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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Study Abroad

KSU offers study abroad opportunities in a wide variety of countries and disciplines. All study abroad courses, whatever their discipline or level of study, are listed as SA courses for purposes of registration and administration. Full course titles appear on students’ transcripts. Computer numbers necessary for registration in SA courses are communicated to students by letter after they have been accepted into a study abroad program and paid a deposit. For more information, contact the Institute for Global Initiatives, Humanities 201, (770)423-6336.
  

  • SA 4400:Study Abroad Directed Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair prior to registration.
    Available for all disciplines.
  

  • SA 4490:Upper-division Study Abroad

    0-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Varies with discipline and subject.
    Upper division study abroad course denoting junior, senior level work.

Survey
  

  • SURV 2110:Introduction to Mapping

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113  
    Introductory class in basic surveying and mapping skills including geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include scales, leveling, horizontal measurements, GPS mapping, topography, map projections, GIS analytical tools, data sources, raster and vector data and software applications. Emphasis will be on small scale mapping.
  

  • SURV 2200:Construction Measurements

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113  
    Use and care of engineers level, transit and tape; leveling, traversing, stadia, contours, horizontal and vertical field layouts for buildings; reading and interpretation of site survey maps. (No credit for CET or Surveying and Mapping majors.)
  

  • SURV 2221:Surveying I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EDG 2160  and MATH 1113   Corequisite: SURV 2221L
    This course deals with the determination of angles, distances, elevations and horizontal and vertical location using total station and level. Simple horizontal and vertical curves and contouring are covered in this course. This course also introduces the Global Positioning System and coordinate computations.
  

  • SURV 2221L:Surveying I Lab

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EDG 2160  and MATH 1113   Corequisite: SURV 2221
    This course deals with the measurement of angles, distances, elevations, horizontal and vertical location using total station and level in the field. This course also covers a topographic survey project.
  

  • SURV 3222:Surveying II

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 2221  
    Route geometry computations and field techniques; automated data collection and reduction for topographic surveys; coordinate computations for intersections; route design project.
  

  • SURV 3320:Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3421  or GEOG 3315  
    The course will focus on the analysis and interpretation of photographic and satellite imagery. Additionally, the course will examine vertical features in orthography; the use of ground control points; and project planning using digital softcopy methods.
  

  • SURV 3330:Construction Surveying

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3222  
    Layout of designed structures from land boundaries, right of way parcels, applications of coordinate geometry, hydrographic surveying.
  

  • SURV 3421:Geographic Information Systems I

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 2221  
    This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of: Geographic Information Systems (GIS); spatial data analysis; digital elevation models; and the surveying and mapping components of GIS development. GIS is used in a diverse number of fields, including civil engineering, surveying and city planning. Lectures introduce the theory and framework of GIS, while the labs introduce: the applications; processing; and presentation of geographic and spatial data.
  

  • SURV 3441:Vector & Raster Analysis

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3421  
    Manipulation of vector and raster data. Use of local, focal, block and zonal statistical functions. Use of coordinates, datums, projections. Development of map topology. Overlay and proximity analysis. Spatial joins and queries. Data storage models
  

  • SURV 3451:Terrain Analysis

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3320  
    This course examines the theory and methods of the generation, compilation, analysis, and applications of digital elevation data. Specific topics include GIS, terrain data models, photogrammetry and LiDAR DEM processing, terrain surface modeling, digital terrain analysis, terrain visualization, and watershed delineation. Computer exercises in the generation and processing of DEM using GIS and image processing software packages.
  

  • SURV 3500:Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics

    3 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1111   & PHYS 1111L  
    This course deals with the application of hydrology and hydraulics in small site design. An emphasis is on residential subdivision and small commercial tract design. Note: This course is not available for credit for Engineering majors.
  

  • SURV 4110:Geospatial Sciences Practice

    1 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3451  
    A capstone course in the applications of geospatial science technology. Course requires a project developed with an industry partner in applying geospatial science analytical skill, analysis, and mapping
  

  • SURV 4410:Surveying Computations and Adjustments

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3222   and MATH 2202  
    Advanced surveying computations; matrix algebra; computer methods; statistical analysis of error propagation; variance and co-variance; least squares adjustments.
  

  • SURV 4415:Geodetic Surveying Methods

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3421  
    Topics in Geodetic Surveying Methods including traversing, leveling and GPS. Coordinate systems and projects are utilized.
  

  • SURV 4420:Remote Sensing

    3 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3320  
    This course evaluates remote sensing systems; ground truthing; mapping applications; satellite imagery integration into GIS.
  

  • SURV 4422:Geographic Information Systems II

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3421  
    Continuation of GIS I; data collection techniques; advanced systems and macro programming.
  

  • SURV 4423:Advanced Field Operations

    2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3222  
    Emphasis placed on production surveying; use of codes to develop maps; extensive data collection; computer drafting and plotting.
  

  • SURV 4465:Legal Aspects of Land Surveying

    4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 3222  
    Cadastral systems; Georgia laws on surveying and property; boundary survey legal research; writing of legal descriptions; evidence evaluation; US Public Land System.
  

  • SURV 4470:Land Development Design

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 2221  and SURV 2221L  and (CE 4703  or SURV 3500  )
    This course deals with site analysis, subdivision design, drainage design, sewer design and discusses the legal requirements, platting, and CAD computer methods.
  

  • SURV 4475:Land Surveying Practice

    1 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SURV 4465  
    Legal research; boundary analysis; boundary survey project; office procedures; business practice.
  

  • SURV 4490:Special Topics in Surveying

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing, Consent of the Department Chair
    Special Topics offered by the program on a demand basis.

Systems Engineering
  

  • ISYE 1000:Introduction to Industrial & Systems Engineering

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    This course is an introduction to the industrial and systems engineering profession and discipline through exposure to problems, principles, and practice. Integrated systems approach to problem solving. Foundation of data manipulation and preparation for problem analysis. Development of communication skills, career opportunities, importance of professionalism, ethics, contemporary challenges, lifelong learning, and introduction to the department. How to plan for graduation and other useful items are also included.
  

  • ISYE 2600:Applications of Probability

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190  
    This course covers axioms of probability, continuous and discrete distributions used in engineering, sampling distributions, expectation, conditional probability, central limit theorem, and introduction to Poisson Processes.
  

  • ISYE 3100:Systems Reliability & Maintainability

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing
    This course introduces engineering principles and methods used for system reliability and maintainability. Data collection, accelerated testing, FMEA, FTA, system safety, and availability, sustainability are introduced.
  

  • ISYE 3120:Contemporary Technological Systems: Design, Analysis, & Architecture

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 1000 , ISYE 3100  and Engineering Standing
    This course focuses on how system engineering principles are applied to modern technological and infrastructure systems. Defense, space, communication, energy, transportation, aerospace and manufacturing systems are analyzed. Other topics include architecture descriptions, heuristic problem solving, sociotechnical issues and managing complexity.
  

  • ISYE 3125:Statistical Quality Control

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing
    A study of the fundamentals of statistical quality control is provided. Topics include statistical process control with emphasis on applications and techniques including control charts for variables and attributes, and process capability. Other topics include scientific sampling fundamentals, acceptance sample by attributes and variables, and reliability. This course includes a Term Project where the student will use the concepts presented in this course to create a quality control plan for an organization that includes an acceptance sampling plan, a control chart, and a warranty recommendation based on reliability theory.
  

  • ISYE 3150:Design & Improvement of Quality Processes

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing
    Students will learn quality history, philosophies, and the relationship of quality to organizational performance. Emphasis will be given to the management, organization, creation and evaluation of quality systems necessary to assure organizational performance, including basic quality tools, and approaches to quality and process improvement such as Lean and Six Sigma.
  

  • ISYE 3200:Human Machine Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 1000  & Engineering Standing
    In this course students will study the relationship between humans and the systems they interact with. Students will study human physical and psychological strengths and weaknesses as well as organizational and political issues that influence the effectiveness of Human Machine interactions.
  

  • ISYE 3350:Logistics & Supply Chain Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Status
    This course is an analysis of decision making in the current logistics environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to supply chain design and strategy, transportation, and warehouse management.
  

  • ISYE 3398:Internship

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours and departmental approval
    A structured out of the classroom experience in a supervised setting that is related to the student’s major and career interests. Practical experience is combined with scholarly research under the guidance of faculty and the internship supervisor. Internship sites must be secured in advance of the semester of the placement and must be approved by the student’s advisor and internship coordinator.
  

  • ISYE 3400:Deterministic Operations Research

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3260  
    This course covers formulation and solution of deterministic models of operations research linear, integer, and dynamic programming. Transportation, assignment, shortest path, and minimum spanning tree problems will be introduced to address various applications in the areas of engineering design, production planning and scheduling, inventory control, transportation and logistics.
  

  • ISYE 3407:Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing
    An introduction to the application of the six-sigma methodology in the area of process improvement, and an introduction to lean manufacturing concepts. This course includes a Term Project where the student will use the concepts presented in this course to create a quality control plan for an organization that includes an acceptance sampling plan, a control chart, and recommendations for optimizing the overall efficiency of the organization.
  

  • ISYE 3450:Human Factors Engineering

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing
    An examination of the principles and practices of work analysis and work measurement. Emphasis is on a variety of analytical tools and the development of the student’s skill in the use of a stopwatch. This course includes a Term Project where the student will use the concepts of human factors engineering to create an optimal work area layout that maximizes production output and achieves the quality and safety objectives of the organization and also minimizes employee fatigue. The Term Project will include the creation of an engineering time standard for the optimized process.
  

  • ISYE 3600:Statistics with Applications

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing
    This course covers point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and introduction to regression analysis, with applications to engineering problems.
  

  • ISYE 3801:Aerodynamics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  & Engineering Standing
    An introduction to aerodynamics; including circulation theory of lift, thin airfoil theory, viscous flow, boundary layer, finite wing theory, and drag in incompressible flow.
  

  • ISYE 3802:Aircraft Design & Performance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  and Engineering Standing
    Airplane conceptual design principles are developed to meet modern aerodynamics, propulsion, structural, and performance specifications. This course examines the complete airplane design, including specifications, aerodynamic calculations, inboard profile drawing, weight and balance, general arrangement drawing, aerodynamic drag analysis, and complete performance report.
  

  • ISYE 3803:Fundamentals of Avionics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing
    The primary topics of this course are related to the understanding of the principles, theory, and technology of modern avionic systems for both military and civil aircraft. Various subsystems including sensory, fly-by-wire control, display, navigation, air data, autopilots, and flight management are examined individually and as an integrated whole. Both mathematical and conceptual approaches to every subsystem will be taught as well as key considerations, such as flight safety, which undergird their usage and functionality.
  

  • ISYE 4200:Engineering Optimization: Stochastic Decision Models

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and ISYE 3400  and Engineering Standing
    Modeling and solution of decision problems under uncertainty. Topics include Markov Chains, stochastic programming, stochastic dynamic programming, theory, utility theory and simulation. Computer solution techniques are emphasized
  

  • ISYE 4250:Manufacturing & Service Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3450  and Engineering Status
    This course is an analysis of decision-making in the current production environment. Topics include learning curves, manufacturing and service processes, waiting line analysis, process design, Lean supply chains, and Theory of Constraints.
  

  • ISYE 4320:Advanced Logistics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3350  and Engineering Standing
    This course will expand on the topics covered in the introductory logistics course, leading students to a deeper understanding of logistics and supply chain systems. Special emphasis will be given to current trends in the field, such as global logistics, reverse logistics, nontraditional supply chains, and risk assessment/disaster recovery. Each student will also research in more depth a single topic that interests them.
  

  • ISYE 4400:Directed Study

    1-4 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair.
    This course covers special topics and seminars of an advanced nature, external to regular course offerings that allow a student to work individually with an instructor. A Directed Study may include original research projects and/or practicum experiences.
  

  • ISYE 4425:Facilities Planning & Material Handling

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3450  and Engineering Standing
    This course explores fundamental concepts, theory, and procedures for the study of facilities design and location; physical layout; material flow principles; and material handling. Product design, process planning, and schedule design are integrated through the development of analytical procedures and use of Visio layout planning software to enhance the decision-making process in the design, rationalization and improvement of factory and office layouts. The knowledge learned in this course is integrated with knowledge from selected related courses to develop a laboratory design project by students working in teams.
  

  • ISYE 4490:Special Topics

    1-4 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair and engineering standing
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students. This course may be taken more than once.
  

  • ISYE 4500:System Modeling & Simulation

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or MATH 2332 ) and Engineering Standing
    This course covers modeling and simulation of systems. Topics include basic simulation and system modeling techniques, random sampling procedures, input analysis, output analysis and system evaluation. Practical implementations using common modeling languages and simulation software are emphasized.
  

  • ISYE 4801:Aircraft Propulsion

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing
    This course involves preliminary design, subject to specifications, of an air-breathing engine for aircraft propulsion. This course discusses cycle calculations, installed performance and engine sizing information. Design and integration of components and support systems are explored. Propeller theory is introduced.
  

  • ISYE 4802:Helicopter Theory

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3801  & Engineering Standing
    The course is designed for students interested in helicopter theory as an application of large scale complex system. It presents a comprehensive introduction to rotorcraft technology, covering a range of disciplines from design, aerodynamics and propulsion points of view. It teaches what a helicopter engineer or enthusiast needs to know to analyze an existing design or participate in the development of a new one. The course covers all aspects of hover, vertical flight and forward flight.
  

  • ISYE 4803:Aeronautics Senior Design Project

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ISYE 3802  & (ISYE 4801  or ISYE 4802 ) & Engineering Standing
    The course focuses on the student completing a project that is related to the design of an aerospace vehicle and demonstrating comprehensive application of the subject matter. The general intent is to demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the integrative aspects of the systems engineering process. There is a formal report and a defended oral presentation required before industrial and academic experts.
  

  • ISYE 4900:Senior Design Project

    1 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing Concurrent:
    ISYE 4200 and ISYE 4500
    The course focuses on the student completing a project that is a comprehensive application of the subject matter in the ISYE curriculum. The general intent of the project is to demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the integrative aspects of the systems engineering process. There is a formal report and a defended oral presentation required before industrial and academic experts.
  

  • SYE 2100:Systems Analysis and Design

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
    In this course students will learn techniques for developing, analyzing and portraying design and life cycle systems requirements. Students will learn to use tools and techniques including Quality Function Deployment, IDEF0 Charts, and Enhanced Block Flow Diagrams.
  

  • SYE 2290:Special Topics in Systems Engineering

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    The course covers special topics at the intermediate level that are not in the regular course offerings. This course may be taken more than once.
  

  • SYE 3320:Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190  
    This course covers the basic tools used in engineering economic decision making, including discounted cash flow, replacement and timing decisions, depreciation, risk analysis, and pricing mechanisms. Topics may also include an introduction to preferences and utilities, equilibrium concepts, game theory, and incentive compatibility.
  

  • SYE 3700:Manufacturing and Production Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SYE 2600 and SYE 3400 (can be taken concurrently) and Engineering Standing
    An analysis of decision making in the current production environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to production planning and scheduling, inventory, and warehouse design.
  

  • SYE 3710:Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SYE 2600 and SYE 3400 (can be taken concurrently) and Engineering Standing
    An analysis of decision making in the current logistics environment and the tools and optimization models needed for finding solutions to problems relating to supply chain design and strategy, transportation, and warehouse management.

Technical Communication
  

  • TCID 2002:Productivity and Tools

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  
    This course introduces students to productivity tools and technologies for Technical Communication and Interactive Design students. In this course, students learn Adobe design tools in addition to examining workflow tools, online workspaces, and project management tools.
  

  • TCID 2170:Introduction to Digital Media and Culture

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    This course provides an introduction to the Technical Communication & Interactive Design department by surveying contemporary digital media-aesthetics, technology, politics, economics–and related cultural formations. This approach provides an introduction to key concepts and critical methodologies that are essential to understanding digital media as both technological tool and cultural artifact. Additionally, this course discusses how professional development in technical communication and interactive design relates to digital media and culture.
  

  • TCID 3400:Front-End Development I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  
    This course introduces students to front-end web development with an emphasis on learning to code websites without relying on content management systems or templates. This course focuses primarily on HTML and CSS in addition to covering basic user interface design principles.
  

  • TCID 3800:Front-End Development II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCID 3400  
    This course allows students to build upon their knowledge of front-end development for websites and apps to produce complex, creative, and responsive designs. In addition to developing an advanced understanding of CSS and HTML, students are introduced to the concept of APIs and JavaScript, another front-end programming language.
  

  • TCID 4500:Front-End Development III

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCID 3800  
    In this project-based class, students continue their growth as front-end web developers through experiential learning. The focus of this class is to allow advanced students to pair aesthetic skills with an expanded knowledge and engagement with JavaScript.
  

  • TCOM 2010:Technical Writing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    The course is an introduction to organization, style, and mechanics of technical writing. It includes practice in writing such typical documents as technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, and recommendation reports. Emphasis is placed on incorporating rhetorical theory into planning, organizing, and writing reports; designing visual aids; and editing. Among other assignments, at least one complete technical report is required.
  

  • TCOM 2030:Research in Technical Communication

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 1107 , TCID 2002 , TCOM 2010  
    The course is an introduction to research methods used by practitioners and scholars in technical communication. Students explore the relationship between theory and research and learn how to design and carry out empirical studies using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Emphasis is placed on the research methods used in workplace settings to design user-centered information products and to test their usefulness and usability.
  

  • TCOM 2050:Issues in Digital Accessibility

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    The class focuses on disability issues relevant to both the development and use of web and other technologies, mandatory compliance (Section 508), and the ways in which technologies can be made compliant through captioning, proper deployment of HTML code, and more. Students gain an overview of the technological needs and the laws for accommodating persons with disabilities including the assistive technologies available for persons with disabilities (blindness/visual impairments, audiological disabilities, physical disabilities, and cognitive disabilities).
  

  • TCOM 3011:Advanced Technical Writing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010  
    Students further develop their competencies in technical communication through the exploration and development of complex technical materials. The course covers developing content specific to health care, bio-technology, and other industries where technical communication skills are in demand. Feasibility reports, white papers, and B2C/B2B technical materials are covered as are meeting the requirements of the Plain Language Act. Students increase their presentation proficiency via face-to-face presentations and web conferencing technologies.
  

  • TCOM 3020:Designing Effective Proposals

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2030 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    The course covers the theory and practice of writing proposals for business, industry, and non-profit organizations, with emphasis on in-house planning and external grant-seeking proposals. The course covers persuasion theory and strategies while leading students step-by-step through the proposal development process. Students develop skills in gathering and evaluating information, analyzing audiences, collaborating with peers and clients, building arguments, writing clearly and cogently, and designing visually effective documents.
  

  • TCOM 3030:Instructional Design

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCID 2002 ; non-majors: by permission of the Department
    The course introduces and applies systematic instructional design and instructor-led training. Students study a major model of instructional design and apply it to develop and refine a unit of instruction. Students prepare and deliver a training lesson, participate in team instructional design activities, and evaluate the training developed and presented by other students.
  

  • TCOM 3046:Information Architecture

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010 ; Non-majors: by permission of the Department
    Students learn about the art and science of structuring information for the web and other devices. This class defines what an information architect (IA) does and what role this individual has as part of a development team. The principles of information architecture are covered, including information-seeking behavior, organizing and labeling models, navigation, search strategies, and other areas critical to a successful architecture. Students learn how to develop wireframe prototypes for testing and review.
  

  • TCOM 3070:User Assistance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010  ; TCID 3400  ; non-majors: by permission from the Department
    This course explores the concepts and strategies necessary for designing effective user assistance in its many forms. The course emphasizes effective task-oriented design while introducing important industry trends like topic-based authoring, single sourcing, project planning, structured authoring, and DITA basics.
  

  • TCOM 3130:Technical Communication: Theory, Ethics, and Practice

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2030 ; non-majors: by permission of the Department
    This course examines a range of theories that have shaped technical communication thought and practice in the twenty-first century. This course also focuses on ethical issues in technical communication through case studies and other readings. The course exposes students to the evolving body of knowledge, including key theorists and practitioners, that helps form the foundation of the technical communication profession.
  

  • TCOM 3145:Designing Social Media Infrastructure

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2030 , non-majors: permission of the Department.
    This course prepares technical communicators to assess and develop governance/oversight procedures; policies; employee training; monitoring and measurement protocols; risk and compliance guidelines; and audit processes for social media. Students select a company and conduct a semester-long case study in which they develop critical infrastructure documents for social media.
  

  • TCOM 3245:SEO and Analytics for Technical Communicators

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010 ; TCID 3400 ; non-majors: by permission from the Department
    The course introduces students to the concepts, practices, and implementation of SEO for digital assets (websites, images, files). Working with an existing website, students enhance existing code to leverage SEO and deploy both analytics and webmaster tools to measure and refine SEO tactics and strategies for maximum SERP presence. The course also covers fundamentals of best practices for Section 508 (ADA) compliance with online documents and website coding.
  

  • TCOM 3398:Internship

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing with a 3.0 or better GPA in upper-division courses in major
    This course is an opportunity for students to apply principles and techniques of technical communication in a specific organization. Learning is experiential and must supplement, not duplicate, learning in the classroom. The student is responsible for finding an internship, but this program helps in the effort. The student submits a written proposal describing the internship according to program guidelines. Each internship is monitored by the student’s advisor.
  

  • TCOM 3431:Information Design I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010 , TCID 2002 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    The course introduces students to the principles and best practices of effective information design for both print and electronic media. Students apply rhetorical and gestalt principles to an analysis of information products. Students also redesign products to reflect good principles of information design, and they report on the rationale for these redesigns, showing the ways in which design principles have been effectively applied.
  

  • TCOM 4000:Technical Editing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    This course examines the responsibilities of an editor including the methods and skills needed to edit various types of technical and scientific products (print and digital) with an emphasis on comprehensive editing. The course also teaches students how to prepare content that clearly and effectively communicates technical information to a wide range of end users. This course prepares students for writing and editing careers in technical communication.
  

  • TCOM 4045:Multi-Media for Technical Communicators

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2010 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    This course examines the responsibilities of an editor including the methods and skills needed to edit various types of technical and scientific products (print and digital) with an emphasis on comprehensive editing. The course also teaches students how to prepare content that clearly and effectively communicates technical information to a wide range of end users. This course prepares students for writing and editing careers in technical communication.
  

  • TCOM 4050:Instructional Video for Technical Communicators

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCID 2170 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    This course addresses the theory and practice of developing “how-to” videos for product end users and customers. Fundamentals of instructional design, including audience analysis, goal analysis, formative and summative evaluation, are applied. Contemporary video technologies are used to generate products that instruct and inform end users/customers. Evaluation of technologies, content transfer, aesthetics and cultural considerations are addressed. Students assess commercially prepared videos and plan for incorporating them in training.
  

  • TCOM 4120:Usability Testing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 2030 , non-majors: by permission of the Department
    This course introduces students to UX (User Experience) and usability testing. Included in the course is a review of the relevant research and practical applications of usability testing. Students learn how to develop strategies for planning, conducting, and analyzing a test. In teams, students perform tests using online testing tools, low-fidelity in-person methods, and formal usability lab settings. A final testing report with qualitative and quantitative results is required.
  

  • TCOM 4400:Directed Study

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty member teaching the course
    This course addresses specific student needs for a specific technical communication topic not covered in the technical communication curriculum.
  

  • TCOM 4431:Information Design II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TCOM 3431 , non-major: by permission of the Department
    Students apply principles and best practices of effective information design in the context of infographics and the visualization of data in analog, print, and digital media. Students create an analog journal of data visualizations and select one visualization of data to illustrate digitally. Additionally, they create graphs and charts in digital documents, produce an information graphic poster, and analyze their effectiveness
  

  • TCOM 4490:Special Topics in Technical Communication

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the Technical Communication Coordinator and The DWMA Department Chair
    This course is used by faculty to offer topics that are relevant to the study of technical communication not currently in the technical communication curriculum.
  

  • TCOM 4800:Project Portfolio

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior Status; completion of 24 hours of courses in major (beyond Area F).
    This course is the final senior course for the Technical Communication Program. The course examines portfolios as professional tools and includes portfolio, communication and design theory and practices. Students develop professional portfolios of revised documents and artifacts from degree course projects, internship experiences, and/or work history. Students also complete a career unit in which they develop career documents and strategies tailored for their professional career options.

Theatre and Performance Studies
  

  • TPS 1107:Theatre in Society

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    This interactive course examines the role of theatre in society through the study of dramatic works and performance events within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments promote understanding of the creative process and develop skills in critical analysis, global perspectives, and collaboration. Attendance is required at live performances, including some events with paid admission.
  

  • TPS 1500:Introduction to Theatre Studies

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS interest. 
    An introduction to theatre as a field of study and as an art form.
  

  • TPS 1600:Introduction to Performance Studies

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS interest. 
    An introduction to performance as a field of study and as an art form.
  

  • TPS 1713:Stagecraft

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS interest.
    Theoretical and practical work in theatre crafts including carpentry, properties, costumes, scene painting, stage lighting, and sound. Special attention will be given to safety precautions in each area.
  

  • TPS 2202:Introduction to Acting

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Not available to declared TPS majors.
    This course is an introduction to basic acting techniques. It is designed for non-Theatre and Performance Studies majors or those students who are considering a Theatre and Performance Studies major but are currently undeclared.
  

  • TPS 2203:Acting I: Principles of Acting

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS interest. 
    The theory and practice of the actor’s craft.
  

  • TPS 2290:Special Topics

    1-12 Variable Credit Hours
    Students will explore special topics relevant to the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies. 
  

  • TPS 2713:Theatre Production

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1713  
    A study of the creative process of theatrical production from concept to performance. This course features the analysis of selected scripts as well as individually-designed production and/or performance assignments. Theatre and Performance Studies majors must complete TPS 2713 two times for a total of four hours credit.
  

  • TPS 3000:Performing Literature

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS Major. TPS 1600  
    The study of a variety of literary texts through solo and group performance. Students engage course topics through critical reading, written analysis, and embodied performance.
  

  • TPS 3050:Applied Performance and Production

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS Major. TPS 2713  
    This laboratory course focuses on the study, rehearsal, and performance or production for a Department of Theatre and Performance Studies production. This course may be repeated for upper division credit and can be used for applied professional sequence (APS) credit.
  

  • TPS 3093:Performing Folktales and Fairy Tales

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1600  or ENGL 2110  
    The study of folktales and fairy tales from world oral traditions through storytelling performance.
  

  • TPS 3094:Performing Classical Myth

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1600  or ENGL 2110  
    The study of Greek and Roman mythology through storytelling performance.
  

  • TPS 3095:Performing Irish Myth

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1600  or ENGL 2110  
    The study of Irish mythology through storytelling performance.
  

  • TPS 3193:Performing World Myth

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1600  or ENGL 2110  
    The study of world mythology through storytelling performance.
  

  • TPS 3194:Performing Personal Narrative

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 1600  or ENGL 2110  
    The study of personal narratives through performance.
  

  • TPS 3200:The Actor’s Voice

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS 2203  or permission of the instructor.
    This course is designed to help performers develop a healthy, expressive and flexible vocal technique equal to the demands of dramatic performance. Students learn to free their natural voices through physical exercises and by mastering the vocabulary of vocal mechanics. Breathing, posture, relaxation, and articulation are examined as key elements of voice and speech production.
     
  

  • TPS 3213:Acting for the Camera

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS Major. TPS 3223  
    An intermediate acting course applying acting techniques to the special demands of film and television.
  

  • TPS 3223:Acting II: Intermediate Acting

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS Major, a grade of “B” or better in TPS 2203  
    An intermediate acting course applying and advancing the principles of Acting I to intermediate level stage challenges.
  

  • TPS 3243:Acting III: Acting Styles

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: TPS Major and TPS 2203  or TPS 3223   
    This course explores advanced topics in the art of stage acting. Emphasis is on period and genre styles. Theoretical studies will be combined with the performance of selected scenes and critical evaluations of peer and professional work. *This course may be repeated more than once for credit provided that the course content differs entirely from the previous offering.
 

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