sequence: A series of classes in the same subject area that, taken as a whole, comprise a full year’s work. Generally, course sequences are numbered consecutively, and often (though not always) should be taken in the numerical order listed (i.e., CHE 201  should be taken before CHE 202 , etc.).
 

Journalism
  

  • JOUR 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • JOUR 311 - Advanced Publications - Student Newspaper

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides advanced experience and training in principles of newspaper editing, reporting, writing, makeup, layout, and specialty areas. Class members serve as the editorial staff.

    Prerequisite: JOUR 211 
  

  • JOUR 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

Library Science
  

  • LIS 305 - Research Strategies

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed to guide students in senior projects, professional and graduate research. Understand information access, use, and synthesis, literature reviews, inquiry development, and research design. Recognize and practice ethical information use across professions. Articulate applications and limitations of researched topics.

    Prerequisite: WRI 123  or WRI 227 

Literature
  

  • LIT 104 - Introduction to Literature

    (F) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Literature and the nature of literary experience through reading of prose and poetry drawn from American and other literatures. Works representing principal literary types are read in their entirety when possible, with emphasis on such elements as structure, style, characterization, imagery, and symbolism.
  

  • LIT 105 - Introduction to Literature

    (W) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Literature and the nature of literary experience through reading of prose and poetry drawn from American and other literatures. Works representing principal literary types are read in their entirety when possible, with emphasis on such elements as structure, style, characterization, imagery, and symbolism.
  

  • LIT 106 - Introduction to Literature

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Literature and the nature of literary experience through reading of prose and poetry drawn from American and other literatures. Works representing principal literary types are read in their entirety when possible, with emphasis on such elements as structure, style, characterization, imagery, and symbolism.
  

  • LIT 107 - Seminar

    H
    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • LIT 207 - Seminar

    H
    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • LIT 225 - Contemporary Theater: Ashland Plays

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Contemporary live drama viewed at Ashland Shakespearean Festival Theater. Review and analysis of original script prior to play experience. Post review and analysis of play performance, content: plot, character, diction, melody, spectacle.
  

  • LIT 235 - American Multicultural Literature

    (F) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory study of short stories, poetry, essays, and a novel that illustrates the diversity of North American culture.
  

  • LIT 246 - Creative Writing

    (W) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Examines the elements, structures and traditions of fiction writing through readings, discussions, and creative writing exercises. For students interested in writing fiction.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122 
  

  • LIT 253 - 19th Century American Literature

    (F) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of American Literature from 1800-1900. Genres include short stories, novels, poetry, nonfiction narratives, and drama. Topics include Romanticism, Gothic literature, Transcendentalism, Colonialism, Emancipation, and Women’s Rights.

    Prerequisite: WRI 121  
  

  • LIT 254 - 20th Century American Literature

    (W) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of American Literature from 1900-1970. Genres include short stories, novels, poetry, nonfiction narratives, and drama. Topics include Urban Gothic literature, Modernism, World Wars 1 and 2, and Environmentalism.

    Prerequisite: WRI 121  
  

  • LIT 255 - Contemporary American Literature

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of American Literature from 1970-present. Genres include short stories, novels, poetry, nonfiction ratives, graphic novels, and drama. Topics include Postmodernism, the Cold War, Cyberpunk Literature, Post-apocalyptic Literature, and Environmentalism.

    Prerequisite: WRI 121  
  

  • LIT 266 - Native American Literature and Film

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Explores connections to the human condition found in literature and stories authored by Native Americans with focus on a variety of themes including assimilation, ethnicity, survival and stereotyping. Documentary films and commercial cinema support and lend context to the readings. Students are encouraged to define and/or redefine their worldviews.
  

  • LIT 305 - Nature Writing and the Environment

    (W) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Students will study how our perception of the environment has changed over the last two hundred years of Western culture. We will analyze the works of well-known nature writers as well as other related texts from a literary studies perspective.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  
  

  • LIT 307 - Seminar

    H
    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • LIT 315 - Science Fiction Literature and Film

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of science fiction literature and film as expressions of the relationship between technology and culture(s). Approach will primarily be from a literary analysis perspective, with elements of film studies included.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  
  

  • LIT 325 - The Metropolis

    (F) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of the history of the modern city in Western culture from a literary studies perspective. Students will analyze and discuss works of literature and film that deal with how our understanding of urban space has developed over time.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  
  

  • LIT 335 - Nonfiction Travel Writing

    (F) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course, student will read a selection of nonfiction travel narratives. These works will be analyzed and discussed in part as models to help to students write, workshop, and revise their own travel nonfiction essays based on their own life experiences.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  
  

  • LIT 345 - Post-Apocalyptic Literature and Film

    (S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Inquiry into the recent popularity of post-apocalyptic themed literature and films. Study of post-apocalyptic subgenres including natural disasters, rogue artificial intelligence, zombies, etc. and the historiocultural context from which they each have emerged.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  
  

  • LIT 367 - Art and Trash in Contemporary Fiction

    (F,W) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In-depth study of contemporary fiction, finding meaning in literature responsive to the human condition and relevant to the reader. Includes works from authors such as Margaret Atwood, Tim O’Brien, Alice Munro and Anthony Doerr.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122 
  

  • LIT 373 - British Culture and Literature: Romanticism to the Present

    H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Explores features of culture and selected works and writers from the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries in Britain. Some film presentation included.
  

  • LIT 381 - Contemporary World Literature

    (F,S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An in-depth study of selected writers and works organized thematically, geographically, and ethnically. The focus on contemporary works provides insight into current world cultures and explores globalization while encouraging students to critically examine their worldviews.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122 
  

  • LIT 407 - Seminar

    H
    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • LIT 456 - Topics in Film

    (F,W,S) H
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Examines films as stories using modern literary criticism techniques. Offerings include close analysis of contemporary film, selected directors, selected genres and surveys of film history.

    Prerequisites: 3 credits of English or Humanities and WRI 121 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 20 - Basic Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ratio, proportion, and percent, with applications. Calculations using length, area, and volume. Estimation and unit conversion. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility), but not apply toward a degree. An additional fee is required above regular tuition.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 70 - Elementary Algebra

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    For students whose preparation contains no algebra background or whose placement examination scores do not qualify for entry into Intermediate Algebra. The topics covered stress the fundamental properties of algebra, solving equations, and manipulating algebraic fractions. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree. An additional fee is required above regular tuition.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 20  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 97 - Algebra Review

    (Su)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Structured review for students whose Math Placement score may not reflect an accurate evaluation or students who want a refresher but who do not require a math placement. The course has individualized directed study using a comprehensive programmed instructional technology.

    Course is graded P/W.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 100 - Intermediate Algebra

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Fundamentals of algebra, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, inequalities, functions and graphs, radicals and exponents, and stated problems. (May not be used for graduation credit.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 70  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 101 - Accelerated Algebra

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    An accelerated algebra course with topics ranging from Elementary Algebra (MATH 70 ) to College Algebra (MATH 111 ). For entering students with good high school algebra backgrounds. All students will start in Elementary Algebra, and may receive credit for one of MATH 70 , MATH 100 , or MATH 111 , depending on individual level of achievement. An additional self-support course fee is required.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 105 - Collegiate Mathematics

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    A variety of modern mathematical topics based on contemporary applications. Topics include combinatorics, probability, statistics, finance, matrices, and logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with grade “C” or better.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 111 - College Algebra

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Study of functions including graphs, operations and inverses. Includes polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their applications, and systems of equations.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 100  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 111A - College Algebra

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    For students requiring MATH 111  but desiring to learn the material at a slower pace. MATH 111  content covered upon completion of MATH 111A and MATH 111B .

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 100  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 111B - College Algebra

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    For students requiring MATH 111  but desiring to learn the material at a slower pace. MATH 111  content covered upon completion of MATH 111A  and MATH 111B.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111A  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 112 - Trigonometry

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics include graphs, identities, trigonometric equations, vectors, and complex numbers.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 211 - Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first course in the mathematics sequence for prospective elementary teachers. Topics include problem solving strategies, set theory, numeration, computational algorithms for whole numbers and integers, estimation, relations; use is made of calculators and manipulatives.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 100  or equivalent with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 212 - Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the second course in the mathematics sequence for prospective elementary teachers. Topics include decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, real numbers, probability and statistics; use is made of calculators and manipulatives.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 211  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 213 - Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics III

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the third course in the mathematics sequence for prospective elementary teachers and covers basic geometry. Topics include geometric shapes and their properties, measurement, congruence and similarity, and coordinate and transformational geometry; use is made of calculators and manipulatives.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 211  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 221 - Introduction to Computational Software

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Solve applied problems involving formulas, functions, summation and iteration using Excel and MATLAB. Use built-in functions and graphing capabilities of MATLAB and Excel. Do vector and matrix calculations and write function files using MATLAB. Write and execute macros in Excel.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 112 
  

  • MATH 243 - Introductory Statistics

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Descriptive statistics, numerical and graphical presentation of data, estimation and margin of error, hypothesis testing, correlation; interpretation of statistical results. Cannot be taken for graduation credit by students who have taken MATH 361 .

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 100  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 251 - Differential Calculus

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Theory, computational techniques and applications of the derivative.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 112  with grade “C” or better, or equivalent
  

  • MATH 252 - Integral Calculus

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Computational techniques for and applications of the definite and indefinite integrals.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 251  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 253 - Sequences and Series

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Infinite sequences and series, convergence, power series. Taylor series and applications. This course replaces MATH 254.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 254 - Vector Calculus I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Vectors, vector functions, and curves in two and three dimensions. Surfaces, partial derivatives, gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple integrals using rectangular and other coordinate systems. Physical and geometric applications.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 261 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Matrices and matrix operations, systems of linear equations, vectors in a geometric setting, projections, dot products, cross products, inverse matrices, determinants, linear transformations, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors. Use of MATLAB or equivalent CAS and/or a graphing calculator required.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Pre-or Corequisite: MATH 251  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 310 - Mathematical Structures

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to proof and mathematical abstraction. Topics include logical statements, sets, set operations, functions, and relations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 311 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    A one term stand-alone course on topics in real analysis, covering properties of real numbers, completeness axiom, continuity, convergence of sequences and series of numbers, convergence of sequences and series of functions. Emphasis will be placed on proofs.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 310  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 315 - History of Mathematics

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course will explore major themes in mathematics and their development throughout history from cultures around the world. The course will address different perspectives on mathematics and how it influenced the growth of the field and the cultures it was developed in.

    Prerequisites: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better, SPE 111 , and WRI 122  
  

  • MATH 321 - Applied Differential Equations I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The first in a two term sequence on the solutions of ordinary differential equations. Introduction to differential equations, first and second order equations with applications.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 322 - Applied Differential Equations II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The second in a two term sequence on the solutions of ordinary differential equations. Introduction to systems of equations, the Laplace transform and series solutions.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321  and MATH 341 
  

  • MATH 327 - Discrete Mathematics

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to proof and mathematical abstraction. Topics include sets, set operations, functions, relations, sequences, series, recurrence relations, mathematical induction, equivalence relations.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 111  and MATH 252 , both with grade “C” or better, or Junior standing
  

  • MATH 341 - Linear Algebra I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The study of vectors and matrices in Euclidean space, their geometric interpretations and application to systems of equations. Includes linear independence of vectors, basis and dimension, introduction to linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, determinants.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 252  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 342 - Linear Algebra II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    A continuation of the topics of MATH 341  to the setting of abstract vector spaces. Includes the study of orthogonality, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix decompositions and a more advanced study of linear transformations.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 341 
  

  • MATH 346 - Number Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A proof-based course in the theory of the integers, including divisibility, primes, Euclid’s Algorithm, Euler’s Theorem and an introduction to algebraic structures. The course also includes applications of number theory such as RSA encryption.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 327  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 347 - Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Introduction to group theory and algebraic structures with applications.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 254  and MATH 327 , both with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 354 - Vector Calculus II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Review of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and directional derivatives. Introduction to vector analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields, and the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes with applications to force, work, mass, and charge.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 361 - Statistical Methods I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Descriptive statistics, experimental design, introduction to probability, common probability distributions, random variables, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means using one and two samples, simple linear regression.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 362 - Statistical Methods II

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Review of inferential statistics, analysis of variance one factor and two factor, simple and multiple regression, analysis of categorical data using tests and confidence intervals for proportions and chi-square tests, correlation, goodness of fit, non-parametric tests. Data sets used will come from various fields including: business, psychology, biology, environmental science, engineering, manufacturing and communication.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 361  or instructor consent
  

  • MATH 371 - Finite Mathematics and Calculus I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Linear functions, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, derivatives and their applications. The integral and its applications, and calculus of several variables. (MATH 371 cannot be used for graduation credit by students who have taken MATH 251 .)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 111  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 372 - Finite Mathematics and Calculus II

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Linear functions, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, derivatives and their applications. The integral and its applications, and calculus of several variables. (MATH 371  cannot be used for graduation credit by students who have taken MATH 251 .)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 371  with grade “C” or better
  

  • MATH 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.
  

  • MATH 411 - Topics in Complex Analysis

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Complex numbers and functions, differentiation and integration, Cauchy’s theorem and integral formula, Taylor and Laurent series, Residue theorem.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254 
  

  • MATH 421 - Applied Partial Differential Equations I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The first course in a three term sequence in applied partial differential equations. Modelling physical systems using differential equations, classifying differential equations and introduction to the methods of solving partial differential equations (separation of variables, Fourier series, transform methods).

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321  and MATH 254  
  

  • MATH 422 - Applied Partial Differential Equations II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The second course in a three term sequence in applied partial differential equations. Introduction to solution techniques using eigenvalues and Eigen functions. Presentation of Eigen functions which form orthogonal bases such as Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 421  and MATH 341  
    Corequisite: MATH 354  
  

  • MATH 423 - Applied Partial Differential Equations III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    The third course in a three term sequence. Applications of linear and weakly nonlinear partial differential equations. Analytical solution techniques for parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic equations. Green’s functions, integral methods, shocks, and the method of characteristics.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 422 
  

  • MATH 451 - Numerical Methods I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Computer applications of matrix methods, iterative solutions of equations, and systems of equations, polynomial interpolation and curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration.

    Prerequisites: CST 116  or ENGR 266  or ENGR 267 , and MATH 252  and MATH 261  or MATH 341   
  

  • MATH 452 - Numerical Methods II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Numerical solution of initial value problems using Runge-Kutta methods and linear multistep methods; introduction to boundary value problems. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 451  and MATH 321  
  

  • MATH 453 - Numerical Methods III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Numerical solution of partial differential equations. Numerical solution of boundary value problems and initial-boundary value problems using finite difference and finite element methods. Analysis of stability, accuracy, and implementation of methods.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisites: MATH 421  and MATH 452 
  

  • MATH 465 - Mathematical Statistics

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    Counting techniques, probability, discrete and continuous random variables and distribution functions, joint probability distributions; expected value, variance and covariance; decision making.

    Note: Unless otherwise indicated with F, W, S courses will be offered as often as requested.

    Prerequisite: MATH 254 

Mechanical Engineering
  

  • MECH 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 221 - Statics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of mechanics of rigid bodies and the application of these principles to engineering problems.

    Prerequisite: PHY 221 
    Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 252 
  

  • MECH 222 - Strength of Materials I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Internal stresses and deformations of structural members and machines when subjected to external forces.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 211  or MECH 221 
  

  • MECH 223 - Strength of Materials II

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Internal stresses and deformations of structural members and machines when subjected to external forces. Analysis of stress in pressure vessels and column buckling.

    Prerequisite: MECH 222 
  

  • MECH 260 - Engineering Materials I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of materials with emphasis on metals and metal alloys used in industry; their physical and chemical properties as related to structure, corrosion, and engineering applications. Diffusion mechanisms and binary phase diagrams are also examined. Tensile, impact, and fatigue failure of metallic materials. Laboratory included.

    Prerequisite: CHE 201  and CHE 204 , or CHE 221 , or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 304 - Co-op Field Practice

    (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.) An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MECH 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 312 - Dynamics II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Continuation of the study of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to mechanical systems of current interest to engineers.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 212  and MATH 321  
  

  • MECH 313 - Thermodynamics II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Application of laws and principles of thermodynamics to real thermodynamic cycles. Teaches analysis of performance and design of internal and external combustion engines, steam generators, heat pumps, compressors, and refrigeration machinery.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 355 
  

  • MECH 315 - Machine Design I

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of stress and fatigue analysis as applied to machine elements.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 213  or MECH 223 , and MECH 260   
  

  • MECH 316 - Machine Design II

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Application of stress and fatigue analysis in the design and selection of machine elements.

    Prerequisite: MECH 315  or instructor consent
  

  • MECH 318 - Fluid Mechanics I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Covers fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation laws of pipe flow, drag, lift fluid dynamics, measurement of flow, viscous flow, laminar, and turbulent flow, and forces due to fluid motion.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 211  and MATH 252  
  

  • MECH 323 - Heat Transfer I

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation. Teaches the analytical and empirical techniques used for solving problems in heat transfer, including those for which computer application is most suited.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 318  or MECH 318 , ENGR 355 , and MATH 321    
  

  • MECH 326 - Electric Power Systems

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study related to theory and application of industrial electric power systems. Topics covered include transformers, motors, generators, motor controls, and protective devices.

    Prerequisites: MECH 363  and ENGR 236 
  

  • MECH 351 - Finite Element Analysis

    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the use of finite element analysis (FEA) in the solution of mechanical engineering problems. Existing FEA computer codes are used.

    Prerequisite: MET 375 
    Pre- or Corequisite: MECH 315 
  

  • MECH 360 - Engineering Materials II

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course extends the MECH 260  course using a more theoretical approach. Subjects include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

    Prerequisites: CHE 201  or CHE 221 , and MECH 260   
  

  • MECH 363 - Engineering Instrumentation

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of measurement techniques and equipment used in mechanical engineering. Instrumentation for measurements in mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrical systems are considered. Methods of calibration, correction, and data reduction are presented.

    Prerequisite: ENGR 236 
    Pre- or Corequisite: ENGR 213  or MECH 223 
  

  • MECH 375 - Solid Modeling

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces solid modeling techniques as applied to mechanical design. Topics include extruded and swept shapes, Boolean operations, and other construction techniques.

    Prerequisite: MET 242 
  

  • MECH 404 - Co-op Field Practice

    (Terms and hours to be arranged with approval of the curriculum coordinator.) An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report must be submitted during the following term of residence.
  

  • MECH 405 - Reading and Conference

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • MECH 414 - Introduction to Aerodynamics

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory course on the fundamentals of aerodynamics. Includes a review of the behavior of fluids in motion, definition of the important parameters in aerodynamic behavior, and study of flow about simple aerodynamic shapes. Emphasis will be placed on low-speed aerodynamics.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355  and MECH 318  
  

  • MECH 415 - Design Project

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course involves using material from prior course work in individual student projects.

    Prerequisites: MECH 315 , MECH 318 , and MET 242  
    Pre- or Corequisite: MECH 316  
  

  • MECH 417 - Fluid Mechanics II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fluid Kinematics, differential analysis, similitude and modeling, and compressible flow. Computational fluid dynamics is introduced. An alternative to MECH 418 . MECH 417 covers less topics/theory but does include a laboratory session.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355 , MATH 321 , and MECH 318  
  

  • MECH 418 - Fluid Mechanics II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A continuation of the study of the principles and applications of fluids in engineering, including: fluid kinematics, dimensional analysis and modeling, differential analysis of fluid flow, Navier-Stokes equations, compressible flow, open-channel flow, and turbomachinery. An alternative to MECH 417 . MECH 418 covers more topics/theory but does not include a laboratory session.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 355 , MATH 321 , and MECH 318 
 

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