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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ECET 2310L:Electronics II Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 , ECET 2300 , and ECET 2300L Concurrent:
ECET 2310
Students simulate, build, and test single- and multi-stage transistor amplifier circuits and operational amplifier circuits. Applications include determining amplifier and filter gain and frequency response, measuring differential amplifier performance, investigating feedback principles, and implementing oscillator circuits.
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ECET 3000:Electrical Principles 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or ( PHYS 1112 PHYS 1112L )
Covers basic circuit theory including the ac and dc characteristics of resistors, capacitors and inductors as used in elementary single and three-phase circuits. Characteristics of basic industrial electric motors and single and three-phase connections are studied. Basic factory automation is covered including sensors, relay control and programmable logic controllers. Laboratory exercises supplement the material discussed in class. This course cannot be used for credit by CpET or EET majors.
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ECET 3020:Biomedical Instrumentation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Concurrent:
ECET 2310 Corequisite: ECET 3020L
An introduction to biomedical instrumentation principles, design, measurement and analysis techniques. This course provides an overview of typical biomedical instruments used in the field. Topics include the acquisition and analysis of biomedical signals, a study of medical diagnostic instruments and equipment; monitors, intensive care units, coronary care units, operating room equipment, telemetry systems, ECG machines, life support equipment, respiratory instrumentation, brain monitors, medical ultrasound, electro-surgery units, and hemodialysis machines.
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ECET 3020L:Biomedical Instrumentation Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Concurrent:
ECET 2310 and ECET 3020
In this course students will apply engineering design principles to assigned team-based design projects. Topics include the acquisition and analysis of biomedical signals, biomedical instrumentation circuit design, circuit construction, biomedical data acquisition and measurements, biomedical data analysis, and debugging of biomedical instrumentation circuits. The application of analytical and simulation tools in the study of biomedical diagnostic instruments and equipment will be emphasized.
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ECET 3220:Digital III 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 and ECET 2310
The student will design a single board computer (SBC) incorporating standard components such as RAM, ROM, address decode, and input/output devices such as keyboards and LCD displays. A complete software monitor system will be developed for the SBC utilizing industry standard development tools. One of the major objectives of this class is to provide an environment within which the student can experience a complete industry-like project development cycle. This cycle will include the design, development, construction and test of the project. Advance I/O topics will also be covered including ADC and DAC operation and interfacing.
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ECET 3398:Internship 1 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval
This course is a structured experience that is related to Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, in a supervised setting with an industry partner. The goal is for students to enhance their academic classroom skills with practical experiences in a real-world environment. Supervision of the Intern is shared by the working environment supervisor and a faculty advisor.
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ECET 3400:Data Communications 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , and either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Corequisite: ECET 3400L
This course is a survey of data communication topics. The OSI and TCP/IP protocol models are covered, with emphasis placed on protocols associated with the lower layers. Concepts include synchronous and asynchronous transmission, line codes, signaling, effects of bandwidth and noise, and digital and analog modulation. Error detection and correction are also covered. Other areas studied include analog-to-digital conversion, multiplexing, circuit and packet switching, and network topologies.
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ECET 3400L:Data Communications Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , and either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Concurrent:
ECET 3400
Students simulate and measure the bandwidth properties of signals and the effect of noise on signal quality. Eye patterns and signal constellations are created and measured. Synchronous transmission techniques are examined.
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ECET 3410:High Frequency Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Corequisite: ECET 3410L
This course is a study of electronic signal transmission systems. It includes an analysis of transmission lines with a concentration on their fundamental principles, specifications, operation and practical applications. The course also includes the study of the fundamental principles of waveguides, and wireless and fiber-optic communications.
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ECET 3410L:High Frequency Systems Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Concurrent:
ECET 3410
Students measure the performance of electromagnetic transmission system elements including transmission lines, waveguides, and components. Matching networks are designed with Smith charts, simulated, and analyzed.
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ECET 3500:Survey of Electric Machines 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 and ECET 2111L Corequisite: ECET 3500L
This course is a survey of electric machine topics, focusing on the characteristics and applications of basic electric machinery. It introduces classical electromagnetism and magnetic circuits as the basis for electromechanical energy conversion and machine operation. Single-phase and three-phase transformers are covered, along with three-phase and single-phase induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines, with emphasis placed on their operational characteristics and modeling.
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ECET 3500L:Survey of Electric Machines Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 and ECET 2111L Concurrent:
ECET 3500
This lab course supports the ECET 3500 Survey of Electric Machines course. Students will set-up, operate, measure the operational characteristics, and evaluate the performance of a variety of machines including transformers, induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines.
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ECET 3600:Test Engineering 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 and ECET 2310 Corequisite: ECET 3600L
This course is an introduction to test engineering principles with an emphasis on computer-controlled instrumentation and acquisition using a communication interface. Application software will be written in LabVIEW to automatically test devices using GPIB/VISA test equipment. BIST, MTBF, Boundary scan testing, instrumentation, instrumentation automation, ISO 9000, TQM, usability, and other related test engineering topics will also be covered.
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ECET 3600L:Test Engineering Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 and ECET 2310 Concurrent:
ECET 3600
This course involves extensive use of LabVIEW for simulation and interfacing to test instruments in the lab. Students learn how to program in LabVIEW and they design an automated test and measurement system.
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ECET 3620:Signals and Systems Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , ECET 2310L , and MATH 2306 Corequisite: ECET 3620L
This course presents the analysis of continuous- and discrete-time signals occurring in circuits and systems containing linear and nonlinear elements. Methods include graphical techniques, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, convolution, and difference equations. Topics regarding communication systems, Bode plots for transfer functions, classical filter responses, and practical second-order filter designs are also presented. An introduction to discrete-time systems including sampling theory is provided covered.
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ECET 3620L:Signals and Systems Analysis Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , ECET 2310L and MATH 2306 Concurrent:
ECET 3620
This lab develops the analysis of continuous- and discrete-time signals occurring in circuits and systems containing linear and nonlinear elements. Methods include graphical techniques, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, convolution, and difference equations. Topics regarding communication systems, Bode plots for transfer functions, classical filter responses, and practical second-order filter designs are also presented. An introduction to discrete-time systems and sampling theory is included. MATLAB is used in conjunction with all laboratory exercises.
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ECET 3640:Introduction to Systems Engineering and Robotics 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310
This course will introduce students to the general principles of Systems Engineering through the development of an actual robotic systems. When completed, each student will understand the basic elements of system engineering design including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, subsystem decomposition, risk analysis, physical and logical interface specification, physical modeling, simulation, and life cycle planning.
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ECET 3701:Embedded Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and (ECET 3710 or ECET 3810 ) Corequisite: ECET 3701L
Introduction to the programming and interfacing of embedded systems. Programming will introduce a high-level object-oriented language and explore concepts such as multithreading and industry standard resource management/sharing mechanisms. Programming will focus on low-level hardware interfacing via standard GPIO and a variety of serial communication protocols. The class will also explore the use and application of statistical analysis.
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ECET 3701L:Embedded Systems Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and (ECET 3710 or ECET 3810 ) Concurrent:
ECET 3701
This laboratory course supplements ECET 3701. The initial part consists of a series of weekly labs designed to familiarize students with the target hardware and programming language used in the course. Later labs increase in complexity and target embedded concepts such as timers and multi-threading. The end of the term culminates in a group project where teams develop a complex embedded system.
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ECET 3710:Hardware Programming and Interfacing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 1200 and ECET 2300 Corequisite: ECET 3710L
This course will teach students the fundamental concepts of hardware programming and interfacing using abstract programming language(s) and several interfacing technologies commonly used in microcontroller design. In addition to learning basic design and interfacing techniques, other skills such as writing pseudo code, developing C/C#-based applications, and applying statistical analysis will be explored.
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ECET 3710L:Hardware Programming and Interfacing Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 1200 and ECET 2300 Concurrent:
ECET 3710
The laboratory component of ECET 3710 is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the fundamental concepts of hardware programming and interfacing using abstract programming language(s) and several interfacing technologies commonly used in microcontroller design. Lab exercises are oriented around a popular microcontroller and associated peripheral devices.
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ECET 3810:Applications of C++, JAVA and HTML 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 1012 Corequisite: ECET 3810L
A study in the applications of several key programming environments. This course covers such topics as: data types, structures, functions, arrays, file input/output, system calls, data portability, security and Internet related topics as they pertain to the appropriate programming language.
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ECET 3810L:Applications of C++, Java, and HTML Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 1012 Concurrent:
ECET 3810
The laboratory component of ECET 3810 is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the fundamental concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming (OOP) using abstract programming language(s). Lab exercises are based on modern programming principles and practices.
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ECET 4020:Biomedical Imaging 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Concurrent:
ECET 2310, and ECET 2310L Corequisite: ECET 4020L
An introduction to the principles of the major imaging equipment including x-ray radiology, x-ray computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Includes a discussion of other emerging imaging technologies such as nuclear imaging (PET and SPECT).
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ECET 4020L:Biomedical Imaging Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Concurrent:
ECET 2310, ECET 2310L, ECET 4020
This course provides laboratory exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts presented in the ECET 4020 lecture. The course expands on the application of image processing techniques to the processing and analysis of acquired biomedical images from various types of major imaging equipment such as x-ray radiology, x-ray computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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ECET 4040:Biometrics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2332 Concurrent:
ECET 2310, and ECET 2310L Corequisite: ECET 4040L
An introduction to biometric recognition systems, which utilize the physiological and/or behavioral characteristics of an individual for identification. Students study the design of various biometric systems based on fingerprints, face, iris, voice, hand geometry, palmprint, retina, and other modalities. The performance of biometric systems and security-related issues of these systems are discussed. Multimodal biometric systems using two or more of the above human characteristics are also discussed.
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ECET 4040L:Biometrics Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2332 Concurrent:
ECET 2310, ECET 2310L, and ECET 4040
These course provides laboratory exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts presented in the ECET 4040 lecture. The course expands on the application of biometric recognition systems, which utilize the physiological and/or behavioral characteristics of an individual for identification. Students will design and analyze various biometric systems based on fingerprints, face, iris, voice, hand geometry, palmprint, retina, and other modalities.
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ECET 4320:Active Filters 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , and ECET 2310L Corequisite: ECET 4320L
This course is a study of the characteristics, analysis, and practical topologies of active filters. The state-variable Sallen-Key topologies are emphasized. Popular filter responses including Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel, and Cauer (elliptic) are studied. Delay sensitivity, frequency scaling, impedance scaling, determination of pole-zero locations, and transfer function transformations are studied. Filter synthesis techniques are presented. An introduction to switched-capacitor and digital filters is also included.
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ECET 4320L:Active Filters Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and ECET 2310L Concurrent:
ECET 4320
This course reinforces theoretical concepts presented in the ECET 4320 lecture. Students will design, simulate, construct, and analyze various second-, third, and fourth-order active filter systems. The state-variable Sallen-Key topologies are emphasized. Popular filter responses including Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel, and Cauer (elliptic) are studied. Delay sensitivity, frequency scaling, impedance scaling, determination of pole-zero locations, and transfer function transformations are examined.
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ECET 4330:Audio Technology 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 , ECET 2210L , ECET 2310 and ECET 2310L Corequisite: ECET 4330L
The fundamentals of specifications, standards, devices, circuits and systems used in audio are studied. Acoustics, power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, frequency contouring circuits, signal processors, microphones, loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems are covered.
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ECET 4330L:Audio Technology Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 , ECET 2210L , ECET 2310 , and ECET 2310L Concurrent:
ECET 4330
This course reinforces theoretical concepts presented in the ECET 4330 lectures. Topics include the standards, characteristics, design, analysis, and practical implementation of devices, circuits and systems used in audio. Acoustics, power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, frequency contouring circuits, signal processors, microphones, loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems are covered. The application of computer based simulation software and computer-aided testing to lab exercises and an audio project are emphasized.
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ECET 4420:Communications Circuit Applications 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Corequisite: ECET 4420L
This course examines radio frequency communications circuits and their applications. Receiver and transmitter circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, modulators and demodulators are studied. Spectral analysis is introduced and the effects of noise in communications systems is investigated.
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ECET 4420L:Communications Circuit Applications Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , either (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ) or(PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L ) Concurrent:
ECET 4420
Students simulate, build, and test circuits used in communications systems. These include amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filters, and matching networks.
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ECET 4431:Wireless Communications Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3410 Corequisite: ECET 4431L
This course integrates topics involving antennas, electromagnetic propagation, and digital communications to investigate point-to-point radio frequency communication systems. Topics include: radiation patterns, directivity, polarization, antenna types, path-loss models, knife-edge diffraction, link-budget analysis, superheterodyne receivers, digital modulation/demodulation, system performance enhancements, multiple-access techniques, and duplexing techniques. Applications to terrestrial, satellite, and cellular communications are included.
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ECET 4431L:Wireless Communications Systems Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3410 Concurrent:
ECET 4431
This course provides laboratory experiences to complement ECET 4431 Wireless Communications Systems. Most of its activities center around a design-build-test-report antenna project, but other exercises will also be completed, including at least one employing antenna simulation.
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ECET 4490:Special Topics 1-3 Class Hours 0-3 Laboratory Hours 1-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair approval
This course covers advanced topics of special interest to faculty and students that are not in the regular course offerings. Offered on a demand basis. This course may be taken more than once.
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ECET 4510:Power System Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 , and ECET 2111L Corequisite: ECET 4510L
This course involves the analysis of power systems starting with the calculation of line resistance, line inductance, and line capacitance of power transmission lines. These parameters are used to model power systems in order to derive the bus impedance matrix, perform network calculations and analyze systems for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults.
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ECET 4510L:Power System Analysis Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 and ECET 2111L Concurrent:
ECET 4510
In this course, the transmission line parameters are used to model power systems in order to simulate power system’s operating characteristics and analyze the systems for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. The main activity consists of problem solving and involves the solution of network problems using computer simulation and analysis software.
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ECET 4515:Power Distribution Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3500 Corequisite: ECET 4515L
A detailed study of the segment of the electric power system between bulk power sources and customer service drops, including subtransmission circuits, distribution substations, primary feeders, distribution transformers, and secondary circuits. Methods of analysis and design are applied to topics such as load characteristics, voltage drop, power loss, capacitor applications, voltage regulation, and system protection.
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ECET 4515L:Power Distribution Systems Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3500 Concurrent:
ECET 4515
This course uses power system simulation software as an environment for laboratory exercises that complement ECET 4515 Power Distribution Systems. Models are developed for various system configurations and used to examine, evaluate, or enhance system performance.
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ECET 4520:Industrial Distribution Systems, Illumination, and the NEC 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3500 and (ECET 2110 or ECET 2111 )
This introductory design course involves the lighting, wiring and electrical protection systems in commercial and industrial buildings. This course will cover: lighting fundamentals, light sources, lighting system layouts for interior spaces, protection of electrical systems, fuses, circuit breakers, instrument transformers and protective relays, grounding and ground-fault protection, feeder design and branch circuits for lighting and motors. This course will include projects - designing lighting and wiring systems for commercial/industrial buildings.
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ECET 4530:Industrial Motor Control 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2111 and ECET 3500
This introductory design course is a study of manual and automatic, starters and controllers of ac and dc motors. The course will concentrate on three-phase induction motor starters and controllers with some study of dc motor starters and controllers. The induction motor coverage will include both full-voltage and reduced voltage techniques, with the emphasis on the reduced voltage methods. Line impedance, auto-transformer, wye-delta and part-winding starters will be included. The laboratory will consist of several projects in designing, testing and demonstrating various motor starters and controllers. The designs will require using Programmable Logic Controllers in the projects. The course will conclude with variable frequency drives.
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ECET 4540:Introduction to Power Electronics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and ECET 3500 Corequisite: ECET 4540L
This course introduces the devices, circuits, and systems utilized in power electronics. An overview of power semiconductors: switching diodes, thyristors, gate turn-off thyristors, insulated gate transistors, MOS-controlled thyristors, and other controllable switches. Power electronic circuits such as uncontrolled and phase controlled dc converters, DC to DC switch mode converters, DC to AC switch mode inverters, and their application in motor drive, speed control, and power supplies are included.
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ECET 4540L:Introduction to Power Electronics Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 and ECET 3500 Concurrent:
ECET 4540
This laboratory course reinforces concepts from ECET 4540 lectures, which extend concepts of electronic components and circuits from ECET 2300 and ECET 2310. Students document experimental results in formal reports, which are evaluated based on completion, format, and data accuracy. Students become proficient in working with DC to DC switch mode converters, DC to AC switch mode inverters, and their application in motor drive, speed control, and power supplies.
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ECET 4560:Electric Drives 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3500 and ECET 4610
This course covers basic AC/DC electric-machine drives for speed/position control. It presents an integrated discussion of electric machines, power electronics, and control systems. Computer simulations are used for understanding power-electronics based converters and the design of feedback controllers. Applications of electric drives can be found in electric transportation, robotics, process control, and energy conservation.
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ECET 4610:Control Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , ECET 2310L , and MATH 2306 Corequisite: ECET 4610L
This course is a study of feedback control systems theory including practical applications of compensation and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics, stability and frequency response are analyzed. Compensation and controller design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of control system software, such as MATLAB, in the analysis and design of control systems is emphasized.
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ECET 4610L:Control Systems Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , ECET 2310L , and MATH 2306 Concurrent:
ECET 4610
This lab course complements the ECET 4610 lectures. Students investigate feedback control systems including practical applications of compensation and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics, stability and frequency response are analyzed. Compensation and controller design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of MATLAB in the analysis and design of control systems is emphasized. MATLAB is used in conjunction with all the laboratories.
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ECET 4630:Digital Signal Processing 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2310 , ECET 3220 , and MATH 2306
An introduction to the concept of discrete and digital signals and systems. Difference equations, Discrete Fourier Transforms (DFTs), Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs), Z-Transform techniques, IIR filter design, and FIR filter design are covered. An introduction to the architecture, assembly language and application examples of general and special purpose microprocessors such as the TMS 320 and DSP56000 families is included.
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ECET 4720:Distributed Microcontrollers and PCs 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3220
A study of networked PIC microcontrollers connected to a host PC or several networked PCs. Two popular versions of various microcontroller architectures will be discussed. Software will emphasize both assembly language programming and ANSI C programming. Hardware will emphasize the bus interconnections between the devices such as RS232/RS485, I2C, CAN, SPI, etc. Example Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for microcontrollers is introduced as well. Development of a capstone project, through the design of a printed circuit board is also included.
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ECET 4730:VHDL and Field Programmable Gate Arrays 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ECET 2111 or ECET 2110) and ECET 2210
Provide a thorough introduction to the Virtual Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and apply this knowledge to Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA’s). Current applications will be presented and students will design, develop, test and document complete FPGA based designs. The use of schematic capture tools for configuring FPGA’s will also be covered.
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ECET 4820:Communications Networks and the Internet 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3400 Corequisite: ECET 4820L
This course covers the fundamental concepts, operational characteristics, and design principles of digital networks. The course focuses on local-area and wide-area network topologies and protocols that are used in the Internet. Topics include: TCP/ IP protocol, Internet standards, routing and switching devices, Internet organization, Ethernet and virtual LANS, MPLS, and an overview of aspects of computer network operating systems related to networking.
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ECET 4820L:Communications Networks and the Internet Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3400 Concurrent:
ECET 4820
This laboratory course will teach students how to design, configure and implement computer network systems based on modern communication devices such as routers, switches, and bridges. Students will work with the protocols and devices used in local area networks and the Internet and will capture and analyze data traffic in order to analyze communications protocol functions.
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ECET 4840:Advanced Telecommunications 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 2210 , ECET 4820 , and ECET 3810
A study investigating several advanced telecommunications technologies and techniques. Course covers such topics as: data transmission principles, time and frequency domain concepts, Fourier signal analysis, transmission impairments (delay distortion, noise), channel capacity, sampling and quantization, routing and switching theory, routing algorithms and protocols, high-speed networking technologies, queuing theory, congestion control mechanisms, mobile and residential broadband systems, wireless technologies, network security techniques and implementation, and emerging technologies (IPv6, 3G and 4G networks).
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ECET 4860:Network Security 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3400 , and ECET 3400L Corequisite: ECET 4860L
This class teaches the fundamental concepts of network security including symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, key distribution systems, authentication mechanisms, IP security, web security, email security, intruders, and malicious software.
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ECET 4860L:Network Security Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECET 3400 and ECET 3400L Concurrent:
ECET 4860
This lab course complements the ECET 4860 lectures. Students investigate the fundamental concepts of network security including symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, key distribution systems, authentication mechanisms, IP security, web security, email security, intruders, and malicious software.
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ECET 4900:Senior Capstone Design Project 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing, Instructor approval, Department Chair approval
This course provides comprehensive design experience for students working in small groups. The course is a culmination of the undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology education. Topics covered include: design specifications, evaluation of design alternatives, technical reports and oral presentations. Also covered are topics such as intellectual property, industry standards and conventions, engineering economics, reliability, safety, engineering ethics and current topics in the field of electrical and computer engineering technology.
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EE 1000:Foundations of Electrical Engineering 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering Major
This course provides an introduction to Electrical Engineering and to SPSU including an introduction to the EE faculty, an overview of career opportunities, available campus facilities, student organizations, etc. Some of the skills necessary to EE students will also be introduced. These include: writing formal lab reports, preparing a speech, drafting a winning resume, learning basic computer skills, and a research project.
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EE 2290:Special Topics 1-6 Credit Hours
Special Topics course for Electrical Engineering majors.
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EE 2301:Circuit Analysis I 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L
This course introduces basic circuit analysis including resistive circuits, voltage and current sources, analysis methods, network theorems, energy storage elements, and AC steady-state analysis. Techniques for analyzing resistive networks are heavily emphasized. In addition, the physical mechanisms of capacitance and inductance are examined along with analysis of transient responses in circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theoretical concepts presented in class and provide various opportunities to become proficient with standard instrumentation used in electrical engineering.
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EE 2302:Circuit Analysis II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2301 , MATH 2306 and PHYS 2212
A continuation of basic Circuit Analysis I which focuses on RC, RL, and RLC circuits, mutual inductance, series and parallel resonance, two-port networks frequency response, AC power including power factor correction, as well as three phase circuits. Simulation is heavily emphasized using state of the art software such as PSPICE.
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EE 2401:Semiconductor Devices 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211 , CHEM 1211L and EE 1000
This course effectively applies the knowledge of chemistry and physics to understand the operating principles of various semiconductor devices. The course covers topics starting from the fundamental concepts of atomic and crystal structure, crystal growth, impurity doping and energy bands to the in-depth device operation and quantitative analysis of p-n junction diode, metal-semiconductor contacts and Schottky diode, BJTs and MOSFETs. Also fundamental operating principles of optoelectronic devices such as, LEDs and photodiodes are discussed. Simple device simulation components reinforces the understanding of various critical aspects of device operation. The course concludes with an experiment-based project on device characterization where students perform analysis on the experimentally acquired data to extract various important device parameters.
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EE 2501:Digital Logic Design 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2301
This course is a study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on combinational and sequential logic design, Boolean algebra and switching theory, logic simplification and implementation using standard digital IC’s of various logic families and programmable logic devices. A significant emphasis is placed on the study of digital design principles with emphasis on the use of LSI, MSI, and SSI circuits in the application and design of complex digital systems with a detailed examination of CMOS and TTL at the transistor level. Laboratory exercises reinforce theoretical concepts presented in the lecture utilizing an industry standard micro controller.
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EE 3401:Engineering Electronics 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2301
This course emphasizes internal operation, terminal characteristics, and models of diodes, op-amps, transistors (bipolar & field-effect), and optical devices (LED’s & phototransistors). In addition, areas of nanotechnology such as carbon nanotubes and grapheme are explored. A lab component in the course focuses on applying the skills attained in this course to emerging technologies such as robotics, biomedical, motors, etc.
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EE 3405:Electronic Materials 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2401 or may be taken concurrently
This course focuses on the study of important properties of materials (such as electronic properties, thermal properties, magnetic properties, dielectric properties, optical properties, crystallographic and electronic defects) which play important role in the device operation and are engineered for various electrical engineering applications. The course covers topics starting from the elementary materials science concepts and fundamental quantum mechanics to modern device applications including superconductors, supercapacitors, piezoelectricity, magnetic and optical data storage technologies, communication via optical fiber etc. Also the course includes various measurement techniques to probe electronic, crystallographic, and structural properties of materials including resistivity and Hall effect measurements, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Device design and fabrication aspects are discussed in correlation with the material properties. The core knowledge obtained in this course are applicable to a wide range of areas within electrical engineering discipline, such as Photonics, Semiconductors & Microelectronics, Nano-scale electronics, Electric Machine Design & Electromagnetics etc.
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EE 3501:Embedded Systems 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2501 and Engineering Standing
An introduction to microcontrollers and integrated microprocessor systems. Emphasis is placed on the Intel 8051 and Motorola 68HC11 families and derivatives. Hardware/software trade-offs, system economics and functional configurations are examined along with serial and parallel communications, watchdog timers, low power operation, and assembly language programming techniques. The architecture of design of sampled data systems is explored using case studies of representative applications.
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EE 3601:Electric Machines 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2301 and Engineering Standing
The study of the fundamentals of electro-mechanical energy conversion, magnetic circuits and electromagnetic devices, theory of operation and operating characteristics of transformers, DC machines, AC induction and synchronous machines and stepper motors.
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EE 3602:Electric Power Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2302 , and Engineering Standing
This course introduces students to topics such as: AC power systems, power system networks, power flow analysis; short-circuit analysis, transient stability analysis, and computer simulation of power systems. Moreover, field trip(s) will be made to centers operated by utilities and/or power-related companies.
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EE 3603:Electronic Power Conversion 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing and EE 2302
This course introduces students to the following: Power electronic devices; Power electronic circuits; Applications; Modeling, analysis and simulation using various software. Students will also perform experiments on various power converters to learn practical skills, and relate theory to real-world practice.
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EE 3605:Electromagnetics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 2212 , PHYS 2212L and MATH 2203 and Engineering Standing
An advanced treatment of static electric and magnetic fields and their sources, Poisson and Laplace equations and boundary value problems, time-varying electromagnetic fields and Maxwell’s equations. Plane wave propagation in free space and in materials is examined.
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EE 3701:Signals and Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2302 and Engineering Standing
This course explores discrete and continuous-time systems analysis, with emphasis on linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, the classification of continuous-time systems, convolution and its application to LTI systems and analysis of LTI systems via the Laplace transform, Fourier transform, and Fourier series.
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EE 3702:Communication Systems 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 3701 and Engineering Standing
Amplitude modulation, frequency and phase modulation and demodulation techniques are examined. Bandwidth and power considerations, noise in communication systems, signal analysis and transmission are included as are noise and probability aspects of communication systems and practical communication systems.
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EE 3706:Computer Networking 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2501 and Engineering Standing
The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of computer network architecture and network protocols. Topic includes OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols, link layer techniques and network security. Students will read related research papers and work on their group projects, which will solidify the foundation of their knowledge through the real-world implementation of their new ideas in network simulators or test-beds.
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EE 4201:Control Systems 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing, and EE 2301 with a Minimum Grade of “C”, and MATH 2306 with a Minimum Grade of “C”
The focus of this course is a study of feedback control systems theory including practical applications of compensation and P,PI, and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics and response, stability and frequency response are analyzed; Compensation and controller design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of control system software, such as MATLAB, in the analysis and design of control systems is emphasized.
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EE 4400:Directed Study in Electrical Engineering Variable 1 to 4 credit hours Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair
This course covers special topics and seminars of an advanced nature, external to regular course offerings that allow a student to work individually with an instructor. A Directed Study may include original research projects and/or practicum experiences. Repeatable two times for credit.
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EE 4405:Fundamentals of Solar Power and Renewable Energy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2301 Corequisite: EE 2401
This course reviews various renewable energy systems to meet the increasing global energy demand of the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Different renewable energy technologies including Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Ocean Waves, Tidal, Geothermal, and Biomass energy are discussed. Students will learn the fundamental and quantitative principles of these renewable technologies. The course puts a major emphasis on the various Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technologies to harvest solar energy by direct conversion into electrical energy. The course covers from the fundamental principles of solar cells to in-depth discussions on 1st generation Si cells, 2nd generation thin-film cells, and emerging 3rd generation high-efficiency PV technologies. The course concludes with a real-world project where students effectively apply their knowledge to perform current-voltage measurements on solar cells, extract important electrical parameters of the device, and design a stand-alone photovoltaic system.
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EE 4490:Special Topics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Special topics course for Electrical Engineering majors.
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EE 4603:Electric Drives 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 2302 , and Engineering Standing Concurrent:
EE 3601 Corequisite: None
This course enables the student to analyze and design basic AC and DC electric motor drives used for speed/position/torque control, based on the proper integration of electric machines, power electronics, and control systems.
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EE 4605:Electromagnetic and Microwave Applications 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 3605 and Engineering Standing
In this course students will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of propagation, waveguides and radiation of electromagnetic waves. Students will apply basic electromagnetic concepts to the design of transmission lines, antenna systems, radars, and satellite communication.
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EE 4701:Professional Practice 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EE 3401 and Engineering Standing
This course covers the historical, social and economic considerations of the electrical engineering discipline. It includes studies of professional conduct, risks, and liabilities, and intellectual property relative to the electrical engineering profession. Electrical Engineering case studies will be use. Further the study of professional ethics, electrical code fundamentals (i.e. NEC), laws governing the practice of electrical engineering, contractual relationships, the licensure process for professional engineers are all undertaken in this course.
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EE 4800:Senior Project 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Any 4000-level Electrical Engineering course and Engineering Standing.
This course is designed to be the culmination of the undergraduate electrical engineering education. Under the guidance of the professor, students will form small design teams, choose a proposed or ongoing project and research and redesign the project. Working as independent teams with guidance from the lead professor the capstone projects will be completed and the results presented for review to a panel of faculty, students, and others such as staff and Industrial Advisory board members.
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ENGR 1100:Survey of Engineering Applications from Mathematics 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1112 or MATH 1113
The objective of this course is to increase student retention, motivation, and success in engineering through an application-oriented introduction to engineering mathematics. This course does not replace other math courses, but provides a survey of the most significant math topics used in the core freshman and sophomore-level engineering courses. These include basic descriptions of engineering applications using algebraic manipulation of engineering equations, trigonometry, vectors and complex numbers, systems of equations and matrices, differentiation, integration and differential equations. All these fundamental math topics will be presented within the context of engineering applications, and reinforced through examples of their use in the core engineering courses.
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ENGR 2214:Engineering Mechanics - Statics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 2211 , and PHYS 2211L
This course studies the force vectors, equilibrium of particles, equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; trusses, friction, centroids and moments of inertia.
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ENGR 2500:Solid Mechanics & Materials 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: See advisor for prerequisite.
This course is made of two distinct parts. The first part of the course is a study of stress and strain of deformable bodies in tension, compression, bending, and torsion. Topics covered include: axial stress and strain; thermal stress and strain; statically indeterminate systems; torsional stress and strain; bending stresses in beams; beam deflections; combined stresses; and finite element analysis methods. The second part of the course is a study of metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites as related to design. Areas include corrosion, atomic structure, mechanical properties, fatigue, and the effects of alloying, hot- and cold-working and heat treating. The lab work includes tensile testing, heat treating, impact testing, hardness testing, and corrosion.
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ENGR 2710:Engineering Calculations 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2202
This course will focus on the fundamentals of linear algebra as applied to electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic engineering applications. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of state-space theory of linear systems, and to apply the theory to the modeling, analysis, and design of real-world systems. The student should be able to complete calculations by hand for small problems, or by using Matlab for larger problems.
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ENGR 3122:Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 2214 and MATH 2202
A study of the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics covered include: kinematics and kinetics of particles; work and kinetic energy; impulse and momentum; rigid body motions; relative motion; and moving coordinate systems.
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ENGR 3125:Machine Dynamics & Vibrations 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CSE 1311 or ME 1311 ), ENGR 3122 and Engineering Standing
The analysis of motion, velocity, acceleration, and forces in mechanisms and machines. Emphasis is placed on the analytical methods suitable for computerized analysis as well as graphical methods for visualization and preliminary design studies. Also an introduction to vibration theory, including the modeling and analysis of oscillatory phenomena found in linear discrete and continuous mechanical systems.
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ENGR 3131:Strength of Materials 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (ENGR 2214 or MET 3121) and MATH 2202
The study and mathematical modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials under load. Emphasis will be on the elastic conditions of equilibrium, compatibility and material behavior. Includes study of stress and strain in columns, connectors, beams, eccentrically-loaded members, as well as introduction to statically indeterminate members.
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ENGR 3132:Strength of Materials Lab 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3131 may be taken concurrently
The study and performance of laboratory testing and analysis techniques used in the determination of the mechanical behavior of materials under load.
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ENGR 3250:Project Management for Engineers 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISYE 2600 and Engineering Status Concurrent:
ISYE 1000
This course is a comprehensive study of project concepts, such as project definitions, systems and methodologies, project cycles, roles and responsibilities of leaders and members, and procedures used in industrial and production environments. Topics include such areas as scheduling, controlling projects, time-cost trade-off, resource allocation and project cost control.
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ENGR 3305:Data Collection and Analysis in Engineering 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2202 , CE 2003 and Engineering Standing
This course introduces probability theory and statistical analysis techniques for engineering applications. Major topics include probability and sampling distributions, conditional probability and Bayes’ theorem, estimation of parameters, hypothesis test and statistical inference, and linear regression techniques. Students will apply basic statistical techniques to analyze various types of real world engineering data. Emphasis will be given to standard engineering practices. Computer software (e.g., spreadsheet programs) will be used.
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ENGR 3324:Project Cost Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1190 and Engineering Standing
A study of the project cost measurement and analysis techniques unique to the engineering profession. Cost analysis procedures and their relationship with cost estimation methodologies are examined. Emphasis is placed on techniques for economy studies of multiple alternatives, uncertainties in forecasts, increment costs, taxes, and retirement and replacement of highways, transportation systems, bridges and publics works facilities. Current economic issues are also discussed.
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ENGR 3325:Engineering Economic Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1190 and Engineering Standing
Students learn the time value of money and the basic tools used in engineering economic decision making. The tools include engineering factor notation, algebraic formulas, and Excel functionality. The time value effect is studied as equivalences for present worth, annual worth, or future worth evaluations. Useful algorithms are presented for making sound economic investment decisions involving replacement theory, risk analysis, depreciation, tax incentives, rate of return, cost benefit ratio, return on investment, and economic service life.
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ENGR 3343:Fluid Mechanics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 2214 and Engineering Standing
This course introduces the fundamentals of fluid statics and dynamics including hydrostatic forces on submerged plates, continuity of fluid flow and fluid flow principles. The applications of turbulent and laminar flow in conduits are emphasized. The system approach is practiced in analyzing the applications of flow measuring devices, pipings, pumps and turbines.
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ENGR 3345:Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3343 (may be taken concurrently) and Engineering Standing
The laboratory reinforces the principles of fluid mechanics, studied in ENGR 3343, as they apply to hydraulic and pneumatic power, and fluid flow. Developing experimental data into effective laboratory reports is emphasized.
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ENGR 3501:Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 2202 and Engineering Standing Concurrent:
PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L
This course provides an overview of the nuclear sciences field. Topics covered include: basic nuclear physics, radioactivity and radioactive decay process, nuclear reactions, radiation detection, basic health physics, radiation protection, fission and fusion processes, neutron interaction, nuclear energy conversion, different nuclear reactors, reactor operations, reactor control and basic nuclear fuel cycle.
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ENGR 3502:Radiation Detection & Measurement 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3501 and Engineering Standing
The detection and measurement of radiation is an integral component of the nuclear sciences field. This course covers the sources and properties of nuclear radiation, mechanism of radiation interaction with matter, detection methods and in particular detection of ionizing radiation that are of primary interest in nuclear power generation as well as medical and industrial applications. Various types of radiation detectors, neutron detection techniques and counting statistics are also discussed.
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ENGR 4402:Engineering Ethics 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Engineering Standing
This course looks at the practice of engineering in the context of ethics and ethical theory. Issues of safety, liability, professional responsibility, legal obligations are considered in the context of case studies. Particular emphasis is given to the application of the Professional Engineering Code of Ethics published by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Students will consider the resolution of ethical dilemmas through the development and evaluation of various courses of action related to specific case studies.
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ENGR 4501:Nuclear Power Generation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3501 & Engineering Standing
This course covers the principles of nuclear energy conversion to electric power. The content of the course includes: fundamentals of energy conversion, fission reactors, design and construction of light water reactors with emphasis on boiling water and pressurized water reactors, gas cooled reactors, fast breeder reactors, thermal and structural analysis of reactors and plant components, safety elements and accident prevention systems. The economic feasibility of nuclear power plants will also be discussed.
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ENGR 4502:Radiation Protection & Health Physics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3501 & Engineering Standing
This course covers the fundamentals of individual and population health protection against the harmful effects of radiation Topics included are: different sources of radiation, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation exposure principles and measurement, relationship between radiation exposure and biological damage, radiation protection and safety standards and guidelines, radiation protection instrumentation, internal and external radiation protection, pathways of radiation movement in the environment and radiation shielding.
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ENGR 4503:Nuclear Fuel Cycle 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3501 & Engineering Standing
The feasibility and operation of nuclear power plants is directly influenced by the availability of suitable nuclear fuel as well as acceptable methods of disposal of nuclear waste. This course covers the progression of the nuclear fuel through different stages of mining, milling, processing, enrichment, fabrication and use in reactors, interim storage, reprocessing and disposal. The environmental impact of nuclear waste, economics of nuclear fuel cycle, challenges and solutions in management of radioactive waste and the prevailing regulations, standards and best practices are discussed.
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