Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalogue 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course Numbering System. Each subject is identified by a symbol made up of two parts. The first part is an abbreviation denoting the general field of study. The second part is a number denoting the particular subject. The first digit indicates the year in which the course is usually taken and, therefore, the level of instruction.

Credit. The unit of academic credit used at the Virginia Military Institute is the semester hour. In general a semester hour represents one hour of classroom work (lecture or recitation) or one period (two or three hours) of laboratory or supervised research or field work per week during a single semester. Thus a course that meets for three class hours and one laboratory period each week during one semester usually carries credit for four semester hours.

In the following course descriptions the figures on the title lines indicate, in order, the class hours per week, the laboratory or field work hours per week, and the semester hours credit. For example, the figures “3—2—4” mean that the class meets three times a week for one-hour classroom sessions and has two hours of laboratory, supervised research, or field work each week, and that the course carries four semester hours of credit.

 

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Department Head: Colonel Eltoweissy

Requirements for a degree in computer and information sciences are specified in Computer Science, B.S.  

  
  • CIS 425 - Computer Forensics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Course introduces the discovery, preservation, and recovery of digital information from electronic devices for executing computer forensics tasks.  Included are the hardware, software, technical tools, and legal issues involved with collecting digital data from standalone as well as networked machines used to protect systems, for courtroom evidence presentation, and in crime fighting and anti-terrorist activities. Course discusses basic computer crime legislation and agencies with laboratory exercises emphasizing training for practical use of appropriate software and hardware.  Prerequisite(s): CIS 321  
  
  • CIS 426 - Advanced Network and Information Security


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Continuation of  CIS 423  with emphasis on current attack and defense strategies for systems and the legal framework implemented and proposed for criminalization of system intrusions worldwide and rights management. Prerequisite(s): CIS 423 
  
  • CIS 433 - Usability Analysis


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the conceptual frameworks and applied methodologies for user-centered design and user experience research. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing a variety of usability research methods/techniques such as scenario development, user profiling, tasks analysis, contextual inquiry, card sorting, usability tests, log data analysis, expert inspection and heuristic evaluation. Rather than a Web or interface design course, this is a research and evaluation course on usability and user experience with the assumption that the results of user and usability research would feed directly into various stages of the interface design cycle. Assignments include usability methods plan, user persona development, scenario and task modeling, card sorting, usability testing project, with talk-along protocols, sense-making scenario creation, and video analysis for product improvement.   Prerequisite(s): CIS 331 
  
  • CIS 441 - Data Analysis and Data Mining


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Data that has relevance for managerial decisions is accumulating at an incredible rate due to a host of technological advances. Electronic data capture has become inexpensive and ubiquitous as a by-product of innovations such as the internet, e-commerce, electronic banking, point-of-sale devices, bar-code readers, and intelligent machines. Such data is often stored in data warehouses and data marts specifically intended for management decision support. Data mining is a rapidly growing field that is concerned with developing techniques to assist managers to make intelligent use of these repositories. A number of successful applications have been reported in areas such as credit rating, fraud detection, database marketing, customer relationship management, and stock market investments. The field of data mining has evolved from the disciplines of statistics and artificial intelligence. This course will examine methods that have emerged from both fields and proven to be of value in recognizing patterns and making predictions from an applications perspective. We will survey applications and provide an opportunity for hands-on experimentation with algorithms for data mining using easy-to- use software and cases.  Prerequisite(s): C or better in CIS 341  and completion with C or better in the mathematical statistics required courses.
  
  • CIS 443 - Information Retrieval


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will cover traditional material, as well as recent advances in Information Retrieval (IR), the study of indexing, processing, and querying textual data. Basic retrieval models, algorithms, and IR system implementations will be covered. The course will also address more advanced topics in “intelligent” IR, including Natural Language Processing techniques, and “smart” Web agents.  Prerequisite(s): CIS 341  with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • CIS 460-469 - Independent Study


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Working with a professor, students pursue independent reading, research, and/or technical projects that build on previous coursework in the major.
  
  • CIS 490 - Capstone


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An undergraduate research experience in CIS under the tutelage of a member of the CIS faculty.  Projects are agreed to by cadet and faculty member and culminate with an oral presentation and paper as determined by the faculty member.  The paper will normally include a state-of-the-art review of a theoretical or applied problem and an implementation, modification, or enhancement to our current knowledge. Prerequisite(s): CIS 390  and 30 credit hours in CIS coursework or First Class standing.

ECONOMICS

Department of Economics and Business
Department Head: Colonel Moreschi

Requirements for a major in economics and business are specified in Economics and Business .

Note: For all economics and business majors, the following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher: MA 125 , MA 126 ; ERH 101 , ERH 102 ; EC 201 , EC 202 , EC 300 , EC 303 , EC 304 , EC 330 ; BU 210 , BU 211 , BU 220 , BU 230 , BU 310 BU 316 BU 330 , BU 339 , BU 440 . In addition, a minimum grade point average of at least a C must be earned in all department courses.

  
  • EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Principles of Microeconomics is an introduction to the study and critical analysis of the process by which individuals, firms and governments make choices and decisions as they allocate scarce resources. You will learn what a market is, how markets shape the world around us, how they work and how they fail, and how governments can make markets less or more efficient.
  
  • EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The Principles of Macroeconomics is the analytical study of what makes an economy grow in the short-run and in the long-run. We study the indicators of growth, the factors that determine growth and the role of government in growth.
  
  • EC 220X - The Global Economy


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to issues related to the increasingly global nature of the economy and how globalization impacts countries economically, politically, and culturally. Topics may include: the economic impacts of trade liberalization, foreign direct investment, and global financial investment; the impact of trade on non-economic concerns such as social issues, the environment or politics; and the roles of international institutions such as World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization. Prerequisite(s): None. Civilization & Cultures (X).
  
  • EC 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of consumer behavior, demand, producer behavior, supply, and exchange in markets leading to discussions on the role of market structure in pricing strategies as well as strategic decisions by firms about production, pricing, and investment. This course is calculus based. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202  and MA 125  & MA 126  (or equivalent) all with grade of C or higher.
  
  • EC 303 - Statistics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the basic ideas of descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, and statistical inference. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical theory to economic and business issues. Prerequisite(s): MA 125  and MA 126  (or equivalent) all with grade of C or higher.
  
  • EC 304 - Econometrics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the application of economic theory, mathematics, and statistical inference as applied to the analysis of economic phenomena. Heavy emphasis is placed on the use of simple and multiple regression and the violation of the classical assumptions. Prerequisite(s): EC 303  with grade of C or higher.
  
  • EC 306 - International Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course uses the standard tools of economic analysis. However, since it deals with interaction between sovereign states, it also focuses on government policies and examines their effect. The object of the course is, therefore, to familiarize you with some of the key economic models that can be used to analyze international trade-related and macroeconomic issues.  We will examine various theories of trade, welfare implications of different trade policies; the political economy of trade policies; global trading arrangements, including GATT and WTO; the relationship between trade and various social and political issues. Some questions that we will seek to answer are: Why do countries trade? Why do countries use or abuse trade policy? Is trade always beneficial? We will also discuss exchange rates, different exchange rate regimes and international macroeconomic policy. Note: Free elective for ECBU majors. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 .
  
  • EC 307 - International Finance


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course studies the theory and principles of the macroeconomic issues of international economics.  In this class, we will investigate how a nation’s monetary and fiscal policies are affected by the openness of its economy. The objective of this class is for you to understand, apply and analyze the implications of the following issues for the country’s economic well-being: 1) the state of the country’s balance of payments, 2) the theory of foreign exchange markets, 3) the different exchange rate policies, and 4) open economy macroeconomic models. Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202  with a C or higher or permission of instructor. 
  
  • EC 308 - International Trade


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Economic and political interaction among nations has grown tremendously over the last several decades and continues today. Virtually no country can escape the fact that it is part of a larger world community. News reports every day are filled with examples of international trade. Recent examples include: disputes between the World Trade Organization, the imbalance of trade between the U.S. and some of its trade partners and the desire to coordinate macroeconomic policies, the immigration of labor into the U.S. and the international flow of capital, the relocation of production facilities to overseas sites (offshoring), the production of merchandise in low-wage countries, and coordination issues in the European Economic and Monetary Union. The class starts from the positive view that free trade improves the welfare of both trading partners under a restrictive set of assumptions, and proceeds to demonstrate how relaxing those assumptions does not change the basic result. Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202  with a minimum grade of C. EC 300  is recommended.

     

  
  • EC 322 - Engineering Economy


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    A study of economic analysis for engineering students. Topics include present value, cost (cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness), depreciation, cash flow, break-even, equivalence, and replacement. Note: Credit for EC 322 will not be given to EC/BU majors/minors.
  
  • EC 330 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Intermediate Macroeconomics is the analytical study of the theory of the determination of output, interest rates and inflation in national and global economies. The tools developed in this course are critically applied to the understanding of national economic policy issues. The objective of this class is an understanding of the following: The macroeconomy and measurements of its performance and stability; the theory of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and macroeconomic equilibrium; the theory of money demand, money supply, interest rates, and the banking system; how the tools of fiscal and monetary policy operate and the factors affecting long-run growth. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 , and MA 125  and MA 126 , (or equivalent) all with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • EC 340 - Entrepreneurship


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Entrepreneurship is the processes and attitudes that result in organizational innovation, as the confluence of opportunities and ideas. Traditionally, the study of entrepreneurship focused on small and family businesses. However, large organizations have discovered the competitive necessity of flexibility and creativity, functioning as if they were small. EC 340 is integrative and applicative, utilizing concepts from core courses in business and economics.  Cadets cannot take EC-340 if they have already taken BU-230. Prerequisite(s): BU 220  or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 401 - Developmental Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The study of the macroeconomic and microeconomic theories relating to issues affecting less developed countries with an emphasis on the role of government and market institutions. Macroeconomics topics may include: income distribution, economic growth, inflation, currencies, and international debt. Microeconomic topics may include: rural-urban migration and wage gaps, unemployment, tenancy, and credit markets. This is a calculus based course. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 .
  
  • EC 403 - Public Finance


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Examination of the revenue, expenditure and credit policies and practices of the Federal Government, and of the principles of taxation and fiscal administration. Consideration of selected topics in state and local finance. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 .
  
  • EC 405 - Money and Banking


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course describes and analyzes the role of money, commercial banks, nonbank financial institutions, central banks, and financial markets in a modern financial economy. The focus on financial institutions and markets is three-fold, namely 1) fostering real economic activity in the goods and services markets, 2) contributing to the efficiency of the financial economy, and 3) serving as a channel for implementing monetary policy. An international perspective is provided with emphasis on the United States (U.S. dollar) and European Monetary Union (Euro) and their respective monetary frameworks. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 .
  
  • EC 407 - U.S. Economic History


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the development of the U.S. economy from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the major economic events that have shaped our history. Topics will include the economics of the revolution, westward expansion, slavery, the railroads, the industrial revolution, population growth and urbanization, the rise of big business, the Great Depression, and the intervention of government in the economy. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 .
  
  • EC 408 - Development of Economic Thought


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the evolution of economic analysis from the time of Aristotle to the present. Emphasis is placed on how economic theory evolved, how it was influenced by events, and how the early philosophers contributed to its evolution. A comparison with present-day orthodox theory is made throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): EC 300  and EC 330  or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 409 - Labor Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An economic analysis of the behavior of, and relationship between, employers and employees. Coverage includes both the theoretical and empirical evidence relating to the demand for labor, the supply of labor, the human capital model, labor market discrimination, and special topics such as migration, family economics, and life-cycle aspects of labor supply. Prerequisite(s): EC 300 , or permission of instructor.  
  
  • EC 410 - Government and Business


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the development of government control of the private economy; public utility regulation; antitrust legislation and enforcement; the activities of the Federal Trade Commission; and recent steps in the area of consumer information and protection. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 -EC 202 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 412 - Managerial Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The application of economic theory to the decision-making process within a firm and to a wide range of related problems. A pragmatic approach to decision making, using basic economic analyses such as optimizing techniques, cost analysis, capital budgeting, demand estimation, pricing strategies, risk analysis, and production theory. Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202  with grade of C or higher.
  
  • EC 414 - Applied Game Theory


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Learn to analyze sequential and simultaneous games while developing various equilibrium refinements. These concepts are then applied to specific classes of games e.g. the prisoner’s dilemma as well as real world applications such as bargaining, brinkmanship, firm strategy, and voting theory. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in EC 201  and EC 202  or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 415 - Political Economy of Conflict


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will apply the principles of economics and game theory to understanding the nature of conflict. This understanding will be used to motivate debate about the national security priorities of the US. Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • EC 418 - Public Choice


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Public Choice analyses issues in political science and the policy process through the lens of neoclassical economic principles and methodology. Instead of teaching how politics actually works and why. At the core of it, Public Choice analyses the role of government in the economy and the problems of collective decision making. Thematically, issues covered in class include the role and function of government and governmental decision making; the intersection between public and private interests; the connection between voters, politicians, and the economy; and the effect and evolution of governmental institutions. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202  and EC 303  (minimum grade of C).
  
  • EC 420 - Behavioral Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Behavioral Economics is a relatively new field in Economics that incorporates social and cognitive psychology into economic thinking and modeling. This field has recently gained attention and momentum as people realized that a better understanding of human behavior can help economists better understand economic choices and processes. Prerequisite(s): EC 300  or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 421 - Quantitative Applications in Econ & Business


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Quantitative decision models are an aid to decision makers in economics and in the functional business domains of finance, operations, and marketing. Several quantitative modeling techniques are introduced in this course, including linear programming, nonlinear optimization, decision trees, simulation, and queuing models. Solution techniques using spreadsheets and add-in software are emphasized. Applications to economics include determining optimal pricing and production strategies under uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): BU 339  and BU 310  with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 422 - Industrial Organization


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Microeconomics-based theories of transaction costs, game theory, and information theory to explain the structure of firms and markets and their interactions. While the traditional Structure-Conduct-Performance analysis is used as a general framework, the analyses include, but go beyond the idealized markets presented in introductory microeconomics and take a closer look at why firms and markets have evolved into what we observe today. Consider this course an “applied microeconomics” course. Prerequisite(s): EC 300  (completed or concurrent) or permission of instructor.
  
  • EC 425 - Sports Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to take an applied look at professional sports as a business. We will focus on empirical issues, while also exploring the theoretical solutions that have been proposed. We will cover topics that range from professional team sports and sports leagues (to include competitive balance issues), the economics of sports broadcasting, player performance and labor relations, public financing for stadiums, and as well as the business dimension of college sports. Prerequisite(s): EC 300  and EC 304 
  
  • EC 430 - Financial Modeling


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the concepts, methodologies, and applications of spreadsheet and simulation models in finance. Students will be required to use Excel, and commercial Excel add-in software packages, to design and build financial models for capital budgeting, portfolio allocation, value at-risk, simulation of financial time series, and financial option valuation. Prerequisite(s):  BU 310  & BU 339  with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • EC 435WX - Institutions and Economic Development


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will explore the determinants of institutions: how they evolve, and how they affect economic development. Topics include: differences between common law and civil law systems; the significance of a country’s colonial origin; the effects of religious beliefs; and the importance of trust in political institutions. Other topics include: the transplantation of formal institutions vs. indigenous institutions; the effects of international aid on economic and institutional development; and the origins of corruption and why it is more prevalent in some cultures than in others. Note: Writing Intensive (W) and Civilizations & Cultures (X) Course Prerequisite(s): EC 201  & EC 202  with EC 304  recommended.
  
  • EC 450 - Topics in Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Selected topics in economics as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
  
  • EC 451 - Topics in Economics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Selected topics in economics as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
  
  • EC 460 - Independent Research in Economics


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2-6
    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in economics under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA of 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head.
  
  • EC 461 - Independent Research in Economics


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2-6
    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in economics under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA of 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head.
  
  • EC 470 - Honors Research in Economics


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2-6
    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Designed for cadets pursuing independent research under the direction of a faculty member leading to departmental honors. Prerequisite(s): A 3.2 GPA overall and in all economics courses. Permission of instructor, department honors committee, and the department head.
  
  • EC 480 - Economics Internship


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as an economics elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective may be awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Note: Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480 and EC 481  or BU 480  and BU 481 , although no more than three hours can count towards graduation. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all economics courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head.
  
  • EC 481 - Economics Internship


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as an economics elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective may be awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Note: Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480  and 481 or BU 480  and BU 481 , although no more than three hours can count towards graduation. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all economics courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head.

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Head: Colonel Addington

Requirements for a major in electrical and computer engineering are specified in Electrical and Computer Engineering .

  
  • EE 110 - Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    An introduction to the study of the fields of electrical and computer engineering (ECE). Cadets will learn practical skills as applied to the curriculum including problem solving, homework format, laboratory practice, laboratory report formats, and a brief exposure to basic computer tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
  
  • EE 120 - Computer Tools in Electrical And Computer Engineering


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2

    Computer Tools is a first semester introduction to designing, building, and analyzing electrical circuits with the aid of Matlab and Spice circuit simulation. Matlab will be used for basic scalar and matrix computations involving circuit behavior, graphical display of circuit variables, and as a programming language. Spice will be used to analyze both static DC operating points and time-varying circuit behavior. Concepts will be reinforced with physical circuits students will design, build, and analyze using lab equipment, Matlab and Spice.

     

  
  • EE 122 - DC Circuits


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Electrical Circuit Analysis I, introduces DC resistive circuit analysis with dependent and independent current and voltage sources. Analysis methods include node voltage, mesh current, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, and superposition. Other topics include maximum power transfer, ideal op-amp behavior, and design with opamp building blocks. Familiarity with Matlab and PSpice is assumed. In-class laboratory techniques are introduced with a guided design projects. Note: ECE majors must complete this course with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite(s): EE 111-115  or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): MA 123  must be taken before or concurrently with EE 122.
  
  • EE 129 - Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to the fundamentals of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits. Combinational logic topics include number systems and information representations, switching algebra, basic logic gates, and logic circuit minimization. Medium-scale functions such as multiplexers, decoders, and adders are also covered. Sequential logic topics include latches and flip-flops, clocks, timing analysis, and metastability. Combinational logic and flip-flop principles are used in conjunction with state concepts to analyze and synthesize sequential machines. Medium-scale sequential functions such as registers, counters, and shift registers are also covered. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and synthesis procedures used to design combinational and sequential logic systems. Note: ECE majors must complete this course with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite(s): EE 111-115  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • EE 221 - Discrete Mathematics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to discrete mathematics covering logic, sets, functions, algorithmic complexity, basic matrix operations, mathematical reasoning and proof, permutations, combinations, and discrete probability as well as graphs and trees.
  
  • EE 223 - Electrical Circuit Analysis


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    Electrical Circuit Analysis II, is the second course in a series designed to provide engineering majors the tools to analyze and design passive analog circuits. This course introduces capacitors and inductors, and develops the natural and forced responses of first and second-order circuits containing these elements. It introduces complex phasor notation in the context of sinusoidal steady-state analysis, and then further develops these concepts in the analysis of single and three-phase AC power. The laboratory portion of the course introduces the practical skills of designing, building, and debugging physical circuits in the context of relevant contemporary examples. It includes a major design 4-lab sequence in which cadets design and build a project of their choice. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 , C or better in EE 122 . Corequisite(s): MA 311 .
  
  • EE 225 - Electromagnetic Fields


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Electromagnetic fields is the first of two courses designed to provide the engineer with the tools to analyze electric and magnetic fields. The course explores Maxwell’s equations for static systems. Electrostatics: fields in vacuum and material bodies, Coulomb’s law, Gauss’ law, divergence theorem, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations with solutions to elementary boundary value problems. Magnetostatics: fields in vacuum and material bodies, Ampere’s law, Biot-Savart’s law, Faraday’s law, and Stoke’s theorem. Prerequisite(s): MA 215 .
  
  • EE 228 - Digital Systems Design


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Combinational and sequential medium-scale functions are reviewed and used in conjunction with register-transfer language (RTL) and hardware description languages to design complex digital systems. Principles of modularity, hierarchical methods, controller/ datapath partitioning, and a top-down approach are considered in the design process. A hardware description language such as Verilog and programmable logic devices are used in the laboratory to implement digital systems resulting from the aforementioned design process. Prerequisite(s): EE 129  with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • EE 230 - Signal and System Analysis


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Signals and Systems introduces the Fourier and Laplace transforms as methods to model and analyze continuous-time linear systems (primarily first and second-order circuits) in the frequency domain. Parallels between the time and frequency domains are discussed, and sampling and filter design issues are developed. The course makes extensive use of Matlab as a computational and visualization tool. In-class labs reinforce theory and develop hardware skills. Prerequisite(s): EE 223 .
  
  • EE 240 - C Programming


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to programming concepts and fundamental data types using the C programming language.  Dynamic memory allocation, I/O, standard libraries, and common data structures.
  
  • EE 242 - C++ and Object Oriented Programming


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to C++, a language which supports the object oriented programming paradigm. The contributions of data abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism to the reusability of code and programming in the large. Prerequisite(s): EE 240 
  
  • EE 255 - Electronics


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Electronics is the first of two courses designed to provide the engineer with the tools to analyze a circuit and to design a circuit in which diodes and transistors are major components. Semiconductor theory: doped materials, diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field-effect transistors. Analysis and design of small-signal single stage amplifiers and digital logic circuits. The laboratory portion will cover diode circuits, BJT/FET biasing schemes, and BJT/FET small-signal amplifier configurations. Prerequisite(s): EE 223 .
  
  • EE 321X - Systems Design I


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Part one of a capstone course in the methodologies and attributes of systems design. Topics include the engineering design process, identification of needs, developing a requirements specification, generating and evaluating concepts, design tools, and professional skills such as teamwork and project management. Particular emphasis is placed on system decomposition, generating behavioral models and testing. Engineering ethics and engineering economy are also represented. Teams of cadets initiate system design based on requirements defined by the IEEE Student Hardware Contest rules. Note: Open to ECE majors only. Civilizations & Cultures Course (X).
  
  • EE 328 - Computer Architecture


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the architecture and design of digital computers. Topics include instruction sets and assembly language programming, computer arithmetic, central processing units, pipelines, memory systems, input/output systems, and RISC and CISC concepts. Digital computers are modeled as complex digital systems to which digital systems design methods can be applied. Prerequisite(s): EE 228 .
  
  • EE 339 - Microcontrollers


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of microprocessors and microcontrollers and their use in embedded systems. Topics include basic architectures, address modes, memory and input/output interfacing, interrupt-driven processing and assembly language programming. The use of C programming for microcontrollers is also considered. Projects involving the use of microcontrollers to solve embedded system design problems such as motor controls, display drivers, analog-to-digital conversion, etc. are integrated in both the laboratory and lectures.
  
  • EE 351 - Electrical Circuits and Machines


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of D.C and A.C. electrical circuits. Element equations, Kirchhoff’s laws, network theorems, power, phasor techniques, 3-phase systems and transformers; introduction to rotating machines. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 . For non-electrical engineering students.
  
  • EE 352 - Electronic Devices


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of solid-state devices, amplifier circuits, theory of electronic instruments, sensors, digital interfacing techniques, and an introduction to control systems. Laboratory used to demonstrate principles. Prerequisite(s): EE 351 . For non-electrical engineering students.
  
  • EE 356 - Electronic Applications and Interfacing


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Electronic Applications and Interfacing is a continuation of EE 255  Electronics. Tools and techniques taught in EE 255  are applied to the design of practical electronic circuits in the course of solving electronics and engineering problems. Operational amplifiers and their characteristics are used to design linear and non-linear circuits to solve analog circuit problems. The Barkhausen criteria are presented for the design of oscillators and waveform generation. Basic electromagnetic principles are used to provide methods of grounding and shielding, power supply decoupling, and the termination of transmission lines to minimize the effects of external and internal noise sources. Power switching techniques including transistor switches, h-bridges, and pulse-width modulation are used to interface transducers and various types of actuators. Power supply design is studied using linear regulation approaches and introductory switching methods. Digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions may also be presented. Circuit simulation software is used throughout the course and typical circuit applications are designed, implemented, and tested in the laboratory. Prerequisite(s): EE 255 .
  
  • EE 372 - Electronic Communications


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Principles of electronic digital communications theory and systems including AM, FM, PAM, and PCM. Fourier analysis techniques are developed and broadly applied both in class and in the supporting laboratory exercises. Also included are introductions to: information theory, encoding theory, and noise. Trade-offs among signal power, noise and system bandwidth versus system channel capacity are thoroughly developed. Prerequisite(s): EE 230 .
  
  • EE 381 - Automatic Control Systems


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Properties of closed loop (feedback) control systems. Analysis of both analog systems (in open and closed loop configurations) using: transfer functions, Mason gain, and state space techniques. Modeling of electromechanical systems (translational and rotating). System design methods using Bode plots, gain and phase margin. Controllability and state variable feedback concepts. Root locus and designs to meet pole placement and time response specifications are stressed. Knowledge of Laplace transforms and matrix algebra is expected. Prerequisite(s): EE 230 , MA 311 .
  
  • EE 413 - Microelectronics


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course emphasizes microelectronic circuit design and fabrication, and stresses a familiarization with both established and emerging technologies including: thick/thin films, 3D and multichip modules, nanotechnologies, printed circuit board technologies, surface mount technologies, MEMs/NEMs, optoelectronics, biotechnologies, and advanced electronic materials, packaging, and interconnections. Laboratory experiments involving multiple technologies will complement the lectures throughout the course.
  
  • EE 420 - Green Energy Power Conditioning


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Basic theory and operation of power conditioning required for green energy such as Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) and wind power are covered. Specifically DC-to-DC converters such as buck, boost, buckboost, and four quadrant power conditioning are investigated. AC-to-DC power conditioning techniques are also covered along with DC-to-AC inverters. Analysis and design of power conditioning systems required for green energy applications which employ some combination of DC-to-DC, AC-to-DC, and DC-to-AC power conditioning is stressed. Prerequisite(s): EE 255 .
  
  • EE 422 - Systems Design II


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Part two of a capstone course in the methodologies and attributes of systems design. Teams of cadets realize the system that was proposed in part one of the course sequence. Once implemented and tested, the system design is explored in a formal oral presentation to the faculty accompanied by a formal written report. Prerequisite(s): EE 321X .
  
  • EE 426 - Semiconductor Devices


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Topics include: overview of microelectronics fabrication processes; photolithography techniques; oxidation theory, processing and characterization; diffusion theory, processing, and characterization; film deposition techniques; interconnections and contacts in integrated circuits; microelectronic packaging options; and MOS device process integration. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on clean room protocol, and the use of semiconductor processing equipment in the fabrication and characterization of resistors, diodes, and transistors on silicon wafers.
  
  • EE 431 - Digital Signal Processing


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Digital Signal Processing discusses the representation of discrete-time signals and systems using time-domain methods such as convolution and frequency-domain methods including the DTFT (Discrete Time Fourier Transform), the DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform), and the Z transform. Other topics include digital filter design and analysis, the impact of sampling in the time and frequency domains, and the design of anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters. The laboratory will emphasize practical considerations involved with the implementation of DSP algorithms. MATLAB will be used for digital signal generation, plotting and the implementation and analysis of DSP operations. Prerequisite(s): EE 230 .
  
  • EE 435 - Fault Tolerant Computing


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers techniques for designing and analyzing fault tolerant digital systems. The topics covered include fault models and effects, fault avoidance techniques, hardware redundancy, error detection and correction, time redundancy, software redundancy, combinatorial reliability models. In addition, Markov reliability modeling, Markov availability modeling, safety modeling, design trade-off analysis, and the testing of redundant digital systems will be covered. Prerequisite(s): MA 220 .
  
  • EE 445 - Computer Networks


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to computer network fundamentals such as network architecture and Media Access Control (MAC). The topics covered include: ALOHA networks, Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) networks, CSMA Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) networks, CSMA with collision detection (CSMA/CD) networks, token passing networks, Ethernet networks, seven layer OSI model, IEEE network standards, wireless networks to include satellite networks, network media selection, and the fundamental components of the Internet. The ability to design a network to meet a throughput requirement is stressed. Prerequisite(s): MA 220 .
  
  • EE 450 - Biomedical Signal Processing and Biomechanics


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    This laboratory-intensive course is divided into modules covering two of the largest branches of bioengineering: biosignal processing and the mechanical analysis of biostructures. The first module introduces the Short-Time Fourier Transform and its application to speech processing and synthesis. The two-dimensional Z-Transform and its application to filter and enhance medical images are also covered. The second module has a brief treatment of statics and continuum mechanics, then introduces three-dimensional solid modeling techniques, and ties these together with the use of finite element solvers. Prerequisite(s): EE 431 .
  
  • EE 455 - Electrical/Mechanical Design


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Engineering in practice often employs a hybrid of electrical and mechanical design skills. This laboratory-intensive course takes students already proficient in analog design and microcontroller programming, and in the first module ties these skills together with microcontroller analog interfacing methods. The second module consists of a brief treatment of statics and continuum mechanics, and then introduces three-dimensional solid modeling, additive rapid prototyping, and stress analysis techniques. Students then demonstrate mastery of electrical and mechanical design skills in the third module design project. Laboratory experiments involving microcontroller interfacing and computer-aided design complement the lectures. Prerequisite(s): EE 339 , PY 161 .
  
  • EE 460 - Portable Power


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Microelectronics has enabled sophisticated electrically powered communications, sensing/ data acquisition, computing, entertainment and positioning systems that are portable. A major challenge is the lifetime, weight, reliability and resupply of the batteries powering these systems. This course examines high-energy-density solutions capable of meeting these enhanced requirements. A laboratory session examines systems efficiencies, energy conversion/storage methods, high efficiency converters/regulators and testing metrics applied as feedback to a systems engineering approach.
  
  • EE 469 - ECE Internship for Credit


    Lecture Hours: 0-3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 0-3

    Designed for students pursuing an internship for credit in ECE. Students must meet eligibility, registration, and documentation requirements, as outlined in the VMI Academic Regulations.
  
  • EE 470 - Seminar


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    The senior seminar is designed with the twin goals of preparing students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, and provide graduating cadets with important career skills not covered in other courses, including how to interview/negotiate salary, what graduate school offers an engineering career, the role of professional organizations including the IEEE, the importance of P.E. licensure, and how to obtain patents. Students will choose an area from several current fast-hiring branches of electrical engineering, research the field from the view of a prospective hire, and present their findings in a formal written and power point presentation to the class.
  
  • EE 471W - System Design Validation


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Part two of a capstone course in the methodologies and attributes of systems design. The objective of this course is to complete and validate a system design satisfying requirements defined by the IEEE Student Hardware Contest rules through a final evaluation occurring as a multi-team competition. This course applies test and evaluation as feedback to conceptual, logical and physical design steps of multiple subsystems and the integrated system. Once implemented and tested, the system design is explored in a formal oral presentation to the faculty accompanied by a formal written report. A reflective essay addresses lessons learned from application of a complex systems engineering process that produces both a product and management processes. Prerequisite(s): EE 321X . Writing Intensive Course (W).
  
  • EE 473 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Special topics in electrical and computer engineering as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • EE 474 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering


    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3

    Special topics in electrical and computer engineering as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
  
  • EE 491-496 - Undergraduate Research in ECE


    Lecture Hours: 0-1
    Lab Hours: 0-6
    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Designed for students pursuing undergraduate research under the supervision of one or more members of the ECE faculty. Approval of the instructor(s) and the ECE Department Head is required. A final paper and/or presentation will be required at the end of the course, as deemed appropriate by the instructor(s).

ENGLISH, RHETORIC, AND HUMANISTIC STUDIES

Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Department Head: Colonel Miller

Requirements for a major in English are specified in English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies .

Note: A minimum grade of C in ERH 101  , WR 101, or EN 101 is a prerequisite for ERH 102  , and a minimum grade of C in ERH 102  , WR 102, or EN 102 is a prerequisite for all 200- and 300-level English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies courses. All 400-level courses have additional prerequisites, which are listed in the course descriptions or provided in registration materials. These prerequisites may be waived by the department head if there is evidence that the cadet is well prepared for the 400-level course. 

200-level courses:  These courses build on research-informed writing skills developed in ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II . Major writing assignments are typically 1000 words each, totaling at least 2000 words, and emphasizing close reading, synthesis of ideas, and guided use of sources.

300-level courses:  Intermediate courses stressing critical reading of more complex works and research-informed writing. Major writing assignments are typically 1500 words each, totaling at least 3000 words, and emphasizing analysis. Assignments require cadets to demonstrate some originality of thought.

400-level courses:  Advanced courses requiring more independent work, substantial reading assignments, writing totaling 4000 words, and typically a major course project.

  
  • ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the essential principles of rhetoric, develops cadets’ ability to analyze complex texts rhetorically, and refines their writing strategies, paying special attention to their critical reflection on their writing processes. Such essential practices as invention, arrangement, and revision will be emphasized in their writing of expository essays.  Minimum grade of C required. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 101.
  
  • ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course engages cadets in reading, thinking, and writing about contemporary civic issues from a rhetorical perspective. Cadets learn to write persuasive essays for public audiences in which they ethically incorporate research from appropriate secondary sources, as well as to critically reflect on their writing processes.  Minimum grade of C required.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 102 or EN 102. Prerequisite(s): ERH 101 , WR 101, or EN 101, with a minimum grade of C.   
  
  • ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Emphasizing organization and delivery, this course introduces basic rhetorical theory and teaches cadets to consider audience, purpose, context, and occasion as both speakers and listeners.  While there are no prerequisites, cadets are encouraged to complete   with a minimum grade of C prior to taking ERH 103.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken SE 300.
  
  • ERH 201 - Rhetorical Traditions I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the early history of rhetoric, from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance.  Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the ways in which ethical, religious, political, economic, and cultural beliefs and values shape its traditions, terms, and realms of influence.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 230 or WR 230W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 202 - Rhetorical Traditions II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the development of rhetoric from the Enlightenment through postmodernism.  Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the role it plays in everyday arguments, paying particular attention to the conditions–political, economic, and cultural–that influence acts of communication through language. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 203 - Ways of Reading


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A research-oriented introduction to theoretical frameworks for reading and analyzing texts as cultural products, with an emphasis on interpreting the relationship between context and meaning. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 250 or EN 250W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , EN 102, or WR 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 204 - The Language of Art


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the visual arts both in theory and in practice. Cadets will learn about formal elements, context, content, and interpretation of art as well as experiment with various media in the studio. They will develop visual perception–that is, the ability to “read” aesthetic and intuitive aspects of art and architecture, or the overall language of art.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 207. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 205 - British Literary Traditions


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to British literary movements focusing on major texts that illustrate how writers have shaped and been shaped by traditions and cultures. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 201, EN 201W, EN 202, or EN 202W. Prerequisite(s):  ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 206 - American Literary Traditions


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to American literary movements by focusing on major texts that illustrate how writers have shaped and been shaped by traditions and cultures. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken EN 209. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 207 - Ethics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to critical thinking about moral concepts and issues, including why one should be moral, major theories of what is right and wrong, and controversial social problems concerning questions of justice, life, and death.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH-204 or PH-304.  Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 211 - Comparative Religion


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory survey of the major religious traditions of the world, noting similarities and differences between them. Particular attention is paid to the relation between religion and culture. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 307. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 212 - Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to some of the main concepts and arguments developed by philosophers from before the birth of Socrates to the end of the Middle Ages.  Questions to be explored might include:   What is the fundamental nature of reality?   What is the nature of human beings?  What and how can we know about such things?   Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 201. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a  minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 213 - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to some of the main concepts and arguments developed by Western philosophers since the Renaissance, and contemporary responses to them.  Questions to be explored might include:  Can we ever really know anything about the world outside our own minds? Can we prove that God exists? How can a physical body be conscious?  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken PH 202. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 214 - Introduction to Music


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of major styles of music, including brief study of the fundamentals of theory and notation. The course will emphasize both the physical and cultural conditions that shaped each style–e.g., religion, geography, social customs, patronage, architecture, instrument-design–and its products. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 340. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 215 - History of Art I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A foundational study of the arts of sculpture, architecture, painting, drawing, and craft traditions from the Prehistoric period through the Medieval era and from many cultures.  The course develops awareness of the importance of the arts as an expression of human endeavor and the intimate connection between art and various social, political, philosophical, and religious movements. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 251.  Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 216 - History of Art II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A foundational study of the arts of sculpture, architecture, painting, drawing, and craft traditions from the Renaissance through the Modern era and from many cultures. The course develops awareness of the importance of the arts as an expression of human endeavor and the intimate connection between art and various social, political, philosophical, and religious movements. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 252. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 217 - Film and Performance Studies


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the history and aesthetics of film establishing a foundation for understanding and evaluating film as an art form. The course will offer cadets the opportunity to engage critically with visual texts by addressing cinematic reading strategies and textual analysis. Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken FA 346. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 221 - Digital Rhetorics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to navigating, analyzing, and participating in networked writing spaces, as well as developing projects using images, audio, video, and words.  Attention will be given to defining digital literacy–its language, modes of thought, and methods of communicating complex meaning–within the historical framework of rhetorical traditions.  Projects with practical application for external audiences will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 222 - Genre Studies - Poetry


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the conventions of poetry with opportunities to practice writing in the genre.   The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom.  Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 332 or WR 332W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 223 - Genre Studies - Fiction


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the conventions of fiction with opportunities to practice writing in the genre.  The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom.   Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 330 or WR 330W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • ERH 224 - Genre Studies - Nonfiction


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the conventions of non-fiction with opportunities to practice writing in the genre.  The course emphasizes the process and techniques of original composition and includes opportunities to share work beyond the classroom.   Cadets cannot take this course if they have already taken WR 334 or WR 334W. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 , WR 102, or EN 102, with a minimum grade C.
 

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