(3 credits)Through activities in this course students will explore their leadership skills specifically related to forming compatible, achieving groups capable of completing tasks to complement the organizational vision. Students will examine the classic and contemporary literature on topics affecting groups such as conflict, collaboration, negotiation, power issues, decision-making, compromise strategies, and team-building.
(3 credits)The principal purpose of this seminar is to show the process by which planned change occurs in educational organizations through the application of behavioral science knowledge. The focus of organizational development is on the ability of organization members to diagnose and solve their own problems. Organizational development addresses a broad range of topics, including the effects of change, the methods of organizational change, and the factors influencing organizational development success.
(3 credits)This course is designed to acquaint students with the development of adult learning and education in this country and the resulting social, political, and economic implications. Students analyze theory, research, and practice as a basis for improving the learning environments of formal and nonformal adult education programs.
(3 credits)This course involves fieldwork under the direction of a practicing organizational leader. The supervising faculty member from the department serves as a liaison between the university and professionals at the placement site.
Course will focus on relationships between public policy and education; recognizing policy issues; and relating policy initiatives to student welfare. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of sound planning in maintaining school, community, and media relations.
(3 credits)A basic course for special and general supervisors and supervising principals with emphasis on a multidimensional approach to supervision. Related application of theory to practice.
(3 credits)Includes the history and development of major administrative theories. Emphasizes the use of these theories in administering an organization.
(3 credits)Includes history of legal provisions for public education in the United States and school legislation in Tennessee. In a seminar setting, the class identifies and analyzes trends in legislation, case law, precedent, and interpretation as these factors influence and are influenced by the changing role of education in modern life. Emphasizes, but is not limited to, the school law of Tennessee and neighboring states.
(3 credits)Emphasis on planning, financing, and utilizing the school plant. Consideration is given to forms and surfaces, flexibility, machines and furniture, and equipment. Operation and administration of transportation are included.
(3 credits)Federal, state, and local financing of schools; equalization of education opportunity; sources of school revenue; school budgets; and business methods of accounting are included.
(3 credits)Course deals with human resource problems of staff and students from the administrator’s point of view: records, test score use, assignment, recruitment, professional negotiations, insurance, fringe benefits, guidance programs, etc.
Students will take an active part in the collection and analysis of research data of importance to educational leaders. Students will also take an active part in the writing of research reports and dissemination of findings. Students should check with the instructor prior to enrolling in this course.
ELPA 6872 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders
(3 credits)The course is designed to provide the student with state-of-the-art knowledge of computer technology related to administration, research, statistics, peripheral interfaces, personal productivity, and basic programming in administration and management.
This seminar provides a forum for discussion of current research relevant to educational leaders. Students will learn the principles of research interpretation through an examination of the current literature and will concurrently learn to conduct appropriate analyses of research data using computer technology.
This course introduces the methods and concepts of action research. Action research is presented as a reflective process used by practicing classroom teachers to identify and solve problems of importance in the classroom. Action research is approached as a professional development activity that allows teachers to discover the complexities in teaching and offers suggestions for improving learning.
(3 credits)The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the process by which policy is formulated, analyzed, implemented, and evaluated. The focus will be on such actions as undertaken by policy analysts in and out of government. The methodological issues and techniques used to accommodate the major social, economic political, and behavioral aspects of policy analysis in an organizational context will be discussed.
This course prepares students as critical, reflective evaluators of educational programs. Students are provided an introduction to the many activities associated with development, implementation, and assessment of educational program evaluation. They subsequently demonstrate their knowledge of evaluation methodology and design by formulating and implementing an evaluation plan for an existing educational program. Students present their evaluation plans and outcomes during class for critical analysis and assessment.
(3 credits)This course examines the possibilities for additional funding through grant development. Students use newsletters, foundation and government publications, as well as the Internet, to locate sources of funding. Interviews are conducted with persons who have had previous success in receiving grant funding. The course also emphasizes refinement of writing skills, development of an organizational vision, goal-setting, political realities, and public relations techniques. Budget development with software options as well as audit protocol will also be explored. Presentation and team-building skills are another critical dimension to successful grant funding and implementation.
ELPA 7110 - Community Colleges in the United States
(3 credits)This course emphasizes the history, philosophy, and contemporary nature of community colleges in terms of organization and administration, students, faculty, curriculum and instruction, finance, and issues and trends.
(3 credits)A survey of American Higher Education from its origins to the present. The focus of this course is the study of two- and four-year public and private postsecondary institutions in America. Topics may include (but are not limited to): administrative structure, access, athletics, governance, funding, politics, curriculum, philanthropy, sponsored research, student life.
ELPA 7220 - Supervising Community College Curriculum Planning
(3 credits)A study of program planning at the community college level; includes a study of the relationship between secondary curriculum and community college curriculum; considers trends in curriculum development of reform, materials of instruction, and supervision at the community college level.
(3 credits)This course emphasizes statistics for use in educational research: measures of central tendency, variation, rank, and correlation; the normal curve and probability; testing differences between means; analysis of variance; and nonparametric procedures.
This course builds on the foundations of research and statistics and introduces multivariate statistical techniques commonly used in educational research. It develops skills in parametric and nonparametric analysis, survey design and scale construction, database development and management, and the use of statistical analysis packages.
(3 credits)Prerequisites:EDFN 5950 or equivalents.
This course provides an introduction to the qualitative research process. Qualitative research is examined in this course through 1) reading 2) personal reflection, and 3) inquiry activities. The basic concepts and methods of qualitative research are studied through collaborative, constructivist activities. The qualitative research process is presented as a series of ongoing and overlapping activities. Topics include the identification of the assumptions that support the qualitative research, the identification of research questions, the use of theory in the research process, participant selection, methods of data collection, data analysis strategies and tools (including the use of microcomputers), and the reporting of results.
This course is designed to strengthen knowledge and skills necessary to conduct, understand, evaluate, and utilize advanced research in the field of educational leadership. It provides a forum for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they begin working on their dissertation prospectus.
This course is designed to build on the introductory knowledge of ELPA 7812, Qualitative Research, with an in-depth examination of the five traditions of qualitative inquiry; those traditions are biography, ethnography, phenomenology, case study, and grounded theory.
(3 credits)This course emphasizes the administration, financial support, staffing, community relations, and program development in higher education; includes objectives and trends in American higher education, organizational patterns, and community colleges.
(3 credits)This course provides an examination of the legal issues that impact and influence American higher education. The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the subject areas of law most relevant to higher education and to introduce students to methods of legal analysis and decision-making. The course will emphasize the legal environment of postsecondary institutions, legal processes, analysis, and problems incurred in the administration of colleges and universities.
(3 credits)This course provides students with an overview of the financial management of two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Students learn about the financial reporting, budgeting, and asset management processes for higher education institutions. Additionally, students examine contemporary funding issues for public and private postsecondary institutions.
This course builds on the foundations of research and introduces students to formal academic writing for dissertation research. Students will develop a research proposal that includes: an introduction, a literature review, and a method or research design section.
(1-3 credits)This is a course that is required of all students who have completed the number of credits of Dissertation (7960) specified in their program of study but have not completed the dissertation and MUST be taken each semester (three credits) until the dissertation is approved. Additionally, students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus, thesis, or dissertation MUST enroll for three credits of Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by the student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to receive credit for such activities as preparation of designated papers or development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
(1 credit)Presents industry experts on varying subjects related to advanced manufacturing and engineering technology. This course meets three times in a semester.
(3 credits)The development and significance of current scientific technology. Types of industries, trends, and systems of organization. A study of specific examples. The science of appropriate action applied to production.
(3 credits)Elements and critical abilities involved in production problem-solving. Investigation of the literature with special reference to research studies pertaining to job problems experienced by participants. Each student will select a problem for study and present the findings to the group.
Presents objectives of quality control in manufacturing. Control charts for variables, control charts for attributes, and lot by lot acceptance sampling for attributes (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4). The statistical approach to methods and procedures associated with quality assurance in manufacturing processes.
ENTC 5045 - Complex Instrumentation and Sensor Systems
(3 credits)Prerequisites:ENTC 5277 or prior professional/academic experience with complex instrumentation and sensor systems.
Covers advanced sensor networks, smart sensors, and the application of sensors to support production control. High speed data aquistion and instrumentation systems required to support production automation and control may also be covered.
(3 credits)Prerequisites:ENTC 5517 or prior industrial/academic experience with both Industrial Robots and PLCs.
Presents theory and applications of automation using robots, programmable controls, human machine interfaces, communication protocols, and database software to interface with production operations and provide secure automation-related production operations.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: ENTC 2170 or equivalent AutoCAD course.
Presents solid modeling with Computer Aided Engineering software. This course introduces critical concepts relating to the product development process using parametric modeling for development analysis, prototyping, and revision. Use of 3D printing systems and other modeling technologies are employed to realize CAD drawings to solid models.
ENTC 5075 - Production Control and Communication Standards
(3 credits)Investigates and develops an understanding of ISO Standards, STEP Processes (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data), ASTM F2792 Additive Manufacturing, and other standards related to production.
(3 credits)This is a project-based course which analyzes international environments in regard to environmental sustainability. Project topics addressed could include: site adaptation by buildings and cities, health and architecture, related cultural and social aspects, globalization of trade in antiquity and the Renaissance, medieval adaptive reuse, energy conservation in design, environmental economics and the green economy in contemporary Europe.
ENTC 5170 - Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation
(3 credits)This course applies the concepts of strategic management within a rapidly changing, technological environment. An emphasis will be placed on how organizations use and produce innovative technologies to develop competitive advantages. Specifically, the use of information technology and its role in the strategic management process will be addressed.
Studies design concepts for industrial tooling including stamping dies, fixtures, and molds including materials selection, heat treatment specifications, off-the-shelf tooling components, and make/buy decisions. Utilization of CADD and CNC to execute designs is applied. Lecture and lab.
(3 credits)Principles of plant layout, process and flow charts, machine location, auxiliary services, safety, and personnel organization. Materials handling methods and case studies are emphasized. Lecture.
(4 credits)Provides theory and laboratory experience pertaining to modern instrumentation, pressure, temperature, liquid level, flow, and automatic controls including PLC’s, and microcomputers. Lecture and lab.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: One computer science course.
Theory, fundamental concepts, and applications of robotics and computer-aided manufacturing. Includes history, robot elements and types, actuators and manipulators, programmable systems, vision systems, safety, robotic work cells, applications, and economic analysis. Lecture and laboratory.
Includes a microprocessors instruction around a microprocessor trainer. Topics include assembly language programming, examples of hardware/software tradeoffs, interrupt system, alternative approaches to input/output and timing, the use of programmable LSI devices, and how microcomputers can communicate with external systems. Lecture and lab.
Centers instruction around an microprocessor single board computer. Topics include review of microprocessor hardware and instruction set, arithmetic operations, serial data communications, interfacing analog devices, using interval timers, stepper motor control, and an introduction to troubleshooting. Lecture and lab.
(3 credits)Provides interdisciplinary concepts of business, computers, and manufacturing designed to explore the integration of these dynamic disciplines in the development of the Computer-Integrated Enterprise. Field trips, lab activities, and demonstrations support the lectures.
ENTC 5417 - Construction Financing and Administration
(3 credits)Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Provides detailed study of the methods of financing construction projects, as well as the construction company. Included are a discussion of interest rates, bonds, insurance, amortization, and depreciation.
A study of contemporary project management. The course focuses on the development and/or enhancement of the ability to successfully plan, schedule, budget, monitor, and control the execution of projects. Lecture with emphasis on teamwork, team exercises, and presentation.
Focus on new business creation based on technology innovation. Provides the innovative prudent risk taker with a practical approach for converting brilliant ideas into wealth. Fundamental methodology is applicable to all who have the desire and drive to start their own business. Lecture with emphasis on teamwork, team exercises, and presentation. This course is helpful to those having new business and/or product innovation responsibility within existing industry.
Focus on a framework that combines the business revenue model with development of technology innovation in large organizations to achieve aggressive market growth targets.
ENTC 5717 - Computer Assisted Numerical Control Programming
(3 credits)Prerequisites: ENTC 3710.
Studies computerized methods for generating numerical control (N/C) programs utilizing (1) tool path definition software applicable to CADD drawing data bases and (2) N/C programming languages including APT and COMPACT II. Source program structure including initialization, geometry definition, cutter path definition statements, links, post processors, Syntax conventions, writing, running, and debugging source programs to generate list/cutter location files and tape files. Lecture and lab.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: ENTC 3030 or equivalent.
Studies productivity concepts and management case study demonstrations, examining best practices in area enterprises, with emphasis on problem identification, defects analysis, statistical process control, lean operations, and Six Sigma Quality. Lean and Six Sigma enhances company operations by assessing productivity, improving design, reducing cycle time, improving workflow, maximizing quality, increasing reliability, and increasing profits. On-site company demonstrations of best practices, group problem solving, and case studies are emphasized.
(3 credits)Studies methods of planning, organizing, and controlling a safety program. The study includes the safety problem, accident causation, motivational and marketing methods of safety, safety training and leadership, and a study of OSHA and TOSHA practices and procedures.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: All graduate coursework in Technology concentration completed.
Course is designed to be taken last semester of program. Requires graduate committee chair approval. This course is designed to provide the Technology student with an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge, and experience gained in the program in a realistic problem solving environment. It concludes with the concentration written and oral final examination.
(1-9 credits)Individual students or groups of students define a problem and work under direction of a faculty member. The problem must be approved by the departmental graduate committee. Significant investigation and reporting required.
(3 credits)Analysis of the materials and methods of research appropriate to technology. Orientation to graduate work; should be taken during first term of graduate program.
(1-6 credits)Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter.
Provides special topics of current interest concerning content not presented in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit if material covered is significantly different or advanced.
(1-3 credits)Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignments. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received will not apply to degree requirements. Students may receive compensation as full-time employees.
(1-3 credits)Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U).
(1-3 credits)Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignments. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received will not apply to degree requirements. Students may receive compensation as full-time employees.
(3 credits)Studies practical aspects of English syntax, semantics, and usage. Emphasis is on the teaching of grammar and usage for those seeking teacher certification.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: Either ENGL 3100 or ENGL 4120.
Studies regional and social language variations including dialect geography and sociolinguistics. Emphasis is on linguistic features of Appalachian dialects.
ENGL 5180 - Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language
(1-3 credits)Gives students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques of teaching English as a second language from previous coursework to actual ESL classroom settings. This satisfies a portion of the requirement for an “add-on” endorsement in ESL.
(3 credits)This course equips students to think critically about assumptions, research, and ideology in second language acquisition. We consider the learning processes of second language learners and the way SLA theory fits into teaching philosophy and methodology.
(3 credits)Study of Restoration and 18th-century British literature, with attention to development of drama, poetry, and prose in a cultural and historical context.
(3 credits)Study of major writers of British Romanticism, usually including Wordsworth, Scott, and de Quincey among other poets, novelists, and essayists.
(3 credits)Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or equivalent.
Studies the contemporary staging of various plays produced in London, England. It requires a two-week stay in central London, including attendance at various performances, tour of theatres, and visits to various museums and historical and cultural sites. This course may be repeated up to three times.
ENGL 5417 - Residency I: Teaching English in Middle and High Schools
(3 credits)Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Provides instruction in the methods and materials to be used by English teachers in middle and high schools. Must be taken the fall semester prior to Residency II (student teaching).
ENGL 5450 - Colonial and Federal American Literature
(3 credits)Readings in important colonial and federal texts, including diaries, sermons, political tracts, and fine literature by poets such as Bradford and Taylor.