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Courses Descriptions for Electrical Engineering Technology

EET 1000-2 Electronics for Non-Majors (2 + 0)

Prerequisite: elementary algebra

Emphasizes the aspects and applications of electronics useful to persons who are not technically oriented.

EET 1140-4 Circuits I (3 + 2)

Corequisite: MTH 1110 or MTH 1400

This course covers DC circuit analysis, including mesh analysis, nodal analysis, Thevenin conversion, Norton conversion, power, magnetism and magnetic circuits, capacitance, and inductance. An introduction to electrical laboratory procedures and the measurement of basic circuit parameters is also included.

EET 1150-4 Circuits II (3 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 1140 and MTH 1400 (or MTH 1120 corequisite)

This course is a continuation of EET 1140, using trigonometry and complex algebra. Studies include single time constant circuits, phasors, and the j operator, RLC circuits with sinusoidal, steady state sources, impedance and admittance, AC formulation of classic network theorems, complex network equations, complex power, frequency response, transformers, and two-port network models.

EET 2000-3 Electric Circuits and Machines (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: MTH 1120 or MTH 1400, PHY 2020 or PHY 2330

An introductory course in electric circuits for non-EET majors. Covers DC and AC circuits, generators, motors, transformers, elementary electronic devices, and circuits.

EET 2140-3 Electronics I (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 1150

This course is a study of semiconductor diode and bipolar junction transistor devices and MOS field effect transistors. The course also covers frequency response of cascaded amplifiers.

EET 2150-3 Electronics II (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 2140

This course is a study of thyristors, basic operational amplifiers, and voltage regulators. Students will learn to use an internet browser to obtain data sheets for components.

EET 2310-4 Digital Logic and Telecommunications (3 + 2)

An introduction to computer hardware circuits and telecommunications for non-EET majors. Includes lecture and lab with memory circuits and other digital logic devices.

EET 2320-3 Digital Circuits I (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 2000

Covers the analysis and design of logic circuits, using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. Combinational logic circuits (adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, parity generators) are studied. Flip-flop circuits are also used in analysis and design.

EET 2340-3 Technical Programming Applications (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: MTH 1400 (or MTH 1110 and MTH 1120)

This is a beginning-level course using Visual Basic and spreadsheets. Students will solve engineering applications problems from the various areas of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering technology.

EET 2350-3 Advanced Technical Programming (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: EET 2140 and EET 2340

This is an advanced-level programming course using the C language. Methods for solving circuit and electronics problems using the C programming language are studied.

EET 3010-4 Industrial Electronics (3 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 1150 or EET 2000

This course covers the application of transistors, op amps, and other electronic devices, both analog and digital. This course is for mechanical engineering technology majors and EET minors. It is not acceptable for EET major requirements.

EET 3020-3 Digital IC Design (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 2340, EET 3330; and either EET 2120 or EET 2150

A course on the design of IC and ASIC digital circuits.

EET 3110-4 Circuit Analysis with Laplace (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: EET 1150 and MTH 2410

This is an advanced-level circuit analysis course using calculus and Laplace transforms. PSpice or similar CAD software is used as a tool for circuit analysis in this class.

EET 3120-4 Advanced Analog Electronics (3 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 2150 and EET 3110

An advanced analog electronics course with emphasis on the operational amplifier. Topics include power supplies, active filters, amplifiers, nonlinear circuits, and simulation.

EET 3330-3 Digital Circuits II (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 2310 or EET 2320

A continuation of EET 2320. Sequential logic circuits (counters and shift registers), semiconductor memories, A/D and D/A interfacing, and PLDs are studied.

EET 3350-3 Embedded Applications Using C++ (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 2350

This is a project-oriented course, emphasizing programming hardware systems using the C++ programming language.

EET 3360-3 Microprocessors (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 2320, and one high-level computer language (BASIC, C, PASCAL, etc.)

Covers microprocessor hardware and software, including assembly language programming.

EET 3410-3 Electric Machines (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010

A study of motors and generators and their applications. 

EET 3420-3 Electric Power Distribution (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010

A study of distribution techniques and equipment employed in electric power distribution and control.

EET 3430-3 Power Generation Using Solar Energy (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 2140 and EET 2340

Examines the application of solar power generation, using photovoltaic cells, wind machines, and thermal engines.

EET 3620-3 Analog and Digital Communications (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010

An introduction to communications systems. Includes information theory, channel capacity, A/D and D/A techniques, modulation (AM, FM, and digital), noise sources, quantization, and transmission lines, including Smith Charts.

EET 3630-3 Electromagnetic Fields (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: EET 3110 and EET 3620

Covers mathematical concepts of static and dynamic electromagnetic fields. Includes planewave propagation in lossless and lossy media, waveguide propagation, and radiation principles.

EET 3640-3 Communications Laboratory (0 + 6)

Prerequisite: EET 3620

Covers the fundamentals of analog and digital communication. Includes experiments on modulation, noise, transmission lines, antennas, fundamental communication systems, lasers, and fiber optics.

EET 3670-3 Measurements for Communications Systems (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: EET 2340 and EET 3620

Students learn to perform measurements on communications circuits, including SNR, noise figure, impedance, admittance, phase, power, frequency, spectrum analysis, and fields at high frequencies.

EET 3690-3 Fiber Optics (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: trigonometry and two semesters of college-level physics

Fiber optics is studied, including ray propagation, emitters, detectors, connectorization and systems, including FDDI and SONET.

EET 3710-3 Control Systems Analysis (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 3110

An analysis of classical linear continuous-time control systems. Includes the Laplace transform; Bode plots; stability; transient response; steady-state response; and the design of PID, lag, and lead compensators.

EET 3720-1 Control Systems Laboratory (0 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 3120 and EET 3710

A laboratory course in the analysis and design of control systems, using the classical approach.

EET 3730-2 Process Control Systems (2 + 0)

Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra

An introductory course in the applications of PID controllers in the process control industry.

EET 3740-2 Programmable Logic Controllers (2 + 0)

Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra

Covers the application of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their programming, using ladder diagrams.

EET 3800-3 Cooperative Education (0 + 9)

Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of department chair

This is an advanced work experience in a private company or governmental agency related to the EET major and supervised by a competent professional on the work site in conjunction with an EET faculty member.

EET 4020-3 Verilog Hardware Description Language (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 3330 or EET 2310, EET 2350 or CSS 2227

The Verilog Hardware Description Language is studied. It is used to design and simulate very large digital integrated circuits.

EET 4030-3 Analog IC Design (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: EET 3020, EET 3120, and EET 3710

This course examines the design of analog integrated circuits, including current mirrors, differential amplifiers, digital to analog converters, analog to digital converters, and operational amplifiers. CAD software is used in design and simulation of circuits. 

EET 4040-3 Introduction to IC Fabrication (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: CHE 1100 and PHY 2331 or PHY 2020

An introduction to the basics of IC fabrication methods and techniques.

EET 4100-1 Senior Project I (0 + 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 1020, COM 2610, EET 3120, EET 3360; satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing

Provides the opportunity to plan design projects in consultation with faculty advisors. Interfacing with industry is encouraged. (Senior Experience)

EET 4110-2 Senior Project II (0 + 4)

Prerequisites: SPE 1010, completion of EET 4100 with a grade of "C" or better, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing

A continuation of Senior Project I. Students complete their designs and build, test, and demonstrate them. Written technical reports and oral presentations on projects are required. (Senior Experience)

EET 4320-3 Digital Filters (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 2340, EET 3110, MTH 2410

An introduction to digital filters as applied in digital signal processing and sampled data control systems.

EET 4330-3 Data Communications (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 3330 or EET 2310

Covers methods of local and distant digital communications including systems, standards, and hardware used for transmitting digital data either synchronously or asynchronously.

EET 4340-3 Interface Techniques (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: EET 3330, EET 3360

Covers interfacing techniques with computers, peripherals, and other digital circuits.

EET 4370-3 Microcontrollers (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 3360

Provides the opportunity for learning to design microcontrollers.

EET 4520-3 Cellular & PCS (Personal Communication Services) (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 3620

This course is a study of analog and digital cellular and personal communication services, including AMPS, GSM, CDMA, wireless LANs, and others.

EET 4620-3 Advanced Communications Systems (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 3620

Covers the analysis and design of advanced communication systems, including HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, spread spectrum, optical, video, and satellite systems.

EET 4630-3 Space and Satellite Communications (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: EET 3620

Covers the application of basic communications, power, and microwave theory to space and satellite communication systems.

EET 4640-3 Communication Circuit Design (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 3630

Covers the analysis and design of radio frequency electronic circuits for communication transmission and reception.

EET 4710-4 Digital Control Systems Design (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: EET 3710

Includes the design of digital control systems, using classical and modern control theory. State variable feedback control laws and observers are designed.

EET 4730-3 Robotics (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: EET 2140 or EET 3010, MTH 2410

Covers analysis and design of robots. Includes robot kinematics, inverse kinematic, kinetics, sensors, actuators, and industrial applications.


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