2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Courses


 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • CVET 410 - Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design


    3 Credits

    Description
    Students are introduced to analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Topics include influence lines, moving loads, member forces and stresses, deflection of structures, displacements, and flexibility and stiffness analyses. Students are also be introduced to design of members and frames of reinforced concrete; concrete and reinforcement properties; anchorage and splicing reinforcement; design of beams, columns, slabs, frames, footings, and retaining walls. This course requires American Concrete Institute code requirements and computer applications.

    Prerequisites
    MET 406


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  • ECON 100 - Basic Economics


    3 Credits

    Link
    (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to www.transferin.net/ctl.)

    Description
    A brief overview of basic economic principles, with emphasis on the market system and its relevance to current economic issues and policies. The course is designed to introduce economics to those students who have not yet taken, and may never take, principles of economics (200 and 201). Also offered as 100I with increased emphasis on international economics. ECON 100 does not count towards the Economics Minor, but it may be used as a directed economic elective in the Economics Major.  Not open to students with prior credit for either ECON 200 or ECON 201.

    Foundational Studies Credit
    [FS 2010: Social or Behavioral Sciences]


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  • ECON 101 - Quantitative Problem Solving


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course uses a variety of real-world problems to illustrate the applicability of algebraic, statistical, and financial methods. Using selected problems, students learn the utility of understanding units of measure, extrapolation and interpolation, data conversion, single and simultaneous equation solutions, probability, statistical inference, expected value, and present and future value. ECON 101 does not count towards the Economics Major or Minor.

    Prerequisites
    Appropriate placement examination (MAPLE T.A.) score or MATH 011, MATH 015, or MATH 035.

    Foundational Studies Credit
    [FS 2010: Quantitative Literacy]


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  • ECON 103 - Economics Perspectives on Environmental Problems


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course examines the relationship between economics and environmental problems. Specifically, students learn about interaction between the economy and the environment, as well as how economic analysis can be used to help solve environmental problems. The analysis considers the economic efficiency and equity dimensions, places environmental problems in a historical context, and contrasts the strategies needed to tackle environmental problems at the local versus the global level.   ECON 103 does not count towards the Economics Minor, but it may be used as a directed economic elective in the Economics Major.  Not open to students with prior credit for either ECON 200 or ECON 201.

    Foundational Studies Credit
    [FS 2010: Ethics and Social Responsibility]


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  • ECON 199 - Honors Summer Seminar for High School Students


    2 Credits

    Description
    This Summer Honors course allows students to pick topics from many economic and political issues in the news for university-level exploration. In the first few meetings basic economic principles and models are discussed so that policy issues can be explored on a firm foundation. Issues are elected by the students but are likely to include Welfare, Medicare and Medicaid, the budget deficit, and the national debt. Emphasis is on the application of economic principles to these issues, with the majority of the time being devoted to student exploration of the issues using Internet searches and class discussion.

    Note
    Open to high school students on the completion of their junior year by application only.




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  • ECON 342 - International Political Economy


    3 Credits

    Description
    An interdisciplinary study of the development and functioning of the global capitalist system since around 1945. This course gives attention to the structure of the system via such institutions as the GATT/WTO, the IMF and World Bank, and transnational corporations. Implications are drawn for economic efficiency, economic justice, environmental sustainability, and the prospects for broad-based democratic participation and control.

    Prerequisites
    ECON 200 and 201, or permission of the instructor.


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  • ECON 353 - Gender and Economics


    3 Credits

    Description
    An analysis of the economic aspects of issues related to gender. Course discussions focus on gender wage gaps, labor force discrimination, and the valuation of unpaid household work. Also covered are the differential impact of public policies and the importance of gender in economic theories of household behavior.

    Prerequisites
    ECON 100, or 200 and 201, or consent of instructor.

    Restrictions
    Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of registration.

    Foundational Studies Credit
    [FS 2010: Upper Division Integrative Elective]


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  • ECON 355 - The Economics of Crime


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course surveys the intersection of two areas of human behavior: criminal and economic. Social science methodology and basic concepts from economics and criminology are reviewed. An economics framework is applied to analyze criminal behavior and to evaluate the economic burden that crime imposes on a society. Lessons are applied to specific types of crime: property, white collar, illegal markets, and organized crime.

    Prerequisites
    3 credits of introductory economics (ECON 100, 200, or 201).

    Restrictions
    Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of registration.

    Foundational Studies Credit
    [FS 2010: Upper Division Integrative Elective]

    Cross-listed
    Also listed as CRIM 355.


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  • ECON 412 - Industrial Organization


    3 Credits

    Description
    The structure of the United States economy; the welfare implications of competitive and noncompetitive market structure; the game theoretical approach to joint and non-cooperative decision making of oligopoly firms; the analysis of concentration, advertising, predation, integration, and mergers as they affect market performance; and the analysis of some major antitrust cases.

    Prerequisites
    ECON 301 or consent of instructor.

    Note
    Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature.




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  • ECT 170 - Introduction to Information Technology


    2 Credits

    Description
    A survey of computer-based information technology and an overview of information technology as a discipline. Presented are a variety of information technology concepts, topics, and the specialized terminology used by information technology professionals including: information technology in organizations, hardware, software, databases and data organization, telecommunications and networking, the Internet and intranets, categories of information systems, electronic commerce, decision support, artificial intelligence, system development, and security and ethical issues.

    Note
    A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.




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  • ECT 272 - Computer Software Components


    Description
    This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence. It provides technical information and laboratory experiences for an in-depth study of the operating systems software that currently run typical PC computers. Students are introduced to operating system software, its installation, troubleshooting, upgrade, and preventative maintenance. Course content is consistent with the knowledge base required for existing industry certification.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 172 or consent of instructor.


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  • ECT 324 - Discrete Transistor Theory and Circuit Design


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course is designed to increase students understanding of transistors, transistor-based circuits, and applications of transistors as amplifiers. D.C. biasing of transistors, various transistor-based circuit configurations, and amplification of A.C. signals will be covered. Students will analyze, design, and build single-stage and multi-stage transistor-based circuits. Circuit modeling will be used to assist in the analysis, design, and construction of circuits.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 221.

    Note
    (Should be taken concurrently with 321.) A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.




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  • ECT 372 - Advanced Computer Components


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence. It provides technical information and laboratory experiences for an in-depth study of the operating systems software that currently run typical PC computers. Students are introduced to operating system software, its installation, troubleshooting, upgrade, and preventative maintenance. Course content is consistent with the knowledge base required for existing industry certification.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 172 or consent of instructor.


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  • ECT 373 - Introduction to Data Communications and Networking


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course is designed to introduce information technology majors to the fundamentals of telecommunications, data communications, and networking. Topics covered include: data and telecommunications hardware and software; communications channels and types of media; data, voice, and video transmission; local and wide area networks; network topology models; network security and other network management issues; and related topics including future trends in the field of analog and digital communication.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 231


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  • ECT 374 - Information System Security


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course affords the learner an in-depth coverage of the risk and threat exposure that exists today to an organization’s data, along with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding required for these critical electronic assets.  The course provides a foundation for those responsible for protecting Information Technology (IT) network services, devices, traffic and data.  Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized IT security fields. 

    Prerequisites
    CS 256 OR ECT 168


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  • ECT 375 - Advanced Digital Animation & HCI Technology


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course involves subject matter in the Information Technology program of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology department.  This three (3) credit hour course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of innovations in human-computer interaction.  The student will analyze the issue of ensuring universal usability for diverse users of interactive systems.  This will provide valuable experience in designing guidelines, principles, and theories that reflect new methods of thinking.  The students will discuss and present controversial topics such as 3D, speech and natural-language interfaces.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 275


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  • ECT 394 - Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Assessment


    3 Credits

    Description
    This course covers the CyberSecurity topic of Ethical Hacking and the technological process of vulnerability assessment using the learning objectives from the EC-COUNCIL CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER V10 certification examination.  This course teaches students to be aware of network attack strategies and common countermeasures. ECT 394 prepares students to use various penetration testing tools to analyze networks for vulnerabilities. Knowledge of these vulnerabilities also helps students to understand how to counter these vulnerabilities and improve network security.

    Prerequisites
    ECT 374

    Repeatable
    No

    Foundational Studies Credit
    No


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