Catalog 73 - National University

Course Descriptionsniques, skills, methods, and theories to support andenhance learning. Application of various digitalmedia including video, audio, and graphics for communicatingand for creating digital assets in an educationalor training context.EDT 632: Technology and Leadership(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)Information technology issues, networking, and theconvergence of media (telecommunications, voice,video, and data) will be contextualized through thelens of educational leadership. Future technologyleaders will address current issues such as networksecurity, digital ethics, budgets, and the total cost ofownership as it pertains to hardware and software.EDT 633: Assessment & Accountability(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)Data management in a digital environment is dependentupon technology systems and infrastructure.This course presents a systems approach to understandingissues with the delivery and managementof data focusing on accountability, evaluation, andassessment. Summative and formative assessmentstrategies and techniques will be explored.EDT 655: Issues and Trends in EducationalTechnologyA survey of a wide range of state-of-the-art issuesand trends that have impacted the field of educationaltechnology at the local, state, national andinternational level. Also addresses the basic principlesof information literacy skills and the ethical useof the Internet.EDT 660: Multimedia and Interactive TechnologiesAn overview of the use of multimedia and interactivetechnologies in the educational environment,focusing on design and production of multimediaproducts. Students will develop media literacy viaexposure to web-based conferencing, art programs,PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, image scanning andediting, as well as video and sound digitization.EDT 671: Curriculum Design for Online LearningA comprehensive course on how to design curriculumthat will be implemented in an online teachingenvironment. Students use an online course managementand authoring system to design a course foruse in K-16 or for corporate, government, or militaryeducation.EDT 693: Instructional Evaluation & Development(Prerequisites: All core classes, EDT 616 or EDT 623)An exploration and application of alternative theoriesand strategies for evaluating the effectiveness ofinstructional programs. Applies usability framework,instruments, approaches to student outcomesand assessment, and continuous quality improvementstrategies as they apply to the design andimprovement of instructional systems. Capstoneprospectus developed.EDT 695: Capstone Project(Prerequisite: All core and elective classes and EDT 693)The final class in the MS in Educational andInstructional Technology program. Under the supervisionof a faculty member, students complete a capstoneproject and accompanying report. Studentsmeet weekly via voice/web with a faculty supervisor.Grading is by H, S, or U only.EEA – Enterprise ArchitectureEEA 601: Architecture ConceptsIntroduces basic concepts, theories, and documentationframeworks. Analysis of all major enterprisearchitecture frameworks including Zachman,TOGAT (Open Groups), Federal EnterpriseArchitecture Framework, Treasury ArchitectureFramework, Homeland Security ArchitectureFramework and the Department of DefenseArchitecture Framework. Developing and implementingenterprise architecture programs are covered.EEA 602: Architecture PlanningIntroduces concepts and theories associated withorganizational strategic planning, provides andexamination of the Federal Enterprise ArchitectureProgram Management Office reference models.Provides details on how to plan and manage an EAproject within an enterprise, including developmentof a statement of work, scheduling, requirementsanalysis, and risk management.EEA 603: Architecture ImplementationAnalysis and integration of different EnterpriseArchitecture Methodologies, review of basic conceptsin light of an integrated repository. Activitybased costing and cost/benefits analysis, developingperformance measures. Balanced Scorecard andGPRA, managing and incorporation of legacy systems,information assurance and security architecture,and stakeholder communication strategies.EEA 604: Architecture IntegrationThis course covers the integration of EA componentsacross the matrices of different frameworks(Zachman, FEAF, TEAF, TOGAF, etc.) and the OMBReference Models, the integration of business, technical,data and application architectures, configurationmanagement and standards.EES – Earth and EnvironmentalScienceEES 103: Fundamentals of GeologyIntroduction to the major geological processes whichcreate and transform materials and landformsthroughout the planet. Geotectonic processes, geomorphology,unifying themes such as plate tectonics,sea form spreading and athenosphere convectioncells; and degradation-aggradation processes.EES 103A: Fundamentals of Geology Lab(1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: EES 103)This laboratory course will complement the student’sknowledge of geology with demonstrationsand experiments. Contact hours for this laboratorycourse (45) are based on a 3:1 ratio, i.e. 3 lab hours =1 lecture hour equivalent.EES 301: Earth & Planetary SciencesA study of the astronomical, geological and oceanographicsciences. Emphasizes the physical structuresand processes that form the stars, planets and otherobjects of our solar system and the universe.EES 322: OceanographyExamination of the interactions between oceanographic,geological and astronomical processes onthe physical and living components of the world’soceans. Includes interactions between the ocean andthe atmosphere and how these interactions affectcurrents, weather and biological activity.EES 335: Environmental ScienceA study of man’s relationship to the environmentand the effects on it. Examines plant and animalcommunity structure, renewable and nonrenewableresources and environmental degradation withemphasis on what is needed for a sustainable society.EES 336: Natural Resource ConservationAn overview of the distribution and uses of worldnatural resources and the application of economicconcepts to the management of specific renewableresources. Examines specific resources such as soil,water, grasslands, forests, marine habitats, fish andgame populations and energy resources.EES 337: Environ Law & SustainabilityInvestigation of the relationship of laws, nationaland world policy, and human society’s promotion ofa sustainable society.EES 491A: Capstone: Environ Study 1Seminar classes analyze different approaches, modesof inquiry, and methodologies associated with environmentalissues. Students select a topic for furtheroriginal research, producing a “capstone” paperbased on a field-based or agency-based project.EES 491B: Capstone: Environ Study 2Seminar classes analyze different approaches, modesof inquiry, and methodologies associated with environmentalissues. Students select a topic for furtheroriginal research, producing a “capstone” paperbased on a field-based or agency-based project.Topic chosen should be different from that chose inEES 491A. The seminar topic chosen in EES 491Bshould be different than the one selected in EES491A.EES 492: Intern/Project: Env Sci PolicyPractical “hands-on” work experience with a privateor public environmental agency at regional, state orfederal levels. Faculty supervisor works with agencymanager/supervisor and student in designing a specificproject or work plan. A final summative paperis required at the end of the internship.EGR – EngineeringEGR 301: Engineering Mathematics(Prerequisite: MTH215)An examination of the major mathematical tools forengineers and scientists. Cross-listed and equivaleentto CSC 310.EGR 304: Statics and Strength of Materials(Prerequisite: EGR 301)Introduction to the key topics in strength of materialswith focus on applications, problem solving anddesign of structural members, mechanical devices,and engineering systems.EGR 307: Introduction to EngineeringThis is an introductory course for students enrolledin a bachelor’s degree program in the School ofEngineering and Technology. Aspects of engineering,ethics, team skills and the scientific approach toproblem solving through analysis and design arepresented. Computer tools and programming areintroduced.EGR 310: Engineering Economics(Prerequisite: MTH 215)Economic Analysis for decision making with emphasison rate of return, net present value, benefit-costand multi-objective evaluation methods. Cost estimationand alternative analysis.EGR 313: Electrical Circuits and Systems(Prerequisite: MTH 215)A study of fundamentals of direct and alternatingcurrent, basic circuit theory, three-phase circuits,transformers, electrical generators, and motors.EGR 316: Legal Aspects of EngineeringCourse focuses on basic principles and new developmentsin the legal aspects of architectural, engineer-377CourseDescriptions