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Courses

 

Economics
  

  • ECON 498 - Honors Thesis

    Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.

    Requisites: Honors student status, thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Independent Study Only
3 cr

Educational Leadership
  

  • EDL 305 - Computer Applications Sec/Middle Schools

    Introduces students to teaching methods that work well when combined with the microcomputer and associated applications software. Students may work on the Internet, participate in video conferences and learn to employ several digital communications tools.

    Requisites: Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program. Recommended: TEMS 302 concurrently. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • EDL 494 - Independent Research

    An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr

Electrical Engineering
  

  • ECE 101 - Engineering Careers & Concepts

    Introduction to engineering careers, including the ethical, social, professional and economic environment in which engineering is practiced today. Students also will be introduced to fundamental concepts and modern methods for solving engineering problems through a semester-long design project. (2-0)

    Requisites: All math Basic Skills or course placement tests. (Required, Previous).

    XLIST: ME 101  

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr
  

  • ECE 190 - Special Topics

    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: All listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 216 - Digital Circuits

    Binary number system; Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, basic logic gates, combinational circuits and designs, sequential circuit design using flip-flops, counters and shift registers, digital arithmetic, memory devices and basic structures of a microprocessor. (3-0)

    Requisites: MATH 120 or higher (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 216L - Digital Circuits Laboratory

    Laboratory experiments to follow the ECE 216 course material requiring design and implementation of logic functions; design and implementation of sequential circuits using counters, shift registers and digital arithmetic elements. (0-3).

    Requisites: ECE 216 or instructor permission (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 235 - Circuits I

    Techniques of circuit analysis, network theorems, sinusoidal analysis, the phasor concept, alternating current steady state analysis, average and RMS values and power. (3-0).

    Requisites: MATH 161. (Required, Previous). ECE 235L. (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 235L - Circuits I Laboratory

    DC transient circuits, concepts of impendence and admittance, RLC circuit analysis, polyphase circuits, network analysis, resonance and frequency response. (0-3)

    Requisites: ECE 235 concurrent. (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 255 - Electrical Engineering Computer Methods

    General methods of problem solving, modeling, and simulation using specialized electrical engineering software such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and Multisim. Applications will be drawn from digital and analog electrical systems. Course includes a computational laboratory to implement topics covered in lectures.

    Requisites: ECE 235 (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 290 - Special Topics

    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 302 - Electrical Engineering Analysis

    Applications of advanced mathematical techniques in electrical engineering. Topics include probability, statistics, functions of complex variables, discrete mathematics, continuous and discrete Fourier transforms, and optimization techniques.

    Requisites: MATH 262 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 318 - Electronic Circuits I

    Diode circuits and applications, operation and characteristics of transistors, small signal analysis and design, multi-stage amplifier design, frequency response, differential amplifiers.

    Requisites: ECE 235, MATH 161. (Required, Previous). ECE 318L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 318L - Electronic Circuits I Laboratory

    Diode characteristics and applications, design of BJT and FET biasing circuits and small signal amplifiers; measurement of gain and I/O resistances. (0-3)

    Requisites: MATH 161, ECE 235L (Required, Previous). ECE 318 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  

  • ECE 335 - Circuits II

    Polyphase circuits, resonance and frequency response, complex frequency. Transient and forced response of RL, RC and RLC circuits, application of unit step forcing function. Fourier analysis, Fourier transform, Laplace transform techniques. (3-0).

    Requisites: ECE 235, MATH 162, or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 341 - Electric Power Systems

    Generation of electrical power, transmission of power, inductance and capacitance of transmission lines. Analysis of short, medium and long lines. Systems modeling, load-flow solution and control economic operation of power systems. Symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults and system protection. (3-0)

    Requisites: ECE 335, MATH 161 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ECE 345 - Electromagnetic Fields

    Review of vector concepts, Gauss’s law, boundary value problems in electrostatics, Ampere’s law, magnetostatics, Faraday’s law, Lorentz force. Dielectric and magnetic media. Maxwell’s equations. Electromagnetic waves.

    Requisites: PHYS 212, MATH 261 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 355 - Microprocessors/Microcomputers

    Microprocessor architecture; functional operation of solid state memories, assembly language software development, microprocessor I/O interface design, selection of microprocessor system, examples of microprocessor based system design. (3-0).

    Requisites: ECE 216. (Required, Previous). ECE 355L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 355L - Microprocessors/Microcomputers Lab

    Experimental investigation of microprocessor architecture and, assembly language software design, I/O interface techniques, microprocessor-based application system design.

    Requisites: ECE 355 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 358 - Electronic Circuits II

    Operational amplifier analysis and design, multi-stage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers and oscillators, analog filter oscillators and phase-locked loops.

    Requisites: ECE 318 (Required, Previous). ECE 358L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 358L - Electronic Circuits II Lab

    Computer-aided design of BJT-, FET-, and Op, Amp.-based single and multi-stage amplifiers; small-signal and large-signal amplifiers; feedback amplifiers; active filters and Op. Amp.- circuits and applications. (0-3)

    Requisites: ECE 318L (Required, Previous). ECE 358 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  

  • ECE 360 - Automatic Control Systems

    Characteristics of open-loop and closed-loop control systems, performance specifications. Mathematical modeling of physical systems; stability; root locus, Nyquist and frequency response. Controller design using root locus and frequency response methods. (3-0).

    Requisites: MATH 262, ECE 255, ECE 335 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 368 - Computer Engineering I

    Generic PLD and FPGS based digital design; sequential circuit design and finite-state machine design. Processor and control design. Design and analysis of computer algorithms. Design and implementation of practical computer systems with emphasis on data path and bus designs. The course and laboratory will include advanced digital and computer design experience.

    Requisites: ECE 216. (Required, Previous). ECE 368L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 368L - Computer Engineering I Lab

    The laboratory will include experiments as related to advanced digital and computer design, sequential logic circuit design and applications; experiments related to computer peripheral inter-facing and real-time applications of computers. (0-3).

    Requisites: ECE 368 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 390 - Special Topics in ECE

    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 391 - Special Seminar in ECE

    A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 394 - Energy Storage Systems

    Basic electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics with emphasis on electrochemical techniques, Fundamental principle and performance of batteries, super capacitors and fuel cells. Electrochemistry of battery, Commercial rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries. Batteries under development and potential applications to hybrid -electric vehicles and alternative energy systems. Battery management System (BMS). Electrochemistry of super capacitor, Difference between batteries and super capacitors. Modern super capacitors and applications. Electrochemistry of fuel cells, Types of fuel cells, Applications of fuel cells, Fly wheels and Application of Fly wheels. (2-1)

    Requisites: CHEM 111, PHYS 212 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: ECE 394L. (Required, Previous). Take ECE*436L (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr
  

  • ECE 394L - Energy Storage Systems Laboratory

    This lab will be offered concurrently with ECE 394, Energy Systems. Students will have hands-on advanced batteries, super capacitors, and fuel cells. (0-3)

    Requisites: CHEM 111L, PHYS 212L or instructor permission Corequisite: ECE 394 (Required, Previous). Take ECE*394 (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 436 - Measurement & Instrumentation

    Theory of measurement and errors. DC- and AC-indicating instrumentation; oscilloscopes; generation of waveforms; frequency counters and spectrum analyzers. Microprocessor-based instrumentation; A/D and D/A converters; transducers and input signal conditioning; modern instrumentation concepts. (3-0)

    Requisites: ECE 358. Corequisite: 436L. (Required, Previous). Take ECE*436L (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr
  

  • ECE 436L - Measurement & Instrument Lab

    Experiments in the techniques of integrating electronic devices, transducers, and circuit components into instrumentation systems. (0-3)

    Requisites: Corequisite: ECE 436 (Required, Previous). Take ECE*436 (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 440 - Linear System Analysis

    Two-port network parameters; interconnection of two-port networks, active network synthesis, state variable representation of electrical networks, solution of state equation, discrete time networks, linear system analysis and design; computer aided circuit design.

    Requisites: ECE 335 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 441 - Power Electronics & Drives

    Analytical and circuit models of the basic components of electric machine control systems: electromagnetic and electromechanical principles; transformers and rotating AC and DC machines; power electronics and power converters; DC motor drives. Steady state computer simulation of power converters and drive systems is an integral component of the course. (3-0)

    Requisites: ECE 302, ECE 318, ECE 318L, ECE 341. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ECE 441L - Power Electronics & Drives Lab

    Experimental investigation of the terminal characteristics and performance of electric machines, power converters and DC motor drives. Use of computer simulation for verifying circuit models (0-3)

    Requisites: ECE 302, ECE 341 (Required, Previous). ECE 441 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  

  • ECE 450 - Digital Signal Processing

    The use of computerized tools for understanding general concepts of digital signal processing, discrete-time system analysis, frequency response of discrete-time signals and systems, discrete transforms and their applications, filter structures and design.

    Requisites: ECE 302 (or concurrently with instructor permission), and ECE 335 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 451 - Embedded Systems

    Introduction to the design of embedded computer systems, both hardware and software. Topics include real-time operating systems, multithreaded programming, interrupt control, timing and scheduling, sensor and actuator interfacing, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversions, serial and parallel communications. Students will be introduced to the economics of microcontroller, sensor, and actuator selection. Course contains a laboratory to implement topics covered in the lectures. (2-3)

    Requisites: ECE 355 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 453 - Electronic Communications

    Communication signals and systems; mathematical analysis of signals used in communication systems; amplitude, phase and frequency modulation; modulation and demodulation techniques; selected topics and applications in communication systems.

    Requisites: ECE 302, ECE 255. (Required, Previous). ECE 453L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ECE 453L - Electronic Communications Lab

    Function generator, voltage controlled oscillator, phase-locked loop, AM and FM modulators and demodulators, pulse modulation, frequency shift keying modulator and demodulator and time division multiplexing. (0-3)

    Requisites: ECE 453 (Required, Previous or concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 455 - Data Communication

    Data transmission through a medium, encoding and decoding of analog and digital data, digital data communication techniques, date link controls fore reliable communication, multiplexing, selected topics in data and computer communication systems.

    Requisites: Senior Standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 458 - Electric Drives

    Dynamic modeling, control and computer-aided design of AC and DC motor drives: switch-mode converter drives, design of feedback controllers for motor drives, induction and synchronous machine drives; space vector control; stepper-motor and switched-reluctance drives (2-0)

    Requisites: ECE 341 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous). ECE 458L (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr
  

  • ECE 458L - Electric Drives Lab

    Experimental investigation of the performance of AC and DC motor drives. Computer-aided design of motor drives and control systems. A significant part of the course is dedicated to a design project.

    Requisites: ECE 458 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 460 - Digital Control Systems

    Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and design of digital control systems. Topics include: discrete-time systems, Z-transform and state-variable analysis, open- and closed-loop discrete-time systems, stability analysis in the Z-plane, compensation and digital-controller design, pole-assignment and state estimation and digital filter design. (3-0)

    Requisites: ECE 360 and ECE 302. (Required, Previous). ECE 460L. (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 460L - Digital Control Systems Laboratory

    Use of the digital computer for the analysis and design of discrete time control systems. Design of digital controllers for specific performance indices. Microprocessor control of stepper and servomotors and introduction to programmable controllers. (0-3).

    Requisites: ECE 460 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

1 cr
  

  • ECE 461 - Modern Control Systems Design

    Design of analog and digital control systems using state-space techniques. Topics include: state and output feedback design, multi-variable and optimal control methods, nonlinear and adaptive control.

    Requisites: ECE 360 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 468 - Computer Engineering II

    Advanced topics in computer design that include analytical models for computer system architectures; architectural simulations; and basics of parallel architectures. Design and analysis of algorithm specific computer architectures; FPGA implementation for computer hardware design and the concept of distributed computing system. The course will include a major computer design project.

    Requisites: ECE 302, ECE 355, ECE 368 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 470 - Robot Dynamics and Control

    Analysis and design of computer-controlled robotic manipulators. Topics include: coordinate system transformations, development of robot kinematics and dynamic modes. Trajectory planning and linear control of industrial robots.

    Requisites: ECE 355 or ECE 360 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 471 - Distributed Power Generation Systems

    Computer-aided design, analysis and control of distributed power generation (DG) systems. Introduction and Integration of Alternative Energy technologies such as Combined heat power (CHP), Fuel cells, Micro turbines, Photovoltaic, Small Wind power systems and low head hydro, geothermal and tidal energy to grid, Interconnection guidelines. analysis, system simulation and design for stability improvement of various topologies of hybrid DG systems. Introduction to smart grid, Energy regulations, Standards and Policies.

    Requisites: ECE 441 or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 478 - Introduction to VLSI

    MOS device characteristics and circuit techniques; VLSI fabrication techniques. VLSI design methods; logic and circuit simulations. Algorithm specific VLSI arrays. VLSI synthesis tools and VLSI architectures for practical computer systems. The course will include a major group custom VLSI design project. It contains a laboratory to implement topics covered in the lectures. (2-3)

    Requisites: ECE 318, ECE 368 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ECE 480 - Digital Image Processing

    Introduction to modern digital image processing techniques. Topics include image enhancement in the spatial and frequency domains; image restoration; color image processing, image compression; morphological processing and segmentation; representation and description; object recognition; and medical imaging. Use of image processing software. Course includes a laboratory. (2-3)

    Requisites: ECE 255 and ECE 302 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 485 - Digital and Satellite Communications

    Satellite system configurations and link calculations; signal processing and multiplexing in terrestrial interface subsystems; baseband transmission systems; power efficient modulation techniques for linear and nonlinear satellite channels; and spectral efficient modulation techniques for satellite systems. (3-0)

    Requisites: ECE 453 or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 490 - Special Topics

    Topics of special value to students are offered periodically.

    Requisites: Instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 492 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Concepts of global and local energy demands and basics of solar spectrum. Fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems, analysis of the operation of p-n junction and solar cell physics. Analysis of the equivalent circuit, modeling and simulation of solar cells, thermodynamics of solar energy and PV cells. Types of PV cells, PV system components, applications of PV systems. Stand alone and grid connected PV systems. Utility interaction of PV systems, hands on training with hardware setup, life cycle and pay back analysis of overall PV system for various applications. (3-0)

    Requisites: PHYS 212 or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 495 - Independent Lab/Studio

    An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ECE 496 - Engineering Field Work

    Students will be assigned, after mutual agreement and definition of tasks, to an engineering-related position in a private company or public agency. A co-op or internship position arranged through the SVSU Placement Office is the required format. A student will be assigned a faculty advisor who will be available for consultation and guidance and who will visit the work site at least once each semester. A written paper or report will be required. (May enroll twice but only one enrollment will apply to the program.)

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ECE 497 - Senior Design Project I

    Students will complete a capstone design project over a two-course sequence (ECE 497 and ECE 499) incorporating all aspects of the design process. This course will emphasize project planning, feasibility studies and technical report writing. (1-3).

    Requisites: All required 300-level ECE courses (Required, Previous). Senior standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr
  

  • ECE 499 - Senior Design Project II

    Continuation of ECE 497. This course will emphasize prototype construction and project documentation. The completed project will incorporate engineering standards and realistic constraints, including most of the following considerations: sustainability, health and safety, and economic, ethical, social and political aspects of design. (0-6).

    Requisites: ECE 497 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:2 cr

2 cr

Engineering Technology Management
  

  • ETM 322 - Manufacturing Technology

    Selection of processes and equipment for manufacturing operations. Processing of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Course covers production machining, metal casting, powder metallurgy, bulk deformation of metals and plastics processing, following a study of the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of materials.

    Requisites: CHEM 111 (Required, Previous). PHYS 211 (Required, Previous). MATH 140 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ETM 333 - Introduction to Industrial Engineering

    Study of the basic techniques used by industrial engineers such as plant layout, plant location, materials handling, cost and value, methods engineering and time study, job evaluation and wage payment, purchasing and inventory control, manufacturing engineering and industrial relations.

    Requisites: MATH 082, ME 101 or ECE 101 (Required, Previous). Junior standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ETM 334 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering

    Study of the basic principles and calculation methods used by chemical engineers in topics such as the following: Mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, heat transfer, fluid flow, distillation, crystallization, drying, absorption, extraction, and process control.

    Requisites: CHEM 111, PHYS 211, PHYS 211L, MATH 140 or higher, and junior standing. (Required, Previous). Junior Standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ETM 352 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials

    Static force analysis by means of vector algebra. Force systems, 2-D moments, and moment of inertia with emphasis on the use of free-body diagrams for solving applied equilibrium problems in engineering. Concept of stress, mechanical properties, torsion and bending forces in structural members. (4-0)

    Requisites: MATH 161, PHYS 211, PHYS 211L, CHEM 111, CHEM 111L (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  

  • ETM 364 - Quality Control and Assurance

    Study of various aspects of quality, organization for quality, quality costs and improvement, designing for quality, vendor relations, inspection testing and sampling, statistical methods, customer relations; and product safety codes for local, State and Federal. Corporate standards.

    Requisites: ECON 235 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ETM 365 - Lean Manufacturing

    Study of lean manufacturing principles, used by engineers and operation managers, such as process layout, job element analysis, and continuous improvement techniques to drive out waste in value added operations. Studies of the impact on local manufacturers, the impact of lean manufacturing on operations, and employee accountability and empowerment, which helps to develop leadership skills, project management, and waste reduction in systems and processes.

    Requisites: Junior standing. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ETM 415 - Senior Design Lecture/Laboratory

    A single project or design task will be carried out by the student. A prospectus must be submitted for approval before the actual work is started. A final written report will be required. (1-3).

    Requisites: Senior standing or instructor permission. (Required, Previous). Senior Standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ETM 490 - Special Topics

    Topics of special value to students are offered periodically.

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr
  

  • ETM 497 - Senior Research Project

    Senior research project for which students must submit a plan of study before enrollment.

    Requisites: Senior standing, instructor permission. (Required, Previous). Senior Standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

1-4 cr

English
  

  • ENGL 080 - Writing Skills

    Practice in the generation of short essays and in the recognition and elimination of errors in style, usage, and sentence structure. Attention to individual needs.

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ENGL 082 - Foundations for College Reading & Learn

    An intensive, individualized course for students needing extensive preparation in reading and vocabulary development. Includes laboratory practice as well as instruction. To be taken in the first year of college study. A grade of “P” enables students to register for English 103. Pass/No credit. See note under Basic Skills.

    Credits:4 cr

4 cr
  

  • ENGL 101 - English As a Second Language

    A course designed for students for whom English is a second language; individualized attention to aspects of the written and spoken language that present difficulties to non-native students. Offered for pass/no credit.

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ENGL 103 - College Reading and Learning

    Addresses college-level reading requirements. Introduces students to increasingly complex academic texts in disciplines such as social sciences, health and allied sciences, or humanities, while building relevant background knowledge and vocabulary. Embedded tutors may supplement course activities. Fulfills the basic skills requirement in reading. May be repeated.

    Credits:4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  

  • ENGL 104 - Strategies for Academic Success

    Develops reading and study strategies appropriate to complex academic texts in disciplines such as social sciences, health and allied sciences, or humanities. Course activities will focus on recognizing organizational patterns common to academic genres within these disciplines and applying learning methods appropriate to college-level courses.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 111 - Composition I

    Frequent writing assignments to produce informal and formal texts, with emphasis on academic thinking and writing. Develops effective writing processes, from inventing and investigating through organizing, drafting, revising, and editing. Helps students meet the needs of their readers. Includes workshop approaches to develop students’ ability to analyze and evaluate their own writings as well as the writings of others.

    Requisites: ENGL 080 or completion of SVSU’s Guided Self-Placement process. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 112 - Composition II

    Expands academic writing practices begun in Composition I, especially processes of critical reading and writing. Frequent writing assignments for different audiences, with attention to disciplinary conventions and rhetorical strategies. Workshop approaches. Includes work in developing research questions and using library and electronic sources. Refines abilities to analyze both student and professional work. May be offered as a topics course.

    Requisites: ENGL 111 or satisfactory score on writing placement test. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ENGL 190 - Special Topics in English

    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  

  • ENGL 191 - Special Seminar

    A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  

  • ENGL 201 - Introduction to Literary Studies

    Through the reading of select fiction, poetry, drama, and literary criticism, students are introduced to descriptive terminology, close reading practices, and examples of current critical debates within the discipline of literary studies. Practice in reading, discussing, and writing about literary texts.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements and one General Education Category 10 course. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 202 - Literary Genre

    Literary Genre is the grouping of literary works by common features, such as form, structure, purpose and effect. This communication-intensive course studies major works organized in terms of one or more literary genres. (The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.)

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter and SpringYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 203 - Historical Approaches to Literature

    Study of the relationships between works of literature and their historical and cultural contexts. This communication-intensive course may involve study of historically influential works, or study of the development of specific bodies of literature in particular cultural or historical contexts. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter and SummerYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 204 - Thematic Approaches to Literature

    This communication-intensive course studies works of literature chosen on the basis of specific themes or topics. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 205 - Studies in World Literature

    Students explore literature from multiple cultures through study of works of fiction, poetry, drama and/or film by authors from outside the U.S., Great Britain and English Canada. Works selected on the basis of common theme, genre, historical period and/or geographical area. Literature not originally in English will be studied in translation. The title in the course schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    XLIST: MFL 205  

    Credits:3 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 212 - Topics in Critical Writing

    Emphasizes processes of critical reading and writing, as applied to several modes of communication. Frequent writing assignments for different audiences, with attention to disciplinary conventions and rhetorical strategies for argument in academic discourse. Workshop approaches. Includes work in developing research questions and using library and electronic resources. Refines abilities to analyze both student and professional texts. Specific content for reading may be organized by theme. Sample topics: Introduction of Rhetoric, Reading Media, Writing About the Holocaust, Writing in Cyberspace.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 219 - Interpretation of Film

    Study of the film as a distinctive art form of the 20th century. Emphasis will be on film appreciation rather than history of the cinema of film making. Viewing and discussion of films by major international directors. (2-2)

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ENGL 244 - Intro to Language Study

    The nature and structures of language; language development and contrastive linguistics; language use in culture and society; fundamental aspect of English language study. Includes selected issues of current significance, such as language and gender, dialects, and language and social class.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter and SpringYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 250 - Gender Studies

    Exploration of literature and other cultural texts with emphasis on ways in which concepts of gender have affected the creation of texts and their reception.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

3 cr
  

  • ENGL 254 - Young Adult Literature

    Reading and critical analysis of young adult literature and its role in the secondary school curriculum.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    XLIST: TEMS 319  

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 261 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    An introduction to writing fiction and poetry. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 271 - American Literature

    A survey of major authors and literary movements from the beginning to 1900.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 272 - American Literature

    A study of major authors and literary movements from 1900 to present.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 281 - British Literature

    Survey of British literature from the medieval period through the later eighteenth century. This course is strongly recommended as a preparation for all 300-400 level literature courses.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and SpringYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 282 - British Literature

    Survey of British literature from the Romantic Period through the later twentieth century. This course is strongly recommended as a preparation for all 300-400 level literature courses.

    Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter and SpringYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 290 - Special Topics in Writing

    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: ENGL 111 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Periodically
1-3 cr
  

  • ENGL 301 - Writing Interpretive Papers

    Develops abilities appropriate to writing extended and in-depth literary interpretations. Emphasis on generating and framing questions for inquiry; constructing arguments within the discipline; and summarizing, synthesizing, and responding to secondary sources in order to develop interpretations. Includes discussion of theory, research methodologies, and library resources in literary study.

    Requisites: ENGL 201 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 303 - Creative Writing: Creative Non-Fiction

    A workshop-based class, with frequent writing assignments and small group work, involving the writing of creative non-fiction in forms such as the memoir, the personal essay, travel writing, or food writing.

    Requisites: ENGL 261 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 305 - Creative Writing: Poetry

    The writing of poetry in different forms and on different subjects. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work.

    Requisites: ENGL 261 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 306 - Creative Writing: Fiction

    The writing of fiction. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work.

    Requisites: ENGL 261 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 307 - Ethnic Literature in the U.S.

    A study of the literature of one or more ethnic groups. Specific subject to be announced by instructor.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 311 - Literature of Great Britain to 1660

    A study of selected significant authors, genres, and historical trends and cultural influences in British literature through the Restoration, with attention to intertextuality and emergent colonial literatures (especially North American).

    Requisites: ENGL 201 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 312 - Lit of Great Britain & the US 1660-1865

    A study of selected significant authors, genres, historical trends, and cultural influences in British, British Colonial, and U.S. literature after the Restoration up to the end of the U.S. Civil War. Special attention to intertextuality, transatlantic issues including colonialism, and the emergence of American literature.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 313 - Lit of Great Britain & US 1865-present

    A study of selected significant authors, genres, historical trends, and cultural influences in British and U.S. literature after the U.S. Civil War. Special attention to intertextuality and transatlantic issues including colonialism and post-colonialism.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 315 - Survey of Shakespeare

    A study of representative plays including comedies, tragedies, histories and problem plays.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 334 - Studies in Poetry

    An examination of a topic in poetry, including poetic texts originating outside of the United States and Great Britain. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  

  • ENGL 336 - Studies in Fiction

    An examination of a topic in prose narrative, including narratives originating outside of the United States and Great Britain. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.

    Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
 

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