Summer Session

EST 100: Multimedia Projects

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

This course introduces computer applications and a selection of multimedia tools and the skills necessary to be successful in today's digital world including the creation of digital graphics, animations, and the production of audio and video using multimedia tools like: Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Jing. Students will learn effective information presentation skills using Microsoft Office Suite and Wikis, blogs and other social media tools. The course emphasizes the use of multimedia research, application, design and presentation skills. Participation in weekly computer labs are required.

EST 104: Projects/ Technology & Society

Undergraduate 1-3 credits

Prerequisite: CSTEP student

Introduces students to technological issues in society. A new topic is presented each semester. Explores underlying scientific and engineering concepts, ethical issues, and technological risks. Students complete a project with faculty supervision. May be repeated for up to a limit of 6 credits but only 3 credits of EST 104 may be used for major credit.

EST 105: Dig. Gen: Social Media Skills

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Students today face many challenges keeping up with technology trends and the skills necessary to be successful in the digital world. In this course students will develop the 21st century skills necessary to become effective lifelong learners leading to a successful career. We will explore a number of topics including information literacy, digital citizenship, understanding social media, collaborative environments and cloud based applications as we as organizing your digital world. The culminating activity for this course is the creation of a personal technology learning and management plan showcasing the tools and skills learned throughout the course.

EST 106: Dig. Gen.: Prof. Web Presence

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Creating a positive digital profile can be a challenging task for the 21st century student. In this course, learn how to utilize the power of the Internet and social media to enhance your web presence and digital profile. We will explore a number of topics including building a strong web presence, leveraging social media, creating and uploading video content, blended and distance learning as well as mobile devices as a learning tool. The culminating activity for this course is the creation of a positive and sustainable web presence and digital profile.

EST 110: Social Impacts of AI

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students from diverse backgrounds with the essential principles and applications of Artificial Intelligence. The curriculum covers a wide range of AI topics, encompassing social and ethical implications, technical aspects, real-world applications, job market trends, and future developments. By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong grasp of AI and gained practical experience through hands-on exploration of the field.

EST 194: Decision-making

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: TSM major

DEC: C SBC: QPS

Reviews common justifications for decisions through quantitative, algorithmic processes and reducing multiple criteria to one variable. Covers basic concepts in cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, decision trees, expected monetary value, and the analytical hierarchy process. Discussions include uncertainties associated with translating qualitative criteria into quantified variables and assigning values to probabilistic events.

EST 201: Technological Trends in Societ

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: one D.E.C. E or SNW course

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Explores the impact of technology and engineering design on society past, present, and future. The main themes as they relate to changing technology are: industry and the economy; the environment; social, educational, and psychological implications of computers; energy and society; warfare; and 21st-century emerging technologies.

EST 205: Intro to Tech Design

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Using a design thinking approach to solve real world problems with technology, broadly defined. Design is treated as a universal human activity comprised of learnable principles, processes and skills. Students will identify a need (through empathy), define a problem, and work in a team on a technological solution, using prototyping and testing to refine their design. Over the semester, students will create and work on a collaborative website for their project. They will also learn two online technologies (one for 3D modeling, the other for app development) which they may use to prototype their design.

EST 207: Interaction Design

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

The design of interactive user experiences. Human perception, motivations, and how people interact with devices. User-centered design. Rapid prototyping and iterative design/development with digital toolsets.

EST 209: Introduction to Italian Design

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: STAS

Italian material and aesthetic culture as a source for design and technology. Lectures and design in CAD practice especially for engineering students. The work of the American, global and Italian design practitioners, in a study abroad class in Rome. This is a series of practices in traditional, modern, and transmedia Italian design with the focus on automobile design as a capstone. The student will apply the aesthetic and engineering concepts from the Italian national culture and use written essay, hand drawing, and CAD drawing in open source software, in order to understand the links between the application of any design technology and the general aesthetics of the Italian culture. The student will synthesize quantitative and/or technical information in the design of products, and auto design and make informed judgments about the origin and reciprocal relationship between the technology of commodities, design in general, and the Italian humanities.

EST 240: Visual Rhetoric

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Seeing comes before words. The focus of this survey course is on the visual communication code, and on implementation of effective presentation design. Students will explore the theories of information visualization as well as the underlying scientific phenomena. We will examine and discuss the impact of such technologies as photography, cinema, Internet, mobile, and virtual reality on democratization of visual culture. Students will learn and apply the skills, techniques, and resources of the course in order to create a state-of-the-art term project presentation.

EST 280: Fundmtls of Indstrl Engnrng

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in AMS 151 or MAT 131 or 141, or level 7 on the mathematics placement exam ination

SBC: TECH

This course will cover Fundamental Industrial Engineering concepts and practices.

EST 305: App Software for Info Mgt

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: EST 100 or CSE 101

Introduction to the role of applications software in various types of organizations with emphasis on methods of formulating the requisite information flows to engender adequate communications, operation, and control. The importance of audit ability, maintainability, and recoverability in systems design is stressed. Provides students with knowledge of basic techniques and elementary skills in representing system structure with application of the principles in practical case studies using spreadsheet and database software. Extensive interaction with applications software reinforces concepts presented.

EST 320: Communication Tech Systems

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 123; one D.E.C. E or SNW course

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Emphasizes basic science and engineering concepts underlying design and usage of modern telecommunications systems. Considers effects of human factors and societal constraints on design and development of nascent technological systems. Includes the electromagnetic spectrum, analog and digital signals and resonance as well as societal considerations of government regulations, international competition, and environment.

EST 325: Technology in the Workplace

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: one D.E.C. category E or SNW course

DEC: H SBC: STAS

A study of automation and information technologies in both manufacturing and service industries. Considers how technology is changing the work and lives of everyone from production workers to executives. Case studies are used to understand how technology can improve quality and productivity and how incorrect use produces disappointing results.

EST 326: Management for Engineers

Undergraduate 3 credits

This course will introduce all the principals and theories in the area of operation management and quality control. The important issues relating to management of innovation and project management will also be included.

EST 327: SysEngr Mgt Prdct Dsgn/Dvlpmnt

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 161 or MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171; WRT 102; CEAS major or permission of the depa rtment.

This course serves as an introduction to the process of product design and development as it relates to a Systems Engineering approach. This course will familiarize students with technical product design and development systems, as well as engineering research methods. This Systems Engineering course also includes the advantages and limitations of creative product design, effective and efficient paths to successful implementations, technical reviews, and technical risks associated with cost, scheduling and performance goals. This course introduces the Agile system development process, emphasizing a design process that uses continuous input by customers/end users to define user needs of the initial design specifications.

EST 391: Technology Assessment

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171 or AMS 161; U3 or U4; TSM major

DEC: H SBC: STAS

This class focuses on technologies and the systems in which they evolve to highlight different forms of evaluating technology. An overview of various methods, approaches, and tools for evaluation will be provided, including SWOT, STIP, forecasting, lifecycle assessments, and impact and risk assessments. The class will provide a context and framework for understanding policy applications of various technologies, as well as broader societal implications. Challenges and opportunities of technological change will be examined in the context of societal implications, including environmental change, ethics, economics, science and engineering, and infrastructure. Students evaluate real-world technologies throughout the semester.

EST 392: Engineering Economics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171 or AMS 161; TSM, CIV, or MEC major Advisory Prerequisites: EST 391; EST 393

DEC: F SBC: SBS

This course has a systems analysis approach to problems of planning and design in manufacturing and technical sectors of industry, using principles of cash flow equivalencies. It covers aspects of engineering alternatives through financial concepts including time value of money, annual cost, present worth, incremental rate of return and cost-benefit analysis, analysis of various types of cash flows, development of rate of return, benefit-to-cost ratios, depreciation and the effects of investment tax assessment. Capital allocation theory is used to evaluate competing investment programs.

EST 393: Project Management

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171 or AMS 161; U3 or U4; TSM major

This course addresses fundamental project management concepts and skills needed to successfully initiate, lead, monitor, control and realize projects execution. In this course, students explore project management with a practical approach through case studies and group projects.

EST 565: Technology in Education

Graduate 3 credits

Throughout this course students will explore the basic pedagogical issues and social impact of using technology in education. This course examines the basic principles of integrating technology and computer applications into the curriculum. Students will learn how to use and integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications for educator planning and student project work. Students will also learn how to use a number of online based applications within school curriculum. The culminating activity for this course is the design and a presentation of a micro-lesson using one these applications as they would in the classroom.

EST 574: Distance Learning and Virtual

Graduate 3 credits

Web-based distance learning applications are quickly growing within higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and corporate environments. The focus of this course is on the underlying theories, design, and implementation of effective modes of elearning. Students will explore virtual schools, virtual learning, virtual environments and other forms of distance education. The social differences between face-to-face and virtual learning will also be examined and discussed throughout the course. Students will explore virtual learning resources and design their own virtual learning lesson. The culminating project for this course will be the demonstration and write up of the experience.