EE 2931 - Systems Interfacing

• Utilize typical micro-controller subsystems such as EEPROM, ADC, Timer, UART
• Design embedded systems for a specific application
• Design interrupt driven programs
• Design complex programs for embedded systems
• Design and conduct experiments
• Write a professional technical report

• DC circuit analysis (EE 2050 )
• Micro-controller subsystem programming (EE 2920 )
• C programming (EE 1910 )

• Hardware and software interface of sensors and actuators (6 classes)
• Mechanical system design (2 classes)
• FSM and interrupt-driven programming (4 classes)
• Test-plan design and implementation (3 classes)
• LCD interface (1 class)
• Hardware design of embedded systems power supply and reset circuitry (1 class)
• Serial to parallel conversion using I2C (1 class)

• Inventory parts
• Build mechanical platform and power subsystem
• Write function and test procedure for LCD serial driver
• Write functions for forward, reverse, and turning
• Write functions for line sensing
• In-lab practical examination
• Write functions for obstacle detection
• Write program and test procedure for navigating the ring and pushing blocks out of the ring
• Write program and test procedure for system compliance testing
• Write program and test procedure for final competition

EE 3001B - Signals and Circuits I

• Determine the power and effective value of sinusoidal signals in a circuit with multiple AC sources, whether of the same or different frequencies
• Determine the average and effective values of periodic waveforms
• Determine the response of linear circuits and systems to periodic signal inputs using the cosine and sine forms of the Fourier series
• Determine the spectra of periodic signals
• Identify and explain the reason for amplitude and phase distortion when present
• Analyze electric circuits with dependent sources
• Develop the output and gain expressions for basic OP-AMP circuit configurations
• Apply mathematical software (currently Mathcad) in complex number, transfer function, and Fourier series calculations and plotting

• DC and AC steady state circuit analysis: series-parallel circuit analysis, complex power, and superposition
• Transfer functions and Bode plots of first order circuits
• Differential and integral calculus
• Calculations and plotting in spreadsheets or mathematical software
• Circuit simulation software usage
• Ideal OP-AMP properties

• Course introduction and orientation. (2 classes, not including the usual two lecture classes of the first week lost due to the Labor Day holiday)
• Electrical power of multiple sinusoidal signals, average values, and effective values (4 classes)
• Periodic signal representation with the sine and cosine (polar) forms of the Fourier series, spectra, circuit analysis, and distortion (5 classes)
• Nodal analysis with dependent sources, basic OP-AMP circuit analysis to develop output and gain expressions (6 classes)
• Exams and homework, including the final exam (12 classes)

• Introduction, laptop and software setup and orientation, electronic instruments, safety (2 sessions) [Exp. 1, 3]
• Mathematical software tutorial (1 session) [Exp. 2]
• Complex power, average power, and effective values (DMM, handheld power meter) (1 session) [Exp. 4]
• Response of first order circuits (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator) (2 sessions) [Exp. 5, 8]
• Generating periodic waveforms by adding spectral components from AWGs (1 session) [Exp. 6]
• Spectra measurements (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator) (3 sessions) [Exp. 7, 8]
• Activity to be designated per the instructor’s discretion (1 session)
• OP-AMP phase shifting networks (1 session) [Exp. 9]

EE 3002B - Signals and Circuits II

• Mathematically express step, ramp, sinusoid, exponential, impulse, and combinations of functions (composite waveforms)
• Describe the electrical principles underlying the voltage-current time domain relationships for resistances, inductors and capacitors
• Set-up and solve differential equations to determine the complete time-domain responses of simple RC, RL, and RLC networks
• Apply the exponential function and Euler’s identity in the development of the AC sinusoidal phasor relationships from the time domain relationships for resistances, inductors, and capacitors
• Evaluate Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms using tables, partial fraction expansion, and software
• Utilize Laplace transforms in the solution of circuits with initial conditions
• Describe circuit behavior from the poles of a transfer function, including the relationship between frequency and time domain responses
• Apply mathematical software (currently Mathcad and Matlab) in waveform and transient circuit calculations and plotting

• Steady state DC, AC, and periodic signal circuit analysis
• Transfer functions and Bode plots of first-order circuits
• Basic RL and RC circuit transients (charging, discharging, and time constant concepts)
• Resonant circuits
• Differential and integral calculus
• Differential equations
• Operational knowledge of mathematical software (currently Mathcad)

• Course introduction, mathematical expression of waveforms (4 classes)
• Time domain behavior and voltage-current relationships of resistors, inductors, and capacitors with application to single waveform functions; the Op-Amp integrator and differentiator (3 classes)
• Solution of simple RL, RC, and RLC circuits in the time domain using differential equations (4 classes)
• Development of AC phasor relationships from time domain relationships using exponential functions and Euler’s identity (2 classes)
• Laplace transform concepts, transform properties and mechanics of circuit analysis (5 classes)
• Circuit analysis, transfer functions, and time domain-complex frequency domain relationships (6 classes)
• Mathematical software instruction (currently Matlab) (1 class)
• Exams and homework, including the final exam (16 classes)

EE 3031 - Signals and Systems

• Compute the power and energy of a continuous-time signal in the time domain
• Represent a continuous-time signal using a set of orthogonal basis functions
• Compute the output of a continuous-time, LTI system using time-domain techniques
• Derive the Fourier series coefficients for a given periodic signal
• Determine and plot the magnitude and phase spectra of a signal using the Fourier series or the Fourier transform
• Compute the power and/or energy of a continuous-time signal in the frequency domain
• Compute the output of a continuous-time LTI system using frequency-domain techniques
• Compute the Fourier transform of a signal by using the Fourier transform integral or a table of common pairs and properties
• Analyze a multistage system in block-diagram form, such as a communication system
• Relate a continuous-time Fourier transform to its corresponding discrete-time Fourier transform

• Calculus
• Circuit analysis
• 1st and 2nd order differential equations
• Discrete-time Fourier analysis (DTFT, DFS, DFT, FFT)
• Z-transforms
• Laplace transforms

• Introduction to signals and systems
• Signal and system properties
• Convolution integral and impulse and step responses
• Fourier series and its properties
• Fourier transform and its properties
• Spectrum of a continuous-time signal
• Calculation of signal power or energy
• Bandwidth of signals and systems
• Sampling and reconstruction of a sampled signal

EE 3032 - Signals and Systems

• Compute the output of a continuous-time, LTI system using time-domain techniques
• Represent a continuous-time signal using a set of orthogonal basis functions
• Derive the Fourier series coefficients for a given periodic signal
• Determine and plot the magnitude and phase spectra of a signal using Fourier analysis
• Compute the power or energy, as appropriate, of a continuous-time signal using its time- or frequency-domain representation
• Compute the output of a continuous-time LTI system using frequency-domain techniques
• Determine the Fourier transform of a signal by using the Fourier transform integral or a table of common pairs and properties
• Analyze a multistage system in block-diagram form, such as a communication system
• Determine the frequency-domain representation of an impulse-train sampled signal

• Integral calculus
• Transient circuit analysis
• Linear ordinary differential equations
• Laplace transforms

• Introduction to signals and systems
• Signal and system properties
• Convolution integral and impulse and step responses
• Fourier series and its properties
• Fourier transform and its properties
• Spectrum of a continuous-time signal
• Calculation of signal power or energy
• Bandwidth of signals and systems
• Sampling and reconstruction of a sampled signal

EE 3050 - Dynamic Systems

• Understand basic components of mechanical and electrical (including ideal operational amplifiers)
• Combine mechanical and electrical (including ideal operational amplifiers) components into systems
• Formulate mechanical, electrical, and mixed discipline systems into appropriate differential equation models including state space models
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response and for frequency response
• Recognize the similarity of the response characteristics of various physically dissimiliar systems
• Predict system response using analytic methods

• Linear differential equation solution techniques
• Transient analysis of series and parallel RLC circuits
• Laplace transform analysis of circuits
• Transfer functions
• Electric circuit frequency response
• Draw free body diagrams for static systems
• Identify forces related to each other through Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
• Apply the principles of Conservation of Energy and Conservation of Linear Momentum to solve problems

• Modeling in the frequency domain
• Modeling in the time domain
• Time response

EE 3051B - Dynamic Systems

• Represent a mechanical system using free body diagrams
• Understand basic components of dynamic mechanical and electrical systems
• Combine mechanical and electrical (including DC motors) components into systems
• Formulate mechanical, electrical, and mixed discipline systems into appropriate differential equation models including state space models
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response and for frequency response
• Predict system response using analytic methods

• Linear differential equation solution techniques
• Transient analysis of series and parallel RLC circuits
• Laplace transform analysis of circuits
• Transfer functions
• Electric circuit frequency response
• Identify forces related to each other through Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
• Apply the principles of Conservation of Energy and Conservation of Linear Momentum to solve problems

• Modeling translational and rotational dynamic systems in the time domain
• Modeling translational and rotational dynamic systems in the frequency domain
• Time response of 2nd order mechanical systems
• State-space representation of systems

EE 3101 - Operational Amplifiers

• Describe the fundamentals of operational amplifiers
• Design operational amplifier circuits with resistive feedback
• Design simple active filters
• Describe static and dynamic limitations of operational amplifiers
• Determine stability of operational amplifier circuits
• Design non-linear operation amplifier circuits

• Transfer Function, Bode Plots, transient analysis, first and second order circuits

• Operational amplifier fundamentals
• Operational amplifiers with resistive feedback
• Active filters
• Static op amp limitations
• Dynamic op amp limitations
• Stability
• Non-linear circuits
• Signal gernerators

• Linear amplifier design, simulation, and implementation
• Instrumentation amplifier design, simulation, amd implementation
• First-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Second-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Approximate filter design
• Multiple linear amplifier and active filter design, slew-rate determination
• Frequency compensation
• Schmitt trigger design

EE 3102 - Analog Electronics I

• Explain the operation of semiconductor devices
• Design and implement basic diode and Zener diode circuits
• Design and implement single-stage amplifier circuits using either BJTs or FETs
• Create small-signal mid-band equivalent circuits for a single-stage amplifier
• Apply probability analysis to electronic circuits
• Maintain a laboratory notebook
• Design and conduct experiments

• AC circuit analysis
• Transfer Functions
• First-order circuits

• Semiconductor Materials and Diodes
• Diode Circuits
• Field Effect Transistor
• FET Amplifier
• MOSFET Digital Circuits
• BJT
• BJT Amplifier

• PN Junction Diodes and LEDs
• Linear Power Supplies
• FET Digital Circuits and Amplifiers
• BJT Switches and Amplifiers

EE 3111 - Electronic Devices and Circuits

• Explain the operation of semiconductor devices
• Design and implement basic diode and Zener diode circuits
• Design and implement single-stage amplifier circuits using either BJTs or FETs
• Create small-signal mid-band equivalent circuits for a single-stage amplifier
• Design BJT differential amplifier and current sources
• Apply probability analysis to electronic circuits
• Maintain a laboratory notebook
• Design and conduct experiments

• AC circuit analysis
• Transfer Functions
• First-order circuits

• Ideal and real diodes and diode circuits
• Zener diodes and Zener regulator
• DC and AC analysis of BJT amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of FET amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of differential amplifiers
• DC analysis of current sources

EE 3112 - Analog Electronics II

• Describe the fundamentals of operational amplifiers
• Design operational amplifier circuits with resistive feedback
• Design simple active filters
• Describe static and dynamic limitations of operational amplifiers
• Determine stability of operational amplifier circuits
• Design non-linear operational amplifier circuits

• Transfer Functions
• Bode Plots
• Transient first and second order circuit analysis
• BJT and FET device operation
• Single stage transistor amplifier analysis

• Ideal Operational Amplifiers and Op-Amp Circuits
• Op-Amp Applications
• Feedback and Stability
• Non-ideal Effects
• Oscillators and Schmitt-Trigger Circuits

• Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifier Circuits
• Feedback Topologies
• Stability, Phase and Gain Margin, Frequency Compensation
• Op-Amp Parameters
• Active Filters
• Osscillator and Schmitt-Trigger Circuits

EE 3202 - Electric and Magnetic Fields

• Apply vector and calculus techniques to the solution of electromagnetic field problems in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems
• Apply Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential, and Biot-Savart law to determine the analytical expressions of the electric and magnetic fields produced under idealized geometrical conditions
• Describe capacitancein terms of electromagnetic field concepts and energy
• Describe electric and magnetic field behavior from analytic expressions and/or simulation results

• Calculus
• Physics of electricity and magnetism

• Vector algebra and coordinate systems (7 classes)
• Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and electric potential (8 classes)
• Capacitance and conductor-dielectric boundary conditions (2 classes)
• Magnetism, current densities, magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
• Introduction, homework and examinations (including final examination) (10 classes)

EE 3204 - Electric and Magnetic Fields

• Apply vector and calculus techniques to the solution of electromagnetic field problems in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems
• Apply Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential, Biot-Savart law, and Ampere’s Circuital law to determine the analytical expressions of the electric and magnetic fields produced under idealized geometrical conditions
• Describe capacitance and inductance in terms of electromagnetic field concepts and energy
• Describe electric and magnetic field behavior from analytic expressions and/or simulation results

• Calculus
• Physics of electricity and magnetism

• Vector algebra and coordinate systems (10 classes)
• Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and electric potential (9 classes)
• Capacitance and conductor-dielectric boundary conditions (2 classes)
• Magnetism, current densities, magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
• Ampere’s Circuital law, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, inductance (5 classes)
• Introduction, homework and examinations (including final examination) (11 classes)

EE 3212 - Electromagnetic Waves

• Apply Ampere’s Circuital law to idealized current distributions, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, and inductance determination
• Explain the significance of each term in Maxwell’s equations (integral form)
• Explain wave propagation, characteristic/intrinsic impedance, reflections, and standing waves for T-lines and plane waves
• Determine DC step and pulse transients on a T-line from a traveling wave viewpoint
• Apply the wave equation results for the AC T-line to voltage, current, impedance, and traveling and standing waves on a T-line
• Measure and interpret displays and specifications of circuit/T-line reflection and transmission
• Determine link loss per the Friss transmission equation
• Explain electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the other principles behind signal integrity and high-speed circuit effects

• Vector analysis in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems
• Vector calculus-based electrostatics and magnetostatics (integral forms)
• Differential equations

• Ampere’s Circuital law, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, and inductance (3 classes)
• Faraday’s law, mutual inductors, displacement current, and time-dynamic Maxwell’s equations (integral forms) (3 classes)
• Transmission lines (DC transients and AC steady-state) (7 classes)
• Smith Charts (2 classes)
• Scattering parameters, components (2 classes)
• Plane waves, antennas, and links (3 classes)
• EMI and signal integrity (2 classes)
• Introduction, homework days and examinations (including final examination) (9 classes)

• Laboratory Safety (LMP)
• Magnetic Circuit (Simulation)
• Laboratory Documentation
• Mutual Inductor Characteristics(lecture and experiment; 2 sessions)
• Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Coupling of Transmission Lines
• Microwave Laboratory: Introduction, Safety, and Power Measurements
• Insertion Loss Measurements
• Directional Couplers, Return Loss, and VSWR Measurements
• RF Simulation (part of VNA experiment)
• Vector Network Measurements (interactive demonstration)
• Horn Antenna Link
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Measurements (lecture and interactive demonstration)

EE 3214 - Electromagnetic Waves

• Explain the significance of each term in Maxwell’s equations (integral form)
• Explain wave propagation, characteristic/intrinsic impedance, reflections, and standing waves for T-lines and plane waves
• Determine DC step and pulse transients on a T-line from a traveling wave viewpoint
• Apply the wave equation results for the AC T-line to voltage, current, impedance, and traveling and standing waves on a T-line
• Measure and interpret displays and specifications of circuit/T-line reflection and transmission
• Determine link loss per the Friss transmission equation
• Explain electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the other principles behind signal integrity and high-speed circuit effects

• Vector analysis in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems
• Vector calculus-based electrostatics and magnetostatics (integral forms)
• Differential equations

• Faraday’s law, mutual inductors, displacement current, and time-dynamic Maxwell’s equations (integral forms) (4 classes)
• Transmission lines (DC transients and AC steady-state) (8 classes)
• Smith Charts (3 classes)
• Scattering parameters, components (2 classes)
• Plane waves, antennas, and links (3 classes)
• EMI and signal integrity (2 classes)
• Introduction, homework days and examinations (including final examination) (9 classes)

• Laboratory Safety (LMP)
• Magnetic Circuit (Simulation)
• Laboratory Documentation
• Mutual Inductor Characteristics(lecture and experiment; 2 sessions)
• Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Coupling of Transmission Lines
• Microwave Laboratory: Introduction, Safety, and Power Measurements
• Insertion Loss Measurements
• Directional Couplers, Return Loss, and VSWR Measurements
• RF Simulation (part of VNA experiment)
• Vector Network Measurements (interactive demonstration)
• Horn Antenna Link
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Measurements (lecture and interactive demonstration)

EE 3220 - Digital Signal Processing

• Represent a sequence of samples as a sum of weighted, delayed unit pulses
• Determine the unit pulse response of a discrete-time system, given its difference equation
• Compute the output of a system using the convolution sum
• Determine the spectrum and noise properties, such as signal-to-noise ratio, of a digital signal

• Circuit analysis
• Transfer function
• Laplace transforms
• Sinusoidal steady-state frequency response

• Continuous, discrete signals, systems
• System concepts - transfer functions
• Convolution, sampling, reconstruction
• Spectrum
• Discrete and fast Fourier Transforms
• Z Transforms
• Frequency response
• IIR and FIR digital filter design

• Matlab principles
• Signals and systems
• Filtering
• Frequency-domain representation
• Filter implementationsSignal-to-noise ratio, quantization noise
• Realtime DSP-1
• Realtime DSP-2
• Designing and applying digital filters

EE 3221 - Digital Signal Processing

• Relate the spectrum of a continuous-time signal to the spectrum of the sampled signal computed using the DFT
• Compute the z-transform of a discrete-time signal using the z-transform summation and a table of common pairs and properties
• Determine the transfer function, frequency response, and stability of a discrete time system
• Determine the signal-to-noise ratio that results from digitizing an analog signal
• Design an IIR digital filter by using pole-zero placement methods
• Implement a prototype analog filter in a discrete-time system using the Bilinear Transform
• Compute the output of a discrete-time LTI system using time-domain and frequency-domain technique
• Use computer-aided methods to design FIR and IIR digital filters
• Implement digital filters in real-time using actual DSP hardware

• Continuous-time signals and systems including time-domain and frequency-domain analysis
• Laplace and continuous-time Fourier transforms
• Procedural programming in C (or similar)

• Impulse-train sampling
• Signal-to-noise ratio of digital signals
• Discrete-time signals and systems
• Time-domain analysis of discrete-time systems
• Z transform
• Frequency-domain analysis of discrete-time systems
• Relationship between CTFT, DTFT, and DFT
• IIR and FIR digital filter design
• Bilinear transform

• Introduction to real-time processing of digital signals
• Signal generation and aliasing
• Analog input/output in a real-time DSP system
• Quantization error
• Discrete filters and frequency response
• DFT windowing
• FIR filter design
• IIR filter design using pole/zero placement
• IIR filter design using bilinear transformation

EE 3401 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion

• Program a programmable logic controller using ladder diagrams
• Measure complex power flow in single and three phase circuits
• Perform short-circuit and open-circuit tests on a transformer and determine the parameters of the equivalent circuit
• Operate a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor and measure the motor torque-speed and efficiency curves
• Understand basic methods of starting and speed control of induction and synchronous motors
• Operate a three-phase variable field synchronous motor and measure the open circuit characteristic and V-curves
• Analyze balanced three-phase circuits
• Compute complex power flow in balanced three-phase circuits
• Solve basic two-dimensional magnetic circuit problems
• Analyze circuits with single and three phase transformers
• Know the basic construction features of three-phase squirrel-cage induction (asynchronous) motors
• Analyze three-phase induction motor steady state operation
• Describe the basic construction details of cylindrical rotor and salient-pole three-phase synchronous machines
• Analyze three-phase cylindrical rotor synchronous generator and motor steady state operation

• Steady state single phase ac circuit analysis
• Single phase complex power

• Prerequisite review and assessment (1 period)
• Single phase ac power flow (1 period)
• Three phase ac circuit analysis and power flow (2 periods)
• Magnetic circuits, hysteresis, and eddy-current losses (3 periods)
• Principles of operation, construction, connections, development and analysis of the equivalent circuit of the transformer (6 periods)
• Rotating magnetic fields; performance characteristics and analysis of three-phase induction motors (7 periods)
• Performance characteristics and simplified analysis of synchronous machines (4-5 periods)
• Exams and reviews (5 periods)

• Laboratory safety, engineering logbooks, prerequisite quiz
• Basics of programmable controllers
• Single and three phase ac power measurements
• Single-phase transformer tests
• Three-phase transformer connections
• Squirrel cage induction motor fixed frequency operation
• Squirrel cage induction motor variable frequency operation
• Synchronous motor V-curve
• Synchronous machine open circuit characteristic

EE 3720 - Control Systems

• Analyze a system’s time-domain performance
• Simplify system block diagrams
• Determine system stability using Routh-Hurwitz criterion, including for a single parameter variation
• Determine steady-state error in a system for typical inputs, including a disturbance input
• Obtain the root-locus for typical open-loop transfer functions
• Design closed-loop phase-type and PID control systems by root-locus techniques
• Design and implement real-time servo-control systems in laboratory
• Write a technical report about a laboratory design project
• Realize closed loop controllers with analog and digital networks
• Analyze systems using frequency response methods: Bode diagrams
• Maintain a laboratory notebook, either electronically or in paper form

• Obtain a linear dynamic model (state space and transfer function) of physical systems, including electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response
• Predict system response using analytic and digital simulation methods

• Prerequisite review and assessment (1 class)
• Overview of feedback systems (1 class)
• Electromechanical system modeling review (1 class)
• Time-domain response and performance indices (4 classes)
• Block diagram representation and reduction, Mason’s gain formula (3 classes)
• Control system characteristics; stability analysis via Routh-Hurwitz criterion, steady-state error analysis (4 classes)
• Root-locus analysis (3 classes)
• Root-locus design; phase lead, phase-lag, PID controller designs (5 classes)
• Frequency response analysis (2 classes)
• Reviews and Examinations. (5 classes)

• Introduction to data acquisition and real-time control hardware
• Feedback system simulation
• System modeling using time-domain measurements
• Position feedback control design project
• Error-improving velocity feedback control design project
• Phase-lead compensated position control design (digital controller)
• Phase-lead compensated position control design (analog controller)
• System modeling using frequency response measurements

EE 3900B - Design of Logic Systems

• Design combinational logic circuits using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design storage elements (Flip-flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and bus using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design synchronous sequential circuits using state diagrams and/or ASM using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design VHDL model of a digital system, such as simple microprocessor, a video driver and/or communications module, and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Use commercially available digital-design software tools and evaluation boards to design, simulate and implement design circuits

• Procedural programming concepts, Number systems: Binary, decimal, hexadecimal, Conversion from one number system to another, Binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra , Logic operations, Logic gates, Logic expressions and Logic functions. Simplification of logic functions using Karnaugh map and/or Boolean algebra. Codes: Binary Coded Decimal (BCD), ASCII. Combinational digital circuits. Storage elements such as flip-flops and latches, and synchronous sequential digital circuits

• Hardware description language for modeling of digital circuits
• Design combinational logic circuits using VHDL
• Design VHDL models of storage elements (Flip-flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and buses
• Design finite state machines (FSM), state diagrams, ASM, and behavioral description of FSM using VHDL
• Implementation of logic elements, combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits in a FPGA
• Design ROM, SRAM, or DRAM using Altera MegaWizard and/or VHDL
• Design a digital system such as VGA driver, simple microprocessor and/or communications module, using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Review sessions and exams

• Design combinational circuits using VHDL
• Design VHDL models of storage elements (Flip-Flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and bus
• Design finite state machine (FSM) using VHDL
• Design RAM or ROM using Altera MegaWizard and/or VHDL
• Implementation of combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits and FSM in FPGA
• Design and implementation of digital systems

EE 3910B - Embedded Systems

• Understand all the components required and architecture of an embedded system
• Design programs using a high-level language for programming the microcontroller
• Compile, download, debug, and execute programs in the microcontroller
• Describe and interpret timing diagrams
• Use interrupt vectors and external interrupts to control the system and process
• Use USART, SPI and/or I2C interfaces to communicate with external devices
• Interface external devices to microcontroller
• Design, construct and test an embedded system

• Procedural programming concepts in C
• Number systems, basic binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra
• DC linear circuit analysis

• Elementary Computer Operations, Architecture of a typical Harvard 8-bit microprocessor and the ATmega328p microcontroller
• C language programming including user-defined functions and modules
• Timing, machine cycles and states
• Parallel input/output, programmed I/O and interrupt I/O
• Timing system and I/O
• A/D and D/A conversion
• Serial communication
• Power management and sleep modes
• Examinations and Review

• Use of PC for developing programs, and for debugging software and hardware
• Laboratory assignments to develop language programming skills
• Laboratory assignments to develop microprocessor interfacing techniques to I/O devices
• Design projects to interface the microcontroller to real world I/O devices. Each project requires a demonstration of the working hardware and software plus a formal design report
• Design, construct and test an embedded system

EE 3921 - Digital System Design

• Design a complex (more than 10,000 logic elements) digital system
• Interface to external peripherals (such as audio codecs) using various protocols (like I2C)
• Understand the architecture behind soft processors, such as the NIOS II
• Describe the design and verification process through written communication in the form of laboratory reports

• Steady state DC electrical circuit theory
• Design techniques for combinational and sequential digital circuits
• Familiarity with the campus PC network

• Introduction and course overview (1 class)
• Review the combinational logic design process (1 class)
• Review the sequential logic design process (2 classes)
• Bidirectional bus interfacing (5 classes)
• Algorithmic State Machine specification (1 class)
• VGA interfacing (2 classes)
• External peripheral interfacing (1 class)
• Timing closure (3 classes)
• Design partitioning (1 class)
• Design of digital systems as Data Path and Control Unit (3 classes)
• Design of a CPU as an example of a digital system - audio codec interfacing to NIOS processor (2 classes)
• Debugging (4 classes)
• Midterm review (1 class)
• Course overview (2 classes)
• Course survey (1 class)

• Bidirectional bus interfaces
• Timing closureSoft Processor interfacesFinite State Machine (FSM) design using VHDL will be performed using QUARTUS II an implemented on a FPGA
• A FSM will be designed using the ASM method. The design of the Data Path and Control Unit such as a simple microprocessor will be performed. The circuit will be simulated using QUARTUS II and implemented on a FPGA

EE 4021 - Principles of Communications

• Develop the representations of analog AM, FM, and PM communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Explain the representations of digitally modulated ASK, FSK, and PSK communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Analyze communication systems and subsystems (both analog and digital) using both time and frequency domain techniques
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of various modulation systems under differing circumstances
• Determine the performance of digitally modulated amplitude and angle modulation systems with a specified signal-to-noise ratio
• Determine required bandwidths and signal-to-noise ratios needed to achieve specified bit-error rates for various digital modulation methods in the presence of noise, at specified bit rates
• Design an optimal correlation receiver for baseband and bandpass, binary and M-ary, digital communication systems operating in the presence of noise

• Calculate the Fourier series coefficients (in trigonometric and exponential forms) for a continuous-time periodic signal
• Reconstruct periodic signals from Fourier series coefficients. (This may be done with the aid of a digital computer)
• Determine the result of signal and system interaction by convolution
• Obtain the Fourier transform of a finite-energy signal, and the inverse-Fourier transform of a spectrum
• Properly sample a continuous time signal to create a discrete time signal
• Determine the probability that a random variable having a specified density function exceeds a stated threshold
• Determine the mean-square value of a random variable having a specified density function
• Apply Baye’s rule to determine a conditional probability

• Signal representations (2 classes)
• System representations (2 classes)
• Analog amplitude modulated (AM) signals and systems (6 classes)
• Analog frequency and phase modulated (FM and PM) signals and systems (4 classes)
• Digitally modulated amplitude-, phase- and frequency-shift key signals and systems (3 classes)
• Random variables, processes, noise, performances with noise, optimal filters (6 classes)
• Pulse code modulation and error-correction coding (2 classes)
• Problem sessions, reviews, and tests (6 classes)

• Spectrum measurements
• Multiplication of signals and frequency conversion
• Amplitude modulation
• Frequency modulation
• Sampling, quantization, and PCM
• Digital modulation: ASK and FSK
• Digital modulation: BPSK and QPSK
• Baseband digital channel bit-error rate
• Direct sequence spread spectrum and code division multiple access (CDMA)

EE 4022 - Principles of Communications

• Develop the representations of analog AM, FM, and PM communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Explain the representations of digitally modulated ASK, FSK, and PSK communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Analyze communication systems and subsystems (both analog and digital) using both time and frequency domain techniques
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of various modulation systems under differing circumstances
• Determine the performance of digitally modulated amplitude and angle modulation systems with a specified signal-to-noise ratio
• Determine required bandwidths and signal-to-noise ratios needed to achieve specified bit-error rates for various digital modulation methods in the presence of noise, at specified bit rates
• Design an optimal correlation receiver for baseband and bandpass, binary and M-ary, digital communication systems operating in the presence of noise

• Calculate the Fourier series coefficients (in trigonometric and exponential forms) for a continuous-time periodic signal
• Reconstruct periodic signals from Fourier series coefficients. (This may be done with the aid of a digital computer)
• Determine the result of signal and system interaction by convolution
• Obtain the Fourier transform of a finite-energy signal, and the inverse-Fourier transform of a spectrum
• Properly sample a continuous time signal to create a discrete time signal
• Determine the probability that a random variable having a specified density function exceeds a stated threshold
• Determine the mean-square value of a random variable having a specified density function

• Signal representations (2 classes)
• System representations (2 classes)
• Analog amplitude modulated (AM) signals and systems (6 classes)
• Analog frequency and phase modulated (FM and PM) signals and systems (4 classes)
• Digitally modulated amplitude-, phase- and frequency-shift key signals and systems (3 classes)
• Random variables, processes, noise, performances with noise, optimal filters (6 classes)
• Pulse code modulation and error-correction coding (2 classes)
• Problem sessions, reviews, and tests (6 classes)

• Spectrum measurements
• Multiplication of signals and frequency conversion
• Amplitude modulation
• Frequency modulation
• Sampling, quantization, and PCM
• Digital modulation: ASK and FSK
• Digital modulation: BPSK and QPSK
• Baseband digital channel bit-error rate
• Direct sequence spread spectrum and code division multiple access (CDMA)

EE 4050 - Low-Noise Analog System Design

• Demonstrate an understanding of noise mechanisms and models as applicable to analog electronic circuits
• Develop the skills necessary to use a computer to analyze and design low-noise circuits
• Analyze noise performance of resistor circuits
• Analyze noise performance of BJT and FET circuits
• Analyze noise performance of amplifiers and power supplies
• Design low-noise amplifiers and power supplies

• BJT DC and AC analysis, FET DC and AC analysis, SPICE simulation of analog electronic circuits

• Introduction, noise mechanisms, origin of noise (3 classes)
• Resistor noise model (2 classes)
• Basic circuit noise analysis (4 classes)
• Noise simulation using SPICE (3 classes)
• BJT noise models and applications (3 classes)
• FET noise models and applications (3 classes)
• Amplifier noise models and applications (3 classes)
• Low-noise amplifier design (4 classes)
• Low-noise power supply design (3 classes)
• Noise measurements (2 classes)

EE 4060 - Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

• Describe the fundamental differences between linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and the importance of studying nonlinear dynamics
• Define the different bifurcation phenomenon of nonlinear systems in one, two and three dimensions
• Apply bifurcation analysis to study practical systems such as oscillator circuits
• Understand the concepts of Fractal dimensions, Poincare map and Lyapunov Exponents
• Understand how to use circuit elements and devices to build nonlinear circuits
• Perform literature review
• Understand how to use circuit elements and devices to build nonlinear circuits

• Understanding of linear constant coefficient ODEs
• Basic circuit analysis

• Fixed Points and Stability (1 class)
• Circuit elements and devices (3 classes)
• Bifurcations in one dimensions (3 classes)
• Midterm (1 class)
• Introduction to chaotic systems (1 class)
• Analyzing chaotic systems - Routes to Chaos (2 classes)
• The phase plane - linear systems, limit cycles (two dimensional systems)

• Laboratory experiment details and requirements are described in [1]
• Students are expected to prepare for the lab by doing all required pre-lab activities

EE 4100 - Embedded System Fabrication

• Identify support circuitry necessary for simple embedded systems
• Describe criteria for component selection
• Explain considerations for printed circuit board layout
• Execute a printed circuit board layout, fabrication, and assembly  
• Design an enclosure for an embedded system in 3D modeling software and utilize rapid prototyping to create enclosure

• Basic embedded system design and programming
• Basic circuit elements
• Circuit analysis techniques

• None

EE 4112 - Advanced Analog Electronics

• Design differential amplifiers with active loads
• Design output stages of power amplifiers
• Understand different configurations of feedback and their applicability to electronic circuits
• Understand frequency response of single-stage and multi-stage amplifiers
• Understand frequency compensation of feedback amplifiers and design the required feedback network
• Understand non-ideal effects of operational amplifiers
• Design oscillators and voltage regulators using operational amplifiers

• Design of single-stage BJT amplifiers (EE 3111 )
• Design of operational amplifier circuits (EE 3101 )

• Design of the first and second stage of a three-stage amplifier (6 classes)
• Design of the output stage of a three-stage amplifier (2 classes)
• Feedback and stability and frequency compensation (4 classes)
• Frequency response of transistor amplifiers (2 classes)
• Non-ideal effects of Operational Amplifiers (2 classes)
• Oscillators and voltage regulators (2 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)

EE 4142 - Power Electronics

• Design and analyze linear power supplies
• Design and analyze Buck Converters
• Design and analyze Boost converters
• Design and analyze Buck-Boost converters
• Design and analyze Inverters

• PN-junction diode operation
• BJT and FET devices operation
• Single stage transistor amplifier design and analysis
• Om-Amp amplifier design

• Power, FFT analysis
• Diode and SCR rectifiers, linear power supply
• Buck converters
• Boost converters
• Buck-Boost converters
• Forward converters
• Inverters
• Regulation of switch-type regulators

• Simulation of single-phase rectifier circuits
• Simulation and analysis of a single-phase AC voltage controller
• Simulation, Implementation, and analysis of a linear power supply
• Simulation, implementation, and analysis of a buck converter
• Simulation, implementation, and analysis of a boost converter
• Simulation, implementation, and analysis of a buck-boost converter
• Simulation and analysis of a fly-back converter
• Simulation and analysis of an inverter
• Simulation and analysis of resonant converters

EE 4152 - Low-Noise Electronic System Design

• Describe the fundamental noise mechanism in electronic circuits
• Analyze the noise behavior of BJT circuits
• Analyze the noise behavior of JFET circuits
• Analyze the noise behavior of OpAmp circuits
• Design low-noise amplifiers using BJTs, JFETs, and OpAmps

• Transfer Functions
• Bode Plots
• Design of BJT, FET, and OpAmp amplifier circuits

• Fundamental Noise Mechanisms
• Amplifier Noise Model
• Noise in BJTs
• Noise in JFETs
• Noise in Feedback Amplifiers
• Transformer Coupling

• Fundamental noise mechanism simulated in SPICE
• BJT nosie model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
• FET nosie model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
• OpAmp noise model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
• BJT and FET Noise Performance Plots, simulation and analysis
• Design of a low-noise BJT amplifier
• Design of a low-noise FET amplifier
• Design of a low-noise OpAmp amplifier
• Design of a low-noise power supply

EE 4250 - Advanced Signal Processing

• Determine the optimal filter that produces the minimum mean squared error at its output
• Apply adaptive filtering algorithms, such as gradient search, LMS, or RLS, to various signal and noise filtering situations
• Determine the maximum likelihood estimator for a set of randomly distributed data
• Apply and compare two-dimensional filters to images in the spatial- and frequency-domains
• Use nearest-neighbor or bilinear interpolation to determine the values of pixels in a resized or transformed image
• Identify types (such as smoothing or sharpening) of image filters
• Complete a project on a topic related to statistical and/or image processing not covered in class

• Fourier series/transform methods
• Sampling theorem
• Random processes and expectations
• Linear algebra
• Some previous use of MATLAB is desired

• Prerequisite review: random variables and statistics, DSP (3 classes)
• Statistical image processing (12 classes) - topics may include: autocorrelation functions, Wiener filter, gradient search/steepest descent, LMS algorithm, RLS algorithm, maximum likelihood estimation
• Digital image processing (12 classes) - topics may include: 2D signals and systems, sampling, filtering, edge detection, digital image enhancement: spatial and frequency domains, digital image restoration, digital image compression
• Final project (3 classes)

EE 4280 - Antenna Theory and Wireless Applications

• Derive the radiated felds of the infinitesimal dipole antenna using the magnetic vector potential and vector calculus
• Use image theory to determine the performance of a monopole antenna
• Explain the meaning of antenna gain, directivity, and efficiency
• Model basic dipole antennas using equivalent circuits
• Explain fundamental trade-offs between the size, gain, and bandwidth of an antenna
• Calculate the radiation pattern of linear antenna arrays
• Perform link budget calculations for line-of-sight wireless links using the Friis equation
• Analyze the performance of common wireless system links, such as cellular telephone, broadcast radio/television, satellite communication, and radar systems
• Determine the performance of basic antennas using computational electromagnetics software

• Resonant RLC circuits
• Principles of electromagnetic radiation
• Static and dynamic electromagnetic fields
• Maxwell’s equations
• Transmission lines 

• Advanced electromagnetic field theory
• Magnetic vector potential
• Radiated fields and impedances of dipole antennas
• Antenna radiaiton patterns and polarization
• Baluns
• Linear antenna arrays
• Basic propagation and communication system links

EE 4480 - Electrical Power Systems Quality

• Understand the basics of electric power systems quality
• Measure and interpret voltage, current and frequency variations and distortions
• Understand the principles of power system harmonics, harmonic indices and mitigation strategies
• Be able to use laboratory instrumentation to measure and analyze power quality indices
• Be familiar with industrial standards on power quality requirements

• Linear ac circuit analysis
• Three-phase complex power
• Basic knowledge of electrical machines and transformers

• General classes of power quality problems (1 class)
• Power quality terms and requirements (1 class)
• Sags and interruptions (3 classes)
• Transient over-voltages (2 classes)
• Harmonic distortion (5 classes)
• Principles for controlling harmonics (2 classes)
• Long-duration voltage variations (1 class)
• Effects of lightning on power systems (1 class)
• Grounding and wiring issues leading to voltage problems (2 classes)
• Power quality standards (2 classes)

• Power quality instrumentation and interpretation
• Harmonic current and voltage measurements of Adjustable Speed Drives
• Line notching
• Voltage sags, transients
• Comparison of power quality for different devices used for lighting
• Neutral current issues in three-phase circuits

EE 4720 - Control Systems Applications

• Determine the open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions of a system containing a sampler and zero-order-hold
• Determine the stability of sampled data (discrete-time, DT) systems
• Design DT system compensators
• Analyze system controllability and observability
• Design state feedback estimator-regulators
• Build a control system from the component level that includes actuation, transducer feedback, and closed-loop compensation
• Experimentally measure the frequency response of their control system
• Estimate a transfer function representation from their experimental frequency response data
• Implement a closed-loop compensator on their control system

• Simplify control system block diagrams
• Obtain continuous time system time-domain performance specifications
• Determine steady-state error of continuous time systems for typical inputs
• Design continuous time, closed-loop, phase-type and PID control systems by root-locus techniques
• Analyze continuous time systems using frequency response methods: Bode diagrams
• Realize phase-type and PID controllers utilizing operational amplifiers and resistor-capacitor networks
• Demonstrate the effects of discrete-time sampling of continuous signals

• Prerequisite review (1 class)
• System frequency response modeling techniques (1 class)
• Sampled-data systems and the z-transform (10 classes)
• Design state feedback system (5 classes)
• Homework review sessions (2 classes)
• Exam (1 lab period)
• Review state space representation (1 class)

• Design and construct electromechanical actuation system and mechanical structure
• Design and construct transducer feedback instrumentation network
• Calibrate instrumentation network
• Experimentally measure frequency response of open-loop system
• Analyze frequency response data to estimate open-loop system transfer function
• Design and simulate closed-loop compensator
• Implement closed-loop compensator
• Experimentally measure closed-loop frequency response, transient response, and steady state error

EE 4901 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 1

• Have gained professional work experience
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work

• None

• Vary with the work experience

EE 4902 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 2

• Have gained professional work experience
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work

• None 

• Vary with the work experience

EE 4903 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 3

• Have gained professional work experience
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work

• None

• Vary with the work experience

EE 4980 - EE Special Topics

• Varies

• Varies

• Varies

EG 103 - Technical Drawing and Visualization

• Have an understanding of logical spatial reasoning and visualization
• Develop the ability to sketch in pictorial and orthographical forms
• Have an understanding of both mechanical and architectural drawing conventions, terminology and symbology
• Have an understanding of projective spatial graphics
• Have an understanding of lifting graphical images from CAD and placing them in word processing documents
• Have an understanding of and appreciation for differences in graphical data presentation forms

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (4 classes)
• Projection theory and reference planes (3 classes)
• Pictorials (2 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (e.g., true length lines, point views, true size, edge views) (6 classes)
• Sections (4 classes)
• Dimensioning (4 classes)
• Graphical presentation of data (4 classes)
• Computer graphics (12 classes)
• Architectural teminology and symbology (6 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book or handout
• Manipulation of cad files and lifting placing of graphical data in textual documents
• Creation and evaluation of graphs and charts of various types

EG 120 - Engineering Graphics I

• Have an understanding of the process of logical spatial reasoning and visualization
• Develop the ability to sketch in pictorial and orthographical forms
• Develop the ability to read and create two-dimensional layouts with general dimensions
• Have an understanding of and an ability to utilize projective spatial graphics
• Develop the ability to use three-dimensional computer programs for engineering graphics

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (4 classes)
• Projection theory and reference planes (3 classes)
• Pictorials (2 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (i.e., true length lines, point view, true size, edge views) (6 classes)
• Sections (3 classes)
• Dimensioning (3 classes)
• Computer graphics (14 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book or handouts
• Creation of 3D CAD models and solution of selected problems by means of the CAD program

EG 122 - Engineering Graphics/Visualization

• Gain enhanced three-dimensional visualization skills
• Gain enhanced two- and three-dimensional sketching abilities
• Have a working knowledge of the orthographic projection system and its use in solving spatial relationship problems
• Understand the basics of the general forms and uses of section and detail drawings
• Have a general understanding and working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (4 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (7 classes)
• Projection theory, reference planes and auxiliary views (8 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (i.e., true length lines, point view, true size, edge views) (5 classes)
• Sections (5 classes)
• Dimensioning and tolerancing (7 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics selected from the book, workbook, or handouts (11 sessions)

EG 123 - Applied Engineering Graphics/CAD

• Have a greater awareness of spatial relationships and visualization
• Have the ability to understand and utilize projective geometry techniques in the solution of three-dimensional problems
• Have the ability to utilize three-dimensional computer graphics to generate, manipulate, and analyze graphical representations and spatial relationships

• Isometric and orthographic sketching
• Scales
• Projection theory (auxiliary views, points, lines, planes, visibility)
• Spatial geometry (true lengths, point views, edge views, true size)
• Sections
• Dimensioning

• CAD generation and editing of 3-D wire geometry (8 classes)
• CAD view layout and dimensioning (4 classes)
• CAD solid model creation (5 classes)
• True angles (4 classes)
• Rotation (3 classes)
• Perpendicularity (4 classes)
• Parallelism (4 classes)
• Intersections (5 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Freehand sketches
• Instrument drawings of spatial problems of each of the course topics
• Computer generation of 3-D objects
• Manipulation of 3-D geometry within a CAD envionment

EG 124 - CAD Graphics I

• Have developed spatial reasoning and visualization skills
• Have developed the ability to sketch in both pictorial and orthographical forms
• Understand and be able to use ASME and ISO graphic standards to read and create two-dimensional layouts with general dimensions and tolerances
• Understand and be able to use projective spatial graphics
• Understand and be able to use standard sectioning conventions for shape and detail definition
• Have the ability to use AutoCAD to produce two-dimensional drawings

• None  

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (5 classes)
• Projection theory, reference planes and auxiliary views (5 classes)
• Sections (4 classes)
• Dimensioning and tolerancing (5 classes)
• CAD (16 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book, workbook or handouts
• Creation of two-dimensional drawings utilizing AutoCAD

EG 125 - CAD Graphics II

• Develop within the student a process of logical reasoning and visualization
• Apply projective geometry knowledge to the solution of problems both manually and on the computer
• Acquaint the student with spatial relationships of perpendicularity, clearance distance, parallelism, piercing points, intersections and spatial vector analysis

• None 

• No course topics appended

EG 1260 - Engineering Graphics-Visualization

• Develop a process of logical visual thinking
• Develop an awareness of how they see the world around them and how it may differ from what others see
• Develop an awareness of visual stereotypes that can block their seeing
• Develop an awareness of details
• Develop an ability to utilize a variety of drawing and sketching techniques
• Develop an ability to utilize standard drawing conventions and techniques in the communication of technical data
• Develop the ability to create and utilize symbols for diagrammatic representation of information
• Develop an acknowledgment of standards
• Develop an ability to understand technical drawings and their standard representation

• None 

• Materials and environment
• Seeing shapes, forms, structure, proportions, tone, texture, and detail
• Basic sketch techniques
• Isometrics and oblique pictorials
• Transformations of 3-D objects
• Axis system
• Orthographic views
• Sections

EN 131 - Composition

• Understand the principles and techniques of writing unified, coherent, emphatic, and well-organized essays
• Use basic grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development in an appropriate manner
• Be familiar with the basic tools of library research
• Write essays which include the essential parts: introduction, body, and conclusion
• Understand and use revising and editing techniques
• Use good pre-writing strategies when planning and composing essays
• Be familiar with writing audience-based essays
• Understand the need to assume a persona when writing

• None

• Principles and techniques of essay writing (8 classes)
• Pre-writing and editing strategies (2 classes)
• Library research (1 class)
• Evaluation, documentation, and incorporation of sources (4 classes)
• Peer evaluation and writing workshops (4 classes)
• Impromptu, in-class writing and journaling (1 class)
• Analysis of composition strategies and discussion of content in written and visual texts (10 classes)

EN 131E - Composition

• No course learning outcomes appended

• None 

• No course topics appended

EN 132 - Technical Composition

• Know and apply the principles of effective technical communication
• Know the visual techniques which make written and oral technical communication more effective and be able to use them appropriately when drafting technical documents and giving oral presentations
• Know the various formats used in technical communication (e.g., reports, proposals, letters, and memos) and be able to construct each and use each appropriately
• Know the appropriate content of and be able to construct clear, effective introductions, conclusions, recommendations, and summaries/abstracts
• Explain the importance of audience in technical communication and how to use appropriate tone, diction, sentence structure, format, and organization in order to positively affect an audience’s receptivity of a message
• Research a topic using library, Internet, community, and human resources
• Know and apply the principles of documentation when using research in technical documents
• Know and apply the principles of good oral communication when giving technical presentations
• Understand that technical communicators have ethical responsibilities when writing and speaking and uphold these responsibilities
• Understand cultural differences when communicating with those of other cultures and be sensitive to such differences in one’s audience

• Background in basic composition
• Paragraph and essay structure
• Outlining and organizing skills
• Revising, editing and proofreading skills
• College-level vocabulary
• Basic computer and library research skills

• Styles and techniques of technical writings (4 classes)
• Formal and informal reports (4 classes)
• Proposal writing (1 class)
• Article writing and publishing or employment correspondence (3 classes)
• Preparation and use of visual materials in oral and written communication (2 classes)
• Internal and external business correspondence (3 classes)
• Principles of organizing, editing, and revising (1 class)
• Research and documentation principles (2 classes)
• Ethical considerations in technical communication (1 class)
• Formal oral presentations (5 classes)
• Intercultural communication (1 class)
• Effective speaking skills (2 classes)
• Audience analysis (1 class)

EN 241 - Speech

• Understand the fundamentals involved in outlining, organizing, and preparing speeches
• Apply appropriate methods of delivery in various speaking situations
• Be aware of the basic elements of audience analysis, speech evaluation, and library research involved in speech making
• Be aware of the importance of building credibility and using evidence and appropriate appeals in speech communication

• Knowledge of basic English and writing
• Patterns of organization and structure
• Audience analysis
• College-level vocabulary

• Basics of speech communication (7 classes)
• Speech organization and composition (6 classes)
• Audience analysis and evaluation skill (3 classes)
• Delivery and use of visual aids (5 classes)
• Listening skills (4 classes)
• Persuasive speaking (4 classes)
• Informative speaking (4 classes)
• Group discussion (3 classes)

EN 342 - Group Discussion

• Define small group communication
• Discuss the general theories that apply to small group communication
• Identify the major components of small group communication
• Identify the task, maintenance, and individual roles that group members assume
• Identify the behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive climate
• Explain why nonverbal communication is important to group communication
• Differentiate between group problem-solving and group decision-making
• Formulate a question of fact, value, or policy for a problem-solving discussion
• Apply problem-solving techniques to solve a problem
• Explain why conflict occurs in groups
• Identify strategies for managing different types of conflict
• Describe three styles of leadership

• None 

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Understanding small groups (2 classes)
• Small group communication (2 classes)
• The group formation process (2 classes)
• Relating to others in groups (2 classes)
• Improving group climate (2 classes)
• Nonverbal group dynamics (1 class)
• Decision-making and problem-solving in groups (2 classes)
• Small group problem-solving techniques (2 classes)
• Defining conflict in small groups (2 classes)
• Conflict resolutions (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a participant (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a leader (2 classes)
• Observing and evaluating group communication (1 class)
• Presentational speaking (2 classes)
• Group Project Work (2 classes)
• Group Presentations (2 classes)

EN 432 - Business Communication

• Understand the principles and theories involved in constructing business correspondence in different media
• Design, research, and write an effective business correspondence
• Demonstrate competency in oral and interpersonal communication including one-on-one, communication, small-group communication, and professional communication
• Demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical issues confronting business communicators

• None

• The basics of business communication: audience analysis, style, tone, sentence structure, usage, etiquette, and ethics (4 classes)
• Communication in the workplace: written and electronic channels; positive, negative, and persuasive messages (6 classes)
• Business correspondence genres and formats: memos, letters, reports, proposals, etc. (6 classes)
• Interpersonal and group communication, meetings, and speaking (6 classes)
• Employment communication: job search, professional profiles for social-networking websites, resumes, cover letters, and interviews (6 classes)

EN 441 - Professional Presentation Techniques

• Apply the principles of effective communication in professionally focused presentations
• Analyze and evaluate supporting material and organize this content for informative and persuasive oral presentations
• Analyze situational,contextual, and audience characteristics and apply this analysis to the development of professional presentations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective graphic aids and apply these principles to professional presentations
• Analyze individual strengths of team members
• Evaluate individual strengths of team members
• Apply this analysis and evaluation toward working as a team in preparing and presenting a formal professional presentation
• Understand (comprehend) the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication variables and apply this to concisely, coherently, and persuasively presenting his/her ideas

• Speaking in public
• Listening
• Topic selection/purpose
• Audience analysis
• Supporting your ideas
• Organization of a speech
• Outlining
• Introducing and concluding a speech
• Using language
• Delivery
• Using visual aids
• Types of speeches - informative, persuasive
• Speaking in small groups

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Defining communication (1 class)
• Presentation speaking (2 classes)
• Organization (2 classes)
• Audience analysis (2 classes)
• Credibility (2 classes)
• Non-verbal communication (2 classes)
• Demonstration speech (4 classes)
• Graphic techniques (4 classes)
• Model-building techniques
• Graphic problem (2 classes)
• Group presentations/Group dynamics (4 classes)
• Selling the concept (4 classes)
• Physical procedures (2 classes)
• Office rehearsals (2 classes)
• Presentations (4 classes)

ET 351 - Survey of Communication Circuits

• Explain and identify the role of standards and standards organizations in the data communications marketplace

• None

• No course topics appended

ET 499 - Independent Study

• Determined by topic

• Determined by topic

• Determined by topic

ET 1520 - Electric Circuits

• Describe the fundamental quantities in electric circuits and the appropriate relationships between them: energy, power, voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance
• Analyze steady-state series-parallel DC electric circuits and AC series and parallel circuits
• Describe the properties of inductors and capacitors, describe the transient response of DC-switched series RL and RC circuits, and describe the phase shift response in AC series and parallel RL and RC circuits
• Determine real, reactive, and complex power in series AC circuits
• Describe the concept of a Thevenin equivalent circuit
• Describe the properties and benefits of using ideal transformers and of using balanced three-phase circuits
• Analyze AC circuits with ideal transformers and balanced three-phase circuits
• Make electrical measurements through laboratory work using DMM, oscilloscope, power meter, and LC meter
• Demonstrate engineering notebook writing skills

• College algebra (MA 127  prerequisite)
• Trigonometry (MA 126   prerequisite)
• Electricity, electric fields, and magnetic fields (PH 123  prerequisite)

• Introduction to electricity, energy, power, voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm’s law (3 classes)
• Kirchhoff’s laws, series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits (4 classes)
• AC signals, mathematical expressions, and AC resistive circuit analysis (2 classes)
• Capacitance, inductance, and simple transient and steady state responses (4 classes)
• Complex numbers, phasors, reactance, impedance, and series and parallel AC circuits (4 classes, 1 hr. lab)
• Complex power in series AC circuits (1 class, 1 hr. lab)
• Thevenin equivalent circuit (2 classes)
• Ideal transformers (1 class)
• Delta-wye circuits and conversions, balanced three-phase circuits (2 classes)
• Tests and homework days (includes final exam) (8 classes)

• Introduction to the electrical laboratory, electrical laboratory safety, and engineering notebooks (1 session)
• Introduction to electrical circuit measurement instruments (1 session)
• Resistance of Resistors and Series DC Circuits (1 session)
• Parallel and Series-Parallel DC Circuits (1 session)
• AC Signals, Operation of the Arbitrary Waveform Generator and the Digital Oscilloscope (1 session)
• Capacitors and Inductors in DC and AC Circuits (1 session)
• Series and Parallel AC Circuits (1 session)
• AC Power Measurements, including use of modern power meters (1 session)

ET 2550 - Electronics

• Design basic diode circuits
• Understand switching mode BJT circuits
• Design basic operational amplifier circuits
• Understand basic oscillator circuits
• Understand basic 555 timer circuits

• Electric Circuits (ET 1520   prerequisite).
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MA 128  prerequisite).

• Diodes, Rectifiers, Half-Wave Rectifiers, Bridge Rectifiers, Ripple Voltage, Ripple Frequency (2 classes)
• Zener Diodes and their Power supply applications (2 classes)
• Bipolar Transistors as switches, applications of logic gates (1 class)
• Bipolar Transistors as amplifiers, Common Emitter circuit (2 classes)
• Ideal OpAmps (2 classes)
• Power supply using OpAmps (1 class)
• Active Filters (1 class)
• Oscillators, 555-timer (2 classes)
• Sensor interfacing, Wheatstone bridge, instrumentation amplifier (2 classes)
• Tests and homework days, including final exam) (7 classes)

• Half-wave-full-wave, bridge rectifiers (1 session)
• Zener diodes and their power supply application (1 session)
• Bipolar transistors as switches (1 session)
• Bipolar transistors as amplifiers (1 session)
• Ideal OPAmp as non-inverting and inverting amplifier (1 session)
• Voltage regulator using OPAmp (1 session)
• Filters using OPAmps (1 session)
• Oscillators (1 session)
• Sensor interfacing (1 session)

ET 3001 - Transient Circuit Analysis

• Mathematically express ramp, sinusoid, switched, exponential, impulse, and other functions in preparation for the analysis of electrical networks
• Perform graphical and analytic differentiation and integration of waveforms
• Utilize differential equations to determine the steady-state and transient time domain solution of simple RC, RL, and RLC networks
• Evaluate Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms using tables, partial fraction expansion, and software
• Utilize Laplace transforms in the solution of RLC circuits with initial conditions
• Describe circuit behavior from a knowledge of the poles of the transfer function, including the relationship between frequency and time domain responses
• Design and perform laboratory experiments that utilize advanced circuit analysis concepts

• Steady state DC, AC, and periodic signal circuit analysis
• Frequency response analysis, transfer functions, and Bode plots
• Calculus
• Differential equations

• Course introduction, mathematical expression of waveforms (6 classes)
• Time domain behavior of components, and solution of simple RL, RC, and RLC circuits in the time domain using differential equations (5 classes)
• Laplace transform basics and mechanics (6 classes)
• Circuit analysis using Laplace transforms (4 classes)
• Exams and homework (10 classes)

• Laboratory introduction
• Differentiation and integration of waveforms
• First-order transient circuit analysis
• First-order circuit design
• Signal generation and conversion (two-week experiment)
• Introduction to MATLAB
• Second-order circuit design (two-week experiment)

ET 3051 - Signals, Circuits, and Systems I

• Determine the power and effective value of sinusoidal signals in a circuit with multiple AC sources, whether of the same or different frequencies
• Determine the average and effective values of periodic waveforms
• Determine and describe the trigonometric, cosine, and sine forms of the Fourier series for periodic signals
• Determine the response of linear circuits and systems to periodic signal inputs
• Identify signal distortion when present
• Determine the spectra of periodic signals

• DC and AC steady state circuit analysis: series-parallel circuit analysis, complex power, and superposition
• Transfer functions and Bode plots of first order circuits
• Differential and integral calculus
• Calculations and plotting in spreadsheets
• Circuit simulation software usage

• Course introduction and orientation (1 class, usually 2 lecture classes of the first week are lost due to the Labor Day holiday)
• Electrical power of multiple sinusoidal signals, average values, and effective values ( 5 classes)
• Periodic signal representation with the magnitude/phase and the trigonometric Fourier series forms, spectra, and circuit analysis (5 classes)
• Trigonometric Fourier series coefficients development ( 5 classes)
• Distortion (1 class)
• Exams and homework days, including final exam (12 classes)

• Introduction, PC and software orientation, electronic instruments, safety (2 sessions)
• MathCAD tutorial (1 session)
• Complex power, average power, and effective values (DMM, handheld power meter) (1 session)
• Response of first order circuits (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator) ( 2 sessions)
• Spectra measurements (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator). Overlap with previous topic (4 sessions)
• Harmonic distortion (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator) (1 session)

ET 3060 - Signals, Circuits, and Systems II

• Determine the Fourier transform of deterministic engineering signals.
• Interpret the spectral density function of a signal
• Calculate thermal noise power
• Make calculations on sampling rate, aliasing error and quantizing error associated with analog signal processing in digital systems
• Determine the z-transform of discrete-time signals
• Determine the frequency response of simple digital filters
• Determine the spectrum of a discrete-time signal using the Discrete Fourier Transform

• Fourier series
• Transfer function, frequency response, Bode plots
• Calculus

• The Fourier transform and its application in system analysis (3 hours)
• Spectral densities of signals including noise (2 hours)
• Signal sampling, quantization, signal recovery, aliasing (5 hours)
• The Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and example signal spectra (3 hours)
• Discrete-time signals and systems, digital FIR filters, example filter responses (4 hours)
• The z-transform and its application in system analysis, digital filter transfer functions (7 hours)
• Examinations and homework sessions (13 hours)
• The exponential Fourier series (4 hours)

ET 3100 - Electronic Circuit Design

• Implement the design process in the realization of electronic circuits
• Use the information on data sheets provided by a component manufacturer in the design of electronic systems
• Use computer simulation as a tool in the design process
• Design linear power supplies, switch-mode power supplies, active filters and sinusoidal oscillators

• Basic applications of discrete BJT’s and FET’s
• Basic applications of operational amplifiers
• Multisim
• Laplace Transforms
• Frequency response

• Unregulated dc power supplies (3 classes)
• Linear power supplies (9 classes)
• Switch-mode power supplies (6 classes)
• Oscillators. (6 classes)
• Filters (3 classes)
• Power inverter (3 classes)

• Analysis and testing of an unregulated dc power supply
• Design and simulation of a zener regulated power supply
• Design and simulation of an op-amp regulated power supply based on the LM723
• Design and implementation of a switch-mode power supply based on the LM2575
• Design and implementation of a crystal oscillator
• Design and implementation of a switched capacitor filter
• Design and implementation of a power inverter

ET 3202 - Electromagnetic Field Concepts

• Apply vector algebra and calculus analysis techniques to the solution of electromagnetic problems in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates
• Determine the electrostatic field produced by idealized charge distributions using Coulomb’s law and Gauss’s law
• Determine the magnetostatic field produced by idealized current distributions using the Biot-Savart law
• State the equations and describe the relationships between charge, electrostatic field intensity, and electric flux and flux density
• State the equations and describe the relationships between current, magnetostatic field intensity, and magnetic flux and flux density

• Circuits knowledge of electric and magnetic fields
• Surface descriptions in three dimensions, calculus through multiple integrals
• Vectors, unit vectors, and vector algebra in two-dimensional Cartesian and polar coordinate systems
• Experience at visualizing and sketching in three dimensions

• Course introduction, non-Cartesian coordinate systems, and vector algebra review (11 classes)
• Electric charge, electric fields, electric field intensity, Coulomb’s law (6 classes)
• Current density, magnetic fields, magnetic field intensity, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
• Electric and magnetic flux, Gauss’s law concept, chage enclosed and flux calculations (4 classes)
• Homework and exam sessions (including final exam) (17 classes)

ET 3900 - Design of Logic Systems

• Model digital systems using Boolean function, truth tables, Karnaugh Maps, and Hardware Description Language
• Design a combinational digital subsystem using VHDL and verify the correct operation through simulation and/or implementation
• Design, simulate and/or implement sequential circuits using various representation such as state diagrams, ASM charts, and hardware description language, specifically VHDL
• Describe the design and verification process through written communication in the form of laboratory reports
• Use state-of-the art design and development tools for Digital Systems

• Basic Boolean Algebra
• Analysis of Combinational and Sequential Circuits
• Use of Karnaugh Map as a minimization tool

• Sequential Circuits and bi-stable memory elements (2 classes)
• Counters and Registers (2 classes)
• Synchronous State Machines representation and Design (6 classes)
• Introduction to Asynchronous Sequential Circuits (3 classes)
• Exams (4 classes)
• Review (2 classes)
• Design of Combinational Circuits (3 classes)
• Review of number systems & conversion (binary, decimal, hexadecimal) (1 class)
• Review the combinational logic representation, minimization and design process (5 classes)
• Counters and Registers (1 class)
• Synchronous State Machines representation and Design (10 classes)
• State diagram and ASM diagram (1 class)
• Time response of Sequential Circuits (1 class)

ET 3910 - Embedded Systems

• Understand all the components required and architecture of an embedded system
• Design programs using a high-level language for programming the microcontroller
• Compile, download, debug, and execute programs in the microcontroller
• Describe and interpret timing diagrams
• Use interrupt vectors and external interrupts to control the system and process
• Use USART, SPI and/or I2C interfaces to communicate with external devices
• Interface external devices to microcontroller

• College algebra
• Trigonometry
• Programming Knowledge
• Digital Logic

• Introduction (1 class)
• Review for final examination (1 class)
• Exams, examples and homework discussion days (8 classes)
• Lecture sessions (20 classes)

ET 4021 - Senior Project I

• Define the difference between problem specifications and problem solutions
• Form a team to define an open ended problem
• Write a clear and concise problem statement
• Define detailed project specifications
• Make an oral project proposal presentation to an audience

• None

• Introduction to capstone project sequence and requirements (1 week)
• Team formation and team dynamics ( 1 week)
• Problems specifications versus solutions (1 week)
• Vertical and Horizontal Integration (1 week)
• Build versus Buy Decisions (1 week)
• Problem Statements (1 week)
• Problem Specifications (1 week)
• Technical Presentations - Do’s and Don’ts (1 week)
• Project Proposal Presentation (2 weeks)

ET 4022 - Senior Project II

• List the different types of feasibilities that apply to a technical project
• Generate high level solutions based on the project problem specifications
• Analyze and select a solution based on a set of possible options
• Identify resource requirements and resource constraints for a given solution
• Develop a project plan

• None

• Solving problems (1 week)
• Feasibility Analysis (2 weeks)
• Decision analysis and decision matrices (1 week)
• Other topics TBD based on project proposals (5 weeks)
• Project Plan Presentation (2 weeks)

ET 4023 - Senior Project III

• Work as an integral part of a project team that will implement, prototype, and test a project solution
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation for debugging and testing the prototype solution
• Prepare a compliance test plan and conduct the compliance test to demonstrate functionality
• Prepare a complete project report documenting the problem, project, prototype solution, and testing
• Present the project results to faculty and peers in a formal setting and at a trade show setting

• None

• Topics to be determined by project areas

ET 4250 - Electromagnetic Field Applications

• Determine potential difference from electric field intensity, especially in capacitance calculations
• Determine the magnetic field intensity for idealized current distribution using Ampere’s Circuital law
• Determine the current for a desired flux value in a series magnetic circuit with or without an air gap
• Determine inductance and impedance in mutual inductor circuits
• Describe the meaning of each term in Maxwell’s equation in integral form
• Calculate power and power density of electromagnetic plane waves
• Determine losses and power levels in antenna links
• Describe the basic principles of signal integrity (SI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI)

• Electrostatics and magnetostatics
• Transmission lines
• Fourier domain concepts

• Course introduction, electrical potential, dielectrics, and capacitance (6 classes)
• Ampere’s Circuital law, magnetics concepts and circuits and inductance (4 classes, 1 lab section)
• Faraday’s law, mutual inductors, displacement current, capacitive and inductive coupling, time-varying Maxwell’s equations (4 classes)
• Plane wave propagation, power density and power (3 classes)
• Antennas and links (3 classes)
• Signal integrity/EMI topics (1 class)
• Homework and exam sessions (including final exam) (10 classes)

• Gauss’s law and Capacitance (lecture, experiment, and simulation) (3 sessions)
• Magnetic Circuits (lecture, simulation, and experiment) (3 sessions)
• Mutual Inductor (1 session)
• Electrostatic and Magnetostatic coupling (1 session)
• Antenna Link (1 session)
• EMI measurements (1 session)

ET 4261 - Transmission Lines

• Explain why traveling waves, reflections, and standing waves occur and why they are significant in circuits and transmission structures
• Solve high frequency problems using transmission line theory, the Smith Chart, and scattering parameters
• Identify and utilize various transmission line components, especially in laboratory measurements
• Determine the first-order system performance based on specifications and s-parameters of RF components

• Basic communication concepts
• Elementary electromagnetic field concepts
• Circuits through time domain analysis
• Calculus and differential equations

• Introductory concepts and DC steps and pulses on transmission lines (6 classes)
• AC sinusoidal steady state transmission line theory and practice (7 classes)
• Smith Charts (3 classes)
• Scattering parameters, components, and first-order system performance (6 classes)
• Homework and exam sessions (including final exam) (9 classes)

• Basic high frequency measurements (power, frequency, attenuation, VSWR, return loss, coupling, and directivity) (4 sessions)
• Spectrum and frequency swept measurements of microwave components (2 sessions)
• Simulation and measurement of scattering parameters using a vector network analyzer (3 sessions)
• Open laboratory session (2 sessions)

ET 4410 - Power and Energy Conversion

• Analyze single phase circuits
• Measure complex power flow in single phase and three phase circuits
• Explain what is meant by harmonic component of current and voltage and why harmonic currents are serious power quality problem
• Analyze magnetic circuits
• Explain the relationship between voltage, current, power and magnetic field in a transformer
• Perform short-circuit and open-circuit tests on a transformer and determine parameters of the equivalent circuit
• Know the basic construction features of three-phase induction machines
• Analyze the steady state performance of a three-phase induction motor and discuss the operating modes of an induction machine
• Understand the basic methods of starting and speed control of induction motor
• Explain the various types of power conversion and the devices used in power conversion
• Discuss the role of the induction generator in alternative energy conversion systems

• Magnetic principles
• Fourier series
• Electronic Circuit Design

• Introduction (1 day)
• Single-Phase and Three-Phase AC Circuits (1 day)
• Power Quality: Harmonics and Disturbances (2 days)
• Magnetic materials and circuits (1 day)
• Principles of operation, construction, equivalent circuits, and determination of parameters for transformers (2 days)
• Introduction to Motors and Generators (1 day)
• Construction, characteristics, speed control and equivalent circuits of three-phase induction machines (4 days)
• Power electronic switching devices (1 day)
• Power conversion systems (3 days)
• Analysis and design of alternative energy systems with induction generators (2 days)
• Exams (2 days)

• Introduction to the Machinery and Power Laboratory Current, Voltage, Power measurements and spectrum analysis
• Power and power quality measurements in three-phase systems with passive and active loads
• Determination of transformer circuit parameters
• Transformer performance and harmonic currents
• Induction machine characteristics, performance and harmonic currents
• Speed control of induction motor and effects of load on power quality
• Performance of an induction generator
• Design of a variable frequency drive
• Design of an alternative energy system
• Application of alternative energy systems

ET 4500 - Electric Motors

• Define the magnetic principles as applied to rotating and other electromechanical equipment
• Describe the characteristics and capabilities of the various types of electrical machines, both AC and DC
• Select the proper motor for their application
• Define and apply motor characteristic curves
• Perform 3-phase complex power calculations
• Specify components for power factor correction
• Define the various types of motor (speed/torque) control based on the motor characteristic data
• Describe the characteristics and capabilities of single- and three-phase transformers
• Describe the basic operation of, and be able to program, a PLC

• AC and DC circuit analysis
• Trigonometry and algebra
• Magnetic field concepts

• Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and electromechanical energy conversion (2 classes)
• Magnetic circuits, machine theory and operation (1 class)
• Principles of DC machines (3 classes)
• Single phase circuits and power (1 class)
• Transformers (2 classes)
• Three phase circuits and power (2 classes)
• Three phase induction motors (4 classes)
• Synchronous machines (1 class)
• Sizing motors to various types of loads (1 class)
• Other three-phase motors, single-phase motors (1 class)
• Exams (2 classes)

• Equipment safety, measurement equipment and methods for AC and DC
• Magnetization Curve of a DC Generator
• DC Motor Load Characteristics
• Single phase complex power and power factor correction
• Single-Phase Transformers
• Three-Phase Transformers
• Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Characteristics
• Squirrel Cage Induction Motors and Variable Speed Drives
• Basics of Programmable Controllers

ET 4601 - Quality in Electronic Systems

• Provide examples of what quality is and its impact on product performance and customer response
• Demonstrate quality as an essential life aspect that permeates all activities
• Demonstrate how he/she will always have a direct responsibility for implementing quality
• Use basic statistical and organizational tools and techniques to analyze for and implement quality
• Give formal/informal presentations on independently researched material

• None

• What is Quality? (6 classes)
• Defining a Project (3 classes)
• Statistics (3 classes)
• Statistical Quality Tools (6 classes)
• Project management (2 classes)
• Student Presentations (6 classes)
• Case Studies (3 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)

ET 4620 - Data Communications

• Determine the mathematical expressions, the time-domain waveforms, the spectrum representations and the parameters (modulation index, carrier and sideband powers, bandwidth) of AM and FM signals
• Explain the time-domain and frequency-domain representations of digitally modulated ASK, FSK, and PSK communication signals
• Describe the terms used in data communications, including standards, LANs, WANs, the Internet, and TCP/IP
• Describe data communications concepts including flow control, error control, multiplexing, signal transmission, and interfacing
• Describe data communication networking concepts such as topologies, circuit switching versus packet switching, and medium access techniques such as CSMA/CD and Token Ring
• Specify appropriate transmission media and data network configurations for particular applications

• Digital logic
• Frequency-domain signal representations
• Noise concepts and modulation
• Digital signals and analog-digital conversion, including sampling

• Analog and digital signal characteristics, A-to-D conversion, bandwidth, Nyquist and Shannon limits (3 classes)
• Modulation - AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK (7 classes)
• Orthogonal signaling, multiplexing, multiple-access (3 classes)
• Basic data communications, networks, network services, and architectures (3 classes)
• Guided and unguided data transmission links and media, transmission impairments, error detection and correction (6 classes)
• Error control and flow control concepts, data link protocols: stop-and-wait (1 class)
• Local area networks, random and scheduled medium-access techniques (4 classes)
• Wireless cellular networks (1 class)
• LAN standards (3 classes)
• Data-transfer mechanisms in packet-switched networks, TCP/IP (4 classes)

ET 4630 - Electronic and Wireless Communications

• Describe the differences between ASK, FSK, and PSK digital modulation methods
• Compute the bandwidth requirements for commonly used baseband signals and digitally modulated signals
• Perform bandwidth/energy comparisons between ASK, FSK, PSK, and other digital modulation methods
• Compute power and energy signal-to-noise ratios for signals with random data in white noise
• Design a receiver using correlation detection or matched filters, for binary or M-ary signaling
• Compute power and energy signal-to-noise ratios for signals with random data in white noise
• Determine bit error probabilities as a function of signal-to-noise energy ratio for digitally modulated signals
• Represent digital modulation methods, using constellation diagrams

• Functional blocks for typical communication systems
• Introduction to low-pass and band-pass signals in the frequency domain
• AM signals with sinusoidal modulation-time waveforms and frequency spectra
• AM modulators and envelope-detector demodulators
• FM signals with sinusoidal modulation-time waveforms and frequency spectra
• Digital information and typical baseband signals
• Introduction to commonly used modulation methods for digital data (ASK, FSK, PSK)

• Digital communication system model
• Signal orthogonality
• Baseband and bandpass signal representation (constellation, eye patterns)
• Digital modulation methods, ASK, PSK, M-PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK
• Signal-to-noise energy ratios
• Symbol detection, correlation detection, matched filtering
• Bit error rate

• Introduction, Spectrum Measurements
• DSB-SC
• AM
• FM
• Digital Modulation - ASK and FSK
• Digital Modulation - BPSK and QPSK
• Bit Error Rate Measurements
• Channel Bandwidth for Digital Data with Various Line Codes
• Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum and CDMA

ET 4710 - Feedback Control Systems and Circuits

• Design mathematical models and analogs of engineering components
• Derive block diagrams from transfer functions and, conversely, reduce block diagrams to obtain transfer functions
• Analyze step input transient response of first and second order systems
• Design computer models for systems and perform simulation of the systems using Matlab and Simulink
• Determine the frequency response of systems using Bode diagrams
• Determine the steady-state error for open-and closed-loop systems
• Derive transfer functins, and plot associated Bode and/or root-locus graphs
• Determine the stability of a system using Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root-locus and Bode plots
• Understand PID controllers

• Basic college calculus including differentiation and integration
• Differential equations
• Complex algebra
• Laplace transform
• Operational amplifiers
• A high-level general purpose computer language

• Concept of feedback control systems (1 class)
• Transfer functions (1 class)
• Block diagrams and signal flow graphs (2 classes)
• System time domain response: First and second order systems (4 classes)
• Modeling and simulation (2 classes)
• Absolute stability of control systems - Routh-Hurwitz criterion (3 classes)
• Steady-state error analysis (2 classes)
• Root-locus technique (3 classes)
• Bode plot – gain and phase margin (2 classes)
• Nyquist criterion (1 class)
• Lead and lag controllers: Analysis and design (1 class)
• Exams and homework days (9 classes)

• Introduction to control systems. Demonstration of a control system (1 session)
• Introduction to computer modeling and simulation and simulation software: Matlab, Simulink, and Matlab Control Tool Box (2 sessions)
• Modeling and simulation of a simple control system (1 session)
• Modeling and simulation of a velocity control system (1 session)
• Modeling and simulation of a positional control system (1 session)
• Positive aspects of control systems (1 session)
• First order control systems (1 session)
• Second order control systems (1 session)

ET 4720 - Digital Control Systems

• Represent and analyze discrete-time control systems using state variables, z-transforms, and time domain techniques
• Determine the effects of a zero-order hold on a sampled signal
• Determine the transfer function of a system containing a sampler and zero-order-hold
• Represent a sampled-data control system in common block diagram forms
• Determine the transfer function of a closed-loop sampled-data control system
• Convert transfer functions to difference equations
• Convert difference equations to transfer functions
• Determine the time and frequency domain responses of sampled-data control systems to arbitrary inputs
• Determine the stability of discrete-time control systems
• Incorporate compensators, including a PID compensator, in discrete-time control system and determine the effects of the compensator
• Determine effective designs of compensators in discrete-time control systems

• Continuous time control systems
• Laplace transforms

• State Variables and State Transition Matrix (2 classes)
• Transfer Functions and State Diagrams (2 classes)
• Controllability and Observability (1 class)
• Analog to Digital conversion (1 class)
• Transfer functions of Discrete Systems (1 class)
• Open-loop and closed-loop transfer function of a discrete system (3 classes)
• Root-locus on the Z-plane (2 classes)
• Stability of discrete control systems (1 class)
• Discrete Compensation methods (1 class)
• Examinations and review (5 classes)

• Introduction to Tag-Based Programmable Logic Controllers
• Designing Human-Machine Interfaces in Automation Systems
• Timers, Counters, and Math functions in Tag-Based Logic Controllers
• Introduction to Sampled-Data Control Systems

FP 2701 - Basic Fluid Power

• Size hydraulic components based on steady state requirements
• Design a hydraulic circuit based on specified loads and speeds, and analyze an existing hydraulic circuit based on interpretation of ANSI/ISO graphic symbols used in the circuit diagram
• Design a hydraulic circuit based on input requirements and standard components by selecting pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and actuators to meet specific design requirements
• Select pump controls to minimize energy consumption

• None

• Introduction to hydraulic systems design (1 class)
• Hydraulic cylinders (2 classes)
• Fluid mechanics and cavitation in hydraulic systems (2 classes)
• Pumps and pump controls (3 classes)
• Motors and hydrostatic transmissions (3 classes)
• Pressure Control Valves (3 classes)
• Flow Control Valves (4 classes)
• Directional Control Valves (4 classes)
• Hydraulic Accumulators (2 classes)
• Review and testing + comprehensive final exam (3 classes)

FP 4701 - Advanced Fluid Power

• Predict the steady state performance of hydraulic components and systems based on linearized models
• Predict dynamic response of hydraulic components and systems using computer-based tools
• Select pump controls to meet system performance requirements

• Basic knowledge of circuit design
• Knowledge of sizing hydraulic components based on steady state requirements
• Knowledge of mass and energy balance
• Static properties of fluids

• Fluid properties and linearized models (3 classes)
• Pump control strategies (3 classes)
• Steady state valve modeling (3 classes)
• Steady state valve/cylinder/motor analysis (6 classes)
• Steady state hydrostatic transmission modeling (2 classes)
• Hydraulic component dynamic modeling basics (4 classes)
• Valve dynamic modeling (3 classes)
• Hydraulic system dynamic modeling (3 classes)
• Review and testing and comprehensive final exam (3 classes)

• Orifice and line loss calculations
• S.S. performance of fixed displacement, PC, and load sensing pump
• Steady state performance of a valve controlled motor
• Steady state performance of a hydrostatic drive
• Steady state modeling of a hydrostatic drive (Excel model)
• Cylinder cushion dynamics simulation
• Introduction to a dynamic modeling of fluid power components
• Accumulator charge/discharge simulation

GE 205 - Professional Growth

• Have had an opportunity for professional growth and exposure to community activities related to their profession
• Have opportunities to participate in community outreach and professional technical continuing education activities

• None

• No course topics have been appended

GE 300 - Career and Professional Guidance

• Have a perspective of various areas of the electrical engineering field
• Have a perspective of various functions within the engineering team
• Be aware of various professional issues facing engineers and engineering technologists
• Write a resume and a cover letter
• Be aware of possible ethical issues and professional responsibilities in the workplace
• Conduct research on a company

• None

• Introduction (1 class)
• Career areas in electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology - industry guest speakers (8 classes)
• Professional issues: resume preparation, interviewing, teamwork, professional registration, and financial planning (7 classes)
• Professional and ethical responsibilities (2 classes)
• Graduate school (1 class)
• Senior Design and Technical Elective information and voting (1 class)

GE 305 - Professional Growth

• Have had an opportunity for professional growth and exposure to community activities related to their profession
• Have opportunities to participate in community outreach and professional technical continuing education activities

• None

• No Course topics have been appended

GE 405 - Professional Growth

• Have had an opportunity for professional growth and exposure to community activities related to their profession
• Have opportunities to participate in community outreach and professional technical continuing education activities

• None

• No course topics have been appended

GE 499 - Independent Study

• Have studied an engineering topic of special interest

• None

• To be determined by the faculty supervisor

GE 611 - Numerical Methods

• No course learning outcomes appended

• Computer Programming
• Differential equations and Laplace Transform

• Taylor series, Error propogation, Numerical Differentiation, Forward-Backward-Central difference formulations of First and Second derivatives, Richardson’s Extrpolation
• Numerical Integration: Newton-Gregory forward formula for interpolation, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rules, Boole’s rule, Romberg Integration
• Root finding methods: Bisection, False position, Fixed-point iteration, Newton-Raphson, Secant, Modified Secant
• Ordinary Differential Equations: Initial Value problems, Euler’s method, Heun’s method, Runge-Kutta methods- Third order and Fourth Order, Stiff equations: Implicit Euler’s method, Adam’s solvers: Explicit and Implicit methods, Milne’s predictor-corrector methods

GE 1001 - Principles of Engineering

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1002 - Introduction to Engineering Design

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1003 - Digital Electronics

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1004 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1006 - Civil Engineering and Architecture

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1007 - Biotechnical Engineering (BE)

• None appended

• None 

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GE 1009 - Introduction to Computer Science and Software Engineering

• Analyze existing code
• Create an Android application by using pair programming and by practicing the Agile software design process
• Implement algorithms in Python using GitHub to manage the process
• Create a graphical user interface using an application-programming interface
• Use PHP and SQL to structure and access a database hosted on a remote server
• Understand the role of client-side code, server-side code, and databases in delivering interactive web content
• Examine very large data sets and utilize data visualization techniques
• Program automated robotic behavior in C++

• None

• Unit 1 Algorithms, Graphics, and Graphical User Interfaces (48%)
  • Lesson 1.1 Algorithms and Agile Development
  • Lesson 1.2 Mobile App Design
  • Lesson 1.3 Algorithms in Python
  • Lesson 1.4 Images and Object-Oriented Libraries
  • Lesson 1.5 GUIs in Python
• Unit 2 The Internet (18%)
  • Lesson 2.1 The Internet and the Web
  • Lesson 2.2 Shopping and Social on the Web
  • Lesson 2.3 Security and Cryptography
• Unit 3 Raining Reigning Data (17%)
  • Lesson 3.1 Visualizing Data
  • Lesson 3.2 Discovering Knowledge in Data
• Unit 4 Intelligent Behavior (17%)
  • Lesson 4.1 Intelligent Machines
  • Lesson 4.2 Interpreting Simulations

GE 2006 - Engineering Dynamics

• Determine position, velocity, and acceleration of particles subjected to rectilinear and curvilinear motions
• Determine rotation and general plane motions of inplane and constrained bodies
• Determine trajectory of projectiles given initial conditions
• Determine the force causing acceleration using Newton’s Second Law of Motion
• Determine the motion of kinetic systems using the principle of work and energy
• Determine the motion of particles using the principle of impulse and momentum
• Determine forces acting upon rigid bodies in motion

• Physics of Mechanics
• Trigonometry
• Advanced Algebra
• Differential Calculus
• Definite Integral Calculus
• Statics

• Rectilinear motion of particles (6 classes)
• Relative and dependent motion of particles (2 classes)
• Curvilinear motion of particles (2 classes)
• Plane kinematics of rigid bodies velocities (5 classes)
• Plane kinematics of rigid bodies acceleration (3 classes)
• Kinetics of particles - Newton’s Second Law (2 classes)
• Kinetics of particles - work and energy (2 classes)
• Kinetics of particles - observation of energy (1 class)
• Kinetics of particles - impulse and momentum (1 class)
• Review and exams (6 classes)

GE 3101 - Fluid Mechanics

• Apply the fluid-static equation to determine pressure at a point
• Apply the steady-flow forms of the mass and energy balances to a variety of fluid flow problems
• Determine pipe friction and minor losses, and include these in the energy analysis
• Evaluate the performance of pumps and fans, using pump-fan curves and flow analysis
• Utilize instrumentation for measurement of fluid and flow properties, with an understanding of the accuracy and precision of the measuring systems

• Newton’s Second Law
• Trigonometric relations

• Definitions and properties (2 classes)
• Statics and pressure gauges (4 classes)
• Fluid flow: mass and energy balances (3 classes)
• Bernoulli energy, losses, shaft work (5 classes)
• Turbomachinery (4 classes)
• Exams (2 classes )

• Pressure gauge calibration
• Measurement of viscosity
• Measure of air flow in a duct
• Obstruction flow meter calibration
• Determination of friction factor and minor losses
• Analysis of a pump system/analysis of a fan syste
• Reynolds’ experiment

GE 3102 - Fluid Mechanics

• Apply the fluid-static equation to determine pressure at a point
• Apply the steady-flow forms of the mass and energy balances to a variety of fluid flow problems
• Determine pipe friction and minor losses, and include these in the energy analysis
• Evaluate the performance of pumps and fans, using pump-fan curves and flow analysis
• Utilize instrumentation for measurement of fluid and flow properties, with an understanding of the accuracy and precision of the measuring systems

• Newton’s Second Law
• Trigonometric relations

• Definitions and properties
• Statics and pressure gauges, buoyancy
• Fluid flow: mass and energy balances
• Bernoulli energy, losses, shaft work
• Reynolds number, predictions of friction and minor losses
• External flow, drag
• Turbomachinery
• Exams

• Pressure gauge calibration
• Measurement of viscosity
• Measure of air flow in a duct
• Obstruction flow meter calibration
• Determination of friction factor and minor losses
• Analysis of a pump system/analysis of a fan system
• Reynolds’ experiment

GE 3301 - Instrumentation and Control of Engineered Systems

• Design and conduct engineering experiments
• Describe the characteristics and requirements for common measurements
• Describe the operation and use of common sensors used in measurement
• Design a measurement and data acquisition system

• Basic circuits, dynamics, heat transfer and MAT-LAB programming.

• Measurement System Concepts (3 classes)
• Signal Characteristics (2 classes)
• Measurement System Behavior (3 classes)
• Sampling and Data Acquisition (3 classes)
• Planning an Experiment (2 classes)
• Technical Report Writing (1 class)
• Types of Measurements (3 classes)
• Mechatronics (2 classes)
• Review and Exams (1 class)

• Measurement uncertainty
• Static Calibration and Transient Response (Temperature measurement)
• Measurement of temperature rise during cutting process
• Measurement of Torque vs Tension in Bolted joint
• Accelerometer Measurement (vibration of Cantilever Beam)
• Project (Specification of Measurement and Data Acquisition)

GE 3302 - Instrumentation and Control of Engineered Systems

• Design and conduct engineering experiments
• Describe the characteristics and requirements for common measurements
• Describe the operation and use of common sensors used in measurement
• Design a measurement and data acquisition system

• Basic circuits, dynamics, heat transfer and MAT-LAB programming

• Signal Characteristics
• Measurement System Behavior
• Sampling and Data Acquisition
• Measurement Uncertainty & Uncertainty Analysis
• Planning an Experiment
• Technical Report Writing
• Types of Measurements
• Mechatronics, Actuators & Controls
• Review and Exams

• Measurement uncertainty (Measuring Density of a Sample)
• Static Calibration and Transient Response (Temperature measurement)
• Measurement of temperature rise during cutting process
• Measurement of Torque vs Tension in Bolted joint (Strain Gage)
• Accelerometer Measurement (vibration of Cantilever Beam)
• Accelerometer Measurement (Transient, Vehicle  ”Crash Test”)
• Pressure & Flow Measurement
• Project (Specification of Measurement and Data Acquisition)

GE 3601 - Solid Modeling and Design I

• Model 3D parts using parametric techniques
• Assemble part models into assemblies
• Create 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
• Analyze part models for simple manufacturing concerns

• None

• Part Modeling (5 classes)
• Part Drawings (5 classes)
• Assembly Modeling (4 classes)
• Assembly Drawings (3 classes)
• Analysis (1 class)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (1 class)
• Individual Project (1 class)

• Parts (5 sessions)
• Assemblies (2 sessions)
• Drawings (2 sessions classes)
• Individual Project (1 session)

GE 3602 - Solid Modeling and Design II

• Model 3D parts using more complex modeling tools
• Simulate simple mechanisms
• Model sheet metal parts and surfaces

• None

• Advanced Part Modeling: patterns, sweeps, blends, graphs, mirror parts, user defined features, analysis features, importing sketches (7 classes)
• Sheet Metal Parts and Drawings (6 classes)
• Surfacing (2 classes)
• Mechanisms (2 classes)
• Family Tables of Parts (1 class)
• Flexible Components (1 class)
• Simplified Representations (1 class)

• Advanced Part Modeling: patterns, sweeps, blends, graphs, mirror parts, user defined features, analysis features, importing sketches (5 sessions)
• Sheet Metal (1 sessions)
• Surfacing (1 session)
• Mechanisms (1 session)
• Family Tables of Parts (1 session)
• Individual Project (1 session)

GE 3650 - Engineering Systems Design

• Perform an assessment of problem need and develop design specifications in engineering design
• Be familiar with techniques used to develop multiple solutions
• Apply a systematic approach to select optimal design solution
• Be familiar with the role of engineering ethics and societal concerns in design process

• None

• Course Introduction, Team Assignment and Collaboration Techniques (3 classes)
• Define Engineering Design Process (2 classes)
• Problem Definition (4 classes)
• Design Goals and Specifications (4 classes)
• Design Solution Idea Generation Techniques (4 classes)
• Ethics and Liability in Engineering Design (4 classes)
• Hazard Analysis and Failure Analysis (4 classes)
• Design Analysis (3 classes)
• Design Process Project and Presentation (8 classes)
• Review and Exams (4 classes)

GE 3651 - Computer-Aided Engineering Design

• Apply the design methodology to design and analyze parts and assemblies of parts
• Effectively communicate a design in graphics, report writing and oral presentations
• Use computer tools to solve linear equations
• Use the CAD package to design parts
• Use FEA software to analyze stress and strain
• Use computer tools to prototype and verify a design
• Work in a work environment to develop and analyze an engineering design
• Assign and/or divide engineering work in a group environment

• CAD Modeling

• Review of statics and strength of materials (3 classes)
• Overview of the design process with CAE (traditional versus concurrent engineering) (1 class)
• Overview of tolerancing techniques (traditional versus GDT) (2 classes)
• Definition of project goals, objective and constraints (1 class)
• Script development for engineering analysis (2 classes)
• Project conceptual design (2 classes)
• Advanced CAD topics (enhanced features, assemblies, CAD for analysis) (4 classes)
• Working drawings for communication of design specifications (3 classes)
• Overview of the finite element (FE) method (3 classes)
• Generation of a FE model from CAD (geometric) model (1 class)
• Linear structural analysis (5 classes)
• Report writing methods and presentations (3 classes)

• Statics and Strength of material review of application
• GDT tolerancing by application
• Script development for iterative engineering design
• Advanced CAD topics (enhanced features, assemblies)
• CAD geometry export and import
• FEA analysis (linear, structural and buckling)
• Design presentations

GE 3901 - Computer Tools

• Formulate and solve engineering problems using MATLAB
• Have written structured computer programs to solve engineering problems using MATLAB
• Use computer tools (MATLAB and Excel) to plot graphs, find the roots of equations, and perform matrix operations
• Formally document the solution to engineering problems

• College Trigonometry
• College Algebra

• Problem solving methodologies, Introduction to computing (1 class)
• Simple and symbolic operations (2 classes)
• Working with arrays, Plotting (2 classes)
• Programming - loops (3 classes)
• Programming - logic (2 classes)
• Root finding techniques (1 class)
• Matrix methods (1 class)
• Solving simultaneous equations (2 classes)
• Numerical integration (2 classes)
• Optimization (2 classes)
• Testing and Review (2 classes)

• Introduction to Matlab and Excel
• Structured Programming
• Plotting data
• Roots of Equations
• Solving Simultaneous equations
• Numerical Integration
• Optimization