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These are the descriptions, from the 2005-2007 CCSU Undergraduate Catalog, of the undergraduate courses our department schedules regularly.
Descriptions of elective TE courses are available via CCSU's searchable catalog system. You can search for all undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from 2001 to the present.
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TE 110: Technological Systems |
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A holistic perspective of technological systems and their impacts on social institutions. Focus on human endeavors in the development, use and control of technology.
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Study Area II: Social Sciences |
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TE 115: Electronic Portfolios and Assessment |
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Construction of electronic portfolios to organize, display, and provide reflection of student's coursework and projects. Topics include portfolio design and construction methods, artifact selection, reflective practices, and implementation skills.
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TE 155: Integrating Engineering Concepts for K-8 Students |
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Development, implementation, and assessment of age-appropriate engineering-design activities that integrate studies of technology, science, social studies, language arts, and mathematics. Field experience required. |
Prerequisites: TE 110 or TE 115. |
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TE 215: Materials Processing |
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Concepts involved in the efficient processing of multiple materials. Appropriate hand tools and equipment are employed to demonstrate the relationship between materials, properties and processes. Attention is given to procedures common to a variety of manufactured products. |
Prerequisites: TE 115 and MFG 118. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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TE 221: Innovation & Invention |
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Introduction to teaching engineering design (K-12). Focus on activities that lead to innovation and invention, problem identification, research methods, prototype development and presentation of results. |
Prerequisites: TE 115 and MFG 121. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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ET 241: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials |
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:: Supersedes TE 214 :: Introduction to applied statics and strength of materials with a non-calculus-based analytical and practical approach. Comprehensive explanation of theory and application to architectural, construction, industrial, mechanical and structural problems.
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Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 112, and MATH 115 or MATH 119 or MATH 121 or MATH 125. |
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TE 245: Building Design & Construction |
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:: Formerly TE 445 :: Means used to design and construct buildings. Investigation of building codes, site work, wood frame, masonry, concrete and steel frame design and construction techniques. A residential structure design project is required.
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Prerequisites: TE 115 and MFG 121. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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TE 299: Technology & Engineering Education Practicum |
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Organization and management of technology exhibitions and competitions for middle- and high-school students. Focus on developing children's knowledge, abilities, and leadership through extracurricular and classroom activities. Field experience required. |
Prerequisites: TE 115 and TE 155 or ET 241. |
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TE 310: Communication Systems |
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:: Formerly TE 410 :: Application of graphic and electronic communication systems with focus on how the individualized components function together as a system. Research and lab activities include computer graphics, desktop publishing, video, and telecommunications.
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Prerequisites: TE 115 and MFG 121. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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TE 330: Transportation Design |
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:: Formerly TE 430 :: Application of the systems which extend the means of transportation beyond the physical capability of the human body. Includes terrestrial, atmospheric, marine, and space transportation technologies and their social, environmental, and economic impact. |
Prerequisites: CET 223 and ET 241 and TE 215 and TE 221. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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TE 399: Teaching Technology & Engineering |
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Develops background for Technology Education student teaching and professionalism. Emphasis on the development, presentation, and evaluation of student-developed lessons and methods of student assessment, applied to Technology Education laboratories. Includes preparation for student teaching assignments.
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Prerequisites: TE 299 and permission of advisor or department chair. Corequisite: EDTE 314. |
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TE 400: Professional Practices & Responsibilities |
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A professional course which stresses preparation for student teaching, or supervised teaching, and objectives, planning techniques, and problems of teaching technology education at the secondary, middle and elementary school levels. Required of all undergraduate majors in Technology Education, and graduate students in the Technology Education certification program. This course is a prerequisite to student teaching.
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Prerequisites: TE 399 and admission into the Professional Program. Corequisites: EDSC 425, SPED 315 |
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TE 417: Robot Design & Construction |
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:: Supersedes TE 420 :: Examines the use of robotics in education. Topics include robot applications in education, system development methodologies, project planning and scheduling, robot design and implementation, competitions, and educational resources. |
Prerequisites: ET 241 and CET 223 and TE 215 and TE 221. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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TE 498: Technology & Engineering Education Senior Design Project |
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:: Supersedes TE 450 :: Team work or individual project of study, design and/or research a project related to technology education. Final reports submitted to the department for archiving. Oral presentations and electronic portfolio are required. |
Prerequisites: ET 241 and CET 223 and TE 215 and TE 221 and senior standing. |
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Lab course [5 contact hours per week] |
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