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Course Descriptions for Electrical Engineering Technology

EET 1001-3 Electronics: An Introduction (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: High school algebra
A survey of Electrical Engineering Technology, emphasizing hands-on application of theory, introduces: circuits, transistor amplifiers, computer circuits, and technology related careers. Students may assemble an electronics kit. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

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 1300-3 Computer Nuts and Bolts (2 + 2)
This is a course to introduce students to the installation of computer hardware and software. An A+ certification book is used for the text, however this is not an A+ certification class.

EET 2000-3 Electric Circuits and Machines (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: MTH 1120 or MTH 1400, PHY 2020 or PHY 2331, with grades of "C" or better
This course introduces electric circuits for non-EET majors. It 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 Circuits I (3 + 2)
Prerequisites: High school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics pre-assessment placement test
This course covers the analysis and design of logic circuits using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. Adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers and other logic circuits are also studied. Flip-flops, memories, analog to digital (ADC) and digital to analog converters (DAC) are used to design simple digital circuits. Computer architecture is introduced.

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 2800-3 Cooperative Education (1 + 6)
Prerequisite: formal admission to Cooperative Education Program and permission of department chair
A seminar course allowing working students to share work experience and to report on particular projects.

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 EET 2150, with grades of "C" or better
This course covers the design of 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 with grades of "C" or better
This course is an advanced analog electronics course with emphasis on the operational amplifier. Topics include: power supplies, active filters, amplifiers, nonlinear circuits, and computer 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 2310, and one high-level computer language (BASIC, Visual BASIC, C, C++, Java, etc.)
This course covers microprocessor hardware and software. The following topics are discussed: microprocessor architecture, microprocessor instruction set, assembly language programming, input/output techniques, and interrupt request handling.

EET 3410-3 Electric Machines (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with a grade of "C" or better
This course studies motors and generators and their applications.

EET 3420-3 Electric Power Distribution (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 2150 or EET 3010 with a grade of "C" or better
This course studies 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 with grades of "C" or better
This course 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 with a grade of "C" or better
This course is an introduction to communication systems. Topics include: 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 with grades of "C" or better
This course covers mathematical concepts of static and dynamic electromagnetic fields. Topics include: planewave propagation in lossless and lossy media, waveguide propagation, and radiation principles.

EET 3670-3 Measurements for Communications Systems (1 + 4)
Prerequisites: EET 2340 and EET 3620
Students learn to perform measurements on communication 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, with grades of "C" or better
Fiber optics is studied, including ray propagation, emitters, detectors, connectorization and systems, FDDI and SONET.

EET 3710-3 Control Systems Analysis (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: EET 3110 with a grade of "C" or better
This course analyzes classical linear continuous-time control systems. Topics include: 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 with grades of "C" or better
This laboratory course uses the classical approach to the analysis and design of control systems.

EET 3730-2 Process Control Systems (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: high school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics pre-assessment placement test
This course introduces the applications of PID controllers in the process control industry.

EET 3740-2 Programmable Logic Controllers (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: high school algebra or equivalent and appropriate score on the mathematics pre-assessment placement test
This course covers the application of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their programming, using ladder diagrams.

EET 3800-3 Cooperative Education (0 + 9)
Prerequisites: junior or senior 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, EET 2350 or CSS 2227, with grades of "C" or better
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 or 1200, PHY 2331 or 2020, with grades of "C" or better
This course is 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 or CSI 3400, EET 3360 or CSI 2400, with grades of "C" or better, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing
This course 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 and EET 4100 with grades of "C" or better, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing
This course is 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, with grades of "C" or better
This course introduces digital filters as applied in digital signal processing and sampled data control systems.

EET 4330-3 Data Communications (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 2310 with a grade of "C" or better
This course 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 and EET 3360 with grades of "C" or better
This course covers interfacing techniques between computers, peripherals, and other digital circuits.

EET 4370-3 Microcontrollers (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: EET 3360 with a grade of "C" or better
This course teaches microcontroller design. Topics include: programming, monitor functions, hardware configurations, timing, analog to digital conversion, parallel I/O, and serial I/O.

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 with a grade of "C" or better
This course 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 with a grade of "C" or better
This course 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 with a grade of "C" or better
This course 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 with a grade of "C" or better
This course covers designing 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, with grades of "C" or better
This course covers analysis and design of robots. Includes robot kinematics, inverse kinematics, kinetics, sensors, actuators, and industrial applications.



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