2019-20 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2024  
2019-20 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 Technology

  
  • 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- OR 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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  • ECET 40900 - Medical And Industrial Imaging Systems


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the physics, principals, theories and equipment used in projection radiation based imaging systems used in both industry and healthcare. This includes: X-ray; high voltage / frequency generation; fluoroscopy; industrial quality assurance and measurement systems; and computed tomography (CT). Imaging processing, radiation protection and quality assurance are also covered. Typically offered Summer.


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  • ECET 41000 - Physics Of Radiologic Imaging


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Diagnostic imaging is among the rapidly advancing fields of non-invasive clinical medicine. This course will cover the physics principles behind imaging techniques. Quality assurance of diagnostic x-ray equipment and radiation safety also will be discussed. This course could be used as a Science/Math elective. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 41200 - Power Electronics Design And Applications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Introduction to the application of power electronics in ac and dc motor drives, dc switching power supplies, solid-state relays, inverters, uninterruptible and standby power supplies and utility interfaces. The course covers the topologies and design of power trains, drivers for the switching devices, protection, and the strategies for control and power factor improvement. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 41300 - Digital And Data Communications


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of modern digital communication systems. Topics include modulation techniques for digital transmission of data, error detection and correction, data compression techniques, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), etc. Topics in digital communication related to wired and wireless transmission media, along with fiber optics will be discussed. Topics in high speed switched networks will be introduced. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 41400 - Wireless Communications


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Practical and theoretical aspects of wireless communication system design are studied; particular emphasis is on mobile communications. Frequency reuse, hand-off, cell splitting, indoor/outdoor propagation, cochannel interference, frequency management, channel assignment techniques, cell-site antennas, handset antenna/human body interaction, switching and traffic, AMPS, GSM, TDMA, and CDMA are studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 42300 - Current Trend In Telecom Technology With Variable Title


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 41300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. This is a variable title course. A variety of current trends and topics in Telecommunications will be taught. Topics will vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 42400 - Wireless Systems: Design And Measurement


    Credit Hours: 4.00. In this course wireless RF signals and microwave circuit designs are studied. Topics covered in the course include RF passive systems, power dividers, couplers, RF amplifiers, RF filters, impedance matching, planar antennas, resonators, VCO’s, RF simulation and high frequency PCB layout. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 44500 - New Tech Computer Systems With Variable Titles


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00. The impact of new technologies on computer hardware and software is studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 45500 - Object Oriented System Design


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course deals with the Designing of Graphic User Interface (GUI) applications using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) methodology utilizing C++ language constructs. The course will cover: the basics of Windows programming, developing Windows applications using Object Windows, Windows Functions and Messages with emphasis on interfacing with the physical objects communicating with the software objects in the realm of Computer Communications and Networking. Typically offered Fall Summer Spring.


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  • ECET 45600 - Operating System With Embedded System Design


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

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course deals with multi-processor system design. The multi-processor system’s hardware and software design are integrated in conjunction with the underlying embedded operating system(s). Geographically distributed sub-systems are integrated in the system under the discourse and design. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECET 46200 - Application Of Computers In Process Control


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

    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of industrial process control systems. Study of continuous- and discrete-state process control. Analyzing process characteristics and controller tuning. Closed loop control system characteristics. System stability, open loop and closed loop transient response. Single, multivariable and cascade control system. Supervisory, direct computer control, and distributed control system. Computer-aided statistical process control (SPC). Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 46500 - Advanced Topics in Computer Networks


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 36700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a continuation of EET 36700. Topics include emerging technologies in computer networks and related hardware, modeling, simulation, and analysis of existing LAN and WAN topologies. The course emphasizes hardware-software integration with respect to computer networks. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 46700 - IP Telephony


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 36700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to converged voice and data networks as well as challenges faced by its various hardware and software technologies. Students will learn the architecture, components, programming, functionality, and features of Voice Over IP (VoIP) such as Voice Manager, Voice-Mail solutions, Call Control, as well as Quality of Service (QoS) technologies. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 47400 - Digital Communications


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (ECET 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR EET 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This is an advanced course in digital communications concepts and applications. Topics include analog message digitization, signal space representation of digital signals, binary and M-ary signaling methods, the detection of binary and M-ary signals, modulation of digital signals, signaling techniques, digital multiplexing and protocols. Applications of transport technologies using underlying communication protocols are discussed. Transfer of digital information through diverse communication media is emphasized. There is an introductory treatment of probability theory, including distribution and random variables; with the applications of normal and exponential distributions to traffic analysis. Practical application of the technologies and protocols are investigated in the laboratory. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 48300 - Network Fundamentals With Microcontrollers


    Credit Hours: 4.00. The principles of local-area network communications are studied. Emphasis is on hardware, signals, the hardware/software interface, and protocols commonly associated with embedded systems. Methods, tradeoffs, and performance of various addressing, error detection and correction, and collision detection are studied. Relationships with the 7-layer OSI model are examined. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECET 48800 - Automatic Test Instrumentation


    Credit Hours: 4.00. An introduction to automated test equipment (ATE). Emphasis is placed on understanding the philosophy of testing in maintaining product conformance and control. The operation of the GPIB, VXI bus, or other integrated automatic test sets with a high level computer language control interface with data logging and analysis is presented. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECET 49000 - Senior Design Project Phase I


    Prerequisite(s): IET 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 39200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 30301 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ECET 31201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 45600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-)

    Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. An extensive individual design and/or analytical project performed in consultation with one or more faculty advisors. Collaboration with representatives of industry, government agency, or community institutions is encouraged. Evidence of extensive and thorough laboratory performance is required. PHASE I includes, but is not limited to, faculty acceptance of project proposal, defining and limiting project objectives, initial research and source contacts, procurement of materials, and periodic progress reports. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ECET 49001 - Senior Project I


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECET 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. An extensive individual or group design project, carried out with guidance from a faculty adviser. Phase I includes: determining customer requirements; considering design alternatives; deciding upon and drawing the functional blocks of the project; listing a projected bill of materials (BOM); drafting a project timeline; and writing a formal project proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 49100 - Senior Design Project Phase II


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 49000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00 to 5.00. PHASE II includes, but is not limited to, continued research and finalized design, oral presentation to faculty and other interested parties, and a written technical report. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • ECET 49101 - Senior Project II


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 49001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Conclusion of the design project begun in ECET 49001. Project’s functional blocks are built and tested; blocks are integrated into final, working project; formal report, slide presentation and video are produced. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 49900 - Electrical Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Cannot be used to replace EET 48000, 49600, or 49700. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 52100 - Solar Energy Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced course in solar energy topics, including radiation from the sun, technology and design of photovoltaic systems, solar lighting systems, and solar-bio systems. Topics will also include energy storage using hydrogen and new advancements in solar technology. Course may be offered in classroom based, hybrid, or distance formats. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55100 - Optical Networking


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to components, systems, and the enabling technology underlying the optical networking. The enabling technology includes single-wavelength and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems. Optical layer architecture and design are the primary focus of the course, which includes current infrastructure architecture, the operation, deployment, administration and maintenance of networks, the fault and alarm handling, the protection strategies, the access schemes and interfacing with wireless/copper network systems. The course also introduces latest advances like the free-space optical networking and the optical burst networking. Graduate status in the School of Technology or graduate status in another school, with appropriate objectives and preparation. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55200 - Embedded System Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course focuses on microcontroller hardware and software integration for embedded control applications. The architecture, programming, and interfacing of Microchip PIC16F88 microcontroller are studied. Interconnection of components, peripheral devices, C language programming, debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools are studied. Prerequisite: C or C++ programming background is needed. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55300 - Robotic System Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to mathematical modeling, design, planning, and control of robotic systems. The course dwells from geometry, kinematics, statics, dynamics, and control theory. The content comprises of lectures, readings, and problem solving. It follows roughly the same sequence as the material presented in the text book, so it can be read in anticipation of the lectures. Permission of instructor required. Prerequisites: Mathematics course sequence required in BS in ECET or equivalent. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55400 - Hybrid And Battery Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will review different sources of energy and perform the comparison between these sources. Battery and storage technology, charging systems, and battery life cycle will be studied in detail. The storage for solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic systems, wind biomass and wave energy systems will be discussed and practical examples will be given. Hybrid Systems, the need for hybrid systems, range and type of hybrid systems will be discussed. Case studies of diesel-PV-battery, wind-PV-battery, gas-PV-battery, biomass-diesel-battery systems, gas-electrical and hybrid electric vehicles will be given. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55500 - System Reliability


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course deals with the statistics and probability methods used in reliability engineering. The primary focus of the course is on the statistical methods used to estimate a product’s reliability from product failure data and covariate information. The course also touches on the probability modeling methods that use knowledge of system architecture and system component reliability to calculate system reliability. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in Engineering Technology or Engineering. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55600 - Alternative Energy Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to various sources of energy and their process of extraction. Nonrenewable versus renewable energy sources and their harvesting technology will be studied. This will include wind, solar, fuel cells, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and ocean energy. Most emphasis will be on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, geothermal and oceanic energy technology and their harvesting systems. There will also be modeling simulation and analysis of wind and solar energy harvesting systems. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 55700 - Advanced Printed Circuit Board Layout Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. In this course, Advanced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and layout are studied. Topics include PCB substrates material, design methodology, through hole technology (THT), surface mount technology (SMT), mechanical design aspects, EMI, electrical characteristics, power systems, multilayer and stack up. Design for testability and manufacturability. Quality assurance in THT and SMT. The course also encompasses RF, high speed digital and mixed signal PCBs throughout the semester. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 56100 - Wireless Networking


    Prerequisite(s): ECET 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to components, systems, and the enabling technology underlying the wireless networking. Topics include: basics of channel modeling, cellular telephony, coding, modulation techniques, antenna diversity, spread spectrum, ultra wideband, carrier hopping, mobile and multi-user access and location awareness technology. Wireless architectures, access, and design are the primary focus of the course, which includes architectures, fault and alarm handling, protection schemes and network management. Other topics include: paging, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, CDMA, GSM, Bluetooth, ad hoc networking, and interfacing with wireless/copper network systems. Graduate status in the School of Technology or graduate status in another school, with appropriate objectives and preparation. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 58110 - Workshop In Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational and training aspects of industry and technology education. May be offered classroom-based, online or hybrid or independent study. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECET 59010 - Independent Study In Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Independent study of a special problem under the guidance of a member of the staff. Does not substitute for either M.S. thesis or M.S. project credit. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing. Permission of department required. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Economics

  
  • ECON 10100 - Survey Of Economics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. How economic forces such as globalization, technological change, and public policy impact the lives of individuals. Examines the roles, the market-place and the pursuit of self-interest play in the behavior of an economic system. Presents economic systems alternative to the market/capitalist one. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Social Sciences


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  • ECON 10200 - Introduction To The Study Of Economics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will familiarize new students with Purdue University Northwest, its programs and people, and the basic tools needed to be successful in college. Focus will be on the individual development of students with regard to future professional employment and also his or her educational planning. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • ECON 21000 - Principles Of Economics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Economics is the study of decision making under conditions of scarcity. This course looks at the behavior of the individual consumer and firm and their interaction with the government. The second half of the course studies the macroeconomy and focuses on the causes of inflation, unemployment, and interest rate changes. The international economy also will be studied. No credit for management students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:ISH 1040 Introduction To Economics


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  • ECON 21100 - Contemporary Economic Problems


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course assists students in analyzing current economic issues such as inflation, and unemployment, the energy crisis, environmental protection, poverty, and income distribution, urban blight, health care, and education. All students are required to give presentations and prepare papers on one of these topics. Typically offered Spring.
    General Education: Technology


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  • ECON 24000 - Personal Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Lectures and case analysis of managing one’s personal finances; including budgeting, credit analysis, insurance, taxation, housing, estate planning, private and business investment. Not available for credit in Management concentrations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 25100 - Microeconomics


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course develops a theoretical framework permitting an analysis of the forces affecting national income, employment, interest rates, and the rate of inflation. Emphasis is placed upon the role of government fiscal and monetary policy in achieving full employment and stable prices.
    General Education: Quantitative Reasoning


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  • ECON 25200 - Macroeconomics


    Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines how the US economy functions and provides an overview of important macroeconomic issues including: unemployment, inflation, social security, national debt, international trade, the sub-prime crisis, and business cycles. Emphasis is placed upon the role and limits of government fiscal and monetary policy in promoting economic growth and stable prices.Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Quantitative Reasoning, Technology


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  • ECON 30100 - Managerial Economics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of Econ 251. A more rigorous and practical treatment of microeconomic theory. Topics include: consumer behavior and demand, decision under uncertainty, production and cost, factor demand, market structure, general equilibrium and welfare. Emphasis on the tools used to analyze the behavior of individual economic units. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 30200 - Business Conditions Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of Econ 252. A more rigorous and practical treatment of macroeconomic theory with emphasis on the conditions in which a business operates. Topics include: determinants of consumption, investment, net exports and foreign exchange rates, the level of unemployment, inflation and the long-run rate of economic growth. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 31100 - Environmental Economics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of environmental issues and legislation in the United States. Emphasis is placed on understanding and analyzing environmental problems applying basic principles of economics. This course explores the causes of environmental problems and evaluates the various policy instruments that are often used to address them at the international, national, state and local levels. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECON 32200 - Public Finance


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The examination and analysis of public finance practices and problems in the federal fiscal system. Government activities that involve spending and taxation are analyzed applying basic principles of economics. Topics include public education, social security, healthcare, environment and tax systems. State and local government issues are also addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 35100 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MA 15910 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Theoretical treatment of consumer and producer behavior. Analysis of demand, production, cost, product and factor markets leading to general equilibrium and welfare implications. Emphasis is upon the development of skills necessary to analyze the behavior of individual economic agents. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 35200 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MA 15910 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The determinants of consumption, investment, and the aggregate demand for assets. THe joint determination of income, the price level, and the rate of interest. The role of government and elements of economic growth. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 35300 - Business Cycles


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an analysis of business fluctuation and the impact of government policy instruments. Special emphasis is placed on how macroeconomic factors influence managerial and personal decision making. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 36000 - Econometrics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (BUSM 22500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the statistical techniques used to analyze economic data, estimate casual effects, make predictions, and test economic theory. Students learn empirical skills used in analytical consulting, financial modeling, economic research, and by analysts in the private and public sectors. Emphasis is placed on estimating a single equation (e.g., demand function) and the problems associated with such estimation.


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  • ECON 36500 - History Of Economic Thought


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course traces the development of theories of value and economic growth from the seventeenth century to Karl Marx. Among the authors studied are the mercantilists, Hume, Smith, Ricardo, and Marx. Excerpts from the original works are read and evaluated in light of modern theory. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECON 37500 - United States Economic History


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Application of economic analysis to illuminate such historical questions as the economic effects of British colonial administration, the rise of banking institutions, the financing of the railroads, the economics of slavery, the rise of big business, and the sources of government regulation of business. Typically offered Spring.


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  • ECON 38000 - Money And Banking


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MA 15910 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course analyzes the economics of money, monetary systems, investments, and financial intermediaries in modern industrial economies. Topics considered include the origin of money and the banking industry, financial asset markets, the role of central banks, and the effects of various monetary policies.


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  • ECON 38500 - Labor Economics


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The purpose of this course is to introduce important topics, theories, institutions, and policy issues relating to the functioning of labor markets. Topics to be considered include labor supply decisions, investments in human capital, compensating wage differentials, labor contract theory, unions, compensation programs, signaling in labor markets, the economics of unemployment, and government employment, retirement, and workplace safety. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 39000 - Junior Level Problems In Economics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Investigation into a specific topic area of economics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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