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EL 5900 - Current Issues in American Higher Education (4 credits)
This course will strengthen the student’s understanding of the complex issues facing American higher education today.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6100 - Technology for Teacher Leadership (3 credits)
Develops knowledge and skills using technology and research to improve instruction emphasizing the use of a variety of digital tools.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517 and EL 507
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6110 - Teacher Leader as Change Agent for Equitable Schools (3 credits)
Equips Teacher Leaders with new understandings and practical tools for leading data-driven change at the building level. Additional emphasis will be placed on promotion of cultural proficiency and equity within a distributed or shared model of school leadership.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517, EL 507, EST 518, EL 607, EST 618, EL 508.
Corequisite(s): EST 617
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6120 - Teacher Leaders in the Education Profession (3 credits)
Provides students with an understanding of the political, economic and legal environment in which teacher leaders function. Emphasis will be placed on becoming active in these arenas and building relationships that allow teacher leaders to function more effectively in their schools.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517, EL 507, EST 518, EL 607, EST 618, EL 508, EST 617, EL 608
Corequisite(s): EL 619
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6160 - Human Diversity Inclusion and Social Justice Capstone Seminar (4 credits)
Students in this course will reflect on the cumulative learning throughout the program and apply that to an action research project. Students will identify a problem or question that incorporates human diversity, workforce diversity or social justice principles and practices and write a research paper utilizing the APA writing format.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6300 - Theories and Techniques of Leadership (4 credits)
Examines leadership theories and techniques. Identifies and critiques several theories of leadership and their application to various school environments. Explores major historical, philosophical, ethical, social, and economic influences affecting education in a democratic society.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6320 - School Finance and Business Administration (4 credits)
Examines the major principles that govern the design and implementation of school funding formulas in relation to concepts of equity and adequacy for all students. Issues related to general business operations such as transportation, maintenance, operations and food service will also be explored.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6500 - Contemporary American Higher Education (4 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to and/or provide the opportunity to reflect upon, higher education as: the location of your educational experiences; the environment in which you participate in professional practice; an organizational entity; the subject of scholarly research; and an economic, social, cultural, political institution; as well a potential force for social justice within American society. The class will be run as a seminar with students discussing the assigned readings. Cross Listed with ED 7500 .
Prerequisite(s): Student must have a Master’s degree and be admitted to the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education program, the Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education program, or by permission of the instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6510 - Administering the College or University (4 credits)
Provides students with a broad understanding of contemporary American higher education through an examination of its current status and emerging future. Includes an examination of how higher education is organized, financed and governed at national, state and local levels. Students will examine the contemporary issues, policy debates, core values, political forces, and national trends impacting higher education.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have a Master’s degree and be admitted to the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6520 - Critical Leadership Perspectives in Higher Education (4 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to and/or provide the opportunity to reflect upon leadership issues in higher education. Leadership can take place at any level in the organization. Students will read and analyze case studies displaying leadership actions as well as the scholarly literature on leadership and the personal narratives of selected leaders. Consistent with the social justice focus of the higher education program, this course will especially consider the idea that leadership as a “gendered” construct and discuss the consequences on both cisgendered, trans*, and self-identified women. Cross Listed with ED 7520 .
Prerequisite(s): Student must have a Master’s degree and be admitted to the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education program or the Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education program, or by permission of the instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6580 - Critical Social Justice Perspectives in Higher Education (4 credits)
This survey course will examine social inequities (due to racism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, classism and intersections and/in higher education. Informed by critical social theories and social justice pedagogy, the course utilizes frameworks, scholarship and current events to critically assess and address individual, institutional and systemic dynamics of oppression. Cross listed with ED 7580 .
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6680 - Introduction to American Higher Education (4 credits)
Provides students with an introduction to American higher education, its organization at national, state, local and institutional levels and to the roles and responsibilities of its administration.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6681 - Higher Education and Educational Equity (4 credits)
Course will examine the effects of race, gender and socio-economic status on both access and persistence for students in American colleges and universities.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6682 - Critical Historical Perspectives in Higher Education (4 credits)
This is a broad survey course which will acquaint students with the significant events and themes of both mainstream higher education and those issues of importance to people and institutions historically considered on the periphery. The aim of the course is to provide students who plan careers as administrators in higher education with a basic foundation in order to understand the origin and evolution of critical issues in higher education that are still important today with a particular emphasis on the history of the causes and consequences social justice issues. Cross Listed with ED 7682
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6683 - Introduction to Student Affairs (4 credits)
Provides students with an introduction to the major theories, practices, and issues relevant to the administration of student services in a college or university setting. Cross Listed with ED 7683
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6684 - Introduction to Academic Affairs (4 credits)
Prepares students for entry and mid-level positions in the academic affairs division of a college or university. Prepares students for entry and mid-level positions in the academic affairs division of a college or university. Students may enroll in classes at Professional Development (PD) level and subsequently be accepted to the PhD program. Up to 12 credits earned at PD level may be transferred and applied toward the required doctoral cognate credits. Cross listed with ED 7684
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6685 - Leading Effective Organizations (4 credits)
Examines research and theory on effective leadership strategies and prepares students for informed leadership in higher education organizations.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6900 - Current Topics in Higher Education ( 4 credits)
An in-depth study of one or more major current topics or issues of higher education, or of a selected administrative function in higher education institutions (e.g., college faculty development, intercollegiate athletics, fund raising, student financial aid, enrollment and retention, higher education law).
Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted into a graduate program in the Department of Educational Leadership or must obtain permission of the instructor and the Higher Education Coordinator.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6950 - Capstone Internship in Higher Education (4 credits)
Will provide practical opportunities to apply in the workplace the leadership and organizational theory learned in class, to acquire new professional skills, and to test new career directions.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6955 - Internship for School Leaders I (2 credits)
Internship for School Leaders I provides students with an opportunity to apply new understandings about school leadership to the school setting. Under the supervision of a school-based mentor and university-based coordinator, students actively engage in standards-based leadership activities. Students document their growth as leaders through a plan-of-work, activity logs, and progress reports.
Prerequisite(s): EL 500
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6956 - Internship for School Leaders II (2 credits)
Internship for School Leaders II provides students with an opportunity to apply new understandings about school leadership to the school setting. Under the supervision of a school-based mentor and university-based coordinator, students actively engage in standards-based leadership activities. Students document their growth as leaders through a plan-of-work, activity logs, and progress reports and a culminating e-portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): EL 630
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6960 - Culminating Master’s Practicum in Educational Leadership (4 credits)
Synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills gained in the M.Ed. in educational leadership to professional activities in the field. Students prepare professional development workshops, analyze their own professional and personal progress during their master’s program, and complete a professional portfolio as part of a final assessment of the master’s program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6990 - Special Studies in Educational Leadership (1 to 4 credits)
Directed readings or independent study of topics related to leadership. May be taken more than once, but for no more than a total of 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of adviser.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 6996 - Issues in Educational Leadership (1 to 6 credits)
Studies current issues impacting organization, administration and environment of schools. May be taken more than once, but for no more than 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of adviser.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EL 7540 - Resource Management in Higher Education (4 credits)
The purpose of this class is to provide students with knowledge and skills for the successful development and management of resources in higher education, including budgeting, financial analysis, fundraising, and grant writing.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Education, Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, other OU master’s degree programs, or by permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 500 - Art for the Classroom Teacher (4 credits)
Provides teachers with opportunities to learn about and use various art media and procedures to enhance classroom teaching. Students write a unit plan that shows integration of various media into their curriculum.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 530 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School (1 to 4 credits)
Assists prospective and practicing teachers in developing sound pedagogical strategies and instructional techniques for teaching mathematics in the middle school.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EED 302 or SED 428 or EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 531 - Focused Technologies in the K-8 Mathematics Curriculum (1 to 4 credits)
This course assists practicing teachers in the integration of technology in K-8 mathematics curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 601 and (EST 530 or EST 532)).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 533 - Number and Operations for Middle School Mathematics Teachers (3 credits)
This course expands certified teachers’ mathematical understandings of number and operations relevant to teaching grades 5-8 within a classroom-based, national and state standards supported, inquiry context. Student must have Teacher Certification.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 534 - Algebra and Functions for Middle School Mathematics Teachers (3 credits)
This course expands certified teachers’ mathematical understandings of algebra and functions relevant to teaching grades 5-8 within a classroom-based, national and state standards supported, inquiry context. Student must have Teacher Certification.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 535 - Measurement and Geometry for Middle School Mathematics Teachers (3 credits)
This course expands certified teachers’ mathematical understandings of measurement and geometry relevant to teaching grades 5-8 within a classroom-based, national and state standards supported, inquiry context. Student must have Teacher Certification.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 536 - Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability for Middle School Mathematics Teachers (3 credits)
This course expands certified teachers’ mathematical understandings of data analysis, statistics, and probability relevant to teaching grades 5-8 within a classroom-based, national and state standards supported, inquiry context. Student must have Teacher Certification.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 566 - Understanding the Geosphere Through Real-World Connections (3 credits)
This course is designed for middle and high school level teachers of science. It targets conceptual understandings of the geosphere and offers various methodologies for teaching geosphere concepts to students. Students’ knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings will be enhanced through engaging in hands-on, inquiry-oriented activities and answering real-world questions.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 567 - Understanding Our Solar System and the Universe Through Real-World Connections (3 credits)
This course is designed for middle and high school level teachers of science. It targets conceptual understandings of the universe and offers various methodologies for teaching astronomy concepts to students. Students’ knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings will be enhanced through engaging in hands-on, inquiry-oriented activities and answering real-world questions.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 568 - Understanding the Hydrosphere, Weather, and Atmosphere (3 credits)
This course is designed for middle and high school level teachers of science. It targets conceptual understandings of the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and weather and offers various methodologies for teaching students. Students’ knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings will be enhanced through engaging in hands-on, inquiry-oriented activities and answering real-world questions.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 569 - Understanding Science Through Field Experiences (1 credit)
This course is designed for K-12 teachers of science. It targets conceptual understandings of specific topics through field experiences. Students’ knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings will be enhanced through engaging in hands-on, inquiry-oriented activities, visiting a science-related site, answering real-world questions, and developing plans for implementing new curriculum.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 571 - Social Studies in the Schools (4 credits)
Intensive study of current trends, challenges, characteristics, and content of effective social studies programs, with emphasis on the relationships among social studies discipline areas.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 572 - Global Education in the Schools (4 credits)
Examines the role of global education in grades K-12. Identifies ways that teachers can meet objectives of global education by transforming the existing curriculum. Develops competence in using content, materials, methods and evaluation techniques unique to the objectives of a global society.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 573 - Multicultural Education in the Schools (1 to 4 credits)
Explores multicultural components of culture, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, exceptionalities and socioeconomic status in the American educational process. Examines ways that teachers and administrators in grades K-12 can transform the existing curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (EST 602).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 640 - Integrating Disciplines in the Curriculum (4 credits)
Explores methods and materials for integrating the curriculum. Emphasis is on thematic unit planning.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 641 - Applied Curriculum Studies (4 credits)
Examines practices and research in curriculum in modern public school settings. Investigates the total experiences of young people in school and challenges existing practices on the basis of recent curriculum developments.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (EST 603).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 642 - Practicum: School-wide Community-Building (4 credits)
Provides a one-semester practicum under the guidance of a university instructor and a participating school district, with emphasis upon the relationship between the school and its surrounding community. Graduate students will participate in an ongoing community-building project that will be implemented throughout a school building or district.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 601, EST 602, and EST 603).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 660 - Teacher Leadership in Mathematics and Science (1 to 4 credits)
This course assists teachers in developing instructional leadership skills in the field of mathematics and science by obtaining greater expertise and collegial/administrative support. Strategies for securing essential resources and public support for enhancing the teaching of science and mathematics will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 601 and (EST 530 or EST 532 or EST 560 or EST 561)).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 661 - Supervisory Skills for Teachers and Administrators (2 or 4 credits)
Strengthens and develops the supervisory skills of teachers and administrators. Emphasizes assessment using observation, feedback and evaluative techniques.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5105 - Teacher Leader as Highly Effective Instructor (3 credits)
Begins the process of Teacher Leaders inquiring into their own practice - a thread that will follow through a number of courses in the program. Teacher Leaders know themselves as instructional practitioners, know their students as learners, and plan instruction accordingly.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted into the Master of Education in teacher leadership degree program.
Corequisite(s): EL 507
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5115 - Teacher Leader as Collaborative Practitioner (3 credits)
Engages students in the process of collaborative interaction with colleagues with the focus on instructional design, peer coaching, continued reflection through self-study and introductory exploration of the action research process.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5120 - Visual Culture: Theories in Art Education (2 credits)
Intended for persons already holding a professional baccalaureate (BFA), Master’s degree in ART (MFA), or an undergraduate art major equivalent. It is the first course in a sequence of courses providing pedagogical content knowledge and experiences leading to a Master’s degree in Education with a K-12 art education endorsement. EST 5120 will meet with AED 4120, the undergraduate art education methods course. Additional requirements for EST 5120 include increased analysis and discussion expectations, individual presentations and a final synthesis paper. A student receiving credit for AED 4120 under most circumstances may not receive credit for EST 5120.
Prerequisite(s): BFA, MFA or equivalent coursework constituting an undergraduate degree in Art.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5220 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School (4 credits)
Intended for persons already holding a professional baccalaureate (BFA), Master’s degree in Art (MFA), or an undergraduate art major equivalent. It is the second course in a 12-credit hour sequence of courses providing pedagogical content knowledge and experiences leading to a Master’s degree in Education with a K-12 art education endorsement. EST 5220 will meet with AED 4220, the undergraduate elementary art education methods course. Additional requirements for EST 5220 include increased analysis and discussion expectations, a performance portfolio and a research paper. A student receiving credit for AED 4220 under most circumstances may not receive credit for EST 5220.
Prerequisite(s): BFA, MFA or equivalent coursework constituting an undergraduate degree in Art.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5221 - Teaching Art in the Middle School (2 credits)
Intended for persons already holding a professional baccalaureate (BFA), Master’s degree in Art (MFA), or an undergraduate art major equivalent. It is the third course in a 12-credit hour sequence of courses providing pedagogical content knowledge and experiences leading to a Master’s degree in Education with a K-12 art education endorsement. EST 5221 will meet with AED 4221, the undergraduate middle school art education methods course. Additional requirements for EST 5221 include increased analysis and discussion expectations, individual presentations and grading differentials for course requirements. A student receiving credit for AED 4221 under most circumstances may not receive credit for EST 5221.
Prerequisite(s): BFA, MFA or equivalent coursework constituting an undergraduate degree in Art.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5240 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods in Elementary and Middle School (3 credits)
This class addresses theories, learning styles, multicultural and value issues, ACTFL’s Standards for Foreign Language Learning, classroom management, professional growth and other topics of interest suggested by class members. Through examination of these conceptual frameworks students will understand that the foreign language classroom fosters creative and communicative language practices.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5241 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods in the Jr. High and the High School (3 credits)
This class addresses theories, learning styles, multicultural and value issues, ACTFL’s Standards for Foreign Language Learning, classroom management, professional growth and other topics of interest suggested by class members. Through examination of these conceptual frameworks students will understand that the foreign language classroom fosters creative and communicative language practices.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5301 - Social Theories of Education in Cross-National Contexts (4 credits)
This seminar explores influential ideas from postmodernism, post-structuralism, feminism, critical race theory, educational sociology, globalization studies, and post-colonialism, with a focus on their varied understandings of the ways in which educational phenomenon here and across the globe are deeply rooted in questions of power, resource distribution, inequality, and cultural identity.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5302 - Cross-National Investigations into Educational Systems and Practices (4 credits)
This course examines educational systems and educational practices through the lenses of culture, societal organization, economic conditions, and historical circumstance. It provides international perspectives on U.S. education. It considers how educational practices change and adapt across cultures, locations and nations.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5303 - Gender Socialization in Schools (1 TO 4 credits)
Provides an understanding of the role gender plays in teaching and learning, with emphasis upon the socialization of students in schools. Assists prospective and current teachers, counselors, parents and others in designing programs that reduce gender bias in our educational system.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Elementary Education program or the Women’s Studies program or meet the prerequisite (EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5304 - Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Education (2 TO 4 credits)
Students will examine the intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity and education from multiple perspectives. They will analyze current law and educational policy as it relates to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and families. EST 582 introduces essentialist and constructivist concepts of sexuality. Immersion Through Service project required for 3-4 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5308 - Trends and Practices in Middle Level Education (4 credits)
Provides an understanding of organizational structures and instructional strategies appropriate for middle level schools. Examines and provides practical application for interdisciplinary teaming, scheduling, advisory, integrated instruction and grouping strategies that are developmentally appropriate for early adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EST 603).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5309 - Middle Level Schools (2 or 4 credits)
Studies all aspects of the emerging middle school, including organizational patterns, curriculum, psychological factors, philosophical bases and methodologies. Provides in-depth analysis of the relationship to contemporary education, social and student needs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EST 601 and EST 602).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5310 - Crisis Intervention and Prevention of Self Harm (4 credits)
This course addresses the need for caregivers to develop the knowledge, skills, and conceptual understandings of the public health approach to crisis intervention and the prevention of self harm. This course develops caregiver competencies such as recognizing warning signs of suicidal behavior and the use of referral skills.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5320 - Teaching Art at the Secondary Level (4 credits)
Intended for persons already holding a professional baccalaureate (BFA), Master’s degree in Art (MFA), or an undergraduate art major equivalent. It is the final course in a 12-credit hour sequence of courses providing pedagogical content knowledge and experiences leading to a Master’s Degree in Education with a K-12 art education endorsement. EST 5320 will meet with AED 4320, the undergraduate secondary level art education methods course. Additional requirements for EST 5320 include increased analysis and discussion expectations, individual presentations, a research project and grading differentials for course requirements. A student receiving credit for AED 4320 under most circumstances may not receive credit for EST 5320.
Prerequisite(s): BFA, MFA or equivalent coursework constituting an undergraduate degree in art.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5321 - The Art of Children’s Books (1 to 4 credits)
This course will provide students with an understanding of the process and joy of both writing and illustration of children’s books. Each day, aspects of visual arts education will be explored and the aesthetic of children’s book illustrations examined as students meet contemporary authors and illustrators.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5330 - Diagnosis and Remediation in Mathematics (1 TO 4 credits)
Guides elementary teachers to acquiring skills for determining children’s basic mathematics instructional levels, diagnosing learning difficulties and designing instruction for remediation and follow-up procedures.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5331 - Exploring Mathematics and Science Connections (4 credits)
This course is designed to involve elementary and middle level teachers in developing and implementing research-based methods for integrating mathematics and science. Participants will learn important mathematics and science content as they enhance their knowledge, skills, and conceptual understandings. Approximately 50% of this course is taught through online instruction.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5360 - Outdoor and Environmental Education (1 to 4 credits)
Studies methods, materials, and sites for education in, for and about the outdoors. Topics may include field ecology studies (K-12), bringing the outdoors planning outdoor/environmental education programs, backpacking, and family camping. Field trips are included. Additional costs are possible.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5361 - Science and Children (4 credits)
This course is designed to develop research-based philosophies, rationale, and methods for teaching elementary and middle school science. Participants will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding relative to curriculum and instructional planning, instructional models, curriculum integration, use of instructional resources/materials, classroom management and assessment.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5362 - Teaching Science to Young Children (4 credits)
Develops philosophies, rationale and methods for teaching science to young children. Explores knowledge and skills for planning instruction, using instructional models appropriate for young children, integrating the curriculum, using current instructional materials and evaluating outcomes. This is an online course with three required class meetings on campus.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 5919 - The International Experience (2 to 4 credits)
Involves educators in a field experience team-teaching with a classroom teacher or interning with a building principal. Compares educational systems through pre- and post-seminars, independent readings, and reflective journal entries. Requires a follow-up action project in the local school setting. This is a minimum two-term course currently offered only in New Zealand; enrollment typically is in summer; completion is in fall or winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be an M.Ed. student in Teacher Development and Educational Studies.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6000 - Introduction to Educational Studies (3 credits)
Investigates current education research, technology and instructional techniques and methods of implementing them in effective teaching and leadership practices. Must be taken as first course in M.Ed. in Educational Studies program.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. in Educational Studies, the MAT in Elementary Education, or the MAT in Secondary Education.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6100 - Diverse Learners and the Curriculum (4 credits)
Examines the social and cultural context of schooling; focuses upon school organization and policies; curricular and instructional issues related to educational opportunity and equity for a wide range of diverse learners. Encourages graduate students to selfreflect and examine topics related to education, cultural diversity, curriculum and teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6105 - Action Research in Your Classroom (3 credits)
The two-course action research sequence provides Teacher Leaders with the knowledge and skill needed to design, implement, and lead action research projects at the classroom and building levels.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517, EL 507, EST 518, EL 607, EST 618, EL 508.
Corequisite(s): EL 608
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6115 - Action Research in Your School (3 credits)
The two-course action research sequence provides Teacher Leaders with the knowledge and skill needed to design, implement, and lead action research projects at the classroom and building levels.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517, EL 507, EST 518, EL 607
Corequisite(s): EL 508
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6118 - Reflective Practitioner (4 credits)
Investigates the current practices and theories of teaching and leadership and develops teachers’ knowledge and skills to help build exemplary teaching practices and leadership capacity.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to M.Ed. program in teacher leadership.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6125 - Leadership for Professional Learning (3 credits)
This course is a capstone experience of the entire Teacher Leadership program. Students will use the skills gained throughout the program to create a final project that will be presented to a professional audience. This course will coach students in quality presentation skills, consultation, and acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): EST 517, EL 507, EST 518, EL 607, EST 618, EL 508, EST 617, EL 608
Corequisite(s): EL 609
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6128 - Collaborative Inquiry I (2 credits)
Provides students with knowledge and skills with the use of data and collaborative action research for increased student achievement.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. program in teacher leadership.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6200 - Teachers and the Curriculum (4 credits)
Provides a broad introduction to curriculum as a special area of study and the issues and problems of practice that engage curriculum scholars, teachers and teacher educators. Critical questions and issues that extend across K-12 grade levels, subject areas, and educational settings are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6218 - Collaborative Practitioner (4 credits)
Focuses on the development of ideas, expertise, and relationships that improve teaching and learning in K-12 student-centered educational environments.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 662 and EST 663).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6228 - Collaborative Inquiry II (2 credits)
Develops knowledge and skills using data and research to improve instruction emphasizing the use of action research and digital learning while making practice public.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 662 and EST 663).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6300 - Advanced Instructional Design (4 credits)
Studies the basic elements of curriculum design and ways of planning, organizing and implementing new curricula at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 601 and EST 603).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6301 - Social Theories of Education in Cross-National Contexts (4 credits)
This seminar explores influential ideas from post-modernism, post-structuralism, feminism, critical race theory, educational sociology, globalization studies, and post-colonialism, with a focus on their varied understandings of the ways in which educational phenomenon here and across the globe are deeply rooted in questions of power, resource distribution, inequality, and cultural identity.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6302 - Gender Socialization in the Schools (1 to 4 credits)
Provides an understanding of the role that gender plays in teaching and learning, with emphasis on the gender socialization of students in learning environments from pre-school to graduate school. Assists prospective teachers, parents and others in designing programs that reduce gender bias in the educational system.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Elementary Education program or Women’s Studies program or meet the prerequisite (EST 601).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6303 - Metropolitan Detroit Youth Studies Seminar (4 credits)
This seminar explores and conceptualizes marginalized youth in metropolitan Detroit. Participants examine ethnographic accounts of everyday life, investigate the structural and discursive contexts of youth experience, and interact with innovative youth organizations. Themes include youth identity; race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation; and the impact of global and urban restructuring.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6304 - Issues in Education (1 to 6 credits)
Studies current issues impacting on the organization, administration and environment of schools. May be taken more than once, but for no more than a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of adviser.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6305 - Applied Theory of Teacher Leadership I (2 credits)
Focuses on designing a field project for meeting the unique needs in a school or district, and carrying out the planned activity in a leadership role. Provides an opportunity for an alternative, scholarly, leadership pursuit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 662, EST 663, EST 664, EST 665 and EST 666).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6318 - Inquiry to Practice I (2 credits)
Focuses on categories of student-centered technologically integrated instructional strategies as well as an overview of emerging technologies and their impact on teaching and learning.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 662, EST 663, EST 664, and EST 665).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6361 - Integrating Beekeeping Across the Curriculum (3 or 4 credits)
Within curriculum theory exist models of curriculum integration used to integrate honey bee biology and habitat, beehive management and safety issues, pest management, the importance of honeybees to the human food system, natural environment and culture across K-16 curriculum while aligning local, state and/or national standards. On-site apiary learning is required.
Prerequisite(s): Oakland University Hold Harmless Waiver is required prior to enrollment. Physician’s Plan for administering epinephrine is required prior to entering the apiary.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6500 - Collaborative Action Research (3 credits)
Informs practitioners and develops their skills in the use of qualitative and quantitative research to identify best practices and improve their practice at the classroom and school levels. Collaborative, systemic inquiry using the basic principles of research will be used to empower professionals as teachers and leaders. Must be taken for at least four credits if enrolled in the M.Ed. Program.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EST 601, EST 602, EST 603, EST 604).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 6970 - Special Studies in Teacher Development and Educational Studies (1 to 4 credits)
Pursues directed readings or independent study of topics related to curriculum, instruction or educational studies. May be taken more than once, but for no more than a total of 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the M.Ed. in educational studies or have permission of the Chair of the Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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EST 7008 - Theory and Practice in Adult Learning and Development (4 credits)
Informs practitioners and develops their skills in the use of adult learning and development theory to facilitate learning in college contexts.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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SED 5110 - Secondary Minor Methods (4 credits)
Emphasizes the development of teaching strategies and human interaction techniques unique to secondary students and classrooms. Topics include discipline, motivation, instructional technology, skill assessment, evaluation and affect learning. This course is cross-listed with SED 4100.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the MAT program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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SED 5210 - Secondary Major Methods (4 credits)
Develop specific knowledge, competencies and skills required for effective teaching in the student’s major. This course is cross-listed with SED 428. Student must be admitted to the MAT program.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5000 - Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering (4 credits)
A study of the foundations of electrical and computer engineering. The use of vectors, matrices, Fourier transforms, and probability in electrical and computer engineering. Computer-aided tools such as Matlab and C are used to solve problems in communications, digital logic, electronic circuit design, and applied electromagnetics. Formerly ECE 515.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5130 - Integrated Circuits and Devices (4 credits)
Fundamentals of semiconductor electronics. Theory and operation of PN junctions and junction devices. MOS devices. Integrated circuits functional blocks, fabrication techniques, processing steps and equivalent circuits. Device modeling and simulation techniques. Offered Fall. Formerly EE 581, ECE 581. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 581, ECE 581 and ECE 5130.Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5132 - VLSIC Design of Digital Chips (4 credits)
CMOS Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits design methodology for rapid implementation and evaluation. From digital systems level to circuit, device, and processing layout. Combinational and sequential circuit characterization and performance estimation. Inverters, logic, and transmission gates switching characteristics. Reliability and yield Application Specific ICs design projects using professional CAD tool-suites. Previously EE 585, ECE 585. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 485, EE 585, ECE 485, ECE 4132, ECE 585, ECE 5132. With laboratory. Offered winter.Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ECE 5130 or permission of instructor.).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5134 - Fundamentals of MEMS (4 credits)
This course offers fundamentals of Micro-electro-mechanical Systems that involve multidisciplinary topics. In addition to systematic study of transduction principles and microfabrication technologies, variety of micro-scale transducers, including sensors and actuators, will be exemplified in detailed case study. This design-oriented course employs advanced MEMS and circuit simulation software for structural and circuit design of the MEMS devices. Students also have the chance to fabricate their designed sensors and actuators through commercial or custom microfabrication. Formerly ECE 583.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5135 - Integrated Electronics (4 credits)
Modern microelectronics processes and fabrication of integrated circuits. Crystal growth and wafer preparation, photolithography, dielectric and polysilicon film deposition, epitaxial growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, etching, metallization and integrated circuits layout principles. Introduction to MOS-based and bipolar junction transistor-based microcircuits design and fabrication. Fabrication processing simulation using SUPREM, with projects. Previously EE 587, ECE 587. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 587, ECE 587, ECE 5135.Offered winter, even years.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5137 - High-Frequency Electronics (4 credits)
Transmission lines with sinusoidal and pulse excitation. Passive and active circuit components at high frequency. High frequency amplifiers, communication circuits, waveform generators and digital circuits. Introduction to high frequency measurements. Formerly EE 726, EE 626, EE 527 and ECE 527. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 526, EE 527, EE 726, ECE 527, ECE 5137.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5140 - Instrumentation and Measurements (4 credits)
Errors in measurements, error corrections and minimization; transducers and their applications; signal conditioning and interfacing; electromagnetic compatibility and interference problems in instrumentation; measurement instrument and their characteristics. Measurement systems, signal analyzers and data acquisition systems; signal conversion; computer and microprocessor-based instrumentation. With project. Formerly EE 525, ECE 525. Credit can be awarded for only one of EE 525, ECE 525, and ECE 5140.Offered fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5206 - Random Signals and Processes (4 credits)
Provides the foundation needed to work with the random signals which are encountered in engineering. Concept of a stochastic process. Characterization of random waveforms using power spectral density and the correlation function. Random signals in linear systems. Applications to engineering systems. Formerly EE 533, ECE 533. Credit can be received for only one of EE 533, ECE 533 and ECE 5206.Offered Fall.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5210 - Principles of Digital Communications (4 credits)
Source coding, signal design, modulation and demodulation. The optimal receiver principle, synchronization, communications over narrow band channels, fading channels and error correction codes.Offered Winter.
Prerequisite(s): At least one course from the Core and Theory group of courses. Also, students must have completed a previous course in communications systems or have instructor permission. Formerly EE 534, ECE 534. Credit can be received for only one of EE 534, ECE 534 and ECE 5210.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5220 - Digital Signal Processing (4 credits)
Analysis of discrete signals and systems. Introduction to digital filers including finite and infinite impulse response filter. Discrete and Fast Fourier Transformations. Application of digital signal processing. Formerly EE 537, EE 637, ECE 537. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 537, EE 637, ECE 537, ECE 5220.Offered Winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have a basic knowledge of linear systems at undergraduate level or permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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ECE 5230 - Satellite-Based Positioning Systems (4 credits)
Introduction to the fundamentals of satellite-based positioning systems with an emphasis on the Global Positioning System (GPS). Understanding of the GPS satellite constellation, coordinate systems, timing standards and GPS signal structure. Determination of position from the range measurements for different modes of positioning. Introduction to various ranging error sources and mitigation techniques. Impact of ranging errors and satellite geometry on 3-dimensional position error. Formerly EE 550, ECE 550. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 450, EE 550, ECE 450, ECE 550, ECE 4230, ECE 5230.Offered Fall or Winter.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (undergraduate course equivalent to ECE 3204 or ECE 4210).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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