May 07, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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).

  
  • 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).

  
  • ECET 4040:Biometrics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 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.

  
  • ECET 4040L:Biometrics Lab

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 2332   Concurrent:
    ECET 2310 , ECET 2310L , and ECET 4040  
    This 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ECET 4530:Industrial Motor Control

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ECET 2111  and ECET 3500 ) or ECET 3000 
    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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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).

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.


Electrical Engineering

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 2290:Special Topics

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Special Topics course for Electrical Engineering majors.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 2305:Electronic Circuits and Machines

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212 
    This course covers the electrical characteristics of fundamental circuit components including resistors, capacitors and inductors in DC circuits, single-phase AC and three-phase AC circuits. Fundamental concepts of AC power and phasors are examined. The course also introduces the devices that generate and transform electrical power, as well as switching and protection of electrical circuits. Practical applications of motors, generators, transformers and operational amplifiers will be covered to provide non-electrical engineering majors a comprehensive understanding of electro-mechanical systems.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 3398:Internship

    0 Class Hours 3-12 Laboratory Hours 1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering standing, EE 2302 , and (EE 2501  or EE 3401 ) and permission of the Instructor.
    This course is a structured experience that is related to Electrical Engineering, 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.

  
  • EE 3401:Engineering Electronics

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 2301 
    This course introduces the basic circuits used in analog signal processing systems. The primary focus will be on studying bias circuits and small signal models for diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs. In addition, functional circuits including diode rectifiers, logic circuits, and basic amplifier circuits using single transistors are discussed. A brief introduction to op-amps as signal processing blocks is included. Students put their analog circuit theory into practice in the laboratory.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 4201:Control Systems

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  , and EE 2301 , and MATH 2306 .
    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.

  
  • 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. 

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 4490:Special Topics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Special topics course for Electrical Engineering majors.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • EE 4705:Digital Signal Processing

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 3701  
    This course explores discrete signal processing including concepts of digital signal processing. Primary application domain targeted is speech signals although other signal types will also be considered, including vibration signals, music signals etc. We will cover core concepts of signal processing including classification of discrete-time systems, convolution and its application to LTI systems and analysis of LTI systems via the Z transform, Fourier transform, and Fourier series, Discrete Time Fourier Series and Transform, Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform. This course will also explore applications like Filter Design and Systems Analysis. Software simulations will emphasize the applied components of the course using MATLAB / SIMULINK programming and perform project on Speech Processing. Students will also be participating in written and oral presentation.

  
  • EE 4706:Image Processing and Pattern Analysis

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 2301  
    This course is designed to be an introductory course to the world of Computer Vision for the undergraduate electrical engineering students. It will introduce the students to two critical areas of Computer Vision, namely, Image Analysis and Pattern Analysis. The course will cover techniques and tools for digital image processing, and finally also introduce image pattern analysis techniques in the form of image segmentation and object tracking. The course is primarily meant to develop on-hand experience in applying these tools to process these images. Hence, the programming assignments form a key component of this course. Emphasis will be to develop engineering skills and intuitive understanding of the tools used in Image Processing and Pattern Analysis.

  
  • EE 4800:Senior Project

    2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EE 4701  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.


Engineering

  
  • ENGR 1100:Survey of Engineering Applications from Mathematics

    4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113   Concurrent:
    or MATH 1190  
    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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ENGR 3125:Machine Dynamics and Vibrations

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ME 1311  or (CSE 1321  and CSE 1321L )) and 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.

  
  • ENGR 3131:Strength of Materials

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ENGR 2214 ) 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ENGR 3250:Project Management for Engineers

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (ISYE 2600  or STAT 2332 ) and Engineering Standing   
    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.

  
  • 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. 

  
  • ENGR 3324:Project Cost Analysis

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1190 , EDG 2160 , 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ENGR 3398:Experiential Engineering Internship

    0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours variable 3-12 audit hours, but 0 billing hours Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Enrolled students must be a SPCEET Undergraduate Engineering or Engineering Technology major (Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering Technology)
    Students are encouraged to enhance their coursework with engineering work experience. This is a noncredit/no-cost audit course with no tuition or fees attached. Students are eligible to receive full-time enrollment status through their registration, which allows them to retain all privileges of full-time enrolled students while working. The course serves as a placeholder on a transcript. It does not fulfill major degree requirements.

  
  • ENGR 3410:Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    This course provides an extensive overview of the field of biomedical engineering. The fundamentals of various key topics that stand at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine will be investigated.

  
  • ENGR 3411:Biomechanics for Engineers

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing  
    This course will provide an introduction to the structural and mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems by building on engineering concepts such as discussed in Statics, Dynamics, or Strength of Materials.

  
  • ENGR 3412:Biomedical Circuit Applications

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Engineering Standing   
    This course will provide an overview of instrumentation systems used in clinical medicine and biomedical research. Some circuit theory and its application to bioinstrumentation will be reviewed. Systems for measuring biologic signals, such as biopotentials, stress and strain, pressure, temperature, and optical properties, will be discussed. Electrical hazards, safety, measuring instruments and techniques will also be discussed. There will be applications to engineering design such as transducer systems and sensing and driving circuits. There will also be discussion of ethical and regulatory issues related to bioinstrumentation as well as review of instrumentation such as CT Scan, MRI, EKG, and EEG sensors.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • ENGR 3801:Aerodynamics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  & Engineering Standing  
    An introduction to aerodynamics; including circulation theory of lift, thin airfoil theory, viscous flow, boundary layer, finite wing theory, and drag in incompressible flow.

  
  • ENGR 3802:Aircraft Design & Performance

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3801  and Engineering Standing  
    Airplane conceptual design principles are developed to meet modern aerodynamics, propulsion, structural, and performance specifications. This course examines the complete airplane design, including specifications, aerodynamic calculations, inboard profile drawing, weight and balance, general arrangement drawing, aerodynamic drag analysis, and complete performance report.

 

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