2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Electrical and Computer Engineering

  
  • ECE 50700 - Introduction To Biomedical Imaging


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the major aspects of modern medical imaging systems including x-ray imaging computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, single-photon emission tomography and positron emission tomography. The main emphasis is to explain and exam the fundamental physics and engineering underlying each imaging modality, and the image acquisition, reconstruction and artifact correction. Students will gain technical knowledge and an overview of current status of medical imaging technologies. The course is aimed primarily to graduate students specializing in interdisciplinary engineering. Prerequisite: college level physics, signals and systems, and programming experience in MatLab or C. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 50900 - Advanced Electric Drives


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 42600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers topics related to advanced methods for DC and AC electric drives control systems. The emphasis is on AC drives vector control techniques that are used when high performances are required to control torque, acceleration, speed and position: hybrid and electric vehicles, wind-electric energy generation, industrial robots, biomedical application, etc. Simulink-MATLAB based computer models are used to study the vector control of induction and synchronous AC machines, and real-time simulations are performed using dSPACE prototyping tool. The course is aimed primarily to ECE graduate students specializing in electric drives, power electronics and power systems area. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 51200 - Power Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers topics which are becoming increasingly important in present and future power systems such as: electric energy sources including renewable and the environment, AC transmission lines and underground cables, power flow, transformers in power systems, high voltage DC transmission lines, distribution systems, power quality, synchronous generators and reactive power, voltage regulation and stability, transient and dynamic stability, control of power systems, economic dispatch, transmission line faults, and transient over-voltages. Simulink/MATLAB and/or Pspice based computer simulations, use of Power-World simulator and PSCAD/EMTDC software that is widely accepted in industry. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 51400 - Advanced Engineering Economics


    Prerequisite(s): ME 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECE 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Effective project managers have complete command of their project costs and a thorough understanding of the financial aspects of their business. This course reviews the fundamentals of accounting; examines project cost accounting principles; applications, and impact on profitability; examines the principles of project costing; covers the elements involved in cash management; introduces the framework for how projects are financed and the potential impact financing has on the projects; and a framework for using an effective project cost system. The course is aimed primarily to engineering graduate students interested in project management. Prerequisite: ME 31100 or ECE 31200 and a course in basic Statistics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 51801 - Quality Control


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 51500). This course examines the design in order to acquire a better product/process quality. Other aspects of design included are robust design, parameter design, or Taguchi Techniques. This course also gives students a current understanding of the techniques and applications of design of experiments in quality engineering design. The students will learn design of quality control systems in manufacturing, use of advanced statistical process controls, sampling inspection techniques, process capability, and other statistical tools, Also included are vendor sourcing and control tools, methods for establishing specifications and tolerances, quality function deployment, and other quality control techniques. In addition, Six Sigma will be included. The course is aimed primarily to engineering graduate students interested in project management. Prerequisite: Basic Statistics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 51900 - Control Theory II


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 38200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ME 48500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The approximation of common non-linearities by describing functions and the analysis of resultant system behavior. Review of matrix analysis. Statespace formulation, representation, solution and design. Introduction to optimization and computational methods. Acceptable for credit in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Engineering. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 52501 - Statistical Concepts In Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 53200). This course is directed toward the graduate student who has never had a statistics course or whose last statistics course was taken some time ago and a refresher course is required. The primary purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of fundamental probability and statistical principles, their underlying assumptions, and their use in data analysis using real-world engineering problems. The course is aimed primarily to engineering graduate students interested in project management. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and proficiency in Calculus. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 52701 - System Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 53400). In today’s environment, there is an ever-increasing need to develop and produce systems that are robust, reliable, high quality, supportable, cost-effective, and responsive to the needs of the customer or user. Reflecting these worldwide trends, System Engineering course introduces students to the full range of system engineering concepts, tools, and techniques, emphasizing the application of principles and concepts of system engineering and the way these principles aid in the development, utilization, and support of systems. The course covers systems engineering from both a technical and management perspective. The course is aimed primarily to engineering graduate students interested in project management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 52900 - Introduction To Microwave Engineering


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to the basic aspects of microwave techniques. The topics will include Maxwell’s equations with their physical meaning, and most relevant forms; microwave generation, propagation, boundary conditions, and S parameters. Other topics include transmission lines, Smith Charts, microwave networks, couplers, detectors, mixers, and amplifiers. The course also includes the use of hands-on commercial CAD software. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 53000 - Wireless Communication Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECE 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to the basic aspects of wireless communications. The topics will include cellular concept, channel assignment, handoff, trunking efficiency, frequency reuse, capacity planning, mobile radio propagation, multipath fading, modulation, multiple access techniques, and wireless networking. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 53100 - Fiber Optic Communications


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course deals with the fundamental principles for understanding and applying optical fiber technology in the transmission of information. Study topics include the introduction to optical transmission in fibers, fiber structure and modes, signal degradation, light sources, photodetectors, optical receivers, digital transmission systems, and point to point link analysis. Also included is the use of a simulation tool, Ansoft Designer, that can examine the performance of key components such as laser diodes, optical couplers and optical and photodetectors. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 53200 - Computational Methods For Power System Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 43200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. System modeling and matrix analysis of three-phase power networks. Applications of numerical methods and computers to the solution of a variety of problems related to the planning, design, and operation of electric power systems. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 53800 - Digital Signal Processing I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory and algorithms for processing of deterministic and stochastic signals. Topics include discrete signals, systems, and transforms, linear filtering, fast Fourier transform, nonlinear filtering, spectrum estimation, linear prediction, adaptive filtering, and array signal processing. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 54400 - Digital Communications


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 44800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to digital communication systems and spread spectrum communications. Topics include analog message digitization, signal space representation of digital signals, binary and M-ary signaling methods, detection of binary and M-ary signals, comparison of digital communication systems in terms of signal energy and signal bandwidth requirements. The principal types of spread spectrum systems are analyzed and compared. Application of spread spectrum to multiple access systems and to secure communication systems is discussed. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 54700 - Introduction To Computer Communication Networks


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 30200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A qualitative and quantitative study of the issues in design, analysis, and operation of computer communication and telecommunication networks as they evolve toward the integrated networks of the future, employing both packet and circuit switching technology. The course covers packet and circuit switching, the OSI standards architecture and protocols, elementary queuing theory for performance evaluation, random access techniques, local area networks, reliability and error recovery, and integrated networks. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 55200 - Introduction To Lasers


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to lasers and laser applications which does not require a knowledge of quantum mechanics as a prerequisite. Topics include: the theory of laser operation; some specific laser systems; nonlinear optics; optical detection; and applications to optical communications, holography, laser-driven fusion, and integrated optics. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECE 55400 - Electronic Instrumentation And Control Circuits


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 33500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- AND ECE 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis and design of special amplifiers, pulse circuits, operational circuits, DC amplifiers, and transducers used in instrumentation, control, and computation. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECE 56900 - Introduction To Robotic Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (C S 56900) The topics to be covered include: basic components of robotic systems; selection of coordinate frames; homogeneous transformations; solutions to kinematic equations; velocity and force/torque relations; manipulator dynamics in Lagrange’s formulation; digital simulation of manipulator motion; motion planning; obstacle avoidance; controller design using the computed torque method; and classical controllers for manipulators. Basic knowledge of vector-matrix manipulations required. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 57400 - Software Engineering Methodology


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 59500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduces students to current software process and life cycle models; software management methods for controlling and managing software projects. Topics include: life cycle models, requirements gathering, software planning, software quality, risk management, software inspections, software metrics, software testing, and software management concepts. Team project work is part of the course requirements. Students are expected to use their programming skills and knowledge of data structures to design and test software generated during their team project activities. A good working knowledge of C programming, UNIX tools and data structures. Offered in alternate years. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 58900 - State Estimation And Parameter Identification Of Stochastic Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to point estimation, least squares, Bayes risk, and maximum likelihood. Optimum mean-square recursive estimation for nondynamic stochastic systems. State estimation for discrete-time and continuous-time dynamic systems. Parameter identification of stochastic systems using maximum likelihood. Stochastic approximation, least squares, and random search algorithms. Offered in alternate years. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Formal classroom or individualized instruction on topics of current interest. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 60400 - Electromagnetic Field Theory


    Prerequisite(s): ECE 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Review of general concepts (Maxwell’s equations, materials interaction, boundary conditions, energy flow); statics (Laplace’s equation, Poisson’s equation); distributed parameter systems (classification of solutions, transmission lines, and wave-guides); radiation and antennas (arrays, reciprocity, Huygen’s principle); a selected special topic (e.g., magnetostatics, waves in anisotropic media and optical fibers). Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing or higher. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECE 61000 - Energy Conversion


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic principles of static and electromechanical energy conversion. Control of static power converters. Reference frame theory applied to the analysis of rotating devices. Analysis and dynamic characteristics of induction and synchronous machines. State variable analysis of electromechanical devices and converter supplied electromechanical drive systems. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing or higher. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECE 66100 - Computer Vision


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course deals with how an autonomous or a semi-autonomous system can be endowed with visual perception. The issues discussed include: sampling from a topological standpoint; grouping processes; data structures, especially hierarchical types such as pyramids, quadtrees, octrees, etc.; graphic theoretic methods for structural description and consistent labeling; issues in 3-D vision such as object representation by Gaussian spheres, generalized cylinders, etc. Prerequisite: ECE 57000. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECE 66600 - Advanced Computer Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of theoretical aspects of advanced computer systems where multiprocessing is used. Topics include the design, architecture, and performance evaluation of multiprocessor memories, interconnection networks, and computational pipelines. Also included are the topics of scheduling, synchronization, resource allocation, load-balancing, partitioning and deadlock avoidance in multiprocessors. Also covered are the design and analysis of parallel algorithms, programming languages and automatic approaches to parallelism detection/exploitation for concurrent computation. Prerequisite: ECE 56500, 60800. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECE 69500 - Advanced Topics In Electrical And Computer Engineering


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Formal classroom or individualized instruction on advanced topics of current interest. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECE 69800 - Research MS Thesis


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Research MS Thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

  
  • ECET 10000 - Introduction To Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the different fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. Hands-on laboratory techniques along with the exposure to lab procedures and safety will be introduced. Students would be engaged in Internet and Library Research and learn about University wide resources and how to best utilize them. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • ECET 10001 - Introduction To Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the different fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. Hands-on laboratory techniques along with the exposure to lab procedures and safety will be introduced. Students would be engaged in Internet and Library Research and learn about University wide resources and how to best utilize them. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 10200 - Electrical Circuits I


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of DC electrical circuits, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws, series and parallel circuits, power, magnetism, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, inductance, capacitance, and an introduction to alternating voltages, currents and reactances. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 10201 - Direct Current Circuits And Components


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of DC electrical circuits, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, series and parallel circuits, power, magnetism, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, inductance, capacitance, and an introduction to alternating voltages, currents and reactance. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 10300 - Topics In Electrical Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. This course includes specialized topics and skills associated with electrical technology. The level of coverage varies according to the audience. Since various electrical/electronics topics may be offered under this title. Does not carry credit toward degree requirements in Electrical Engineering Technology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 10700 - Introduction To Circuit Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws, resistance combinations, and The’venin’s, Norton’s and superposition theorems are studied and applied. DC and AC circuits are studied and utilized, with basic AC terminology described. Ideal RC coupling and filter circuits and RC switching circuits are introduced. Fundamental analog circuits with ideal or near-ideal electronic devices are utilized in the lecture and laboratory to enhance the understanding of basic circuit laws and theorems. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 10900 - Digital Fundamentals


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces basic gate and flip-flop logic devices and their application in combinational and sequential digital circuits. Topics include decoders, displays, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, registers, and counters. Logic circuit analysis, implementation of circuits using standard IC chips or programmable logic devices, circuit testing, and troubleshooting are emphasized. Typically offered Fall.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 11000 - Computer Systems Architecture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to PC based system architecture. Identification, installation and upgrading of microcomputer modules, Windows Operating System. Ability to configure IRQ’s, I/O addresses and set switches and jumpers. Distinguish between the popular CPUs. Identify the categories of Memory. Identify the popular types of motherboards, their components and their architecture. Differentiate between the different BUSes and their interfaces. Basic concepts and terminology of Networking. Diagnosing and trouble shooting common module problems and system malfunctions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 11700 - Circuits Problem Solution Methods


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides students with structured assistance in developing problem-solving skills in circuit fundamentals. Students work together in small groups to complete class assignments. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 11900 - Digital Problem Solution Methods


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides students with structured assistance in developing problem-solving skills in digital fundamentals. Students work together in small groups to complete class assignments. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 15200 - Electrical Circuits II


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of DC and AC electrical circuits, network theorems, j operator, phasors, reactances, impedances, phase relationships, power, resonance, ideal and air-core transformers and an introduction to graphical techniques and and an introduction to graphical techniques and transients. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 15201 - Alternating Current Circuits And Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 10201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. AC electrical circuits, including J-operator, phasors, reactance, impedance, and power are studied. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied in the study of passive filters, resonant circuits, single-phase and three-phase circuits, and elementary magnetic circuits. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 15400 - Analog Electronics I


    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of electronic devices such as the diodes, FET, BJT, Thyristors, MOSFET and operational amplifier. Analysis and design of electronic circuits such as the comparator, amplifier, filter, oscillator and voltage regulator. Other topics include the heat sinks and thermal design. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 15401 - Electronic Components And Circuits


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of electronic devices such as the diodes, FET, BJT, Thyristors, MOSFET and operational amplifier. Analysis and design of electronic circuits such as the comparator, amplifier, filter, oscillator and voltage regulator. Other topics include the heat sinks and thermal design. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 15700 - Electronics Circuit Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 10700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Capacitors, inductors, switching circuits, transformers, rectifiers, linear regulators, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, BJT- & MOSFET-based small-signal amplifiers, waveform generation, and programmable analog devices are studied. Circuit fundamentals such as Kirchhoff’s laws are utilized in analysis and design of circuits. Computer simulation is used. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 15900 - Digital Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 10900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course continues the study of combinational and sequential digital applications using programmable logic devices and standard logic devices. The input and output characteristics of the various common logic families, the appropriate signal conditioning techniques for on/off power interfacing, digital and analog signal interfacing techniques, and memory devices and systems are discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 15901 - Digital Circuits And Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 10900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course continues the study of combinational and sequential digital applications using programmable logic devices and standard logic devices. The input and output characteristics of the various common logic families, the appropriate signal conditioning techniques for on/off power interfacing, digital and analog signal interfacing techniques, and memory devices and systems are discussed. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 19600 - Introduction To EET And Projects


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course introduces ECET projects and the ECET program. Included are topices about ECET projects, options and electives in the ECET curriculum, university services, study techniques and student employment and career opportunities. Also introduced are techniques for proper and safe use of basic hand and machine tools, and the processes of fabricating, assembling and testing printed circuit boards. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 20100 - Mathematical Modeling And Simulation


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14800

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the computer based on methods of mathematical modeling and simulation of electrical and electronic circuits and systems, instrumentation and measurement procedures. Students will learn to use the up-to-date software tools. Topics will also include probability and statistical methods. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 20700 - AC Electronics Circuit Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. AC circuits including the j operator, phasors, reactance and impedance are studied. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied and used in the study of topics such as passive filters, IC filters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, single-phase and three-phase circuits. Computer aided analysis of circuits is used. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 20900 - Introduction To Microcontrollers


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is an introduction to microcontroller hardware and software, focusing on embedded control applications. Interconnections of components, peripheral devices, bus timing relationships, structured C-language programming, debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC based software development tools are studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 20901 - Microcontroller Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15901 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to microprocessor hardware and software focusing on embedded control applications. Interconnection of components, peripheral devices, bus timing relationships, structured C language programming, debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools are studied. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 21000 - Structured C++ Programming For Electromechanical Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Use of C++ in structured programming and Top Down Design techniques. Problem solving in technology applications is emphasized. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interfacing of electromechanical systems with software and generation of embedded coding. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 21200 - Electrical Power And Machinery


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of power transformers, single and polyphase circuits. The study of DC machines, AC single and polyphase synchronous and induction machines, and an introduction to power electronics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 21201 - Electrical Power And Motors


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of power transformers, single and poly-phase circuits. The study of DC machines, AC single and polyphase synchronous and induction machines, and an introduction to power electronics. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 21300 - Survey Of Electricity And Electronics


    Credit Hours: 4.00. An introduction to fundamentals of electricity and electricity for non-ECET students. Electrical safety and the use of test equipment will be covered. Topics include: basic DC and AC electrical and electronics concepts, reading and drawing schematics, circuit layout and design, electrical troubleshooting, theory and operation of motors and generators, high voltage and PLC wiring. Course not open to ECET students. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECET 21400 - Electricity Fundamentals


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to elemental electrical components and their characteristics, basic electrical circuit theory, and use of basic laboratory test equipment, electrical motors, and industrial motor controls. Not open to EET students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 21401 - Introduction To Electricity And Electronics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to the basics of electricity and electronics. Emphasis is on application of theory for the non-ECET student. The course covers basic AC & DC Circuit Analysis; Electrical and Electronic components, their characteristics and applications: Analog and digital circuits, motors and controls will also be covered in this course. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 21700 - Introduction To Process Control


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces fundamental concepts of process control systems, open-loop and closed-loop controls. Input output characteristics of process elements, dead time, and span. Switching analysis of process hardware. Modeling of static and dynamic processes. Diode, transistor and SCR switching characteristics. Measurements of electronic signals. Solid-state switching devices. Loading effects and power interfaces. Noise and signal conditioning and grounding. Studying cables and their characteristics. Various industrial instrument interface buses, standards, and practices. Typically offered Spring Fall.


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  • ECET 23100 - Electrical Power And Controls


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND ECET 15700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course introduces magnetic materials and properties followed by analysis of transformers and power conditioning equipment, induction motors, and single-phase and three-phase power systems. Motor control devices, programmable logic controllers, PLC input and output devices, and power systems communications and monitoring are introduced. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 23300 - Electronics And Industrial Controls


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Familiarization with electronics as applied to industry. Basic theory and application of electronics to controls for industrial equipment and data processing. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 25700 - Consumer Power Electronics


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is a study of the application of circuit techniques to amplifiers used in power and RF electronics, including bipolar junction transistors, power MOSFETs, thyristors, RF amplifiers, switching power supplies, and appropriate applications. Computer-aided analysis of circuits is used. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 26200 - Programmable Logic Controllers


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to programmable logic controllers to perform motor control and process control related functions on external input and output devices. Topics include: sequencing, switching, timing, data manipulation, counting, actuation signal control, analog and digital input. This course also covers motor sizing, servomotor drives, and Human Machine Interface (HMI). Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 26500 - Computer Networks


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to Data Communications and Networking hardware. The emphasis is on network hardware and topologies, physical interface standards, construction of transmission media, Local and Wide Area Network protocols as they relate to network hardware, hands-on Local Area Networks installation and troubleshooting. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 29100 - Industrial Practice I


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Practice in industry, with written reports of this practice by the co-op student. Admission to the cooperative education program. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 29200 - Industrial Practice II


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Practice in industry, with written reports of this practice by the co-op student. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 29600 - Electronic System Fabrication


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. The course includes electronic schematic, printed circuit board design and fabrication using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Designing electronic circuit schematic, schematic annotation, netlist file generations, electronic packaging selection, printed circuit board (PCB) artwork design using auto router and manual router software tools. Populate the printed circuit board with electronic components; solder using hand tools and testing/debug the electronic hardware into an operational system using bench-top instruments. Course teaches prototyping electronic projects. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 29700 - Electronic Prototype Development


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND ECET 19600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND ECET 20700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course introduces basic concepts in the development of an electronic product prototype. The student develops an electronic device by utilization of: electronic design automation (EDA), design for testing (DFT), surface mount technology (SMT), design for manufacturability (DFM), component characteristic selection techniques, and basic failure predictions. New construction and testing techniques are introduced. The final prototype is presented in a written and/or oral report. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 29900 - Selected Electrical Engineering Technology Subjects


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 30200 - Introduction To Control Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 20900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This first course in industrial controls is applications oriented and includes on-off type open- and closed-loop control systems, and analog-based systems. Major topics include relay and programmable controller-based systems. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 30300 - Communications I


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Signal representation in time and frequency domains, concepts of noise, impedance matching, mixing, heterodyning, filters, tuned amplifiers, oscillators and voltage controlled oscillators, phase-lock-loop, analog and digital modulation in amplitude, frequency and phase and multiple user communication systems. Others topics include transmission lines, electromagnetic wave propagation in space, and antenna systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 30301 - Telecommunication Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15401 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Signal representation in time and frequency domains, concepts of noise, impedance matching, mixing, heterodyning, filters, tuned amplifiers, oscillators and voltage controlled oscillators, phased-lock-loop, analog and digital modulation in amplitude, frequency and phase and multiple user communication systems. Other topics include transmission lines, electromagnetic wave propagation in space, and antenna systems. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 30400 - Introduction To Communication Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. The theory and techniques of sending information (voice, music, data, etc.) from one location to another is studied from a systems point of view. This includes signal analysis, various modulation techniques, transmitters, receivers, video, impedance matching networks and filters through the VHF frequency spectrum. In addition, wireless communication, digital communication and special topics of current interest are introduced. This course also incorporates a student-based communication design and analysis laboratory. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 30700 - Analog Network Signal Processing


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 25700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This is an advanced course in network analysis that stresses network theorems and solutions of time- and frequency-domain problems. Transform circuit and signal analysis using Laplace and Fourier techniques are developed, culmination in active filter design applications. Software techniques, such as MATLAB(r) and LabVIEW(tm), to solve mathematical problems are employed. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 30900 - Advanced Embedded Microcontrollers


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A course emphasizing the advanced applications of embedded microcontrollers. Included are microcontroller architecture, use of advanced programmable counter/timer arrays, analog interfaces, serial communication, and other peripherals. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 31000 - Biomedical Instrumentation I


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to physiological variants, the concept of measurements and problems encountered in measurements from a living human body. Detail study of transducer principles and circuit techniques in measurement in circulatory, digestive, muscular and nervous systems. System approach to intensive care monitoring and data acquisition. Evaluation of biomedical instruments to meet performance specifications and electrical safety. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 31200 - Power Electronics


    Prerequisite(s): (ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND ECET 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of application of power electronic circuits that enable efficient electric power conversion in industrial and power production systems such as motor drives, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and photovoltaic. The concepts are then applied to develop controllers for dc-to-dc converters and dc-to-ac inverters, using industry standard practices and equipment. Closed loop controls of dc-to-dc converters are implemented.


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  • ECET 31201 - Power Electronics Fundamentals


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15401 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 21700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 21201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of application of power electronic circuits that enable efficient electric power conversion in industrial power production systems such a smotor drives, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and photovoltaic. The concepts are then applied to develop controllers for dc-to-dc converters and dc-to-ac inverters, using industry standard practices and equipment. Closed loop controls of dc-to-dc converters are implemented. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 31400 - RF Signals And Systems


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Wave propagation and microwave circuit design are studied. This course provides a solid background for continued study of wireless communications. Topics include signal analysis, Maxwell’s equations, planewave propagation, reflection, refraction, diffraction, propagation losses, waveguides, antennas, RF signal measurement, transmission lines, impedance matching, Smith chart applications, RF circuit design, S-parameters, and RF PCB layout. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 31500 - Digital Design And Implementation Using Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs)


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 29600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Review of digital logic (sequential and combinational)design and implementation using conventional techniques. Digital system design and implementation as currently practiced in industry will be covered using state-of-the-art computer software. High level notations using PLD technology will be introduced for the synthesis of digital hardware. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 32400 - Fundamentals Of Electromagnetics


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR EET 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course introduces the fundamentals of electromagnetics in both theory and application. In the course wave propagation, transmission lines, antenna theory, and antenna design are studied. Other topics include Maxwell’s equations, planewave propagation, reflection, refraction, diffraction, propagation losses, RF signal measurement, impedance matching, and Smith chart applications. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 32500 - Computer Architecture, Modeling And Performance Analysis


    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the architecture, hardware, and system software of computers. Fundamental principles associated with the operation of computers are introduced and studied. Modeling and analysis of computer subsystems, their performance, and interactions are also studied. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 33000 - Industrial Programming And Networking


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Networking industrial devices including servers, computers, smart sensors, controllers, and input/output devices. Programming applications for transferring data between industrial applications. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 33100 - Generation And Transmission Of Electrical Power


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes modeling and analysis of synchronous alternators, transformers, and transmission lines, plus analytical and computer methods of solving load flow and fault conditions on balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems. Introduces techniques used by utilities for protection and economic operation of power systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 33101 - Generation And Transmission Systems For Electrical Power


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 21201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes modeling and analysis of synchronous alternators, transformers, and transmission lines, plus analytical and computer methods of solving load flow and fault conditions on balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems. Introduces techniques used by utilities for protection and economic operation of power systems. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 34500 - Advanced Digital Systems


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Digital system design with an emphasis on Application Specific Integrated Circuits is studied. System considerations, including design entry, simulation, and testing; selection of ASIC methodology, process technology, and packaging; and IC fabrication are addressed. Hierarchical circuit designs are implemented with CPLDs or FPGAs using a Hardware Description Language. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 35700 - Real-Time Digital Signal Processing


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND ECET 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the architecture, instruction set and hardware and software development tools associated with a fixed-point general purpose DSP VLSI processor. Fundamental principles associated with the processing of discrete time signals are also introduced along with the implementation of some common applications such as waveform generation, audio affects, FIR and IIR digital filtering and DFT and FFT based spectral estimation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 35900 - PC Interfacing And Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 20900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A course emphasizing PC Systems and the techniques to create PC interfacing systems to solve real-world control and data collection problems. Graphical user-interfaces and driver software for custom applications are emphasized. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 36200 - Process Control Instrumentation


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 21401 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 15401 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course reviews process control principles and practices. Topics include: analog and digital signal conditioning; thermal, mechanical and optical transducers; electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic control devices, and the application of computer-aided tools for process control instrumentation. Various control algorithms and control loop characteristics are also studied. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 36700 - Internetworking and TCP/IP


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a continuation of EET 26500. The emphasis is on integrating the TCP/IP protocol suite on networking and internetworking devices such as repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways and switches. Other topics from emerging networking technologies will be considered as applied to high speed networks. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 37200 - Process Control


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 25700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the basic elements of closed-loop analog and digital systems. Topics include characteristics of heat, servo motion, and process tank components and systems. Also covered are closed-loop tuning, troubleshooting, documentation, diagram standards and performance specifications. Several sensor types and interpretation of their static and dynamic specifications are included. Commercial controllers employed include analog, embedded microprocessor and PLC based systems. Software is used to model components and analyze open and closed-loop systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 37301 - Renewable Energy Sources And Modeling


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 33101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to renewable energy sources. Topics include energy conversion fundamentals, efficiency and renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and geothermal. Mathematical modeling and system integration will be introduced. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 38000 - Professional Issues In EET


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course addresses professional ethics, legal issues, professional development, technology transfer, and corporate culture as they relate to EET graduates. Information relating to personal job and career choices, resumes, and interviews are included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 38100 - Electrical Distribution Systems


    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the design and operation of electric distribution systems including estimated demand, demand calculations, energy conservation, faults on power systems, power quality, power factor improvement, electric rates, voltage drops, protective devices, illumination, and the applicable portions of the National Electric Code (NEC). Both new facilities and additions to existing facilities are included. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 38400 - Advanced Mathematical Methods In DSP


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 15201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 16019 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analog-To-Digital and Digital-To-Analog Conversion, Digital Signals, Difference Equations and Filtering, Convolution and Filtering, Z-Transforms, Fourier Transforms and Filter Shape, Digital Signal Spectra. Mathematical Modeling using MATLAB is employed. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 39200 - Digital Signal Processing


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 38400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 20901 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing: discrete-time principles, sampling theorem, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transforms, time and frequency domain considerations, Z-transform, solution of difference equations and design of digital filters. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 39300 - Industrial Practice III


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Practice in industry, with written reports of this practice by the co-op student. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 39400 - Industrial Practice IV


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Practice in industry, with written reports of this practice by the co-op student. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 39600 - Project Development and Management


    Credit Hours: 4.00. This is a structured course in electronic projects, with an emphasis on planning and design alternatives to meet cost, performance, and user-interface goals. A software tool is utilized for project management. Students work in teams to solve problem assignments using guided design techniques. Creativity is stressed, and the different approaches taken by different teams are compared and discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 39700 - Electronic Project Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to electronic project engineering principles and techniques. Topics include technical feasibility studies, project specification, scheduling, testing, validation and cost estimating. Focus is on teamwork. These principles and techniques are emphasized through the design and execution of an electronic project. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ECET 40400 - Wireless Communication And Networking


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to components, systems and the enabling technology underlying wireless communication and networking. Topics include basics of telegraphic engineering, wireless channel modeling, cellular telephony, signal coding, Inter Symbol Interference, Forward Error Coding techniques, modulation techniques, antenna diversity, spread spectrum communication, frequency hopping, mobile and multi-access communication. Introduction of wireless networking standards, infrared and laser communication, wireless location, and RFID systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 40700 - Introduction To Biomedical Electronics


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 25700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Introduction to general principals, theories and equipment used in the medical environment. Physiological systems covered include the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Equipment covered includes transducers, physiological monitoring systems, cardiovascular therapy systems, respiratory therapy systems and surgical equipment. Theory and testing of equipment for safety and performance are also covered. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 40800 - Advanced Biomedical Electronics


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 40700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. More in-depth coverage of principals, theories and equipment used in the medical environment, with a focus on specialized areas. Physiological systems covered include the renal and nervous system. Equipment covered includes dialysis, obstetrics (OB) monitoring, electroencephalography (EEG), medical laboratory and medical lasers. Imaging modalities covered include ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and MRI. Typically offered Spring.


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