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This course provides an integrated approach to the study of systems analysis and design. It highlights CASE tools and analysis as means of solving problems

This course covers the concepts of corporate data models and strategies for transforming the models into physical designs. It provides a foundation for implementing the physical designs onto various computer architectures

This course combines theory with practical applications in developing and managing software applications that support business functions. Key issues such as risk management, technology transfer, control, modeling and quality assurance are covered

This course examines the information requirements of an organization. It emphasizes the difference in the kinds of information needed at the operational, administrative, strategic, and organizational levels. It discusses planning and implementing a comprehensive information system and methods to measure its effectiveness.

This course provides a practical and theoretical foundation for applying project management activities to Information Technology projects. Emphasis is placed on how the systems development life cycle, prototyping, rapid application development, and acquiring and maintaining systems are managed and used in Enterprise System solutions. Prerequisites CIS 210 Systems Analysis and Development

This course covers strategies for developing and implementing an effective database system. Topics include database systems organization, creation, and maintenance; and evaluation criteria and standardization of database systems. Prerequisites CIS 210 Systems Analysis and Development

The study of the basic institutions, terminology and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution, and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real vs. potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply and fiscal and monetary policy.

This Course Is A Workshop That Builds Upon Engl125—real World Writing. It Is A Workshop Format—highly Experiential And Hands On. Students Practice Drafting Progressively Complex Papers, Demonstrating The Capacity To Do College Level Research And Write Essays That Convey Information, Make A Point Or Provide An Opinion. They Will Study The Apa Handbook, Learn To Do Research (beyond Wikipedia!) And Cite Resources Without Plagiarizing Them. In Addition, This Course Uses Readings To Demonstrate Excellence And Eloquence In Speaking And Writing, Emphasizing The Crucial Synergy Between Learning To Write And Developing The Practice Of Intelligent Reading Of Texts. This Will Be A Highly Collaborative Course, With Students Reading And Critiquing Others’ Work, As A Means To Create A Learning Community As Well As Develop Critical Capacities.

This course introduces the student to the breadth of the software engineering profession. The importance of communication among a variety of stakeholders, the role of standards, and professional ethics are emphasized. Students investigate the historical and current practices in the software engineering discipline, and then explore its future directions.

Software Engineering Capstone II continues the software product development that began in SWE481. Working in teams, students use their requirement and design specifications to develop and test a software product. This course requires the development and test of the product following the project plan.

This foundational course provides students with an overview of the methods and media of business communications, concentrating on preliminary applications of communication rhetoric, theories, and principles. Specifically, learners will examine the basics of business communications, analyze communication elements, explore issues related to audience diversity and sensitive topics, and develop written and oral messages to various audiences using the three-step writing process.

This Is One Of The Most Important Courses You Can Take—it Will Lay The Foundation For Your Entire College And Professional Career As An Educated Person. In It, We Will Address How To Write And Speak To Make A Point; How To Use Good Grammar, Vocabulary And Logical Thinking; As Well As How To Find A Suitable Topic For Your Writing Assignments. We Will Start With The Basics: Reviewing Sentences And Paragraphs, And Then Move On To The Classic Five-part College Essay Or Theme. 321 Effective November 15, 2010 For Students Starting On Or After January 2, 2011 There Are Different Rules Of The Game For Writing Academically Than Writing For Business. We Want To Teach Students The “culture” Of Being Solid College-level Communicators And Successful Professionals. This Workshop Course Is Highly Experiential, Supportive, And Collaborative, As Students Read And Critique Each Others’ Work. This Is The First In A Sequence On Composition And Writing Skills. The Second Course, Engl126, In This Series Will Build Upon This One—addressing How To Research And Use Resources Without Plagiarizing, How To Utilize The Apa Formatting For Documentation And How To Make A Persuasive Argument. Our View Of The Required Composition Sequence Is That It Is Essential For All Who Want To Become Skilled Critical Thinkers And Educated People.

This course will focus on the relationships between our government and its citizenry, and the resulting social, cultural, economic and political issues within differing historical periods in 20th century America. Covered subjects will include social movements and programs, civil rights and social justice, the political and cultural “isms,” and America’s relationship with the world. The end goal is to not only understand the significance of a historical event, but also to appreciate alternative viewpoints and their impact or influence on contemporary American society.

This literature course examines a wide range of stories, poems, and plays. Students learn how to interact with and respond to literature.

In this course, students will take an interactive and visual approach to college-level algebra. It covers functions and inverse functions, such as linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions and their graphs. The course includes methods to solve systems of equations and inequalities.

This course builds a mathematical foundation in concepts associated with the Computer Sciences. Topics include symbolic logic, induction, sets, relations, functions, Big-Oh, graphs, trees, automata and context-free grammars

An elementary coverage of statistical techniques is augmented at each step with the aid of a computer program for data processing and analysis in making inferences. Graphical presentation and statistical measures are studied, followed by basic probability concepts leading to binomial and normal distributions. Hypothesis testing is applied to drawing inferences for one and two population parameters.

This survey course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed and controlled.

This course provides the student with an understanding of ethical expectations and prepares the student to make decisions that are ethically correct and legal. The study of ethics includes the development of ethical standards, prima facie obligations, responsibilities, societal aims and professional codes of conduct. The course will follow the aims of normative ethics. The students should expect to participate and become involved in case studies, hypothetical situations and discussions to develop an attitude that is ethically acceptable, as well as to practice the concepts learned to aid in decision making.

This course surveys major areas of psychological science, including human social behavior, personality, psychological disorders, learning, memory, and biological influences.

This course introduces environmental issues that are directly related to global populations. Students will explore the identification and classification of environmental problems, and how they relate to the laws of nature

UNIV101 provides students with an introduction to student success, technology, and career planning strategies. Students learn effective tools and skills necessary for academic success, integrating them with career planning strategies to develop an individual Success Strategy Plan.

This course provides the framework for effective career management as students gain insight into themselves and potential career fields, acquiring knowledge and skills needed to successfully plan career transitions.

In This Course, Students Explore End User Interaction With The Unix Operating System. This Course Examines The Basic Features Of The Unix Operating System, Unix Commands, The Unix File System, The Unix Shells, And Shell Programming. It Also Draws Comparisons Between Unix And Linux. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: It106 Or Cs106 Or Cs123 Availability: Virtual Campus

This course introduces database design, and implementation and database management systems. Topics covered in this course include conceptual and logical database designs for several businesses, implementing these designs using a database management system and developing business applications that access these databases. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS104 or CS106 or IT106 Availability: Virtual Campus

This course gives complete coverage of SQL, with an emphasis on storage, retrieval and the manipulation of data. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS250 or CS251 or IT235 Availability: Virtual Campus

This course provides the foundation for the study of computer system security. The course centers around the ten domains comprising the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge. Topics include access control systems, telecommunications and network security, cryptography, operations security and business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Students will be exposed to security management practices as well as security architecture and models security laws, investigations and ethics. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: None Availability: Colorado Springs, Denver, Denver North, Kansas City, Pueblo, Sioux Falls, Virtual Campus

The Fundamentals Of Web Servers, Web Sites, Html, Xhtml And Web Authoring Are Presented In The Context Of Using The Technology To Craft A Message For An Audience. Also Includes Fundamentals Of Linking, Graphics, And Other Media. The Creation Of A Web Site Project Is Required.

This course is the study of programming logic and the application of this logic to problem solving. In the course we will discuss and apply many approaches to problem solving such as step algorithms, flow charts, truth tables, and pseudo-code. Students will learn techniques to translate real life problems into forms that will enable computer programs to solve them. Students will learn and apply programming language constructs (i.e. linear, branching, iteration, subroutines, etc.) using a visual tool. These techniques and tools should allow students to create and design programming logic that will become a foundational skill for future programming courses. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Availability: Virtual Campus

The course is an introduction to Java programming and object-oriented techniques. This is designed for students just starting out in programming. Fundamental programming concepts such as string manipulation, file input and output, and error handling are incorporated in lab assignments. These concepts provide the framework for the development of a very basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) application. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: IT106 or CS106 or CS123 Availability: Virtual Campus

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of operating systems and specialized networking operating system models. The fundamentals of common operating systems, client/server environments, network infrastructure, theoretic models and system architecture are discussed, including legacy operating system platforms and security processes utilized in today's enterprises. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: IT106 or CS106 or CS123 Availability: Virtual Campus

Introduction To Network Management Explores The Management Concepts And Processes Of Planning, Improving, Creating, Updating, And Revising The Processes Of Monitoring And Adjusting Performance Of The Network. Network Management Has A Tactical And Operational Process As Well As Strategic Implications. Additional Topics Covered In This Class Include: Network Models, Managed Objects, Configuration, Managing Agents, Network Management Software, Protocol Suites Such As Tcp/ip And Osi Seven-layer Model. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None

The major objective of this course is to introduce the concepts, methodology and terminology of Enterprise Architecture and integrate this knowledge with previous courses in operating systems, database management systems, networking, and programming. The course primarily focuses on the overall planning process of enterprise architecture. Issues and options involved in implementing an enterprise architecture incorporating a distributed IT system are examined from a Macro Level. An ongoing discussion is conducted on how the emergent profession of enterprise architecture fits into the duties and responsibilities of today's IT manager. Other resources and references relating to the field of enterprise architecture are introduced. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: IT245 or IT200 or IT242; IT110 or IT115 or IT171; CS251 or CS250 Availability: Virtual Campus

Introduction To Systems Analysis And Design Provides Instruction On The System Development Life Cycle (sdlc) Phases. This Course Looks At The Sdlc As A Structured Approach For Developing Requirements, Performing Analysis, Producing The Design, Coding Or Installation Of The Solution, Testing The Application And Installing The Final Product. The System As Defined In This Course Could Include A Network, Telecommunications, New Software Development Or Other Information Systems. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Availability: Virtual Campus

Systems Acquisition and Sourcing explores the business and technical decision making process for “buy versus build,” in-sourcing versus outsourcing, evaluation and benchmarking and testing. In addition topics such as contracts and Request for Proposals (RFP) are explored and analyzed. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: IT422 Availability: Virtual Campus

System Integration and Organization Deployment focuses on the technical and cultural integration of a system into an organization. This course explains and expands upon system support strategies, user support plans, enterprise integration approaches, standards, and best practices. Discussion of organizational culture and change management is also explored. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: IT424 Availability: Virtual Campus

This Course Provides An Overview And Introduction To The Discipline Of Project Management, Coupled With An Examination Of The Techniques That Project Managers Use To Complete Their Projects On Schedule, Within Budgeted Cost, And According To Specified Scope. Using Materials Based On The Pmbok® (guide To Project Management Body Of Knowledge, Published By The Project Management Institute Or Pmi®), Students Learn The Operational Framework Of Project Management Relating To The Project Lifecycle Of Project Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, And Closing. This Course Also Provides The Basis For The More Advanced Development Of Project Management Skills In Subsequent Project Management Courses.

In this course a student learns the principles behind both simple and advanced data structures. Study includes data types, arrays, stacks, queues, lists and trees. Students demonstrate understanding of these principles through the completion of several programs.

Developing usable software products is vital in today’s competitive marketplace. This course provides in-depth coverage of the computer human interface, user interface design, user profiling, prototyping and usability testing. Note: this class does not require programming skills

Object Oriented Methods introduces the student to the basic concepts of object-oriented analysis and design. Use case modeling, class modeling and state modeling using common notations are covered. Completion of several exercises and a final project are required.

Software Requirements Engineering introduces students to requirements elicitation, identification, definition, and documentation. Students will explore and practice elicitation techniques, define functional and non-functional requirements, write use-case scenarios, explore user interface alternatives, learn how to analyze and model requirements, and develop a requirements traceability matrix that spans the software development lifecycle.

Software Design defines and describes the behavior of the software system. In this course, students learn to select and apply a design method and use a modeling notation to clearly communicate and document a software solution. A variety of design processes, methods, tools, and types of software designs are explored throughout the course.

Software Testing provides an overview of a variety of testing practices and methods, and then gives the students the opportunity to apply the theory as they perform software tests. This course focuses on the types of tests that are conducted during the software development lifecycle, such as unit testing, usability testing, operational testing, integration testing, stress testing, and system testing. Students develop a test procedure, a test plan, conduct system and usability testing, and write a test report that documents the results.

This course introduces programming using the Java language. The basic concepts of object-oriented programming will be discussed in this course. Topics studied will include algorithmic logic, control structures, data and program design, objects and classes. Students will complete several Java programs before the end of this course. This course should prepare students to take Introduction to Java Programming II.

This course continues the introduction of programming using the Java language. The foundation of object-oriented programming will be discussed in this course. Topics studied will include creation of classes and objects, object responsibilities and characteristics, and UML class diagrams. Students will complete several object-oriented Java programs before the end of this course. This course should prepare students to take Intermediate Java Programming I.

Project Risk Management Is A Study Of Risk Management In The Context Of Projects And Programs, With Special Focus On Developing The Competency Of The Project Risk Manager. This Course Addresses The Area Of Non-speculative, Business Risk. Specific Emphasis Is Placed On Risk Minimization, Risk Control, And Risk Management. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

In This Course, Students Will Explore Quality Assurance Concepts And Principles Within The Total Project Quality Management Framework In Manufacturing Or Service Organizations. Students Will Also Study Benchmarking, The Contractual Aspects Of Quality, Quality Tools And Techniques That Utilize Statistical Process Control, Process Improvement, Yield Management, Quality Issues Of Incoming Material Control And Quality Audits. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

This course gives the student an overview of the software process using the most common development methodologies currently used in industry. Students are introduced to IEEE standards for software processes. The relationship between software quality and process is emphasized with the benefits of process improvement

Software Project Management covers the fundamentals of project management adapted to account for the unique aspects of software projects that differentiate these projects from other kinds of projects (manufacturing, R&D, business operations). Methods, tools, and techniques for planning and estimating, measuring and controlling, leading and directing, and managing risk in software projects are covered.

This course focuses on issues of productivity, quality of work, motivation, morale, communication, and coordination within computer science, software engineering, and business data processing projects and organizations. Communication and coordination among the layers of individuals, teams, projects, organizations, and business milieus are addressed. Emphasis can be placed on particular topics in the course, depending on the interests of the students, their sponsors, and the instructor. During each session, students will compile lists of action items for improving the topics covered. For students with work experience, their lists will reflect their experiences; students without work experience will prepare lists that reflect typical strengths, weaknesses, and best practices based on the presentations, readings, and experiences of their classmates and the instructor.

Software Engineering Capstone I involves the development of a software product from conception through deployment. Working in teams, students design and develop a software system based on user requirements. This course reinforces the principles of requirements engineering and software design. It includes the analysis and design of a software product and a plan for the overall project.

Computer Systems Architecture reviews the architectural paradigms for various types of software systems, including distributed and heterogeneous systems. The course includes an in-depth examination of how software quality is supported in the system architecture. It examines several architectural evaluation methods to analyze the merits of candidate architectures. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS500 or Approval Availability: Colorado Springs, Denver, Denver North, Sioux Falls, Virtual Campus

This course presents the current research and application of the principles of the software process and process improvement. The in-depth analysis of the basic principles behind software process improvement provides a framework for further investigation. The concepts of software development, configuration management, quality assurance, metrics and risk management are explored. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS500 or Approval Availability: Colorado Springs, Denver, Denver North, Sioux Falls, Virtual Campus

This Course Surveys Both The Foundational Concepts And Current State Of The Practice In Computer Networking. The Lower Four Layers Of The Osi Reference Model Are Investigated Along With A Comprehensive Treatment Of The Tcp/ip Protocol Suite. Network Issues, Such As Addressing And Routing, And Transport Issues, And Connections And Reliability Are Discussed. Major Network Applications Are Also Surveyed, Including Examination Of Their Use In Current Practice.

Software Project Management covers the fundamentals of project management adapted to account for the unique aspects of software projects that differentiate these projects from other kinds of projects (manufacturing, R&D, business operations). Methods, tools, and techniques for planning and estimating, measuring and controlling, leading and directing, and managing risk in software projects are covered.

This course explores the current state of the practice in database systems and provides a foundation for future study. Topics include the database life cycle, database models, relational algebra, SQL and an overview of the analysis, design, and implementation of relational databases. Concepts and issues in transaction processing, concurrency, security, data warehouses and data marts, distributed databases and web-based database systems are discussed.

Software Engineering Methods provides an overview of the techniques and approaches used in systems engineering. The topics include the models, evaluation methods, decision-making processes, system quality, system design, integration, logistics, maintenance, and system disposal.

Course will review and analyze the concepts of leadership versus managerial roles and responsibilities and examine how societal expectations for ethical behavior and regulatory scrutiny affect both leaders and managers in an organization setting. This course will differentiate among decision problems and ethical decision-making processes and differentiate among decision problems and address issues within a decision-making process. Students will also examine a variety of complex ethical issues confronting industry professionals as they work with various stakeholders of an organization. Additionally, students will explore the ‘Code of Conduct’ at work, issues related to managing conflicts of interest within a decision making process, and differentiate among decision problems and ethical decision making.

Software Requirements Engineering introduces students to requirements elicitation, identification, definition, and documentation. Students will explore and practice elicitation techniques, define functional and non-functional requirements, write use-case scenarios, explore user interface alternatives, learn how to analyze and model requirements, and develop a requirements traceability matrix that spans the software development lifecycle.

Software Design defines and describes the behavior of the software system. In this course, students learn to select and apply a design method and use a modeling notation to clearly communicate and document a software solution. A variety of design processes, methods, tools, and types of software designs are explored throughout the course.

This Course Introduces Analog Signal Processing (asp) And Digital Signal Processing (dsp), With Emphasis On Dsp. Students Program Asp And Dsp Chips For Applications In Communications,control Systems, Digital Audio Processing And Digital Image Processing. They Also Use Computer Software To Simulate Asp And Dsp Circuit Performance, And To Analyze Data Acquired In The Lab.

This course introduces principles of data communications,including noise effects, multiplexing and transmission methods.Coursework also covers protocols, architecture, and performance analysis of local and wide area networks.Prerequisite:ECET-340 / 5-4

This course introduces basic operating system concepts such as process states and synchronization, multiprocessing, multiprogramming,processor scheduling, resource management, static and dynamic relocation, virtual memory, logical and physical input/output, device allocation, disk scheduling and file management.Also introduced are techniques required to develop device drivers. Computer software is used throughout the course.Prerequisite: ECET-370 / 5-4

This course introduces data structures (lists, strings, stacks,queues, trees), data encapsulation, as well as algorithms for recursion, sorting and searching. A high-level language such as C++ or Java is used. Prerequisite: COMP-328 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Structured Query Language (sql) For Implementing And Accessing A Relational Database. Also Covered Is How To Embed Sql Into A High-level Language Such As C++ Or Java. Prerequisites: Ecet-305 And Ecet-370 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Structured Design And Programming Techniques,as Well As Common Tools To Write, Compile, Run And Debug Programs Written In A High-level Programming Language To Solve A Variety Of Engineering Problems. Corequisite: Math-190; Prerequisite:ecet-100 / 5-4

This course introduces concepts of object-oriented programming,such as objects, classes, encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance, which are used to solve problems related to electronics and computer engineering technology using a high level language such as C++. Prerequisite: COMP-122 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Alternate Programming Environments Such As Command-line-oriented Unix Or Linux And Eclipse Ide. Also Introduced Are The Java Programming Language And Advanced Programming Concepts Such As Exception Handling And The Event-driven Model For Graphical User Interfaces. Prerequisite: Comp-220 / 4-3

This course examines the product development cycle from initial concept through manufacturing. Coursework addresses project management, total quality management, codes and standards,prototype development, reliability, software engineering and product testing. Each student team prepares a written proposal for a senior project and makes an oral presentation of the proposal to the class. The approved proposal forms the basis for the capstone project, which is developed and completed in the subsequent series of lab courses. Prerequisite: ECET-330 / 3-2

Working In Teams, Students In This First Course In A Three-course Sequence Initiate Development Of The Senior Project Approved In Ecet-390. Teams Submit Written Progress Reports And Make Oral Presentations Describing The Project To The Class. This Course Must Be Taken At Devry. Prerequisite: Ecet-390 / 2-1

This course, the second in a three-course sequence, requires student teams to complete prototype development of their senior project. Teams submit written progress reports and make oral presentations describing project progress. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: ECET-492L / 2-1

In this final course of the three-course project development lab sequence, student teams complete development of the senior project. Teams submit written progress reports, make oral presentations describing project progress, and provide concluding written and oral presentations. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: ECET-493L / 2-1

In This Course, Students Apply And Integrate Concepts Learned In Computer Programming, Mathematics, And Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Courses In The First Four Semesters Of The Program By Solving Problems In The Particular Discipline Or Subject Area. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 70 Percent, And Grades Of D Are Not Assigned.prerequisite: Completion Of At Least 40 Credit Hours In Required Comp, Ecet And Math Courses,including Comp-328, Ecet-220,ecet-230 And Math-270 / 2-1

In This Course, Students Apply And Integrate Concepts Learned In Computer Programming, Mathematics, Physics, And Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Courses In The First Seven Semesters Of The Program By Solving Problems In The Particular Discipline Or Subject Area. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 70 Percent, And Grades Of D Are Not Assigned. Prerequisite:completion Of At Least 86 Credit Hours In Required Comp,ecet, Math And Phys Courses / 1-1

This course introduces characteristics of operating systems required to support embedded microprocessor systems and how these systems differ from conventional operating systems.Coursework covers “hard” and “soft” real-time operating systems and includes topics such as threads, scheduling, priority and inter-process communication. Students use computer software such as assemblers and compilers in the course. Prerequisite:ECET-365 / 5-4

This Course Emphasizes Topics That Form The Foundation For Study Of Electronics, Engineering Technology, Game And Simulation Programming, And Calculus. Topics Include Analyzing And Graphing Quadratic, Polynomial, Rational, Exponential,logarithmic And Trigonometric Functions; And Developing Complex Solutions To Problems In Rectangular, Trigonometric And Euler Form. Students Use Computer Software And Technology To Assist In Problem Solving And Analysis. Eligibility To Enroll In The Course Is Based On Placement Results, Or Successful Completion Of Math-104 Or Math-114. / 4-4

This calculus-based course emphasizes fundamental laws of mechanics – the basis of most electronic control systems.Students use computer software packages to simulate system performance and analyze data acquired through lab exercises.Prerequisite: MATH-260 / 5-4

This Course, The First In A Three-course Sequence, Introduces Concepts Of Electrical Circuit Analysis, And Electronic Circuit Analysis And Design. The Sequence Integrates Study Of Both Passive Electrical Circuits (resistors, Capacitors And Inductors) And Active Electronic Circuits (diodes, Transistors And Analog Integrated Circuits Such As Operational Amplifiers). Lab Exercises Provide Experience With Passive And Active Electronic Components,and Their Design, Integration, Testing And Troubleshooting In Practical Circuits Of Moderate Complexity. Corequisite:math-190; Prerequisite: Ecet-100 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Basic Concepts Of The Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Field, Including Electronic Components, Introductory Circuit Analysis, Digital Logic, Computer Usage And Design Of Microcontroller-based Electronic Systems, And Emphasizes Hardware And Software Development.corequisite: Math-104 Or Placement Into Math-190 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Design And Analysis Of Digital Circuits –bases For All Computer Systems And Virtually All Other Electronic Systems In Use Today. Topics Include Combinational And Sequential Logic, Digital Integrated Circuit Electrical Characteristics, Programmable Logic Devices And Hardware Description Languages.students Use Development And Analysis Software And Instrumentation For Circuit Verification. Corequisite: Ecet-220; Prerequisites:comp-122, Ecet-100 And Ecet-210 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Internal Architecture Of The Microprocessor– The Basic Building Block Of Current Electronic Systems.students Use Assembly Language And/or High-level Language To Program The Microprocessor And Develop Simple Algorithms.applications Of The Microprocessor As A Computing Element Used With Storage Devices And Embedded Controllers Are Covered.computer Software Tools Such As Assemblers, Compilers And Ides Are Used For Program Design, Implementation And Testing.prerequisites: Comp-328 And Ecet-230 / 5-4

Students in this course use an embedded microcomputer to control electrical and/or mechanical systems. Students design and develop various applications involving data acquisition and control. System development and engineering trade offs are emphasized to demonstrate best design practices. Prerequisite:ECET-340 / 5-4

This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience awareness. Students use word processing and webbased tools to develop written work. Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results or successful completion of ENGL-092. / 4-4

This course introduces vital areas of the humanities, such as the visual and performing arts, literature, history and philosophy. Students analyze and evaluate works of art, and develop connections among these works and their historical, cultural and philosophical contexts. Discussions, writings, oral presentations, group activities and visits to cultural venues prepare students for more advanced inquiry in subsequent courses. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes. / 3-3

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: Upper-term status / 2-2

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information. / 3-3

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources.

Students apply composition principles to develop common report formats, including formal lab reports and common types of applied writing. Audience analysis, development of effective technical style, organization methods and graphic aids are emphasized. Classroom activities include planning, reviewing and revising writing.

This course enhances students’ writing and presentation skills for academic applications and professional communication in the workplace. Students analyze the needs of divergent audiences, and craft messages using technology tools and media appropriate for distance and group communication. An emphasis on collaborative work further prepares students for the contemporary work environment.

This course introduces the dramatic genre and enables students to analyze and evaluate both written plays and live performances. Through reading plays and critical texts from various historical periods and writing critical papers, students learn to assess formal elements of dramatic writing together with thematic content and historical context. Students watch live or filmed performances, extending their ability to develop critical understanding of theater as a social and artistic phenomenon. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

Through study of the world’s major and minor religions, indigenous religions and cults, this course helps students understand the varieties and commonalities of human religious experience, with emphasis on both individual and group phenomena. Students compare the core elements of religion through analysis of religious belief in practice, and as they are depicted in philosophy, theology and the social sciences. Students also learn to formulate their own views on the role of religion in human affairs. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

In this capstone course, the relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading, reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral and written reports draw together students’ prior learning in specialty and general education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisites: Senior status, and successful completion of all General Education requirements except courses with the prefix CARD

Students In This Course Explore Ways In Which Individuals Think About, Influence, Are Influenced By And Otherwise Relate To People. Individual Behavior In The Context Of Social Groups And Forces Is Emphasized. Coursework Provides A Basis For Scientifically Addressing Key Issues Of This Field. Prerequisite: Psyc-110, Socs-185, Socs-187 Or Socs-190

This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes

In the context of a general introduction to psychology and the social sciences, this course explores human development across the life span. Topics include physical, cognitive, psychological, social and moral development of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Coursework also addresses developmental theories, motivation, personality development, culture, and general psychological theories and principles.

This course introduces basic concepts and issues in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade. Microeconomic concepts, such as supply and demand and the theory of the firm, serve as foundations for analyzing macroeconomic issues. Macroeconomic topics include gross domestic product (GDP), and fiscal and monetary policy, as well as international topics such as trade and exchange rates. The course stresses analyzing and applying economic variables of real-world issues

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry.

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information

This Course Introduces Mathematical Methods Required To Solve Advanced Engineering Technology Problems. Topics Include Transform Methods, And Probability And Statistics. Students Use Computer Software To Analyze And Solve Problems. Prerequisites: Comp-122 And Math-270

This course, the first in a two-course sequence, provides the basis for solving advanced problems in electronics and computer engineering technology, as well as in physics. Problemsolving in nature, the course covers topics such as functions, limits, differentiation and integration. Students use computer software for analysis and problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH-190

This course, the second in a two-course sequence, provides further skills for solving advanced problems in electronics and computer engineering technology, as well as in physics. Problemsolving in nature, the course covers sequences and series, and introduces differential and difference equations. Students use computer software for analysis and problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH-260

This Calculus-based Course Covers Topics Such As Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Electromagnetic Fields, Wave Propagation, Optics, Sensors And Transducers. Students Use Computer Software To Simulate System Performance And Analyze Data Acquired Through Lab Exercises. Prerequisites: Math-260 And Phys-310

This course, the second in a three-course sequence, furthers students’ knowledge of electrical circuit analysis, and electronic circuit analysis and design. Prerequisite: ECET-110

This course, the third in a three-course sequence, expands on concepts of electrical circuit analysis, and analysis and design of electronic circuits. Prerequisite: ECET-210

This Course Introduces Microprocessor Interfacing To Peripheral Devices. Basic Input/output Operations Are Evaluated, And Specific Peripheral Devices – Including A/ds, D/as, Keyboards, Displays, And Serial And Parallel Communication Channels – Are Studied. Software (high-level And Assembly) And Hardware Aspects Of These Devices Are Developed. Polling And Interrupt-driven Software Drivers Are Compared And Contrasted. Integration And Testing Of Designs Are Emphasized. Prerequisites: Ecet-299 And Ecet-330

This Course Introduces Electronic Control Of Mechanical Systems. Topics Include Sensors And Transducers, Signal Conditioning, Actuators, Controllers, System Models, System Transfer Functions And Dynamic System Response. Students Use Computer Software To Analyze, Simulate And Solve Problems. Prerequisites: Ecet-340 And Ecet-350

In This Course, Students Apply And Integrate Concepts Learned In Computer Programming, Mathematics, Physics, And Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Courses In The First Seven Semesters Of The Program By Solving Problems In The Particular Discipline Or Subject Area. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 70 Percent, And Grades Of D Are Not Assigned. Prerequisite: Completion Of At Least 86 Credit Hours In Required Comp, Ecet, Math And Phys Courses

This Course Introduces Principles And Techniques Used To Analyze And Design Wireless Communication Systems. Topics Include Electromagnetic Waves, Antennas, Propagation And Digital Modulation. Mobile And Cellular Systems Are Emphasized; Other Selected Applications Such As Wireless Local Area Network (wifi), Broadband Wireless (wimax) And Bluetooth (wireless Pan) Are Also Covered. Students Use Computer Software To Simulate, Analyze And Solve Problems. Prerequisite: Ecet-310

This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience awareness. Students use word processing and webbased tools to develop written work. Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results or successful completion of ENGL-092. / 4-4

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources. Prerequisite: ENGL-112 / 4-4

Students apply composition principles to develop common report formats, including formal lab reports and common types of applied writing. Audience analysis, development of effective technical style, organization methods and graphic aids are emphasized. Classroom activities include planning, reviewing and revising writing. Prerequisite: ENGL-112

This course enhances students’ writing and presentation skills for academic applications and professional communication in the workplace. Students analyze the needs of divergent audiences, and craft messages using technology tools and media appropriate for distance and group communication. An emphasis on collaborative work further prepares students for the contemporary work environment. Prerequisite: ENGL-112 / 3-3

This course introduces vital areas of the humanities, such as the visual and performing arts, literature, history and philosophy. Students analyze and evaluate works of art, and develop connections among these works and their historical, cultural and philosophical contexts. Discussions, writings, oral presentations, group activities and visits to cultural venues prepare students for more advanced inquiry in subsequent courses. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

This course examines American history from the formation of the 13 original colonies to the present. Coursework addresses the struggle to define American citizenship and government, development of the nation and a national economy, and racial exclusion in American society. Also examined are the country’s transformation to a world power, Reconstruction, resurgence, recession and reform, principles of justice and the American experience. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

In this capstone course, the relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading, reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral and written reports draw together students’ prior learning in specialty and general education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisites: Senior status, and successful completion of all General Education requirements except courses with the prefix CARD

This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes. / 3-3

In The Context Of A General Introduction To Psychology And The Social Sciences, This Course Explores Human Development Across The Life Span. Topics Include Physical, Cognitive, Psychological, Social And Moral Development Of Infants, Children, Adolescents And Adults. Coursework Also Addresses Developmental Theories, Motivation, Personality Development, Culture, And General Psychological Theories And Principles. Prerequisite: Psyc-110, Socs-185, Socs-187 Or Socs-190

This course introduces basic concepts and issues in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade. Microeconomic concepts, such as supply and demand and the theory of the firm, serve as foundations for analyzing macroeconomic issues. Macroeconomic topics include gross domestic product (GDP), and fiscal and monetary policy, as well as international topics such as trade and exchange rates. The course stresses analyzing and applying economic variables of real-world issues.

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: Upper-term status / 2-2

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information. / 3-3

This Course Emphasizes Topics That Form The Foundation For Study Of Electronics, Engineering Technology, Game And Simulation Programming, And Calculus. Topics Include Analyzing And Graphing Quadratic, Polynomial, Rational, Exponential,logarithmic And Trigonometric Functions; And Developing Complex Solutions To Problems In Rectangular, Trigonometric And Euler Form. Students Use Computer Software And Technology To Assist In Problem Solving And Analysis. Eligibility To Enroll In The Course Is Based On Placement Results, Or Successful Completion Of Math-104 Or Math-114. / 4-4

This calculus-based course emphasizes fundamental laws of mechanics – the basis of most electronic control systems.Students use computer software packages to simulate system performance and analyze data acquired through lab exercises.Prerequisite: MATH-260 / 5-4

This Course, The First In A Three-course Sequence, Introduces Concepts Of Electrical Circuit Analysis, And Electronic Circuit Analysis And Design. The Sequence Integrates Study Of Both Passive Electrical Circuits (resistors, Capacitors And Inductors) And Active Electronic Circuits (diodes, Transistors And Analog Integrated Circuits Such As Operational Amplifiers). Lab Exercises Provide Experience With Passive And Active Electronic Components,and Their Design, Integration, Testing And Troubleshooting In Practical Circuits Of Moderate Complexity. Corequisite:math-190; Prerequisite: Ecet-100 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Basic Concepts Of The Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Field, Including Electronic Components, Introductory Circuit Analysis, Digital Logic, Computer Usage And Design Of Microcontroller-based Electronic Systems, And Emphasizes Hardware And Software Development.corequisite: Math-104 Or Placement Into Math-190 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Design And Analysis Of Digital Circuits –bases For All Computer Systems And Virtually All Other Electronic Systems In Use Today. Topics Include Combinational And Sequential Logic, Digital Integrated Circuit Electrical Characteristics, Programmable Logic Devices And Hardware Description Languages.students Use Development And Analysis Software And Instrumentation For Circuit Verification. Corequisite: Ecet-220; Prerequisites:comp-122, Ecet-100 And Ecet-210 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Internal Architecture Of The Microprocessor– The Basic Building Block Of Current Electronic Systems.students Use Assembly Language And/or High-level Language To Program The Microprocessor And Develop Simple Algorithms.applications Of The Microprocessor As A Computing Element Used With Storage Devices And Embedded Controllers Are Covered.computer Software Tools Such As Assemblers, Compilers And Ides Are Used For Program Design, Implementation And Testing.prerequisites: Comp-328 And Ecet-230 / 5-4

Students in this course use an embedded microcomputer to control electrical and/or mechanical systems. Students design and develop various applications involving data acquisition and control. System development and engineering trade offs are emphasized to demonstrate best design practices. Prerequisite:ECET-340 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Analog Signal Processing (asp) And Digital Signal Processing (dsp), With Emphasis On Dsp. Students Program Asp And Dsp Chips For Applications In Communications,control Systems, Digital Audio Processing And Digital Image Processing. They Also Use Computer Software To Simulate Asp And Dsp Circuit Performance, And To Analyze Data Acquired In The Lab.

This Course Covers Basic Communications Systems At The Circuit And Subsystem Levels. Topics Include Signal Analysis And Troubleshooting For Analog And Digital Communications Systems. The Effects Of Noise Are Presented. Through Lab Exercises, Students Analyze Signals And Troubleshoot Communications Systems’ Performance. Electronic Design Automation (eda) Software Is Used To Predict System Performance. Prerequisite: Ect-246

This course introduces principles of data communications,including noise effects, multiplexing and transmission methods.Coursework also covers protocols, architecture, and performance analysis of local and wide area networks.Prerequisite:ECET-340 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Structured Design And Programming Techniques,as Well As Common Tools To Write, Compile, Run And Debug Programs Written In A High-level Programming Language To Solve A Variety Of Engineering Problems. Corequisite: Math-190; Prerequisite:ecet-100 / 5-4

This course introduces concepts of object-oriented programming,such as objects, classes, encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance, which are used to solve problems related to electronics and computer engineering technology using a high level language such as C++. Prerequisite: COMP-122 / 5-4

This Course Introduces Alternate Programming Environments Such As Command-line-oriented Unix Or Linux And Eclipse Ide. Also Introduced Are The Java Programming Language And Advanced Programming Concepts Such As Exception Handling And The Event-driven Model For Graphical User Interfaces. Prerequisite: Comp-220 / 4-3

This course examines the product development cycle from initial concept through manufacturing. Coursework addresses project management, total quality management, codes and standards,prototype development, reliability, software engineering and product testing. Each student team prepares a written proposal for a senior project and makes an oral presentation of the proposal to the class. The approved proposal forms the basis for the capstone project, which is developed and completed in the subsequent series of lab courses. Prerequisite: ECET-330 / 3-2

Working In Teams, Students In This First Course In A Three-course Sequence Initiate Development Of The Senior Project Approved In Ecet-390. Teams Submit Written Progress Reports And Make Oral Presentations Describing The Project To The Class. This Course Must Be Taken At Devry. Prerequisite: Ecet-390 / 2-1

This course, the second in a three-course sequence, requires student teams to complete prototype development of their senior project. Teams submit written progress reports and make oral presentations describing project progress. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: ECET-492L / 2-1

In this final course of the three-course project development lab sequence, student teams complete development of the senior project. Teams submit written progress reports, make oral presentations describing project progress, and provide concluding written and oral presentations. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: ECET-493L / 2-1

In This Course, Students Apply And Integrate Concepts Learned In Computer Programming, Mathematics, And Electronics And Computer Engineering Technology Courses In The First Four Semesters Of The Program By Solving Problems In The Particular Discipline Or Subject Area. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 70 Percent, And Grades Of D Are Not Assigned.prerequisite: Completion Of At Least 40 Credit Hours In Required Comp, Ecet And Math Courses,including Comp-328, Ecet-220,ecet-230 And Math-270 / 2-1

This course introduces basic operating system concepts such as process states and synchronization, multiprocessing, multiprogramming,processor scheduling, resource management, static and dynamic relocation, virtual memory, logical and physical input/output, device allocation, disk scheduling and file management.Also introduced are techniques required to develop device drivers. Computer software is used throughout the course.Prerequisite: ECET-370 / 5-4

This course introduces data structures (lists, strings, stacks,queues, trees), data encapsulation, as well as algorithms for recursion, sorting and searching. A high-level language such as C++ or Java is used. Prerequisite: COMP-328 / 5-4

Learning Strategies The Advantages Of Learning At Home; Types Of Study Materials; Types Of Examinations; Accessing And Using The Features Of Our Website; Determining What Kind Of Learner You Are; Establishing A Study Schedule; Using Study Tips; Preparing For And Taking Examinations. Introduction To Motorcycle And Atv Repair Career Opportunities; Types Of Motorcycles And Atvs; Tools; Safety.

Motorcycle and ATV Engine Configurations Engine ratings; single- and multi-cylinder two- and four-stroke engines. Practical Exercise 1

Four-Stroke Internal-Combustion Engine Four-stroke engine operation; basic components; compression and ignition. Two-Stroke Internal-Combustion Engine Two-stroke engine operation; the advantages and disadvantages of two-stroke engines. Practical Exercise 2

Lubrication and Cooling Systems Lubricants; oil types; bearings; bushings; seals; two- and four-stroke engine lubrication; air and liquid cooling systems. Fuel Systems Operation and design of carburetors; fuel delivery and injection systems; fuel tank and accessories. Clutches, Transmissions, and Drives Clutch types and repair; inspecting and replacing transmission components; final drive systems. Practical Exercise 3

Two-Stroke Engine Top End Inspection Removal of engine and top end components; top end reassembly; installing the engine. Two-Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection Removing external engine components; crankshaft repair; lower end reassembly. Four-Stroke Engine Top End Inspection Engine removal; disassembly, inspection and reassembly of top end; engine installation and break-in. Four-Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection Removing electrical components, clutch, and oil pump; crankshaft disassembly and inspection; engine reassembly. Practical Exercise 4

Electrical Fundamentals AC and DC current; circuits; electrical measurement. Charging and Ignition Systems Operation of charging and ignition systems; types and components; troubleshooting and maintenance. DC Circuits for Motorcycles and ATVs Starting systems; lighting and special accessory circuits; warning gauges/lights. Practical Exercise 5 Equipment: Digital Multimeter

Frames, Steering, And Suspension Motorcycle/atv Frames; Front And Rear Suspension; Steering Systems. Brakes, Wheel Assemblies, And Tires Drum And Hydraulic Disc Brakes; Anti-lock Braking Systems (abs); Wheel Assemblies And Axles. Practical Exercise 6

Motorcycle Maintenance Engine maintenance; emission systems controls operation and maintenance; detailing/cleaning; storage. Motorcycle Troubleshooting Troubleshooting drive system, electrical, carburetion, chassis, and engine-related problems. Practical Exercise 7 Work Experience Option

• Repair Manual for Vintage Motorcycles

The development of engineering and engineering technology; technical mathematics; use of a scientific calculator.

Use of formulas; algebraic operations; use of determinants; use of exponents; logarithms. PREREQ: None

Use of metrics; nature of heat; expansion of gases, fundamental laws of chemistry; organic chemistry. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Practical geometry; plane trigonometry; polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric functions. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Tapes and accessories; electronic measurements; use of transit and theodolite; adjustment of instruments; angle measurements; trigonometric leveling; error of closure; computation of area by latitudes and departures or planimeter. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 & 2

Tangents and horizontal curves; grades and vertical curves; transition curves; field layout of simple, compound, and spiral curves; elevations on vertical curves. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 1

Determination of true meridian; latitudes and longitudes; subdivision of townships and sections; legal descriptions. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2

Operating costs; investment methods; interest tables; engineering valuation. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Composition and properties of metals, ceramics, concrete, glass, graphite, plastics, and wood. PREREQ: Technical Math

Introduction to computers; introduction to microprocessor applications; microprocessor basics. PREREQ: None

Branches of engineering mechanics; free-body diagrams; kinematics; force-mass acceleration method; impulse momentum; collision of two bodies. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Production of concrete; design of concrete mixes; test for concrete; field methods in concrete construction. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Use of drafting instruments; plotting traverses; plotting cross sections and profiles; city and village maps; plane-table surveying; topographic maps; methods of control. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 1

Surveys for determining grade; crosssectioning; formation of embankments; shrinkage and swell; moving cut to fill mass diagrams. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2

Simple stresses; welded, bolted, and riveted joints; fixed and moving loads on beams; reaction at beam support; theory of column design; radius of gyration.

Monuments and markers; triangulation surveys; methods of projection; subdivision of city blocks into lots. PREREQ: Topographic Drawing and Surveying; Land Surveying

Allowable unit stresses; design of connections; composite design of steel and concrete; design of column base plates. PREREQ: Mechanics of Materials

Investigation and design of rectangular beams; T-beams; double-reinforced beams, and continuous beams; design of processed concrete beams. PREREQ: Mechanics of Materials

Properties of materials; intensity of pressure; center of pressure; flow of water in open channels; rate of discharge through water. PREREQ: Engineering Mechanics

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Soil studies; subgrades and drainage; location surveys; volume and speed studies; signs. PREREQ: Topographic Drawing and Surveying

Stabilized soil-bound surfaces; design of concrete pavements; design of pipe culverts. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2; Concrete

Rectangular coordinates, graphics of linear equation; average rate of change; applications of integrals; derivatives and their applications; applications of calculus to shapes and moments. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Management approaches; human decision-making; conflict management; communication in groups; power and influence; organizational environment, structure and design; fundamental forces of change. PREREQ: Principles of Management or similar management course

Students will be required to complete a series of comprehensive, practical experiments using various measuring instruments. Experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques. Students may earn credit for this by completing the course at an approved school or by submitting a life/work experience portfolio demonstrating completion of similar skills to those emphasized in the laboratory training. PREREQ: Semester 3

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Writing Styles; Abc Method Of Organizing Material; Grammar (parts Of Speech, Active And Passive Voice, Complete Sentences Vs. Sentence Fragments; Parallel Construction); Using Action Verbs; Constructing Paragraphs; Writing Memos, Business Letters, And Emails; Organizing Material; Conducting Research; Documenting Sources; Outlining; Providing Illustrations; Writing Reports, Proposals, Descriptions, Instructions, Articles, And Manuals. Prereq: None

The development of engineering and engineering technology; technical mathematics; use of a scientific calculator.

DC principles; nature of electricity; electric cells and batteries; electrical language and hardware; DC generators; AC principles and components; alternating current; AC currents; types of electric circuits.

Electronic components; semiconductor switching devices; switching and connection devices; basic electronic circuits; amplifiers; oscillators; modulation and detection circuits; logic circuits; pulse digital circuits.

Principles that define and govern the physical universe as we know it; chemistry; physics, earth and space sciences.

Practical geometry; plane trigonometry; polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric functions.

Transformer fundamentals; checking simple circuits; troubleshooting with basic meters; how a voltmeter works; how an ammeter works; AC measuring instruments; multi-purpose test instruments; oscilloscopes; component testers; digital test equipment.

Principles of generator and motor operation; principles of induction motors and synchronous motors; performance and speed control; principles of motor control systems; solid-state drive systems; SCRs as AC to DC converters; installation and maintenance of drive systems.

Recognizing and interpreting various types of drawings; using drafting equipment; drawing techniques; creating projections; adding dimensions, sections, auxiliary views, and breaks to drawings; geometric drawing systems.

Establishing quality systems; interpreting conventional and GD&T system drawings; setting up and using inspection tools and equipment; developing part acceptance procedures; statistical process control (SPC) fundamentals and practical applications.

Sizing and selecting conductors, raceways,devices, and controls incorporated in electrical systems; identifying key characteristics of electrical equipment including circuit protection, outlet; control devices; creating ladder logic relay diagrams.

Locating the applicable code section to identify specific electrical installation requirements; interpreting and applying code specifications during the electrical-system design process; evaluating sample installations to ensure code compliance.

How electricity is generated and distributed; interpreting blueprints that represent various types of electrical systems; evaluating industrial electrical system requirements; specifying the correctequipment and conductor type and capacity for electrical systems; the role of each major component in a utility’s electrical distribution system; the basic design characteristics of underground distribution systems.

Recognizing control system types; various types of feedback loops, designing digital and analog systems; operation of controlled and sensing devices; system evaluation and troubleshooting.

Computer-aided drafting and design systems; AutoCAD® menus and features; file and entity creation; drawing organization; displaying modifying, and annotating drawings; data exchange and output methods.

This two-week session includes the use of various measuring instruments for performing a series of comprehensive experiments. The experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques.

Use of formulas; algebraic operations; use of determinants; use of exponents; logarithms. PREREQ: None

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Teaches students to become effective in finding and utilizing information at libraries and other information centers, and through electronic resources available in libraries and on the World Wide Web. PREREQ: None

1)The Basics; The Writing Process; Descriptive Writing; 2)Narrative Writing; Reflective and Persuasive Writing. 3)Textbooks included

Importance of the study of history; major events of the sixteenth through twentieth centuries; causal relationships between events and trends.

Biology and behavior; consciousness; memory; thought and language; intelligence; personality and gender; stress; community influences.

The normative questions of politics; logical and empirical analysis of political questions. PREREQ: None

Writing styles; ABC method of organizing material; grammar (parts of speech, active and passive voice, complete sentences vs. sentence fragments; parallel construction); using action verbs; constructing paragraphs; writing memos, business letters, and emails; organizing material; conducting research; documenting sources; outlining; providing illustrations; writing reports, proposals, descriptions, instructions, articles, and manuals.

Artistic media; historical periods and artistic movements; roles of the artist and the viewer; art criticism. PREREQ: None

Appreciating music; roles of composer and listener; principles of music theory and instrumentation; historical periods; varying styles of music. PREREQ: None

Reading and analysis of the main genres of literature; poetry, fiction, and drama; themes and forms of literature.

Cutting tools; machine tools; welding techniques; magneforming; testing of materials; nondestructive testing techniques; micrometers; gauges; basic numerical control. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Procedures for handling various materials; operating different kinds of machinery; performing job tasks safely; survey of the regulations designed to improve industrial safety. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Operation analysis procedures; selection of process and tooling; plant layout and material handling. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Production Scheduling, Planning, And Mrp; Capacity Management (crp); Production Activity Control; Demand Forecasting; Inventory Processes; Warehousing And Materials Handling; Just-in-time Planning; Product-quality Control; Total-quality Management (tqm).

Single-point, multi-point, and rotary tools; types of work-holding devices; tool wear and failure; shearing and die-cutting; bending, forming and extrusion dies; forging dies. PREREQ: Manufacturing Processes

Principles of gauging; tools for soldering, brazing, and mechanical joining processes; safety; tool materials. PREREQ: Tool Design 1

The development of engineering and engineering technology; technical mathematics; use of a scientific calculator.

Use of formulas; algebraic operations; use of determinants; use of exponents; logarithms. PREREQ: None

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Composition and properties of metals, ceramics, concrete, glass, graphite, plastics, and wood. PREREQ: Technical Math

Teaches students to become effective in finding and utilizing information at libraries and other information centers, and through electronic resources available in libraries and on the World Wide Web. PREREQ: None

This course teaches the skills and techniques of effectively developing, drafting, and revising college-level essays toward a specific purpose and audience: active reading, prewriting strategies, sentence and paragraph structure, thesis statements, varied patterns of development (e.g., illustration, comparison/contrast, classification), critical reading toward revision of structure and organization, editing for the standard written conventions, use and documentation of outside sources. Students submit three essays (process analysis, causal analysis, argumentation) and a course journal. PREREQ: None

Principles that define and govern the physical universe as we know it; chemistry; physics, earth and space sciences.

Practical geometry; plane trigonometry; polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric functions. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Importance of the study of history; major events of the sixteenth through twentieth centuries; causal relationships between events and trends. PREREQ: None

Branches of engineering mechanics; free-body diagrams; kinematics; force-mass acceleration method; impulse momentum; collision of two bodies. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Recognizing and interpreting various types of drawings; using drafting equipment; drawing techniques; creating projections; adding dimensions, sections, auxiliary views, and breaks to drawings; geometric drawing systems.

Establishing quality systems; interpreting conventional and GD&T system drawings; setting up and using inspection tools and equipment; developing part acceptance procedures; statistical process control (SPC) fundamentals and practical applications.

Management approaches; human decision-making; conflict management; communication in groups; power and influence; organizational environment, structure and design; fundamental forces of change. PREREQ: Principles of Management or similar management course

Writing Styles; Abc Method Of Organizing Material; Grammar (parts Of Speech, Active And Passive Voice, Complete Sentences Vs. Sentence Fragments; Parallel Construction); Using Action Verbs; Constructing Paragraphs; Writing Memos, Business Letters, And Emails; Organizing Material; Conducting Research; Documenting Sources; Outlining; Providing Illustrations; Writing Reports, Proposals, Descriptions, Instructions, Articles, And Manuals. Prereq: None

Recognizing control system types; various types of feedback loops, designing digital and analog systems; operation of controlled and sensing devices; system evaluation and troubleshooting.

Computer-aided drafting and design systems; AutoCAD® menus and features; file and entity creation; drawing organization; displaying modifying, and annotating drawings; data exchange and output methods.

Appreciating music; roles of composer and listener; principles of music theory and instrumentation; historical periods; varying styles of music. PREREQ: None

Students will be required to complete a series of comprehensive, practical experiments using various measuring instruments. Experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques. Students may earn credit for this by completing the course at an approved school or by submitting a life/work experience portfolio demonstrating completion of similar skills to those emphasized in the laboratory training. PREREQ: Semester 3