2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 235 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EGME-4720 Vibrations Lab –Sp 1 hour Laboratory experiments to demonstrate and support EGME- 4710 Vibrations; function and calibration of instrumentation and motion detection transducers, measuring the frequency response and impulse response function, electrodynamic shakers, instrumentation, Fast Fourier Transform, spectral analysis, and experience using a commercial FFT analyzer. One two-hour laboratory per week. Pre- or Corequisite: EGME-4710 Vibrations. (Fee: $100) EGME-4750 3 hours Random Vibrations and Signature Analysis Introduction to vibration analysis of discrete and continuous systems to random excitation, harmonic vibration, transient response, convolution integral, Laplace and Fourier Transform, Discrete Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform, random variables, coherence, correlation, auto- and cross-correlation, power spectral density, transfer function, and modal analysis; experience using a commercial FFT analyzer. Design project required. Prerequisite: EGME-4710 Vibrations. (Fee: $100) EGME-4810 3 hours Mechanical Engineering Senior Design I –Fa This is the senior capstone design project for mechanical engineers. Student teams work independently on a design project to find a solution consistent with stated specifications using principles studied in previous courses. Work in this semester includes writing the proposal and performing background research and preliminary design. Students conduct a mid-term design review and end-of-semester oral and written presentation. Projects are advised by a faculty committee; course includes weekly written progress reports and meetings with the faculty project advisor. Prerequisites: EGME-3850 Mechanical Design; EGME-3610 Kinematics and Design of Machines; EGME-3150 Heat Transfer; EGME-3020 Mechanical Engineering Lab II; and senior status. (Fee: $100) EGME-4820 3 hours Mechanical Engineering Senior Design II –Sp A continuation of EGME-4810, emphasizing detailed design, prototyping, troubleshooting, design modifications, project completion, reporting, and oral presentation. Students submit written progress reports and attend meetings each week with the faculty project advisor, conduct an oral presentation, and prepare the final report. Prerequisite: EGME-4810 Mechanical Engineering Senior Design I. (Fee: $100) EGME-4950 1–3 hours Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering –Sp Selected topics in mechanical engineering at the 4000-level that expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses or expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other courses. Topics may be proposed by the engineering faculty or students. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Electronic Media (EMTC) EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media –Fa 3 hours A survey of electronic media, including history and development, types, audience research, regulations, and globalization. EMTC-1120 Audio Production –Fa, Sp 3 hours Students receive instruction and training in the operation of electronic equipment used in electronic media. This course emphasizes the roles of sound designer and engineer; the student will be introduced to the techniques of audio production and will produce a variety of media projects. (Fee: $45) EMTC-1210 Media Performance –Sp 3 hours Examines all types of announcing and applies each with particular emphasis to radio and television performance. Emphasis is on the use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $45 ) EMTC-1610 Digital Media Performance –Fa 3 hours An introduction to “industry standard” tools used in the production of digital audio, video, interactive interfaces, motion graphics and animation. Topics will include factors to be considered in the creation of digital media optimized for online and mobile delivery. Crosslisted with EMTC, JOUR. EMTC-2061 Proficiency in HTML –Fa, Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create webpages using an HTML editor. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2062 Proficiency in Photoshop –Fa, Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create screen designs for television and interactive media in Photoshop. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2063 Proficiency in Illustrator –Fa, Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create vector-based designs in Illustrator. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training –Sp 3 hours This course provides hands-on training with all video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound, and editing. The student will learn basic television skills and technical terms. (Fee: $45) EMTC-2130 Writing for Electronic Media –Fa 3 hours Covers the form and style of writing for radio, television, and interactive media. Work in the course includes news writing, public service announcements, promotional announcements, advertisements, video scripting, and writing for the web. EMTC-2220 Sound Design –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to prepare the media production student to create sound designs for readio, television, film and other audio media by studying the nature of sound, psychoacoustics, the power of the voice, sound effects, and music and how they can be used in combination with visual image to influence listeners/viewers. Students will create and execute a variety of sound designs for radio, television, and other audio media. Prerequisite: EMTC-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $45) EMTC-2320 3 hours Preproduction and Planning for Video and Film –Fa This course examines the framework for preparation for video and film production in fiction and nonfiction programming. The duties of the producer and director are covered as they relate to scripting, budgets, legalities, scheduling, site surveys and other related preproduction duties for studio and field productions. (Fee $30) EMTC-2350 3 hours Introduction to Graphics for TV and Film –Fa An introduction to the creation and use of graphics for television and film. Topics covered include titling for main and “lower third” titles, motion graphics for program introductions and “bumps,” 2D and 3D animation and SFX for compositing with live action. (Fee: $40). EMTC-2601 3 hours Interactive Interface Design with Flash –Fa Development of interactive interfaces for websites, interactive CDs and interactive television using industry-standard Flash software. Open to all students. For interactive media students who do not have a background in Flash, the course will provide them with some directed help in preparing for EMTC-3061 Proficiency in Flash. Crosslisted as GDES. May not be counted as major hours for broadcasting and digital media majors. (Fee: $35) Course Descriptions | EGME-4720 – EMTC-2601