Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology courses for all programs
TECH 10200 Discovering Technology (1 cr.) Class 1. P: None. This course is designed to convey the skills required to be successful in college and provide information about engineering technology as a career. The primary objective of the course is to integrate the first semester college students into the university community by building a link from past educational experiences to current educational opportunities.
TECH 10400 Technical Graphics Communications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: None. An introduction to the graphic language used to communicate design ideas using CAD. Topics include sketching, multiview drawings, auxillary views, pictorial views and dimensioning practices as well as an introduction to three-dimensional modeling, lighting and rendering.
TECH 10500 Introduction to Careers in Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: None. This course provides the beginning engineering technology student with the basic tools necessary for success in their chosen field. Topics include: survey of engineering technology careers; problem solving; introduction to engineering mathematical and statistical concepts; technical laboratories, data presentation and report writing; use of scientific calculators; engineering calculations; methology, the use of spreadsheets for data analysis and presentation, and engineering ethics and responsibilities.
ECET 10700 Introduction to Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P or C: Math 153. A study of voltage, current, power, and resistance; and Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's circuit laws, and network theorems. Circuit studies cover electronic devices: diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Physical features of capacitance and inductance and their effects in transient circuits and in a-c circuits are covered. The laboratory provides experience with electronic instrumentation and circuit simulation. ECET 10700 Syllabus
ECET 10900 Digital Fundamentals (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P or C: Math 111 or higher or consent of instructor. A study of logic gates, binary arithmetic codes, Boolean algebra, mapping, adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Small Scale (SSI) and Medium Scale (MSI) integrated circuits and programmable logic devices are used to develop combinational and sequential circuits. ECET 10900 Syllabus
ECET 11600 Electrical Circuits (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P or C: Math 153. A study of d-c, and a-c circuits. This course covers circuit components, R, L, C; voltage; current; power; Ohm's law; Kirchhoff's laws; series and parallel circuits; electrical measurements; sinusoidal voltages; currents; impedances; transformers; motors; polyphase systems, and the National Electrical Code. This course is a service course offered for non-ECET majors. ECET 11600 Syllabus
ECET 15500 Digital Applications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: ECET 109. A continuation of ECET 10900. Sequential logic circuits, flip-flops, counters, programmable device logic, shift registers, logic families, and introductory computer concepts. ECET 15500/15900 Syllabus
ECET 15700 Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 10700 and Math 153. A study of rectification, capacitive filters, IC regulated power supplies, transistor biasing techniques, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and IC fabrication. Circuit fundamentals such as Kirchhoff's laws are utilized in the analysis and design of circuits. Computer-aided analysis of circuits is used. ECET 15700 Syllabus
ECET 16400 Applied Object-oriented Programming (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P or C: Math 153. Problem solving and computing with emphasis on electrical engineering technology applications. Introduction to an object programming language as applied to solving electrical technology problems. ECET 16400 Syllabus
ECET 20700 AC Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 15700 and Math 154.. A study of a-c circuits including the j operator, phasors, reactance and impedance. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied and used in the study of topics such as passive filters, IC filters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, single-phase and three-phase circuits, and elementary magnetic circuits. ECET 20700 Syllabus
ECET 20900 Introduction to Microcontrollers (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 10900 and P or C: ECET 16400 or CIT 26200 or CIT 27000 . An introduction to microprocessor hardware and software focusing on embedded control applications. Assembly language programming, linking, input/output techniques, debugging, memory, timing and peripheral devices are studied. C programming of microcontrollers is introduced. ECET 20900 Syllabus
ECET 23100 Electrical Power and Controls (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECEt 10900 and 15700. P or C: PHYS 218. An introduction to transformers, induction motors, and single-phase and three-phase power systems, motor control devices, programmable logic controllers, PLC input and output devices, and PLC communications. ECET 23100 Syllabus
ECET 23400 PC Systems I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: ECET 10900. P or C: ECET 16400 or CPT 26200 or CIT 27000. A study of PC hardware and software. Components of the computer including CPU, memory, ports, drives and cards are covered as well as their setup, operation and troubleshooting. Labs include topics within A+ certification and hardware/software interfacing using Visual Basic. ECET 23400 Syllabus
ECET 28400 Computer Communications (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 10700. An introductory course in data communication systems. The hardware and software issues in computer communications are studied. Emphasis is on hands-on experience in computer communications, such as cabling, use of communication devices and media, choice of networking topologies, protocols, and platforms. ECET 28400 Syllabus
ECET 30200 Introduction to Control Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 23100. A continuation of the study of industrial controls including on-off, open-and closed-loop control systems, and analog-based systems. Major topics include relay controls, PLC, controls, HMI and open-PC controls, and networking.
ECET 30400 Intro to Communications Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20700 and Math 222. The theory and techniques of transmitting information (voice, music, data, etc) with wireless systems. This includes signal analysis, AM, FM, PM modulation techniques, transmitters, receivers, networks, filters and antennas through the VHF frequency spectrum. In addition, transmission lines, wireless communication, digital communication and special topics of current interest are introduced. ECET 30400 Syllabus
ECET 30700 Analog Network Signal Processing (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20700 and Math 221. An advanced course in network analysis that stresses network theorems and solutions of time-domain and frequency-domain problems. Software techniques to solve mathematical problems are employed.
ECET 30900 Advanced Embedded Microcontrollers (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20900 or equivalent. A study of the advanced applications of embedded microcontrollers, including use of programmable counter/timer arrays, interrupts, multi-tasking, analog interfaces, hardware abstraction, real-time operating systems, and peripheral device drivers. ECET 309 Syllabus
ECET 33100 Generation and Transmission of Electrical Power (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20700 and 231. A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes modeling and analysis of synchronous alternators, transformers, and transmission lines, plus analytical and computer methods of solving load flow and fault conditions on balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems. Techniques used by utilities for protection and economic operation of power systems are introduced. ECET 33100 Syllabus
ECET 35100 Instrumentation Applications for Technology (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. Math 221 and ECET 11600 or ECET 10700. Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of instruments. This course covers the procedures and techniques essential to measurement of physical quantities (such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level measurement) and analysis of that data. Students will use data acquistiion systems and computer control software to complete laboreatory exercises.
ECET 35700 Real-Time Digital Signal Processing (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20900 and Math 221 and P or C: Math 222. . Architecture, instruction set, and hardware and software development tools associated with a fixed-point general-purpose DSP processor. Fundamental principles associated with the processing of discrete-time signals and common applications such as waveform generation, FIR and IIR digital filtering, and DFT-and FFT-based spectral analysis and filtering are covered. ECET 35700 Syllabus
ECET 37100 Automation, Instrumentation, and Process Control (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 4. P: ECET 16400 and ECET 23100. A project-oriented course combining key areas of automation, instrumentation, and process control. The course covers automatic testing, computer interfacing, data collection, robotic controls, programmable logic controllers, and graphical process control software. A final project is an integrated system. ECET 37100 Syllabus
ECET 38100 Electrical Distribution Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20700 and 23100. A study of the design and operation of electric distribution systems. Estimated demand calculations, energy conservation, faults on power systems, power quality, power factor improvement, electric rates, voltage drops, protective devices, illumination, and the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code. Both new facilities and additions to existing facilities are included. ECET 38100 Syllabus
ECET 40300 Data-communications and Telecommunications (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 28400 or CIT 30700. Focus on techniques and applications in data- and telecommunications. Topics include telecommunication networks, various digital communication systems, noise performance, data networks, and protocols. Also included are serial and parallel transmission, multiplexing, modems, interfacing, and trouble-shooting techniques. The laboratory covers both analog and digital/data communications circuits. ECET 40300 Syllabus
ECET 41700 Advanced Digital Systems Design with VHDL (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 15500 and 15700. A study of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic using VHDL, finite-state-machine analysis and design, high-speed digital design considerations, memory systems, digital and analog devices, and A/D and D/A conversion. ECET 41700 Syllabus
ECET 43400 PC Systems II (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 20900 and or CIT 23300; ECET 16400 or CIT 27000, or CIT 26200 . Real-time PC-based operating systems. Programming Graphical User Interfaces for control applications using an object-oriented language. Embedded PC hardware, busses, and peripheral programming. Writing device drivers.
ECET 45300 Topics in Telecommunications (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 28400 or CIT 30700. An advanced course in telecommunications that introduces and evaluates state-of-the-art systems, services and applications for current and emerging networking technologies. ECET 45300 Syllabus
ECET 47200 Automatic Control Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 30700 and ECET 30200. The transfer function approach to the study of feedback control systems to determine system performance and stability. Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root-locus methods of analysis and design for cascade and feedback compensation are covered. Analog and digital simulation software is used. State-space analysis and digital control systems are introduced.
ECET 48300 Network Fundamentals with Microcontrollers (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: ECET 28400. A study of computer networks and industrial network applications. Network protocols, media, and system software are examined. The focus is on the usage of data communication techniques and their applications in the industrial environment. In the laboratory students use utilities to examine different network protocols, configuring network software, using test equipment for analyzing and troubleshooting networks. ECET 48300 Syllabus
ECET 49000 Senior Design Project Phase I (2 cr.) P: Three ECET 300- or 400-level ECET electives. P or C: TCM 220. Extensive individual design and development performed in consultation with faculty. Collaboration with industry is encouraged. Evidence of extensive and thorough laboratory work is required. Written and oral presentations are emphasized. Capstone experiences are included as integral parts. ECET 49000 Syllabus
ECET 49100 Senior Design Project, Phase II (2 cr.) P: ECET 49000, P or C: TCM 37000. A continuation of ECET 49000. ECET 49100 Syllabus
ECET 49300 Ethics and Professionalism in Teaching (1 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Factors involved in the ethical decision making in engineering and technology professions on both a local and global scale will be presented. Workplace issues such as socio-economic and cultural differences, professionalism, ethical codes, employee and community safety, whistle blowing, diversity and sexual harrassment will be discussed. Case studies will guide student activities.
ECET 49900 Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (1-9 cr.) Class 0-4, Lab 2-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.
