COMM 15000, Theory and Practice of Oral Discourse
An inquiry into the nature and function of oral communication in immediate person-to-person situations where interaction with the audience is possible.  Prerequisite: None

EERT 22003, Technical Computing
An introduction to digital computer systems, flowchart techniques, programming using a scientific high-level language with applications. Number system conversions, binary codes, error detection and correction. Boolean algebra. Co-requisite: MATH 19001 or equivalent.

EERT 22014, Microprocessors and Robotics
An introduction to microprocessor system fundamentals, software and hardware, architecture and instruction set, with applications to robot systems motor control, speech and sensor programming. Prerequisite: EERT 22003.

ENG 10001, College English I
Basic expository essay: emphasis on selection and organization of material, rhetorical patterns, clear and effective expression. Grammar and mechanics needed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 10000 or test score.

ENG 20002, Technical Writing
Study of principles appropriate to writing about technical subject with extensive practice in the writing of technical reports and papers. Prerequisite: Completion of the first-year English requirement for a student's program.

IERT 12005, Applications in Computer-Aided Design
Course for training on the use of a popular, computer-aided drafting and design software. Practice with the advanced features of the software applicable to modern design in the graphics, mechanical, industrial, and electronics fields. Prerequisite: None.

IERT 22000, Statistical Process Control
Process variability, process monitoring, statistical methods using control charts for variables and attributes; Acceptance sampling plans; process capability, process adjustment, process improvement. Prerequisite: High school algebra.

IERT 22010, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Planning, development and implementing a strategy to control and coordinate all the engineering, production and business operations within a manufacturing enterprise. Prerequisite: None.

MATH 11011, College Algebra
Level of difficulty between that of MATH 10005 and 12001. Includes factoring, equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 10005 or appropriate placement test score.

MATH 11012, Intuitive Calculus
Designed to give an overview of differential and integral calculus to business and life-science majors. Does not include trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: MATH 11011 or 12001, or appropriate placement test score.

MATH 11022, Trigonometry
Solution of triangles, trigonometric equations and identities. Prerequisite: MATH 11011 or appropriate placement test score.

MERT 12000, Engineering Drawing
Engineering drawing principles and techniques: lettering, instrument use, orthographic projection, sketching, sections, auxiliary views, dimensioning and conventional practices. Electrical/electronics drawing including schematic and PC layout. Prerequisite: None.

MERT 12001, Computer-Aided Drafting
Introduction to and use of computer-aided drafting techniques to draw working drawings: detail and assembly drawings of machine parts. Applications of descriptive geometry to determine true size, intersections and development. Prerequisite: MERT 12000.

MERT 12004, Manufacturing Processes
Basic principles of machine tools and machining processes including metal cutting, shaping, planing, drilling, turning and milling. Computer numerical control, special materials and processes. Prerequisite: None.

MERT 12005, Properties of Materials
Nature of pure metals and alloys, properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals and nonmetallic materials. Casting, heat treating, forming, welding and related processes. Prerequisite: None.

MERT 22002, Statics and Strength of Materials
Force systems. Equilibrium, structures and friction. Simple stresses, material properties, stress/strain, and deformation relationships. Thermal expansion and stress. Centroids. Moment of Inertia. Shear and bending moment in beams, beam design. Prerequisite: MATH 19001; co-requisite: MATH 19002.

MERT 22003, Computer-Aided Tool Design
Tool design practices and procedures including materials, commercial standards, cutting tool, drill jigs, fixtures, dies and gauges using computer-aided design. Prerequisite: MERT 12001.

MERT 22004, Mechanics and Machine Design
Machine design procedures including static and dynamic stresses, stress concentrations, design considerations. Design of keys, pins, fasteners, welds, power transmission devices and related components. Prerequisite: MERT 22002.

MERT 22009, Robotics and Flexible Automation
A hands-on course in automated manufacturing systems, including work-cell design with interfacing to robotics and related economic considerations, selection, and feasibility. Prerequisite: EERT 22014.

MERT 22012, Fluid Power
Fluid properties, kinematics of fluid flow, momentum, viscosity, energy equation, turbulent and laminar flow, industrial hydraulics and equipment. Prerequisite: None.

PHY 12201, Technical Physics I
Introduction to principles of physics: mechanics. Two hours recitation, two hours lab weekly. Pre-or-Co-requisite: MATH 19001 or 12001.

PHY 12202, Technical Physics II
Introduction to principles of physics: fluids, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Two hours recitation, two hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: PHY 12201.

PLCT 12000, Introduction to Plastics
Description of various plastics, outline of polymer chemistry, identification tests, polymerization, molecular growth and molecular weight, extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, compression molding and related topics. Prerequisite: None.

PLCT 12003, Reinforced Plastics
Comprehensive review of resin systems and their reinforcement for use in production of FRP products. Fabrication procedures. Comparative properties. Prerequisite: PLCT 12000.

PLCT 12004, Properties of Plastics
Study of the mechanical, electrical, optical and environmental characteristics of various plastics. Making and testing, heat stability and electrical testing. Prerequisite: PLCT 12000.

PLCT 22000, Assembly and Finishing of Plastics
Bonding, printing, electroplating, vacuum metalizing, hot stamping, painting, engraving, welding, sanding and machining. Prerequisite: PLCT 12000.

US 10001, University Orientation
Assist students in making the transition to the university, improving and refining academic skills, participating in the advising system, and selecting or confirming a major. Required of all entering freshmen. S/U grading. Prerequisite: None.