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Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

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EE 5741. Advanced Power Electronics. (3 cr.Prereq–4741)Physics of solid-state power devices, passivecomponents, magnetic optimization, advancedtopologies. Unity power factor correction circuits,EMI issues, snubbers, soft switching in dc/acconverters. Practical considerations. Very low voltageoutput converters. Integrated computer simulations.EE 5811. Biomedical Instrumentation. (3 cr.Prereq–IT sr or life-science sr or grad student)Biological signal sources. Electrodes,microelectrodes, other transducers. Characteristics ofamplifiers. Noise in biological signals. Filtering,recording, display. Protection of patients fromelectrical hazards. Experiments in neural/musclestimulation, EKG/EMG recording, neuronsimulation, filtering, <strong>and</strong> low-noise amplifiers.EE 5821. Biological System Modeling <strong>and</strong> Analysis.(3 cr. Prereq–IT sr or life science sr or grad)Purpose of biological system modeling; advantages,limitations, special problems. Models of nerveexcitation <strong>and</strong> propagation. Biological controlsystems; respiratory <strong>and</strong> cardiovascular systems.Sensory organs <strong>and</strong> theories of perception. Limbs<strong>and</strong> locomotion.EE 5863. Computer Systems Performance Analysis.(2 cr. §5371. Prereq–5361 or #)Basic performance measurement/simulationtechniques necessary for experimental computerscience/engineering. H<strong>and</strong>s-on performanceevaluation techniques using simulations/measurements of existing systems. Using measureddata to compare computer systems or to judge howmuch a new architectural feature improves systemsperformance.EE 5940. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering I.(1-4 cr. Prereq–#)Special topics in electrical <strong>and</strong> computerengineering. Topics vary.EE 5950. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering II.(1-4 cr. Prereq–#)Special topics in electrical <strong>and</strong> computerengineering. Topics vary.EE 5960. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering III.(1-4 cr. Prereq–#)Special topics in electrical <strong>and</strong> computerengineering. Topics vary.EE 5990. Curricular Practical Training. (1 cr [max 2 cr];S-N only. Prereq–#)Industrial work assignment involving advancedelectrical engineering technology. Review by facultymember. Final report covering work assignment.Emergency HealthServices (EHS)College of Continuing EducationEHS 4011. Concepts of Emergency Health Services.(3 cr; A-F only)Emergency medical system (EMS). Its impact on allaspects of U.S. culture. Basic practices generalizedacross systems. Comprehensive review ofcomponents required for effective EMS. Historicalperspective, medical-legal concerns, medicaloversight, accountability, scope of practice,communications/transportation, rural vs. urbanissues, disaster management.EHS 4021. EMS Planning <strong>and</strong> Fiscal Management.(3 cr; A-F only)Fundamentals of planning, fiscal, <strong>and</strong> processmanagement as related to emergency medicalsystems (EMS). Regulatory requirements, EMSdelivery models, contract negotiations, budgeting,scenario planning.EHS 4112. First Responder for Coaches <strong>and</strong> AthleticTrainers. (3 cr; A-F only)Critical thinking skills in emergency settings. Patientassessment, airway management, CPR, splinting,spinal immobilization. Certifications: AHA-BLS,First Responder.EHS 4999. Practicum. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–EHS)Project in student’s employing organization orproject in organization providing internship orintegration of projects from previous <strong>course</strong>work ordevelopment of program-related project.EHS 5031. Basic Principles of Research. (3 cr; A-F only)Basic principles of research in emergency healthservices.English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)Institute of Linguistics, ESL, <strong>and</strong> SlavicLanguages <strong>and</strong> LiteraturesCollege of Liberal ArtsESL 0010. TOEFL Preparation. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Describes the format of the TOEFL test. Focuses onstrategies for improving skills for each section of thetest.ESL 0020. Pronunciation Workshop. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Individual attention to specific areas of spokenlanguage, including intonation, rhythm, segmentals.ESL 0040. Skills Enhancement. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Student will focus on specific areas of their Englishwhich need improvement.ESL 0080. English Through Literature. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)An advanced <strong>course</strong> designed for students who wantfurther practice in reading, listening, speaking <strong>and</strong>writing for non-academic purposes.ESL 0090. English Through Music. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Student will learn English vocabulary <strong>and</strong> culture<strong>through</strong> folksongs <strong>and</strong> by looking at popular musicin various decades.ESL 0100. Topics in American Culture. (0 cr [max 6 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Students will learn about areas of U.S. culture suchas American humor, religions, ethnic groups,lifestyles, <strong>and</strong> popular culture.ESL 0111. Beginning Grammar. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Introduces <strong>and</strong> reviews grammatical structures withattention to meaning, use, <strong>and</strong> form.ESL 0121. Beginning Reading/Composition.(0 cr [max 16 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative Englishspeaker; see Minnesota English Center for override)Reading short passages of limited difficulty.Emphasizes main ideas, vocabulary, reading speed,skimming <strong>and</strong> scanning. Writing fundamentals,spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, <strong>and</strong> basicorganization. Writing exercises <strong>and</strong> free writing.ESL 0131. Beginning Oral Skills. (0 cr [max 16 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Focuses on the ability to communicate in English ineveryday situations. Listening <strong>and</strong> speaking areemphasized.ESL 0181. Beginning Integrated English. (0 cr [max18 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English Speaker, ∆ ;see Minnesota English Center for override)Reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar.ESL 0191. Beginning Skills Enhancement. (0 cr [max8 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English Speaker, ∆ ; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Improving basic English language skills <strong>through</strong>work in computer/language lab. Focused activitiesfor individual learners.Course DescriptionsESL 0193. Pronunciation. (0 cr [max 8 cr]; S-N only.Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; see MinnesotaEnglish Center for override)Addresses important aspects of English pronunciationnecessary to improve comprehensibility <strong>and</strong>reduce foreign-accents. Includes work on enunciation;word, phrasal, <strong>and</strong> sentence stress; intonation;linking; thought groups; <strong>and</strong> rhythm.ESL 0200. Underst<strong>and</strong>ing American Universities.(0 cr [max 2 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative Englishspeaker; see Minnesota English Center for override)Strategies for success in academic classes includingvocabulary development, lecture comprehension, <strong>and</strong>textbook reading; application of listening skills <strong>and</strong>the reading of supporting unadapted material.ESL 0211. High Beginning Grammar. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Reviews <strong>and</strong> adds to students’ skills with basicstructures. Focuses on increasingly complexstructures with attention to form, meaning, <strong>and</strong> use;practice of structures in controlled speaking <strong>and</strong>writing activities.ESL 0221. High Beginning Reading/Composition.(0 cr [max 16 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative Englishspeaker; see Minnesota English Center for override)Reading longer passages of limited difficulty withincreased speed. Main ideas, vocabularydevelopment, reading speed, skimming <strong>and</strong> scanning.Writing fundamentals, spelling, punctuation,paragraphing, <strong>and</strong> organization. Writing exercises<strong>and</strong> free writing.ESL 0231. High Beginning Oral Skills. (0 cr [max 16cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Ability to communicate in English in everydaysituations. Emphasis on listening <strong>and</strong> speaking, <strong>and</strong>increasing vocabulary <strong>and</strong> fluency in spoken English.ESL 0300. Computer Lab: Intro to Computer Basics.(0 cr [max 8 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative Englishspeaker; see Minnesota English Center for override)Students will learn basic word processing.ESL 0310. Computer Lab: Using the Internet forLanguage Learning. (0 cr [max 8 cr]; S-N only.Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; see MinnesotaEnglish Center for override)Students will complete projects on e-mail <strong>and</strong> theInternet.ESL 0311. Low Intermediate Grammar. (0 cr [max 8cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Reviews <strong>and</strong> adds to students’ skills with basicstructures. Emphasizes increasingly complexstructures with attention to form, meaning, <strong>and</strong> use;practice of structures used in controlled speaking <strong>and</strong>writing situations.ESL 0321. Low Intermediate Reading/Composition.(0 cr [max 16 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative Englishspeaker; see Minnesota English Center for override)Reading for main ideas <strong>and</strong> supporting ideas withincreased speed; vocabulary development, wordformation, <strong>and</strong> use of dictionary; spelling,punctuation <strong>and</strong> paragraphing. Organization <strong>and</strong>writing as a process.ESL 0331. Low Intermediate Oral Skills. (0 cr [max 16cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Practice in speaking in structured <strong>and</strong> semistructuredsituations with special attention to basicregularities in pronunciation.ESL 0400. Library <strong>and</strong> Research Skills. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Nonnative English speaker; seeMinnesota English Center for override)Students will learn the basics of using the universitylibrary system for research purposes.ESL 0411. Intermediate Grammar. (0 cr [max 8 cr];S-N only. Prereq–Non-native speaker of English; seeMinnesota English Center for override.)Reviews <strong>and</strong> adds to students’ skills with basicstructures. Increasingly complex structures withattention to form, meaning <strong>and</strong> use. Verb phrases;practice of structures in controlled speaking <strong>and</strong>writing activities.Course Descriptions359

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