Audio Production and Technology—BS Courses

Physics concepts and methods associated with musical instruments, musical recording, and musical acoustics are discussed at an introductory level. Topics include periodic motion, normal modes and resonance, superposition and Fourier series, waves, sound and acoustics, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, and topics from non-linear physics. Course is also offered online on demand in spring and summer semesters.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C)

A companion hands-on lab course covering topics from PH1090.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1090(C)

A hands-on introduction to mixing music with emphasis on the support of musical principles and style. Students develop a technical understanding and practice the manipulation of volume, frequency, dynamics, pitch, and time to support the focus, rhythm, melody, and mood of a wide variety of musical styles.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall

An introduction to hands-on creative and technical work in sound. Work covers script analysis, story telling approaches, dialog direction and editing, sound effect and ambiance design, music integration and DAW based mixing.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Introduction to the technological fundamentals, both practical and theoretical, of sound equipment and systems for the performing arts. Focus on the basics of sound physics, sound measurement and perception, and sound system components and interconnections.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Fundamentals of sound systems design & engineering for a variety of entertainment industry scenarios, including: speaker coverage, system tuning, DSP programming, technical documentation, design phases, revision control, interaction with clients, interaction with design teams in other disciplines, and budget estimation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1101 and SND 1150

Learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 2151
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Hands-on learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 2150
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Introduction to designing sound through design projects. Focuses on fundamental technical understanding, practical design presentation techniques, specific drafting conventions, exploration of sound equipment, designer/ director/artist relationships, script analysis and design concepts, and design history.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or THEA 1120 or SND 1150)

In depth study of Microphone and Loudspeaker design as it applies to usage in recording and live sound reinforcement with an emphasis on interaction with the acoustical environment.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 4121
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1150 and SND 2120 and PH 1090

Laboratory to practice the application of loudspeaker and microphone principles. Designed to be taken concurrently with FA4740 Transducer Theory.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): SND 4120

Students design, install, program, run, and record a major live production. Sound will be an essential part of the story telling experience requiring a close relationship with the actors and extensive integration with other design elements.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1101 and SND 1102 and SND 1150 and SND 2120 and SND 2610 and SND 3330

Techniques for building a professional design and technical portfolio for the theatre and entertainment industry. The final result of the course will be a portfolio of all work to date.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Overview of the basic techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre. Focus on practical application of stagecraft and rigging for a theatrical production, safety in technical theatre, physical theatre structures, production processes, and theatre organization.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Overview of the basics of theatrical lighting, stage electrics, and techniques for theatrical production. Focus on practical application of static and automated lighting for a theatrical production, including instrumentation and control.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Introduction to basics of costume shop technology, costume construction/sewing. Focus on costume shop procedures, practical use of tools, machines, and techniques through individual projects and costuming for mainstage productions. Overview of hand sewing and pattern fitting/alteration.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to drafting conventions and standards by the entertainment industry. Focus on technical and design techniques using CAD for communication through: ground plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings, orthographic projections, system diagrams, and 3D representations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Professional private music instruction on brass, woodwind, string, piano, organ, guitar, harp, and voice. Guitars available for rental. School harp and pianos may be used. No string instruments available.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Professional private instruction on music mixing.

• Credits: 0.5; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1602 or SND 1101

Provides students the opportunity to attend professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will experience seminars, workshops, performance opportunities, competitions, and may perform services and interact with professionals at such events as AES and USITT.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology

Provides students the opportunity to present at professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will prepare and present design, technical, or performance projects, papers, and/or posters to be viewed and critiqued by professionals at such events as KCACTF, AES, USITT, and URTA.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (SND 2120 or SND 3330 or SND 3610) and THEA 3650(C)

Provides students the opportunity to attend professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will experience seminars, workshops, performance opportunities, competitions, and may perform services and interact with professionals at such events as KCACTF and USITT.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology

Provides students the opportunity to present at professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will prepare and present design, technical, or performance projects, papers, and/or posters to be viewed and critiqued by professionals at such events as KCACTF, AES, USITT, and URTA.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3700 or FA 3730 or FA 3750 or FA 3760 or FA 3650 or FA 2640 or FA 2730 or FA 2705 or THEA 3340(C) or SND 3330(C) or THEA 3320(C) or THEA 3330(C) or THEA 3660(C) or THEA 2330(C) or THEA 2130(C) or THEA 2111(C)

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1610

Open to students who take significant responsibility for sound on a major production, such as sound designer, recording engineer, live sound engineer.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 2610 or FA 2662

A creative lab for students interested in the aural arts. Students will be challenged to create sound designs and compositions in response to various aesthetic, dramatic, and philosophical goals for radio, multimedia, and live performance.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Students propose and lead creative or technical projects that demonstrate mastery of several integrated audio concepts. Project types are flexible depending on students' intended career goals and prior course experience.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3662 or SND 3610

Performance in a stage production or electronic media project. The project must be approved by the instructor either through audition or written contract of planned project.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students will practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1610

Open to students who take significant responsibility for sound on a major production, such as sound designer, recording engineer, live sound engineer.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): SND 2610 or FA 2662

A creative lab for students interested in the aural arts. Students will be challenged to create sound designs and compositions in response to various aesthetic, dramatic, and philosophical goals for radio, multimedia, and live performance.

• Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)

Performance in a stage production or electronic media project. The project must be approved by the instructor either through audition or written contract of planned project.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Fundamental theory of lumped-element DC and AC electrical circuits. Voltage, current, resistance, energy, and power. DC network analysis and network theorems. Inductance and capacitance. First-order transient analysis for RL and RC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis of simple AC circuits.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Co-Requisite(s): EET 1122
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1121(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C)

Laboratory exercises designed to complement the theory in a first course in lumped-element DC and AC electrical circuits. Electrical laboratory safety. Breadboard construction of electrical circuits. Electronic instrumentation, measurement techniques, and data analysis.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Co-Requisite(s): EET 1121
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1121(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C)

Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1121 or MA 1160 or MA 1161

Introductory course in C/++ programming. Topics include top-down analysis of problems, structured programming, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, and file I/O. Basic concepts of object-oriented programming (classes, objects, function overloading) will also be introduced.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Robotics Engineering, Industrial Technology, Audio Production & Technology, Computer Network & System Admn, Electrical Eng Tech, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Starting point of the computer science programs. A high-level, object-oriented programming language is introduced as a problem-solving tool. Topics include design, coding, documentation, debugging, and testing of programs. Programming assignments are given in both a closed lab setting and as homework.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C)

An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))

Introduction to basic networking concepts and implementation. Topics include OSI model, subnetting, network addressing, data encapsulation, network topologies, and basic configuration of networking hardware including cabling, bridges, routers, and other communications.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Co-Requisite(s): SAT 2344
• Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 1200 or CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131 or CS 1142 or MIS 2100

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, data and numerics, and graphical concepts and is similar to MA1160, going at a different pace.

• Credits: 5.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or MA 1120 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 76 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 26 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 610

Advanced treatment of passive linear electrical circuits. Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, and maximum power transfer theorems. Analysis of AC networks with attention to frequency response, attenuation, resonance, bandwidth, and terminal impedance. Single phase and balanced three-phase networks, bridge circuits, and filters.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): EET 2122
• Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 1121 and EET 1122) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161)

Laboratory exercises designed to complement the theroy in an advanced course on passive linear DC and AC electrical circuits. Electrical laboratory safety. Measurement of frequency response, attenuation, resonance, bandwidth, and terminal impedance. Measurement accuracy considerations. Circuit simulation tools.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Co-Requisite(s): EET 2121
• Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 1121 and EET 1122) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161)

Fundamental steady-state analysis of DC, AC polyphase and AC single-phase electrical machines as well as transformers.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121(C)

An advanced course in the study of linear integrated circuits. Includes op amps, comparators, wave form generators, timers and regulators. Emphasizes practical applications, including the interface of time-continuous measures to the discrete digital world.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): EET 2121

Sensors and instrumentation used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Instrument static characteristics, measurement errors, and calibration. Signal conditioning circuits including instrumentation amplifiers, DC bridges, and filters. Sensors for measuring motion, force, pressure, flow, and temperature, including physical principles and required electronic circuits.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121 or PH 2230 or EE 2111 or EE 3010

Covers soldering, component layout, printed circuit board artwork, troubleshooting, electrical and environmental factors in design as well as an overview of the practical methods used by industry to process projects. The student designs and fabricates a circuit board and assembles a project.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): EET 2121 and EET 3225

Starting point of the computer science programs. A high-level, object-oriented programming language is introduced as a problem-solving tool. Topics include design, coding, documentation, debugging, and testing of programs. Programming assignments are given in both a closed lab setting and as homework.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C)

Continuation of CS 1121. Topics include data abstraction, class hierarchies and polymorphism, list, stack, queue and tree data structures, complexity-based algorithm and data structure choices, and recursion. Homework programming assignments are given.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1121

An alternative starting point of the computer science programs for students with some programming experience, combining material from CS1121 and CS1122, offered at an accelerated pace. Homework programming assignments are given.

• Credits: 5.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Permission of department required
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)

Programming in assembly language and C for students with prior experience in Java. Topics include binary number encodings, instruction set architecture, assembly language programming, and instruction encodings. C programming topics include program structure, preprocessor, arrays, structures, pointers, input/output, dynamic memory management, and linked data structures.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1122 or CS 1131

Presents fundamental concepts in discrete structures that are used in computer science. Topics include sets, trees, graphs, functions, relations, recurrences, proof techniques, logic, combinatorics, and probability.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (CS 1121 or CS 1131) and (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 2160)

Presents fundamental concepts in data structures. Topics include abstract data types (priority queues, dictionaries and graphs) and their implementations, algorithm analysis, sorting, text processing, and object oriented design. A significant programming project is assigned.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1122 or CS 1131

Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3

Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3

Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)

Experiments covering Coulomb's law, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, and geometric optics are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100 or PH 1111 or PH 1141 or PH 1161

A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))

A calculus-based introduction to electromagnetism. Topics include Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's law, induction, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 1200(C) or PH 2261(C)) and (PH 2100 or PH 1160) and MA 2160

Scripting in PERL, Python, BASH, and PowerShell to accomplish and automate common system administration tasks such as working with files, network and web communication, database interaction, and security.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131 or CS 1142 or MIS 2100

Study of network devices in various architectures. Topics include routing protocols, TCP/IP, access-lists, remote network structures, network topologies, telnet and SSH authentication, switch programming, VLAN and STP configuration, IP traffic control, network troubleshooting and WAN encapsulation.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 2343 or CS 3411

Study of wireless communications, standards, and regulations in an enterprise environment. Topics include: various radio frequency and light communications; IEEE 802.11 Regulations and Standards; protocols and devices; network implementation; network security; and site surveying.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 2711

Emphasizes advanced portions of scripting programming, testing, implementation and documentation (i.e. PERL, PHP, Python and Scripting). Other topics include language syntax data and file structures, input/output devices, file, database access, and graphical user interfaces.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131 or MIS 2100

Topics include router and switch flow control; VolP, compression and load balancing; VPN networks involving MPLS, IPSEC and PPP; advanced access-list configuration; AAA; Kerberos; TACACS; firewalls; and configuration of advanced routing protocols.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 3343

Statics includes a study of forces, analysis of simple structures, equilibrium, moment of inertia, and friction.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 1110 or PH 1140 or PH 2100) and (MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C))

Force systems in two and three dimensions. Includes composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Vector algebra used where appropriate. Prerequisite of MA2160 with a grade of C or better is required.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci, College of Engineering
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102

Analysis and solution of practical environmental noise problems. Fundamental concepts of sound generation and propagation, the unwanted effects of noise, assessment of sound quality, and source-path-receiver concepts in noise control. Lecture, measurement laboratory, and team project directed at solving a real noise problem under a client's sponsorship.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

Overview of the basics of theatrical lighting, stage electrics, and techniques for theatrical production. Focus on practical application of static and automated lighting for a theatrical production, including instrumentation and control.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring

Introduction to basics of costume shop technology, costume construction/sewing. Focus on costume shop procedures, practical use of tools, machines, and techniques through individual projects and costuming for mainstage productions. Overview of hand sewing and pattern fitting/alteration.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Focus on construction and the variable applications of stagecraft, rigging, and production processes with attention to safety and typical structures for the entertainment industry.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110

Techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre. Focus on application of advanced stagecraft through safety, woodworking, metalworking, budgeting, project management, and shop management.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
• Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 2701 or THEA 2310) and (FA 2706 or THEA 2110)

Fundamentals of designing theatrical lighting through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: theatrical drafting conventions, light sketches, plots. Also, designer/director relationships, script analysis, research, design concepts/history. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120

Practical application and theory of stage mechanics and rigging. Emphasis will be placed on theatrical equipment such as fly systems, turntables, and scenery lifts. Course will also explore automation through pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110

Focus on techniques to coordinate production and artistic operations for the theatre and entertainment industries and venues. Emphasis on effective event management processes including: safety, budgeting, scheduling, personnel, rehearsals, performance, communication, facilities.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman