EGR 100 serves as an accessible course for all students, regardless of background or intent to major in engineering. Engineering majors are required to take EGR 100 for the major, however. Those students considering majoring in engineering are strongly encouraged to take EGR 100 in the fall semester. Students will develop a sound understanding of the engineering design process, including problem definition, background research, identification of design criteria, development of metrics and methods for evaluating alternative designs, prototype development, and proof of concept testing.

Open to seniors by permission of the department.

Auditory feedback: from speech perception to speech production. Cochlear Implants: history, biological implications, candidacy, ethical issues, surgical preparation; hardware, programming, troubleshooting; habilitation and classroom application. Communication access, assistive devices and classroom acoustics. Prerequisites: EDC 565 and 566. Limited to candidates for the M.E.D. degree. (E)

A minimum of 400 hours of observation and student teaching of deaf children in educational levels from preschool through eighth grade, in self-contained residential and day settings, plus integrated day classes.

Principles and techniques used in development of language with deaf children. Consideration is given to traditional and modern approaches to language development as it applies to reading and writing as well as spoken language. Strategies for developing reading and written language skills, the use of expository text to develop language skills, as well as formal and informal assessment, and using information from evaluations to develop an Individual Education Program will be discussed This is a full-year course.

Required of all candidates for the M.A., and the M.A.T. degrees.

Breakthroughs in science, technology and engineering are occurring at an astounding rate. This course will focus on providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to bring this excitement into the classroom. We will explore theories on student learning and curriculum design, investigate teaching strategies through hands-on activities, and discuss current issues.

Examining subject matter from the standpoint of pedagogical content knowledge. The course includes methods of planning, teaching, and assessment appropriate to the grade level and subject matter area. Content frameworks and standards serve as the organizing themes for the course. This course is designed as a companion seminar for students doing a full-time practicum at the middle or high school level. Admission by permission of the department. Pre-registration meeting scheduled in April.