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2015-2016 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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ECE 539 - Electromag Signal Integ Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Electromagnetic fundamentals of signal integrity in high-speed, high-density interconnects. Theory of multi-conductor transmission lines (MTLs) is presented. Per-unit-length capacitance, inductance, conductance, and resistance matrices of MTLs embedded in a multi-layer substrate are introduced and evaluated numerically using the method of moments. Time-domain response of MTLs terminated in arbitrary networks is studied. Circuit-analysis models for MTLs in the Laplace-transform domain are introduced. The effects of signal delay, distortion, cross-talk, ringing, multiple reflections, and losses are discussed.
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ECE 540 - Electromagnetics Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced electromagnetics concepts with in-depth studies of electromagnetic waves, radiation, and scattering. Time-varying electromagnetic fields, electrical properties of matter and electromagnetic theorems are presented. Wave equations are discussed, along with wave propagation, polarization, reflection, and transmission. Multiconductor transmission lines, waveguides, cavity resonators, and radiation and antenna principles are studied. Geometrical optics, diffraction theory, and physical optics are introduced. Topics in scattering include scattering by planar surfaces, cylinders, wedges, and spheres.
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ECE 541 - Database Systems I Credits 3
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Introduction to database systems from an architectural and functional perspective. The course provides an overview of database systems architecture, computer representation of information, computer data storage, properties of persistent data, database structuring models (relational, object, object-relational, and entity-relationship), transaction processing models, concurrency control techniques, database transaction recovery, and security. These concepts will then be explored by examining and comparing the architecture and operations of database systems such as conventional, real-time, temporal, fault-tolerant, distributed, heterogeneous, secure and others. ECE 486
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ECE 544 - Fault-Tolerant Computing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Techniques for designing and analyzing dependable and fault-tolerant computer-based systems. Topics addressed include: fault, error, and failure cause-and-effect relationships; fault avoidance techniques; fault tolerance techniques, including hardware redundancy, software redundancy, information redundancy, and time redundancy; fault coverage; time-to-failure models and distributions; reliability modeling and evaluation techniques, including fault trees, cut-sets, reliability block diagrams, binary decision diagrams, and Markov models. In addition, availability modeling, safety modeling, and trade-off analysis are presented. ECE 454
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ECE 548 - Cyber Threats and Security Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CPE graduate standing or permission of the instructorLecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals and practices in information assurance (IA) and cyber defense (CD). This course covers threats in the cyber realm, design principles to create trustworthy systems, and security lifecycle. Topics include threat models, attack surface, social engineering, vulnerability identification, risk assessment, and fail secure system design. Hands-on exercises will demonstrate the interaction between security and system usability as well as the effects of security mechanisms in specific scenarios. ECE 488
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ECE 549 - Network Security Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CPE graduate standing or permission of the instructorLecture / 3 hours per week
Principles and practices of security in computer networks. This course covers the theoretical foundations of securing computer networks including cryptography and models. It steps through the practical process of defending networking resources. It also reveals various case studies, large and small, to familiarize the techniques that attackers use. An Internet Testbed is facilitated for students to experiment attacks and defenses.
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ECE 557 - Fundamentals of Acoustics Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of acoustics including vibration and wave propagation in solid and fluid media. Topics include: vibration and wave propagation in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional media including lumped parameter systems, strings, bars, membranes, thin plates and fluids; mechanical and electrical equivalent circuit models, normal modes, linearized wave equation and solutions, reflection, transmission, refraction and attenuation phenomena in fluids, production and reception of sound, basic properties of transducers and arrays. ECE 490
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ECE 558 - Introduction to Electroacoustic Transducers Credits 3
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Design, modeling, properties, and application of electromechanical piezoelectric transducers and arrays used for underwater acoustic sound, navigation, and ranging. The course focus is on piezoelectric ceramic devices and the use of lumped parameter equivalent electrical circuit analysis. This introductory course will require lectures, laboratory exercises, calibration experiments and class project. ECE 499
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ECE 560 - Comp Sys Perform Eval Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Development of a broad working knowledge of probability, queuing theory, petri-nets, simulation and empirical modeling as applied to computer systems hardware and software performance modeling and assessment. The course is oriented toward a practical application of theory and concepts with an emphasis placed on the use of computer tools to model performance and to perform trade-off analysis.
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ECE 561 - Computer Systems Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An examination of various components that make up a computer system, including CPU, memory, input/output, and buses, as well as how they all work together to form a functioning computer system. The major advances in the computer organization and architecture including von Neumann architecture, interrupts, the family concept, microprocessors, cache memory, virtual memory, virtual I/O, pipelining, RISC, superscalar processors, IA-64 (EPIC) as well as micro-programmed control unit are also presented. State-of-the-art research projects are assigned to prepare students to perform research in the field of computer organization and architecture.
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ECE 562 - Advanced Computer Architecture Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ECE 456Lecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced computer design, emphasizing fundamental limitations and tradeoffs in designing high performance computer systems. Students develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations in both hardware and software by studying parallel computer models; program partitioning, granularity, and latency; processor architectures and interconnects; and memory hierarchy, interleaving and bandwidth. Specific architectures such as shared memory multi-processors, message passing multi-computers, and superscalar, supervector, VLIW and dataflow designs will be explored. ECE 468
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ECE 564 - Database Programming Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: ECE 466 or Graduate standingLecture
Introduction to database systems design and operations from an applications perspective. The course provides students with a broad view and understanding of the fundamentals of database management systems and operations, they learn how to describe and specify embedded and ad-hoc database applications and to develop least cost solutions to information management problems using production level support tools. A feature of Database Programming is the development of individual database systems applications drawn from the research literature.
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ECE 565 - Operating Systems Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Operating system design and implementation using the specifics of current operating systems. The course covers file, process, memory and Input/Output management; multitasking, synchronization, and deadlocks; scheduling, and inter-process communication. Projects include team system’s programming assignments to investigate the kernel interface, files, processes, and inter-process communication for a current operating system. ECE 367
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ECE 568 - Advanced Digital Design Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: ECE Graduate StudentsLecture / 3 hours per week
Synthesis of state machines including data path, I/O and control path design, testing and implementation, Register transfer languages, ASM chart and mixed mode design methodologies, ROM-centered, embedded processor core centered and FPGA implementations using HDL tools and techniques. Specific applications to embedded controllers and sensor interface devices for embedded and real-time systems applications will be discussed. An FPGA based laboratory and semester project experience is included.
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ECE 569 - Advanced Computer Networks Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: Grad Standing CPE or Related fieldLecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced topics on the protocols, algorithms, and tools supporting the development and delivery of quality assured services over networks. The course covers capabilities provided by emerging ultra-fast network technologies, routers and routing functions. Emphasis on today’s de-facto Internet standards of TCP/IP protocol suite, recent developments and research issues for next generation internetworking driven by multimedia real-time distributed applications requiring quality of service guarantees. ECE 469
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ECE 570 - Wireless Sensor Networks Credits 3
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Theory, programming and operation of wireless sensors and wireless sensor networks. This course covers the theory, design, implementations and limitations of state-of-the-art wireless sensors and wireless sensor networks. Additionally, students will develop specific hands-on skills in programming and using wireless sensor motes, associated middleware and a modern mote development environment. ECE 473
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ECE 571 - Digital Communications Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of digital communications. Topics covered include information theory, vector signal space, detection of digital signals in noise, sampling process, waveform coding techniques, digital modulation and demodulation techniques, error control coding, spread spectrum modulation, and wireless communications.
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ECE 574 - Discrete-Time Signl Proc Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Representation, analysis and design of discrete signals and systems. Topics include a review of the z-transform and the discrete-time Fourier transform, the fast Fourier transform, digital filter structures, digital filter design techniques, quantization issues and effects of finite word-length arithmetic, sampling and oversampling, decimation and interpolation, linear prediction, the Hilbert transform, and the complex cepstrum. Students gain experience in analyzing and designing digital signal processing systems through computer projects.
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ECE 575 - Sonar Signal Processing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Classical theories in detecting and processing both active and passive signals in noise with special emphasis on the underwater environment and associated techniques in sound navigation ranging (SONAR). Both spatial and temporal processing methods are studied including beamforming, matched filtering, effects of noise and interference, application and utility of frequency agile signals, narrowband and broadband passive techniques, and adaptive algorithms to address the time/space varying interference sources. Applications in underwater detection, classification, localization, and communication are also discussed.
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ECE 577 - Artificial Intelligence Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to artificial intelligence and expert systems. Topics covered include state-space representations and search methods; problem-reduction representation and search methods; Bayes networks; theorem proving using predicate calculus; natural languages; expert system design using Lisp or Prolog; and an introduction to neural networks and pattern recognition.
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ECE 578 - Digital Image Processing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of digital image processing. Topics include human vision models, 2-D sampling and quantization, image transforms, image enhancements, color image processing, image restoration, image and video compression, image segmentation by thresholding and region analysis, texture analysis, boundary descriptions, morphological methods, image processing system architecture. ECE 678
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ECE 580 - Time Series Analysis Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of time series analysis. Topics include: moving average and autoregressive models; estimation of the mean and autocorrelation; statistical forecasting; spectral analysis and estimation; bivariate processes; linear system identification; and nonstationary time series. Application to electrical engineering problems is emphasized.
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ECE 581 - Math Systems Analysis Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Elementary exposition of linear algebra and time domain methods and their utility in the analysis and design of linear systems. Linear space, state variables, controllability, observability, assignability, linear state variable feedback design, time variant systems and adjoint model are included.
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ECE 582 - Optimal Control Theory Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
The calculus of variation and classical optimal control techniques based on it. Modern control theory is presented including Pontryagin’s principle of maximum and Bellman’s dynamic programming. Relation to Hamiltonian mechanics is discussed.
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ECE 583 - Nonlinear Systems Theory Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Analysis and design techniques for nonlinear systems. Topics covered include singular points, contraction mapping, existence and uniqueness of solutions, comparison principle, Lyapunov stability, stability of perturbed systems, slowly varying systems, input-output stability, circle criterion, Popov criterion, small-gain theorem, describing function method, feedback control design via linearization, exact feedback linearization, and other selected topics from nonlinear control theory.
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ECE 584 - Estimation Theory Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Basic concepts and principles of estimation theory. Topics include least squares estimation, recursive least squares estimation, best linear unbiased estimator, Bayes estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, maximum a posteriori estimation, conditional mean, Gauss-Markov random process, Kalman filtering, prediction, smoothing, and nonlinear estimation. Estimator bounds and properties are discussed.
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ECE 587 - Fuzzy Sets & Application Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Concepts of fuzzy sets, understanding their impact on mathematics, and development of the principles of design. Crisp sets, their operations, and classical two value logic are reviewed and extended to fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic. Relations, orderings, compatibility maps, and morphisms are extended to their fuzzy counterparts. Fuzzy numbers, fuzzy arithmetic and equations are presented. Approximate reasoning, evidence theory, possibility theory and probability are covered. Measures of uncertainty, vagueness, and information are developed. Application to fuzzy control is presented while applications to other disciplines are studied via individualized student projects.
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ECE 588 - Embedded System Design Project Credits 3
Requirements: PreReq: ECE 568Lecture / 3 hours per week
Provides students with a complete design experience from initial concept development through finished product, expanding on topics taught in ECE 568. The course format is a hands on laboratory format (3 credits) with 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab. Students will develop their own designs, fabricate the design and formulate and carry out test strategies to validate designs.
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ECE 591 - Topics in Electrical & Computer Engineering Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Topics of timely interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Course content may change from year to year according to instructor’s preferences.
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ECE 592 - Prin Project Engineering Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to design, scheduling, managing, implementation, and documentation of engineering and applied science projects. The course emphasizes the methodologies that lead to successful execution of projects and the phases and steps of the design process. The course requires the students to practice writing parts of a professional technical document or journal submission. Students work on real engineering tasks and assignments of contemporary importance; these may be work or school related.
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ECE 595 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Allows study into areas not included in the formal course listings.
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ECE 596 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Allows completion of a numbered course formally in the graduate program listing but not being offered as a scheduled class.
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ECE 597 - Underwater Acoustics I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Production, propagation, and reception of underwater sound. Topics include plane, spherical and cylindrical wave propagation, transmission loss, normal mode theory, waveguides, ray acoustics, active and passive sonar equations, properties of transducers and arrays including transmit and receive sensitivity, beam patterns, directivity, spatial aperture functions and their Fourier transform pairs, equivalent electrical circuits, and calibration of underwater projectors and hydrophones. ECE 497
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ECE 598 - Underwater Acoustics II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A continuation of ECE 597. This course covers advanced aspects of underwater sound propagation including ray, normal mode, parabolic and WKB approximations, shallow water treatments, surface and bottom reflection, scattering theory, reverberation, and ambient and self noise studies.
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ECE 600 - Master Grad Project/Thesis Credits variable; .00 to 6.00
Thesis
Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature, intended to develop design techniques, research techniques, initiative, and self-reliance. For the project option, after three credits, a written project report has to be completed and approved by the student’s graduate committee. For the thesis option, after six credits, a written thesis must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Admission to the course is based on a formal project/thesis proposal endorsed by the student’s graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director.
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ECE 601 - Masters Thesis Credits variable; .00 to 6.00
Thesis
Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature, intended to develop design techniques, research techniques, initiative, and self-reliance. For the project option, after three credits, a written project report has to be completed and approved by the student’s graduate committee. For the thesis option, after six credits, a written thesis must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Admission to the course is based on a formal project/thesis proposal endorsed by the student’s graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director.
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ECE 602 - Research Skills Credits 3
Requirements: PPrerequisite: Submission of a formal proposal that includes approvals by the student’s advisor, two other faculty serving as evaluators and the ECE graduate Program Director before the course begins.Thesis / 3 hours per week
Satisfies the Research Skills component of the ELE PhD qualifier. Student is evaluated by at least 3 faculty based on an oral presentation and defense of a small research project. Course is graded pass/fail.
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ECE 603 - Pre-Dissertation Rsch Credits 3
Research / 3 hours per week
Research for and preparation of doctoral dissertation proposal. The dissertation proposal must provide a thorough survey of the research activities in the research topic area and it must present original and innovative research ideas and preliminary results as well as a defined research scope and directions. PhD students must have passed this course before registering for doctoral dissertation research credits. This course may also be applied toward MS thesis or project credit if PhD student leaves prior to completing their dissertation. In all cases, required deliverables are an oral defense and a written document approved by the student’s committee.Graded P/F.
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ECE 604 - Doctoral Continuous Enrollment Credits variable; .00 to 6.00
Research
For PhD students who plan to take the PhD Comprehensive exam within the next 3 months. Up to 6 credits may be applied to either doctoral dissertation or MS thesis (should student not pass Comprehensive exam). Graded P/F.
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ECE 609 - Distrib Comp Architect Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An in depth exploration of the architecture and systems of state-of-the-art distributed computers. Students will develop an understanding of the requirements and design issues associated with high performance computing using networks of commodity computers, including the underlying networking technologies and issues and techniques associated with process scheduling and load balancing. Representative systems will be examined.
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ECE 610 - Distributed Comp Program Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An in depth exploration of the issues and methodology in programming distributed computers. Students will develop an understanding of the programming languages and supporting programming environments associated with high performance computing on networks of commodity computers. Representative algorithms and applications will be examined.
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ECE 611 - Cur Top Distributed-Comp Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of issues and methodology in programming distributed computers. Students will develop an understanding of the hardware and software used in high performance computing based upon networks of commodity computers. Representative systems, algorithms, and applications will be examined.
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ECE 631 - Database Systems II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An in depth view of database management systems architecture and operations. The focus is on architectural and operational aspects of transactions and transaction processing. Topics include properties of data in a database, database management systems architecture, transaction properties, transaction processing, transaction and database recovery, concurrency control, locking protocols, storage management, and the application of concepts within various database systems. The course includes a design project derived from topics covered.
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ECE 632 - Advances In Database Sys Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An in depth exploration of the theory, architecture, implementation and design of state-of-the-art specialized data base systems. Students will develop an understanding of the requirements and design issues associated with emerging technologies applied to specialized database systems. Database systems to be studied will be selected based on present research interest of course faculty and students.
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ECE 640 - Wavelets Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Basic theory and applications of wavelets and filter banks. Wavelet theory provides very general techniques that can be applied to many tasks in signal processing, e.g., multi-resolution analysis in computer vision, subband coding in speech and image compression, and wavelet series expansions in applied mathematics. The course is designed to enable participants to understand wavelet theory and to acquire a working knowledge of the techniques available in this signal processing area. In particular, a paramount goal is to enable each participant to develop a critical understanding of the advantages and limitations of wavelet analysis.
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ECE 642 - Advanced Topics in Signal Processing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced signal processing topics. Content may vary according to instructor’s preferences but typically includes selections from: two-dimensional signal processing, higher-order spectral analysis, chaotic signal processing, array signal processing, multirate signal processing, optimal filtering and linear prediction, time-frequency and time-scale signal analysis, smart antennas, and inverse problems (signal reconstruction). Applications are discussed in radar, sonar, acoustics, speech, communications, and image processing.
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ECE 644 - Adaptive Filtering Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Basic theory of adaptive filter design and implementation including applications. Topics include optimal filters, adaptive linear combiners, performance measures, adaptive FIR filters, adaptive IIR filters, and nonlinear adaptive filters. Applications in adaptive signal processing include adaptive modeling and system identification, adaptive deconvolution and equalization, and adaptive interference canceling.
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ECE 646 - Digital Speech Processing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Signal processing and statistical techniques used in processing speech signals providing an understanding of how these techniques are used in the coding, synthesis and recognition of speech. Topics typically include the human vocal and auditory systems, characteristics of speech signals, lossless tube model of speech production, time and frequency domain representations of speech, time-frequency speech analysis methods, homomorphic speech processing, speech coding, speech synthesis, speech recognition, pitch detection and processing, and acoustic preprocessing for speech recognition.
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ECE 653 - Satellite Oceanography Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: MAR 555 or permission of instructorLecture
Provides an overview of the use of satellite-based remote sensing for making measurements within the marine environment. Each of the primary satellite sensors used by oceanographers is introduced along with the principles behind their operation, measurement retrieval, data handling, and data interpretation/usage. Emphasis is placed on physical and biogeochemical applications of satellite-based data, along with their analysis and advantages, rather than engineering and physical/optical theory of measurement. This course relies heavily on outside readings from the primary oceanographic literature to showcase satellite data analysis and specific applications of these data types. Included in the course are a series of student-led presentations and discussions of assigned class readings and a possible class project utilizing a satellite-derived data set and data processing techniques. MAR 653
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ECE 669 - Computer Network Mgmnt Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced topics in computer networks. Topics include: network management systems and architectures; network management protocols and standards; management of information bases. Examples are drawn primarily from the Internet (e.g., SNMP).
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ECE 671 - Information Theory Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamental aspects of information theory. Topics include discrete and differential entropy, discrete source and channel model, information rate, mutual information and channel capacity, coding theorems for sources and channels, the data processing theorem, encoding and decoding of data for transmission over noisy channels, rate distortion theory, maximum entropy distributions, and entropy estimation techniques for unknown sources. Several applications of information theory are included.
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ECE 672 - Signal Detection Theory Credits 3
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Fundamentals of detection theory. Topics include Bayes and Neyman-Pearson tests, composite hypothesis testing, nonparametric test, detection of known signals in Gaussian noise, detection of signals with random parameters in noise, multiple pulse detection of signals, generalized likelihood ratio test, Bayes and maximum likelihood estimators, comparison of communication systems, space-time processing, application to radar and sonar.
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ECE 674 - Time-Freq Meth Sig Proc Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Time-varying signal processing methods. The course covers many of the prevalent techniques that have been developed over the years for time-frequency signal analysis and addresses the characteristics and properties of time-frequency representations in Cohen’s fixed kernel class, e.g., the spectrogram and the Wigner distribution. The course covers many time-frequency representations and addresses their performance tradeoffs in applications
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ECE 675 - Sonar Systems Engineering Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Principles and design of sonar systems. Topics include: complex array and element apertures (weighting) functions, and beam shaping; linear, planar, and volumetric arrays; directivity and beam-forming; operating and installation of sonar systems; improving signal-to-noise ratios; wave vector spectrum filtering.
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ECE 676 - Adv Top In Pattern Recog Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Advanced pattern recognition topics. Topics include decision theoretic pattern recognition with contextual information, sequential pattern recognition, error bounds, structural pattern recognition, syntactic and grammatical pattern recognition, error correction parsing, statistical and syntactic mixed models, neural networks and statistical pattern recognition. Several pattern recognition applications are included.
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ECE 677 - Neural Networks Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Theory of neural networks. Topics include learning models, single and multilayer perceptions, LMS algorithm, back propagation algorithms, radial basis function networks, Hopfield networks and Boltzman machine, self-organizing systems including Hebbian learning, Kohonen feature map algorithm, temporal processing neural networks, biological neural networks, and VLSI implementation.
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ECE 678 - Digital Image Processing Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of digital image processing. Topics include human vision models, 2-D sampling and quantization, image transforms, image enhancements, color image processing, image restoration, image and video compression, image segmentation by thresholding and region analysis, texture analysis, boundary descriptions, morphological methods, image processing system architecture. ECE 578
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ECE 679 - Geo Radar&Spch Sig Proc Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Common mathematical frameworks in the processing of geophysical, radar, and speech signals are introduced, followed by a study of individual source mechanisms and transmission media. Specific digital filtering, deconvolution, spectral analysis and interference or clutter rejection techniques are discussed. Case studies for effective processing of seismic, radar, and speech signals are also included.
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ECE 680 - Computer & Robot Vision Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Conditioning and labeling, the facet model, texture models, image segmentation and arc extraction, 3-D shape representation and shape recovery, surface reflection mechanism, shape from shading, range image analysis, stereo vision, 2-D and 3-D motion analysis, non-rigid body motion analysis, relational matching, 3-D object recognition, fundamentals of robot vision, architecture of computer vision systems.
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ECE 697 - Nonlinear Acoustcl Thery Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Nonlinear acoustic fields and parametric sources. Topics include nonlinear acoustics of fluids, turbulence, underwater explosions as sources of sound, parametric acoustic arrays, finite-amplitude effects, acoustic cavitation, and streaming.
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ECE 699 - Acous Trans/Electro Tran Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An advanced course covering fundamental principles, design, and operation of transducers for the reception and generation of underwater sound using energy analysis methods. Topics include: theory of simple radiators and receivers, electromechanical circuit analogies, impedance functions and equivalent circuits; piezoelectricity; reciprocity; acoustic properties of transducer materials; acoustic motion sensors; pressure gradient sensor designs, and diffractions constants.
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ECE 700 - Graduate Seminar Credits 1
Seminar / 1 hours per week
Seminar discussions and presentations based on research or detailed literature surveys.
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ECE 701 - Doctor Dissertation Rsch Credits variable; .00 to 9.00
Distertation
Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature representing an original contribution to the scholarly research literature of the field. PhD dissertations are often published in refereed journals or presented at major conferences. A written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Admission to the course is based on successful completion of the PhD comprehensive examination and submission of a formal proposal endorsed by the student’s graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director. Admission to the course is based on successful completion of the PhD comprehensive examination and submission of a formal proposal endorsed by the student’s graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director.
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EDU 500 - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning Credits 3
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Introduction of potential teachers to the real world of teaching through an in depth, candid analysis of the teaching profession today. The psychology of learning and discussion of the theories is also introduced. This interactive course will explore the challenges and rewards of teaching, study the history, philosophy, sociology, and politics of American education and focus on the current educational issues, trends, and reform movements (cooperative learning, teacher leadership, learning styles, multiple intelligence, etc.) Students will complete 15 pre-practicum hours in a teaching and learning experience. Field experience up to 15 hours pre-practicum urban experience.
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EDU 511 - Contemporary Instruction Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDU 500Lecture / 3 hours per week
Exploration of an integrated approach to classroom curriculum and pedagogy that takes into account human development theories. Particular attention is paid to learning plans that respond to diversity, learning needs, and learning styles of all students. The course provides an opportunity for students to develop curriculum units and lesson plans that reflect varied learning strategies and the implementation of technology.
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EDU 512 - Teaching and Managing Inclusive Classrooms, K-12 Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 500Lecture
Inclusive education viewed from historical, legal, and practical perspectives for the inclusive classroom. Organizational restructuring, philosophical implication, educational diversity, goal setting, curriculum modification, diverse content instructional models, and alternative assessment prepare the future teacher for effective responses to differing student learning styles, rates, and needs. Research into the literature, development of an IEP, curriculum and lesson planning, material development, and classroom management provide essential professional skills for the K-12 inclusionary-classroom teacher. Up to 20 hours pre-practicum suburban experience.
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EDU 516 - Seminar Elementary Credits 3
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EDU 517 - Seminar Middle & Second Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Small group meetings, workshops, and discussions with university faculty and other key school personnel about critical incidents and issues arising from and related to the interns’ actual teaching experiences. EDU 417
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EDU 518 - Assessment for Instruction Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-Req: EDU 500; EDU 511 or permission of instructorLecture / 3 hours per week
Exploration of aspects of assessment for teaching and instruction. The students will explore a variety of uses for assessments and a variety of assessments to meet the needs of classroom teachers. They will interpret test results; consider how to use assessment in formative and summative ways; and learn how to adapt assessments for students with a range of needs including those learning English as an additional language. The students will also consider how to create high-quality assessments.
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EDU 519 - Technology & Instruction Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-Req: EDU 500; EDU 511 or permission of instructorSeminar / 3 hours per week
Introduction to the ways in which technology can enhance instructional experiences. This course will examine technology-based instructional approaches and provide students opportunities to engage in such approaches. This course is hands-on with a balance of technology-based and reading-based assignments to support current and future teachers in envisioning and creating technology-enhanced 21st century classrooms aligned to their content areas.
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EDU 521 - Teaching Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies in Elementary School Credits 3
Lecture
Exploration of the nature of literacy, its development, and its application in a diverse society. Theory and application will be linked to provide future teachers with the skills necessary to assist students in finding vital meaning and uses in their current research, methods, strategies, and best practices. A variety of instructional methods will be modeled for helping students connect the content area with their lives. Course readings will aid in the development of materials and provide scaffolding for the designing of curriculum units.
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EDU 523 - Integrated Content Methods - Elementary Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 500Lecture / 3 hours per week
Teaching of content areas in the elementary classroom in meaningful ways that help students construct their own understandings. This course uses a variety of activities to help prospective teachers become prepared for teaching the content areas in ways that engage their students creatively. Students integrate the information and skills gained in reading and language arts courses with content areas of mathematics, science, and social studies. Using course readings and field experiences, students develop material and design curriculum units based on a thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
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EDU 525 - Integrated Reading Literacy and Content Methods Middle/Secondary Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 500, 511, and 512Lecture / 3 hours per week
Preparation for students to become teachers in content areas in middle and high school. It examines the field of reading and how teachers can incorporate the development of reading, comprehension skills, and word development into content areas. Literacy issues inherent in specific content areas will be the focus along with the impact the illiteracy has on students’ lives. Particular emphasis will be placed on strategies for the English language learner. Exploration, development, and implementation of strategies and skill building unique to content areas will be employed in the development of lesson plans, class presentations, group work, and an alternative assessment portfolio. The goal of lifelong learners will b emphasized throughout by continual assessment of students’ needs within the context of specific content areas and grade levels.
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EDU 526 - Contemporary High School Education Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: EDU Post-Bac/Grad students onlyLecture / 3 hours per week
Equity, diversity, motivation, alternative assessment, multicultural education, and the social problems of adolescents. The course covers provisions for the inclusion of special-needs students, as mandated by state and federal legislation, and addresses outcome-based education and open-ended assessment. Extensive reading assignments, written reporting, action research varied assessments, and a demonstration project will prepare future teachers to meet exacting certification requirements and gain teaching competencies. EDU 326
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EDU 531 - Teaching Practicum or Teaching Practicum Equivalent-Elementary Credits 3
Practicum
A fourteen week full-time classroom experience under the direction of a university supervisor and supervising practitioner. This course cannot be taken as an undergraduate. Up to 25 hours pre-practicum.
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EDU 532 - Teaching Practicum or Teaching Practicum Equivalent- Middle/Secondary Credits 3
Practicum
A fourteen week full-time classroom experience under the direction of university supervisor and supervisor practitioners.
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EDU 533 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits 3
Requirements: PreReq: EDU 500; EDU 511, EDU 512, EDU 525; Co-Req EDU 532Seminar / 3 hours per week
A required course to enhance the field experience in the Middle and Secondary Teacher Education Program. To provide support for and ongoing interactions among teacher candidates, their supervisors, and the university community, candidates will enroll in a student teaching seminar. The purpose of this course is to provide a structured experience for learning and refining the theories and practices necessary to become an effective teacher of all children in inclusive classrooms. The teacher candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge, disposition, and performances related to the Content Standards, INTASC Principles, and the Department’s Conceptual Framework in a classroom setting.
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EDU 535 - Contemporary Middle School Issues Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: EDU Post-Bac/Grad students onlyPracticum / 3 hours per week
Designed for content integration, this course focusing on the major disciplines of the middle-school curriculum. Lectures and demonstration lessons presented by content specialists from the College of Arts and Sciences are coordinated by an education professor. Students are responsible for the development of content-based lesson planning aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks along with extensive readings and research presentations focused on the middle-school curriculum and teaching.
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EDU 548 - Classroom Management for Mildly and Moderately Disabled Students in Inclusive Settings Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 512Lecture
Comprehensive review of classroom management and its foundations paramount in teaching the mildly and moderately disabled. Theoretical models for understanding the behavior of children and youth, including Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports, along with evidence-based practices/procedures. Case studies are employed in applying theory to practice in addition to actual research focused on current classroom management issues and trends in elementary, middle, and high schools.
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EDU 549 - Diagnostic and Remedial Assessment for Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: EDU 547Seminar
Comprehensive topic of assessment includes types, diagnostic tools, procedures, and forms and is correlated with local, state, and federal agency and school services. Remedial strategies and accommodations are included in the IEP development/implementation and require the submission of modified lesson development. Research studies, including case studies, will complement the development of diagnostic and remedial techniques for the moderately-disabled.
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EDU 551 - Language Acquisition and English Language Learners Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 500Lecture / 3 hours per week
Designed for students in the Post-baccalaureate or MAT programs. Exploration of language acquisition and variation within a social, cultural and political context. Second Language Acquisition theories are explored through empirical research with the aim of allowing students to better understand patterns in language development. Best practices in language teaching are highlighted. Topics of study include language identity/attitudes, language and power, language and representation, methodological approaches to second language teaching. The course requires an authentic learning experience aimed at providing the opportunity to fuse theory and practice. WMS 343
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EDU 552 - Sheltered English Immersion Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: EDU 500 and EDU 512 or AED 515Seminar / 3 hours per week
Introduction to and assessment of the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) standards required for the SEI endorsement for teacher licensure in Massachusetts. The course provides prospective teachers with theoretical, cultural, political, linguistic and instructional tools to promote the academic and language development of English language learners. EDU 452
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EDU 553 - Leadership and Supervision Credits variable; 2.00 to 6.00
Seminar
General introduction to contemporary practices and policies in educational leadership including administrative, supervisory, and curriculum areas. Topics covered include curriculum planning and design; staff and school organizations, relationships, and structures; budget and planning; and home-school connections.
May be taught in a six-credit format offered in a sequence of three 2 credit seminars, using the IP grading option until the conclusion of the third seminar.
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EDU 554 - Methods & Materials for Language Teaching Credits 3
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Practicum-based course for students to teach English as a second language. Engaged with approaches aligned with the Professional Standards for Teaching and the Subject Matter Knowledge outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, students plan state-of-the-art curriculum, instruction, and assessment by using methods, strategies, and techniques appropriate for children in PreK-12 contexts.
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EDU 555 - Sociolinguistic Issues in TESOL Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Lecture based course through the application of theory. This course prepares candidates to integrate literacy and sociolinguistics across instructional contexts to support understandings, construction, and development of the English language. This course highlights facilitation, mediation and intervention in the development of English as a second, foreign or other language through instruction across myriad educational contexts including, but not limited to: very young learners, K-12, adult, mixed level, nationally and abroad, in formal and informal, and private and public schools. The course foregrounds the connection between language, literacy, and sociolinguistics as a vehicle for developing and articulating one’s personal praxis in TESOL.
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EDU 556 - Language, Culture, and Linguistics Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
An introduction to issues of language development, the role of culture, and linguistic repertoires pertinent to teaching and learning. Includes theories of second language development and culturally relevant pedagogy and their role in the development of various literacies.
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EDU 557 - Theories of Language Acquisition-Implications for Instruction Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Application of linguistic theories and concepts related to language acquisition. Topics include but not limited to theories of second-language teaching and approaches to academic language development with emphasis on a sociocultural approach to issues related to learning and literacy in preK-12 settings.
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EDU 561 - Special Topics in Education Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A variable topics course for education topics of current interest. Recently offered topics include authentic assessment, leadership mentoring, and teaching and learning. May be repeated with change of content.
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EDU 571 - Teaching and Learning with Dharmic Tradition Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Uberoi Foundation Fellowship. Content experts provide materials for participants focusing on the Dharmic Traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. This course is intended for in-service teaching professionals who are interested in teaching the Dharmic Traditions in their classrooms. Seminar participants will be responsible for creating a unit of integrated lessons, which are aligned with appropriate curriculum standards.
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EDU 576 - Using Educational Technology Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Exploration of educational technology as a tool to support teaching and learning at elementary and secondary levels. Computer software, CD ROM and laser disk applications, educational telecommunications, and network resources are examined.
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EDU 581 - Teaching and Assessing Writer’s Craft Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Teaching and assessing writer’s craft through theoretical writing pedagogy and strategies for instruction. Topics include: CCSS, teacher as writer, establishing the writing classroom, writing workshop, the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing, and assessment. Readings and presentations include writing research and theory and techniques for incorporating writing across content areas. Participants discuss personal writings and experience demonstration lessons.
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EDU 582 - Teaching Nonfiction (Informational) Writing K-8 Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Combination of theoretical writing pedagogy and practical methods for teaching nonfiction writing in the K-8 classroom. Topics explored include CCSS, teacher as writer, interaction between nonfiction texts and writing nonfiction, and authentic writing lessons. Readings and presentations offer information, theory and strategies for teaching writing across content areas. Participants discuss personal writings and experience demonstration lessons.
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EDU 583 - Teacher as Poet: Reading and Writing Poetry K-12 Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Teacher as reader and writer of poetry. Through the exploration and writing of various forms and types of poetry, teachers will study the creative process of composing a poem as well as discuss various ways of coming to an understanding of a poem’s tone and theme and the author’s intent in choice of subject matter and format.
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EDU 584 - Teaching Reading like a Writer Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Teachers learning to read like writers. Topics include reading and writing strategies, recognizing authors’ use of innovative techniques, the impact of varied syntax, descriptive writing, strong verbs, and focusing on how the writer expresses ideas. Participants meet in reading and response groups to discuss pedagogy, work on personal writing, observe demonstration lessons, and create their own lessons to share.
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EDU 595 - Independent Study Credits 3
Independent Study
Individual study of additional areas needed for teacher licensure, including methods in specific disciplines, reading, etc. Terms and hours will be arranged. Confer with appropriate members of the Education Department.
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EDU 596 - Instructional Media Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A ‘hands-on’ introduction to instructional media. Instruction in acquisition, creation and application of media materials for use in the classroom from a practical point of view. Course includes familiarization in the operation and simple repair of audio visual equipment such as motion picture projectors, slide projectors, tape recorders, overhead projectors, television production apparatus and other specialized teaching aids.
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EDU 597 - Directed Study Credits 3
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Confer with appropriate members of the Education Department.
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EDU 610 - Develop Language Arts Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Surveys methods of teaching the language arts which take into consideration elementary and middle school students’ needs and abilities. Emphasis will be on writing instruction.
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EDU 611 - Developmental Reading Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A study of the cultural, social and psycho-linguistic principles, strategies and practices underlying reading and learning to read.
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EDU 612 - Teach Writ Elem&Mid Schl Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A developmentally appropriate model to provide participants with the theory, the tools, and the support to create a writing program in their classrooms.
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