Jun 27, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 4410 - Gifted Education in the Regular Classroom


    3 credits

    Introduction to characteristics of gifted learners. Exploration of strategies for challenging gifted learners in regular classroom settings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ELED 4420 - Multiple Talent Approach to Thinking


    2 credits

    Explores one model for the teaching of creative and critical thinking embedded in regular curricula. Includes practical application requirements.

    Cross-listed as: SCED 4420 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: As Needed
2
  
  • ELED 4480 - Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Through Grade 3


    3 credits

    Study of early childhood (K-3) curriculum, methodology, and learning environments.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ELED 4900 - Senior Project


    1-5 credits

    All honors students are required to submit a senior project for graduation from the Honors Program. Students work with a departmental advisor on a topic of their choice.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-5
  
  • ELED 4970 - Senior Thesis


    1-5 credits

    An in-depth paper or project culminating in a formal presentation. Required of all students for graduation from the Honors Program in Elementary Education.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-5
  
  • ELED 5050 - Student Teaching - Kindergarten


    3-6 credits

    Constitutes 6 semester credit hours of student teaching in a kindergarten classroom. Student teachers need to demonstrate competency and professionalism in teaching. An understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum is necessary.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3-6
  
  • ELED 5100 - Student Teaching - Primary (Grades 1-3)


    6 credits

    Constitutes 6 semester credit hours of student teaching in a primary grade (1-3). Student teachers will demonstrate competency in designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
6
  
  • ELED 5150 - Student Teaching - Elementary (Grades 4-6)


    6 credits

    Constitutes 6 semester credit hours of student teaching at the upper elementary grade level. Student teachers need to demonstrate competency and professionalism in teaching. Students begin their transition from university student to professional teacher.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
6
  
  • ELED 5200 - Student Teaching - Middle Level (Grades 7-8)


    6 credits

    Constitutes 6 semester credits of student teaching at the middle school level. Student teachers need to demonstrate competency and professionalism in teaching. Students begin their transition from university student to professional teacher.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
6
  
  • ELED 5250 - Advanced Classroom Management and Student Teaching Seminar


    3 credits

    Provides opportunities for student teachers/interns to learn about and practice skills in classroom management, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and lesson design and implementation in classroom contexts. Mentor teachers and University supervisors support context appropriate, effective teaching. Accompanies one of ELED 5050 , ELED 5100 , ELED 5150 , or ELED 5200 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ELED 5300 - Associate Teaching - Level V


    3-6 credits

    Designed to allow students who have completed student teaching to extend their teaching time in a classroom. In order to better prepare for their own classroom, students continue to develop individual teaching skills and competencies.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3-6
  
  • ELED 5900 - Independent Study


    0.5-2 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
0.5-2

Elementary Mathematics

  
  • EMTH 5030 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Numbers and Operations


    3 credits

    This course, for K-8 teachers, will cover the content of Number and Operations to develop comprehensive understanding of our number system and relate its structure to computation, arithmetic, algebra, and problem solving.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or Equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • EMTH 5040 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, and proportionality, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • EMTH 5050 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Algebraic Reasoning


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, functions, real numbers, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • EMTH 5060 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Geometry and Measurement


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the geometry and measurement context that exists in the state core and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • EMTH 5070 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Data Analysis and Problem Solving


    3 credits

    This course will provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of probability and data representation and analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Design


    2 credits

    Introduction to engineering design, problem solving, and computer application skills. Orients students to college programs, academic advising, student services, professional societies, ethics, and engineering careers. A background in trigonometry is strongly recommended.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ENGR 1005 - Introduction to Engineering Laboratory


    1 credit

    For students concurrently enrolled in  . Laboratory builds skills in using the HP48G/GX calculator to solve engineering problems; the use of word processors for report writing; spreadsheets to solve engineering problems; MathCAD for engineering problem solving; an introduction to Pro Engineer for engineering design; an introduction to Access for data base management; and power point for engineering presentations. Mainly hands-on, team learning is emphasized as well as team writing and presentation skills. Students should gain an appreciation for the skills needed to solve engineering problems and prepare engineering communications.

    Corequisite:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall and Spring (on demand only)
1
  
  • ENGR 1940 - Women in Engineering Seminar


    1 credit

    Designed for incoming female freshman engineering students. Speakers selected from practice share their knowledge and experience about the many career options available in engineering. Discussions center on ways in which women balance their professional and personal lives. Provides information and strategies for the academic and interpersonal skills needed for women to succeed in engineering.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics


    3 credits

    Force and position vectors; equilibrium of particles; rigid bodies; equivalent system of forces; equilibrium; free body diagrams; static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines; centroids and centers of gravity; friction; and moments of inertia.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1210 , MATH 1220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGR 2030 - Engineering Mechanics Dynamics


    3 credits

    Equations of motion, kinetics of particles, kinetics of rigid bodies, work and energy, impulse and momentum, three-dimensional kinematics, and vibrations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGR 2010 , MATH 1210 , MATH 1220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGR 2140 - Strength of Materials


    3 credits

    Stress, strain, and deflection due to axial loads; moment and torsion; shear and moment diagrams; and equations of equilibrium and compatibility.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGR 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGR 2210 - Fundamental Electronics for Engineers


    3 credits

    Study and application of DC and AC concepts. Includes circuit fundamentals, theorems, laws, analysis, components, equipment, and measuring devices. Laboratory will include circuit design, construction and analysis of AC/DC circuits, and the use of measuring instruments, power supplies, and signal generators. Not available to students majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1210  and MATH 1220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGR 2270 - Computer Engineering Drafting


    2 credits

    Provides engineering students with introduction to computer-aided drafting environment. Explores AutoCAD and gives background in drafting theory and applications through use of hand CAD techniques. Students gain ability to contribute in the workplace using creative thinking skills and team environments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to only students having majors within the College of Engineering.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • ENGR 2450 - Numerical Methods for Engineers


    3 credits

    Numerical analyses applied to engineering problems, including simultaneous solutions of linear and nonlinear equations, optimization, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, and numerical solutions of differential equations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: A structured programming experience in MATLAB, C, FORTRAN, EXCEL-VBA, or similar language; MATH 1220  and (MATH 2250  or MATH 2280 ).  MATH 2250  or MATH 2280  may be taken concurrently.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGR 2455 - Numerical Methods for Engineers Laboratory


    1 credit

    Lab course covering more computer software and, Math, such as Linear Programming, Fourier Series, Eigenvalues and Non-Linear Optimization.

    Corequisite:  

    Campus: USU-Eastern
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ENGR 2930 - Special Problems


    1-18 credits

    Independent or group student study of engineering problems not covered in regular course offerings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-18
  
  • ENGR 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides on-the-job experience for students majoring in pre-engineering. Positions as surveyor aids, engineer aids, etc., may be available. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator and employer at the beginning and periodically during the course to determine and evaluate objectives, hours to be worked, and credit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • ENGR 2999 - Workshop


    1-3 credits

    Designed to meet the changing needs of students in Engineering.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3

Engineering Education

  
  • EED 6090 - Curriculum Development in Engineering Education


    3 credits

    Course will review the basic principles and practices of curriculum development using the concepts and principles presented in Rigorous Curriculum Design (RCD). RCD is an inclusive set of intentionally aligned components which includes clear learning outcomes with matching assessments, engaging learning experiences, and instructional strategies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Taught Alternate Years
3
  
  • EED 6910 - Special Topics in Engineering Education


    1-3 credits

    Graduate level independent or group study of engineering education related topics not covered in regular course offerings.

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • EED 7010 - The Role of Cognition in Engineering and Technology Education


    3 credits

    Study of cognitive science and research relating to engineering and technology education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • EED 7020 - Design Thinking in Engineering and Technology


    3 credits

    Engineering design as applied to technology education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • EED 7030 - Engineering Design and Analysis for Technology Education


    3 credits

    Engineering design methodology for technology education teacher educators. Focuses on science principles and predictive mathematics comprising the engineering sciences needed to solve problems in a design framework that is analytical, predictive, and repeatable.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • EED 7230 - Foundations of Engineering and Technology Education


    3 credits

    Investigation of the history, philosophy, and foundations of engineering and technology education within social, political, and economic contexts. Analysis of important works of historical and modern philosophers, educators, and leaders, to help students gain an understanding of the status of engineering and technology education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • EED 7460 - Finance and Grant Writing


    3 credits

    Procedures in financial administration of industrial education monies. Budget preparation, budget operation and control, and school accounting. In-depth review of steps and techniques needed for grant writing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • EED 7500 - Internationalizing Institutions of Higher Education


    3 credits

    Explores the need and methodology of internationalizing higher education institutions, with the purpose of understanding the global society and delivering education worldwide.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • EED 7810 - Research Seminar


    1 credit

    Identification of research problems, consideration of research strategies and methods, application of research and statistical concepts in departmental focus, and interaction with faculty.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • EED 7900 - Independent Study


    1-3 credits

    Individually directed reading and conference.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of department.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • EED 7970 - Dissertation Research


    1-15 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-15
  
  • EED 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3

Engineering Drafting and Design Technology (USU Eastern)

  
  • EDDT 1010 - Technical Drafting


    5 credits

    Beginning course stressing the fundamentals of mechanical drafting as related to industry. Students will gain a knowledge of drafting instruments and their use, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, and dimensioning standards. Additional procedures in geometric dimensioning, developments, threads and fasteners will be studied. Applications will include working drawings and assembly drawings.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
5
  
  • EDDT 1040 - CAD Level I: Intro to CAD (CIL)


    CIL Computer and Information Literacy
    3 credits

    Covers the fundamentals of computer-aided-drafting (AutoCAD). Students will train using the basic operating features, menus, commands, file management, drawing set up, and plotting. Applications will include, orthographic projection, sections, dimensioning techniques, tracing, pictorial drawing and coordinate features will be included.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   or basic drafting knowledge

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • EDDT 1070 - CAD Level II: Intro to 3-D


    3 credits

    Continuation of   with additional emphasis on drawing productivity. Students will utilize the advance features of AutoCAD to produce industry quality drawings. Students will use the customizing commands of AutoCAD to create custom symbols, line types, and hatch patterns, 3D modeling capabilities, third party software applications, inserting CAD drawings into work processing programs, scanning, and advance plotting techniques. Students should be prepared to spend additional time outside of class in the CAD Lab to complete their assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • EDDT 1100 - Residential Architectural Drafting


    3 credits

    Designed to teach AutoCAD techniques utilized in architectural drafting. The student will apply architectural drafting standards in the preparation of a complete set of house plans. Students will learn architectural terminology and nomenclature as used in the building industry. Applications of advance AutoCAD features and third party software will be employed in the course. Students should have CAD skills and be prepared to spend extra time in the CAD lab to complete their assignments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • EDDT 1500 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    3 credits

    Introduction for the Geographic Information System field. Students planning careers in Engineering, Drafting, Geology, Natural Resources, and Law Enforcement will find this elective class useful either for employment or transfer support. The course covers general GIS applications and teaches the use of software for research and problem solving. Class requires a computer lab experience. In class discussion and lecture methods are used to achieve course goals and objectives. This course is taught on an as needed basis.   is recommended.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • EDDT 2100 - Commercial Architectural Drafting


    3 credits

    Designed to teach CAD techniques utilized in commercial architectural drafting. The student will apply architectural drafting standards in the layout, detailing, and dimensioning, of commercial small building plans. Students will learn the architectural terminology and nomenclature associated with the building industry. Applications of advanced AutoCAD features and third party software will be employed in the course. Students should have CAD skills and be prepared to spend extra time in the CAD lab to complete their assignments. Completers should have sufficient entry level skills to work in an architectural design office.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • EDDT 2500 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems


    3 credits

    An overview to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and emphasizes hands-on Trimble Resource and Mapping grade GPS experience. Covers general GPS technology, applications, research, field data collection techniques, differential correction and export to other computer softwares such as CAD and GIS. Class requires a computer lab experience. In-class discussion and lecture methods are interspersed with computer applications to achieve course goals and objectives. Course will be useful for teaching students methods to input data into GIS and CAD systems. It is useful preparation for careers in health care, business, agriculture, planning, law enforcement, transportation, engineering, surveying and natural resource development and conservation. GEOG 1010 or   or    are suggested prerequisites.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   or   or a basic CAD course

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • EDDT 2620 - 3-D Modeling Advanced


    3 credits

    Descriptive geometry and orthographic projection are the graphic tools of engineering. Students will learn to use the descriptive geometry to not only determine true size and shape, but also intersections, true distances, true distances of lines space, and exact piercing points. Students will solve practical problems applying the principles of descriptive geometry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • EDDT 2650 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading


    2 credits

    Support course to other departments. Designed to assist the technician in the interpretation of blueprints as they apply to industrial technology. Includes the introduction of technical drawing theory and practices. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of technical drawings in order to gain information about simple or complex parts, assemblies, systems, standards, and practices used in the world of manufacturing for precision and quality control.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • EDDT 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training in engineering drafting and design technology areas. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked, and credit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • EDDT 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3

English

  
  • ENGL 0010 - Writing Tutorial


    3 credits

    Provides additional instruction for students whose score on the ACT is 16 or less, or who are advised into the course on the basis of writing diagnosis given the first day of class in ENGL 1010 . Remedial class not carrying USU or transfer credit.

    Remedial
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 0900 - Developmental Language Arts


    3 credits

    Intensive practice in reading, writing, grammar, and analytical skills as preparation for composition courses.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: English ACT score of 9-13 OR 0-59 Reading ACCUPLACER score

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 0950 - English Skills Lab


    1-3 credits

    Laboratory course in which the students will perform activities and assignments to help them understand and reinforce the material taught during their English or ESOL courses. Will focus on listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence, paragraph, and essay skills. Assignments will be individually tailored to meet the needs of each student.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • ENGL 0960 - Intermediate Integrated English Language Skills


    5 credits

    Integrated language skills course for English Speakers of Other Languages at the intermediate level. Concentrates on reading comprehension and analysis, on writing for different purposes and audiences, on syntax and mechanics of English grammar, and on building an academic vocabulary base. Active listening and speaking activities are also part of the course to help students prepare for participation in the college classroom.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
5
  
  • ENGL 0970 - Advanced Integrated English Language Skills


    5 credits

    Integrated language skills course for English Speakers of Other Languages at the advanced level. It concentrates on reading comprehension and analysis, on writing for different purposes and audiences, on syntax and mechanics of English grammar, and on building an academic vocabulary base. Active listening and speaking activities are also part of the course to help students prepare for participation in the college classroom.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
5
  
  • ENGL 0980 - College Preparation: Reading and Vocabulary


    5 credits

    Basic language skills class that concentrates on reading comprehension and analysis, vocabulary development, and writing fluency in response to various genres. In addition to these skills, the course is designed to help students develop the analytical thinking appropriate for success at the college level.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
5
  
  • ENGL 0985 - College Preparation: Writing and Grammar


    5 credits

    Basic language skills class that concentrates on reading comprehension and analysis, vocabulary development, and writing fluency in response to various genres. In addition to these skills, the course is designed to help students develop the analytical thinking appropriate for success at the college level.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
5
  
  • ENGL 0990 - Developmental Composition


    3 credits

    Emphasizes basic composition skills: generating ideas, developing unified, coherent paragraphs, writing and revising short essays, and editing for clarity and grammatical correctness. Includes reading and analysis of short essays. Instructors use a variety of instructional methods including group work, lecture, and tests. Students demonstrate their competence primarily by writing and revising short papers.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: English ACT score of 14-16 OR 60 or higher Reading ACCUPLACER score OR 0-69 Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER score.

    Remedial
    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)


    CL1 Communications Literacy
    3 credits

    Students learn skills and strategies for becoming successful academic readers, writers, and speakers: how to read and write critically, generate and develop ideas, work through multiple drafts, collaborate with peers, present ideas orally, and use computers as writing tools.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 1020 - Individualized Writing Instruction


    1-3 credits

    For students in Distance Education international programs who need further practice in specific areas of writing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ENGL 1050 - Academic Reading


    3 credits

    Designed to provide general strategies for improving reading skills for academic course work. Includes critical reading, comprehension, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Also encompasses skills in taking notes, preparing for exams, and interpreting visual aids..

    Cross-listed as:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 1055 - Vocabulary


    2 credits

    Emphasis is on academic vocabulary. Develops strategies for increasing vocabulary using context clues and word parts (root words, prefixes and suffixes). Class will prepare students for academic course work and standardized test taking.

    Cross-listed as:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
2
  
  • ENGL 1070 - Introduction to Native American Literature and Philosophy (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    General education class intended for all students. Introduces general principles of Indian world view. The realm of mythology, legends and tales; trickster tales and religious drama; songs, poetry and figurative language; autobiography; contemporary Indian literature; and cross-cultural literary criticism.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 1120 - Elements of Grammar


    3 credits

    Introduction to the study of the English sentence. Discussion of punctuation and usage to facilitate editing, as well as clarity and precision in writing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 1600 - American Cultures in Film


    3 credits

    Introduction to major ethnic groups in America and their treatment in recent feature films.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 1600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)


    CL2 Communications Literacy
    3 credits

    Writing of reasoned academic argument supported with appropriately documented sources. Focuses on library and Internet research, evaluating and citing sources, oral presentations based on research, and collaboration.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL1 requirement through coursework (C- or better in ENGL 1010 ) or examination.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 2030 - Great Books and Ideas


    3 credits

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2040 - Introduction to Western American Literature (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Offers students a comprehensive introduction to the literature of the American West including both historical and contemporary works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Course material - ranging from literature that chronicles early explorations to Native American storytelling to the reality and myth of Hollywood’s vision of the “western” - will introduce students to the diversity and complexity that makes up Western American Literature. Instructional methods will include lecture, discussion, student presentations, and group projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of CL1 requirement through coursework or examination ( ) recommended

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2050 - Literature by Women (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Will focus on literature by primarily British and American women within the historical and cultural framework of their times. Lectures, videos, and class discussion, as well as some group work, will take place. Quizzes, examinations and at least one paper are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of CL1 requirement through coursework or examination ( ) recommended

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2060 - Literature and Diversity (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Open to all students. Gives students the opportunity to read literature representative of the diversity in America and world cultures, focusing on groups not usually covered in most traditional literature courses.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2120 - Literary Magazine


    1 credit

    Course in which students work on the College’s literary magazine, The Nighthawk Review. Student editors who enroll in the course will learn how to put together a manuscript with poems, stories, essays, and artwork provided by students. Annual journal shows off the excellent writing done by the USU-Eastern students who submit their work for publication.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1
  
  • ENGL 2130 - Literary Magazine


    1 credit

    Course in which students work on the College’s literary magazine, The Nighthawk Review. Student editors who enroll in the course will learn how to put together a manuscript with poems, stories, essays, and artwork provided by students. Annual journal shows off the excellent writing done by the USU-Eastern students who submit their work for publication.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1
  
  • ENGL 2200 - Understanding Literature (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Introduction to fiction, drama, and poetry of different periods and cultures.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 2210 - Introduction to Folklore (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Introduction to major genres of folklore (folk narrative, custom, folk music and song, vernacular architecture and arts), folk groups (regional, ethnic, occupational, familial), and basic folklore research methods (collecting and archiving).

    Cross-listed as: ANTH 2210  and HIST 2210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 2220 - Introduction to Fiction (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Readings in fiction, including novels, novellas, and stories. The course will examine elements of the genre such as character, plot, theme, and style. Various critical approaches and contexts will be discussed, as well as the historical development of the form.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2240 - Introduction to Poetry (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Emphasizes analytical reading: considering a poem’s formal elements such as rhythm, diction, imagery, form and sound. assuming that such understanding. Assists students in forming their own critical approaches and responses to poems by exploring a variety of major critical theories. Instructors employ a lecture and discussion format. Students demonstrate their understanding of course material by writing papers and/or essay examinations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of CL1 requirement through coursework or examination ( ) is highly recommended

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2250 - Creative Writing


    3 credits

    Techniques for writing fiction and poetry through reading contemporary works and work shopping student writing.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2251 - Poetry Writing


    3 credits

    Techniques for writing poetry through reading contemporary works and work shopping student writing.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2300 - Introduction to Shakespeare (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Introduction to comedies, histories, tragedies, and nondramatic poetry for nonmajors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 2330 - Introduction to Children’s Literature


    3 credits

    Review of the development of children’s literature, past to present: types and characteristics of literature written for children; major award winners; practical uses within the classroom.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2340 - Navajo Literature and Philosophy


    3 credits

    Survey course that examines Navajo literature in its many traditional and contemporary forms: mythology, tales, autobiography, fiction, and poetry. Lecture/discussion/reading/are the central activities of the course.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2510 - Survey of American Literature I


    3 credits

    Materials covered in this course provide an overview of the major authors, works, and trends in American literature from the earliest narratives of encounter, through the colonial and national periods, to the end of the Civil War.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2520 - Survey of American Literature II


    3 credits

    Materials covered in this course provide an overview of the major authors, works and trends in American literature from the Civil War period to the present.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • ENGL 2600 - Literary Analysis


    3 credits

    Writing-intensive course in literary analysis and research. Introduces English majors to techniques and problems of critical interpretation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to English majors only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 2610 - Survey of British Literature I


    3 credits

    Selected readings in British literature from Beowulf to the 18th century. Writers covered include Chaucer, Spenser, Jonson, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift and Pope. British literature I is a standard English major course at the sophomore level, as preparation for upper division, more specific, more intensive courses.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Once every two years
3
  
  • ENGL 2620 - Survey of British Literature II


    3 credits

    Selected readings in British literature from the early 19th century to the present. Writers covered include Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, Browning, Conrad, Joyce, Woolf and Orwell. British literature II is a standard English major course at the sophomore level, as preparation for upper division, more specific, more intensive courses.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Once every two years
3
  
  • ENGL 2630 - Survey of American Culture (BHU)


    BHU Breadth Humanities
    3 credits

    Introduces students to American Studies methodology through a broad selection of American literary, historical, artistic, and cultural works, allowing them to examine the roots of American culture. Focuses on interdisciplinary research.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 2720 - Survey of American Folklore


    3 credits

    Principal ethnic, regional, and occupational folk groups in America. Relations between folklore and American history, literature, and society. Key genres in American folklore (narrative, art, song, etc.) and their role in American culture.

    Cross-listed as: ANTH 2720  and HIST 2720 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training in literature. The student meets with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked, and credit agreements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • ENGL 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit will be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • ENGL 3020 - Perspectives in Linguistics (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    In-depth study of linguistics for nonmajors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3030 - Perspectives in Literature (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    In-depth study of literature for nonmajors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 3040 - Perspectives in Writing and Rhetoric (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    In-depth study of rhetoric and writing for nonmajors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 3050 - Masterpieces of World Literature (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    In-depth study of masterpieces of world literature from the earliest times to the present. For nonmajors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3070 - Perspectives in Folklore (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    In-depth study of folklore for nonmajors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 3070 .

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 3080 - Introduction to Technical Communication (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Introduces students to a variety of technical documents and improves their written and oral communication skills. Available to nonmajors as a technical communication service course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3300 - Period Studies in American Literature


    3 credits

    Exploration of single period or movement in literary history of the United States, or a comparative study of a topic during various periods. Periods and topics will vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
 

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