Undergraduate Course Descriptions 2012-2013
Engineering Tech & Comp Sci
| Name |
Title |
Credits |
School |
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ETCS-101
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Tech Wkshp
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2.0 |
Engineering & Computing Sci |
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-2-2
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ETCS-102
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Computers and Society
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3.0 |
Engineering & Computing Sci |
A course designed to provide an understanding of what the computer can do and how it does it for the non-technically oriented student. This course covers the basic concepts of computer operation and programming, applications of computers, and the effects of computers on society. This course replaces the College Success Seminar for students in the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences.
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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ETCS-105
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Career Discovery
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2.0 |
Engineering & Computing Sci |
The course experience provides the skills and tools necessary for a technical career while enabling students to develop confidence in their academic endeavors. The creative role in the multi-disciplinary design and development process is emphasized in addition to communication skills, ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities. This course may be waived for students with sophomore or higher status. This course replaces College Success Seminar for students in the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences.
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
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ETCS-108
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Computer, Internet and Society
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3.0 |
Engineering & Computing Sci |
This course covers the impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society. Topics include the history of computing, advances caused by computers, ethical and legal issues related to computing, privacy, security, social media and internet technologies.
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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ETCS-365
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Externship for the Technical Professions
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1.0 |
Engineering & Computing Sci |
This course provides students with an opportunity to work in a professional environment in areas appropriate to their field of study. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a GPA of 3.0 or better, and the permission of his/her chairperson. The grade is on a Pass/Fail basis and is to be determined by the faculty advisor in consultation with the student's supervisor. A term paper, with presentation, is required. This course will be in addition to the required courses for the degree and may be repeated.
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1
Chairperson permission required
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