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Course Descriptions

ELECTRICAL


EET 107 3 Credits
Electronic Computer Applications Return to top

This course will introduce students to computer software and hardware specific to the Electrical/Electronics curriculum, and give them experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software in electronic course work.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Co-requisite: EET121 DC & AC Circuits or equivalent.

 

EET 110 4 Credits
Introduction to Electricity Return to top
Basic electrical circuit elements including voltage sources, light bulbs, resistors, heater elements. Simple series, parallel, and series-parallel resistive circuits. Introduction to complex circuit analysis. Use of basic meters to measure voltage, current, and resistance. An introduction to the oscilloscope. Reading charts and tables. Use of laboratory equipment to measure voltage, current, and resistance in a multiple load circuit with emphasis on proper data recording. Related computer activities are included.

4 Class Hours

 

EET 111 2 Credits
Electrical Construction Laboratory Return to top
An introduction course in residential and commercial wiring procedures, basic measuring techniques, and fundamentals of basic machine operations. A course where experience in the installation, fabrication and maintenance of electrical equipment by means of the "hands on" approach is incorporated. This course also includes National Electrical Code topics with an emphasis on electrical safety. Safety Glasses are required for this course.

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours.

 

EET 112 1 Credit
Electronic Fabrication Laboratory Return to top

An introductory course in electronic project construction which includes learning how to layout and manufacture a printed circuit board, and then to construct a case and assemble the final project. A course where printed circuit board surface mount technology is studied; and where telecommunication cabling such as telephone, coaxial, computer networking, and fiber optic methods are incorporated. This course also includes advanced National Electrical Code topics with an emphasis on electrical safety, andvanced residential wiring techniques, and low voltage control applications.

3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 111 Electrical Construction Laboratory.

 

EET 115 3 Credits
Introduction to Digital Electronics Return to top

This course serves as an introduction to digital logic including number systems, binary arithmetic, logic gates, flip flops, counters, memories, and basic computer architecture. It includes the use of digital circuit simulation software.

3 Class Hours

 

EET 121 4 Credits
Electrical Circuits Return to top
In this course, students learn to analyze DC and AC passive circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's laws, superposition. RC and RL circuits are analyzed for impedance and phase angles; Troubleshooting, analysis by computer simulation using simulation software, and teecommunication applications are stressed throughout.

4 Class Hours: MAT 149 Applied Tefchnical Mathematics II, and CST 106 Computers in Technology.

 

EET 122 4 Credits
DC & AC Circuits and Laboratory Return to top
This course teaches the fundamentals of electrical circuits, application of circuit laws, theorems and measuring techniques for both DC and AC single and polyphase circuits.

4 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent. Corequisite: EET 107, Electronic Computer Applications..

 

EET 150 3, 1 credit
Electronic Devices & Laboratory Return to top

A first course in Electronics introducing semi-conductor physics and the active devices fundamentals to the field. Introduction to diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectronic devices. Design and analysis of amplifiers and other representative circuits, based on these building blocks, using traditional, computer based, and other methods. Perform frequency response analyses of amplifier circuits.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours;
Prerequisites: EET 121 Electrical Circuits, EET 107 Electronic Computer Applications, and MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry.

 

EET 151 4 credits
Electronics I Return to top

Students are taught the characteristics of amplifiers using op-amps. Various linear and non-linear applications of op-amps are introduced, with emphasis on their use in the telecommunications industry. Electro-optical devices, such as LEDs, laser diodes, and photodiodes are studied. Diodes and transistors are conceptually introduced, and their basic application in power supplies and amplifiers are discussed. Frequency response of passive networks and amplifiers are discussed and visualized via Bode plots. Troubleshooting and analysis by computer simulation software is stressed throughout. Some hands-on lab experiments are performed.

4 Class Hours; Prerequisites: EET 122 Electrical Circuits, and PHY 160 Applied Physics.

 

EET 152 4 credits
Electronics II Return to top

Students study the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits to communications systems. Topics include frequency response of active filters, oscillators, phase locked loops, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, and the introduction to television and multiplexing concepts. Circuits will be analyzed using computer simulations. The course integrates troubleshooting and testing of circuits in lab to provide the necessary hands-on experience.

4 Class Hours; Prerequisites: EET 151 Electronics I.

 

EET 162 3, 1Credit
Computer Aided Network Analysis Laboratory Return to top

This course covers computer analysis of complex electric and electronic circuits by application of network theorems. The Visual BASIC programming language will be used to analyze and display the response of two port networks. Computer programming will also be used to apply matrix methods to the analysis of complex circuits and the solution of network problems.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours;
Prerequisites: EET107 Electronic Computer Applications and EET121 DC & AC Circuits and MAT130 Applied Algebra & Trigonometry.

 

EET 168 4 Credits
Digital Systems I Return to top

This course presents topics in hardware and systems as used in the telecommunications industry. Electrical and digital circuits are explored. Binary numbers systems are discussed as applied to telecommunications equipment. Hardware to the modular level is explored. Students will demonstrate and simulate electrical and digital circuits.

3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Prerequisite: MAT 148 Applied Technical Mathematics I CST 106 Computers in Technology

 

EET 169 4 Credits
Digital Systems II Return to top

In this course students work with hardware and software installation, with an introduction to personal computer (PC) fundamentals. The course covers managing and supporting Windows, configuring user related issues, and customization. Students connect a PC to a network, and install and setup a printer. Students learn how to maintain a computer, and the fundamentals of troubleshooting a PC. An optional topic covers Home Technology Integration, including surveillance and home automation.

4 Class Hours Prerequisite: EET 168 Digital Systems I

 

EET 183 3 Credits
Applied Electricity Return to top
Practical applications of electricity, electronics, computing, and emulation. Topics include DC and AC circuits with computer emulation and Internet research. Laboratory work includes demonstration of basic electrical and electronic concepts using measuring instruments. Electronic Work Bench, computers, and a course website.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra & Trigonometry.

 

EET 201/202 0 Credits
Senior Seminar Return to top

A weekly lecture series intended to make the student aware of the changing elements of the Electrical,
Electronic and Computer industry and help the student focus on areas of concern presented by industry
experts. Where appropriate, emphasis will be placed on the responsibility by technologists to society as a
whole in the area of ethical and moral values. Topics may include Quality Assurance, Ethics in Engineering,
Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, Robotics, Power Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, CIM,
Interpersonal Communications, Statistics.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisites: ENG 110 Written Expression. Corequisite: EET 267 Microporcessors, or EET 270 Control Systems & Robotics, or EET252 Electronic Communication Systems.

 

EET 210 4 Credits
Applied Electricity and Electronics Return to top

This course provides a practical overview of topics in electricity, energy conversions, electronics, and digital circuitry. Topics include DC and AC circuit theory, power generation, DC and AC moter operation, electronic devices, and digital logic and microprocessors. Laboratory exercises include use of measuring instruments such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, counters, wattmeters, and bridges.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: MAT 130 Applied Algebra & Trigonometry or equivlaent & PHY 161 Physics I or equivalent.

 

EET 230 1 Credit
Electronic Design Project Return to top

This course involves the prototyping, package design and construction of an electronic project in a team environment. The project will include the use of both electronic and mechanical computer aided design software. Various electronic and mechanical manufacturing processes will be used to fabricate the project. Chassis layout, printed circuit board design, exposure, machining, wiring, soldering and enclosure fabrication are required. This course also includes discussions of product cost, developing a business plan, marketing a product and other topics related to small businesses and entrepreneurship.

3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: EET 112 Electrical Construction Laboratory II and MET 113 Engineering Drawing I with CAD and EET 150W Electronic Devices & Laboratory.

 

EET 245 3,1 Credits
Power Systems and Laboratory
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DC and AC electrical machines theory, applications, and control. Single-phase and polyphase power transformers and rectifiers. Application of industrial control systems, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and programable controllers (PLCS).

3 Class Hours, 3Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 126 AC Circuits and Laboratory.

 

EET 247W 3, 1 credit
Energy Conversions and Automation and Laboratory
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Theory, operation, and application of DC and AC motors, generators and their control. Theory and application of single and polyphase transformers, power generation systems, and power transmission. Programmable controller applications.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 150W Electronic Devices.

 

EET 251 3,1 credit
Electronic Circuitry and Laboratory Return to top

A second course in Electronics that incorporates the devices introduced in EET150W Electronic Devices into representative circuits of moderate complexity. These include amplifiers, oscillators, regulators, op-amp active filters and other related data acquisition circuits. Op-amp characteristics and various linear and non-linear applications will be explored in some detail. Computer simulation and programming software are used to design, analyze, and perform frequency response analyses of active filter circuits.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 150W Electronic Devices and Laboratory.

 

EET 252W 3,1 credit
Electronic Communications Systems & Laboratory Return to top

Explore basic analog and digital communications concepts and system such as communications media, amplitude and frequency modulation, phase locked loops, analog and digital television, satellite communications, frequency, time and wave division multiplexing, pulse modulation and encoding techniques, bandwidth, baud and bit rate considerations, digital data transmission and networking basics.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 251 Electronic Circuitry & Laboratory; ENG 110 College Writing I

 

EET 260 3 Credit
Digital Electronics
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Study of number systems, logic gates and families (TTL/CMOS), logic design and simplification techniques, digital black box design, karnaugh maps, standard circuits such as counters, shift registers, and decoders, Boolean algebra, programmable logic, analog to digital interfacing, computer arithmetic, digital data transmission, memories, and microcomputer basics.

Appropriate laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience building and troubleshooting many types of digital circuits. Electronic circuit simulation software is also used.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 150W Electronic Devices and Laboratory.

 

EET 267 3 Credit
Microprocessors
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Study of microprocessor and microcontroller hardware and software. Microprocessor (Intel and Motorola 8/16/32/64-bit machines) assembly language programming using assemblers, DEBUG, disassemblers, monitors, and loaders will be applied to industrial applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Computer architecture and system design methods for microprocessor-based systems are also covered.

Appropriate laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience in two areas; microprocessor and micro-controller assembly language, and system interface hardware.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: EET 260 Digital Electronics.

 

EET 270 3,1 credit
Control Systems and Robotics & Laboratory Return to top

Incorporated with this course are the theory, operations, design and implementation of open and closed loop control systems, including mathematical modeling and stability analysis. Theory and application of both analog and digital controls are introduced. Robotic applications and programmiing are integrated with this course. Process control techniques with additional Programmable Logic Controller programming are included.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: EET 247W Energy Conversions & Laboratory and EET 260 Digital Electronics & Laboratory.

 

EET 280 3,1 credit
Communications Systems & Laboratory Return to top

A third course in electronics that emphasizes the building blocks and opertional theory of modern communications systems, including AM/FM/Digital radio, broadcast television, satellite and network communication technologies, encoding and modulation methods, analog versus digital communication and signal theory. Laboratory assignments complement lecture material.

3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: EET 251 Electronics Circultry and Lab.

 

EET 297 1 Credit Hour
Cooperative Work Experience Return to top

Cooperative education in Electrical Engineering Technology may be available. On-the-job experience may be obtained by working with business, industries, and offices whose operations require the use of electrical engineering technology, electrical technology or related skills. To be eligible, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.2 with no 'F' grades, and have completed at least 24 credit hours, including EET112, EET121, EET150, and MAT130 or higher.

Elective

 

EET 299 2, 4 Credits
Independent Study Return to top

The student undertakes an independent project in his specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a job-related assignment. Any independent study project is based on instructor availability.

Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval.

 

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