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  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students study the basic concepts of mathematical probability, emphasizing applications to solving practical problems. Topics include random variables, probability laws, expected value, probability mass functions, probability densities, sampling distributions, techniques of estimation, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course in regression analysis begins with simple linear regression, associated one-way analysis of variance tables, and diagnostic measures. It continues with more complicated regression models including general regression models, multiple regression, generalized linear models and a brief introduction to nonlinear estimation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the career of actuarial science. Actuaries will be invited to give guest lectures on their careers. This course will prepare students to take the first professional actuarial test. This exam covers insurance applications that utilize calculus and statistics.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on a specific topic in Statistics suitable for advanced students. The content will vary from semester to semester according to interests of the students and faculty. Students may repeat this course up to three times for different topics.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course emphasizes statistical inference and presents basic concepts through intuitive approaches. It stresses applications and includes sampling variance, nonparametric tests of hypotheses, multiple and partial correlation, multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, and experimental design.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a further study of statistical inference. It re-introduces content from an introductory statistics course and develops the content in theory further. It adds an in-depth look at several statistical methods from introductory courses and introduces Bayes estimation and testing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course initiates the professional development of each technology education student. Activities will afford each student the opportunity to become well grounded in the philosophy, theory and practice of technology education curriculum and pedagogy. Following extensive modeling activities within a campus-based classroom/laboratory environment, all students will participate in similar activities at selected K-12 schools for 15 hours of field experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is intended to promote the competencies, skills and sensibilities needed for the successful development and realization of contemporary products. A design/problem-solving model will include elements of design and appearance, ergonomics, idea modeling, anthropometrics, form, function and visualization. These elements will be coupled with basic engineering drawing skills, including freehand drawing, orthographic projection and basic descriptive geometry, axonometric drawings and developments. Emphasis will be placed on documentation of design work using manual drafting, CAD and freehand sketching.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of information systems, the transfer of information through digital and analog means, and a broad overview of technologies falling under the information systems umbrella that are often utilized in K-12 classrooms. The student will experience individualized and group laboratory activities in the combined areas of generating, assembling, processing, disseminating and assimilating communicative messages. Project-based learning is leveraged to engage students in real world learning using a variety of technologies easily adapted for use across K-12 disciplines, with an emphasis on technology education.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This laboratory-based course is an introduction to material properties and product design. Design engineering requires knowledge of the selection, properties, uses and impacts of materials choices, and processing methods. Students will engage in the processes of research, design, manufacturing, evaluation and packaging of products using tools and materials common to K-12 classrooms. Students will engage in an authentic production process, designing and mass producing an item for sale, in this lab and project-based learning environment.
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