Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Courses

ECET 100 – INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Class 0, Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

An introduction to the different fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. Hands-on laboratory techniques will be introduced. Students would be engaged in Internet and Library Research and learn about University Wide Resources and how to best utilize them.

ECET 102 - ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 100 and MA 147 or consent of instructor

A study of DC electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, series and parallel circuits, power, magnetism, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, inductance, capacitance, and an introduction to alternating voltages, currents and reactances.

ECET 109 - DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

A study of binary codes, Boolean algebra, logic gates and flip-flops, small scale (SSI), medium scale (MSI) integrated circuits, combinational logic design techniques using programmable logic devices.

ECET 110 - COMPUTER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

Introduction to PC based system architecture. Identification, installation and upgrading of microcomputer modules, Windows Operating System. Ability to configure IRQ's, I/O addresses and set switches and jumpers. Distinguish between the popular CPUs. Identify the categories of Memory. Identify the popular types of motherboards, their components and their architecture. Differentiate between the different BUSes and their interfaces. Basic concepts and terminology of Networking. Diagnosing and troubleshooting common module problems and system malfunctions.

ECET 152 - ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS II
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 102 and MA 148 or consent of instructor

AC circuits, including j operator, phasors, reactances, impedances, and power are studied. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied in the study of passive filters, resonant circuits, and single-phase circuits.

ECET 154 - ANALOG ELECTRONICS I
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 102 or consent of instructor
Corequisite: ECET 152

A study of the characteristics and applications of transistors integrated circuits and other solid-state devices. Includes rectifier circuits, waveform generation, biasing techniques, equivalent circuits, single and multistage amplifiers, comparators, oscillators, and filters using op-amps.

ECET 159 - DIGITAL APPLICATIONS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 109 or consent of instructor

This course continues the study of combinational and sequential digital applications using programmable logic devices and standard logic devices. The input and output characteristics of the various common logic families, the appropriate signal conditioning techniques for on/off power interfacing, digital and analog signal interfacing techniques and memory devices and systems are discussed.

ECET 209 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROCONTROLLERS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 159 and ECET 210 or consent of instructor

An introduction to microprocessor hardware and software focusing on embedded control applications. Interconnection of components, peripheral devices, bus timing relationships, structured C language programming (with embedded assembly language), debugging, input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools are studied.

ECET 210 - STRUCTURED C + + PROGRAMMING FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

Use of C++ in structured programming and Top Down Design techniques. Problem solving in technology applications is emphasized. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interfacing of electromechanical systems with software and generation of embedded coding.

ECET 212 - ELECTRICAL POWER AND MACHINERY
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 152 or consent of instructor

A study of power transformers, single and polyphase circuits. Study of DC machines, AC single and polyphase synchronous and induction machines, and an introduction to power electronics.

ECET 214 - ELECTRICITY FUNDAMENTALS
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
(Not open to ECET majors)

This course provides an introduction to the basics of electricity and electronics. The areas of study include both theory and application of DC and AC electric motors, as well as linear and digital devices.

ECET 217 - INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS CONTROL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: MA 148, ECET 109, and ECET 154 or consent of instructor

This course introduces fundamental concepts of process control systems open loop and closed loop controls. Input output characteristics of process elements dead time and span. Switching analysis of process hardware modeling of static and dynamic processes. Diodes, transistors and SCR switching characteristics. Measurements of electronic signals. Solid state switching devices. Loading effects and power interfaces. Noise and signal conditioning and grounding. Studies of cables and their characteristics. Various industrial instruments and interface bus standards and practices.

ECET 262 - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 159 or consent of instructor

Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to perform process control and motor control functions. Topics include PLC architecture, working principles, programming techniques, data manipulation, various input/output modules and their interface for actuation signal control.

ECET 265 - COMPUTER NETWORKS
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

This course is an introduction to Data communications and Networking hardware. The emphasis is on network hardware and topologies, physical interface standards, construction of transmission media, Local and Wide Area Network protocols as they relate to network hardware, hands-on Local Area Networks installation and troubleshooting.

ECET 291 - INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE I
(Class 0 to 5, Lab. 0 to 5, Cr. 0 to 5)

Practice in industry with written reports of this practice by the co-op student.

ECET 292 - INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE II
(Class 0 to 5, Lab. 0 to 5, Cr. 0 to 5)

Practice in industry with written reports of this practice by the co-op student.

ECET 296 - ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FABRICATION
(Class 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2)
Prerequisite: ECET 159 and ECET 154 or consent of instructor

The course includes electronics schematic, printed circuit board design and fabrication using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, design of electronic circuit schematic, schematic annotation netlist file generation, electronic packaging selection printed circuit board (PCB) layout design using Autorouter and manual router software tools. Populate the printed circuit board with electronic components, solder using hand tools and test/debug the electronics hardware into an operational system using bench-top instruments. Course teaches prototyping electronic projects.

ECET 299 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Class 1 to 6, Cr. 1 to 6)

Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit up to six hours.

ECET 303 - COMMUNICATIONS I
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 154 or consent of instructor

A study of frequency spectrum of signals, noise, Phase-Lock Loops, analog and digital modulation and detection, receivers, transmitters, filters, transmission lines, and antennas.

ECET 310 - BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 154 or consent of instructor

An introduction to physiological variants, the concept of measurements and problems encountered in measurements from a living human body. Detail study of transducer principles and circuit techniques in measurement in circulatory, digestive, muscular and nervous systems. System approach to intensive care monitoring and data acquisition. Evaluation of biomedical instruments to meet performance specifications and electrical safety.

ECET 312 - POWER ELECTRONICS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 154 or consent of instructor

Introduction to the characteristics of power semi-conductor devices, diode rectifiers, thyristors, commutation techniques, controlled rectifiers, ac voltage controllers, choppers, inverters, and motor drives.

ECET 315 - DIGITAL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION USING PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 159 and ECET 296 or consent of instructor

Review of digital logic (sequential and combinational) design and implementation using conventional techniques. Digital system design and implementation as currently practiced in industry will be covered using state-of-the-art computer software. High level notations using Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) technology will be introduced for the synthesis of digital hardware.

ECET 331 - GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL POWER
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 212 or consent of instructor

A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes techniques used by electric utilities for the protection of generating equipment and transmission line, an introduction to the economic considerations of power plant operation, and three-winding transformers and methods of solving unbalanced three-phase systems

ECET 362 - PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 154 and ECET 109 (ECET 214 for non-majors) or consent of instructor

Introduction to process control principles and practices. Study of analog and digital signal conditioning; thermal, mechanical and optical transducers; electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic control devices; and the application of computer-aided tools for process control instrumentation.

ECET 367 - INTERNETWORKING AND TCP/IP
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 265 or consent of instructor

This course is a continuation of ECET 265. The emphasis is on integrating the TCP/IP protocol suite on networking and internetworking devices such as repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, and switches. Other topics from emerging networking technologies will be considered, as applied to high-speed networks.

ECET 384 - ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ECET
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 152 and MA 221 or consent of instructor

An advanced course in mathematical analysis applied to discrete systems and signals. Discrete time and transform domain principles are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the use of software tools.

ECET 392 - DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 384 and ECET 209 or consent of instructor

Introduction to the fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing: discrete-time principles, sampling theorem, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transforms, time and frequency domain considerations, Z-transform, solution of difference equations and design of digital filters.

ECET 393 - INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE III
(Class 0 to 5, Lab. 0 to 5, Cr. 0 to 5)

Practice in industry with written reports of this practice by the co-op student.

ECET 394 - INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE IV
(Class 0 to 5, Lab. 0 to 5, Cr. 0 to 5)

Practice in industry with written reports of this practice by the co-op student.

ECET 397 - ELECTRONIC PROJECT ENGINEERING
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: Junior status and at least 12 ECET credits in the junior year, or consent of instructor

Introduction to electronic project engineering principles and techniques. Topics include technical feasibility studies, project specification, scheduling, testing, validation and cost estimation. Focus is on teamwork. These principles and techniques are emphasized through the design and execution of an electronic project.

ECET 410 - PHYSICS OF RADIOLOGY IMAGING
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
This course will cover the physics principles behind imaging techniques. Quality assurance of diagnostic x-ray equipment and radiation safety will also be discussed

ECET 412 - POWER ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 312 or consent of instructor

Introduction to the application of power electronics in AC and DC motor drives, DC switching power supplies, solid-state relays, inverters, uninterruptible and standby power supplies and utility interfaces. The course covers the topologies and design of power trains, drivers for the switching devices, protection, and the strategies for control and power factor improvement.

ECET 413 - DIGITAL AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 303 or consent of instructor

A study of modern digital communication systems. Topics include modulation techniques for digital transmission of data, error detection and correction, data compression techniques, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), etc. Topics in digital communication related to wired and wireless transmission media, along with fiber optics will be discussed. Topics in high speed switched networks will be introduced.

ECET 423 - CURRENT TRENDS IN TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 413 or consent of instructor

This course is designed to update the student on the latest advances in telecommunications. This course will be continuously updated to keep the student abreast of new developments in the telecommunication field.

ECET 445 - NEW TECHNOLOGY IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 210 or consent of instructor

The impact of new technologies on computer hardware and software is studied.

ECET 455 - C + + OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 210 or consent of instructor

Designing Windows Applications using Object Oriented Programming Methodology utilizing C++ language constructs. The course will cover: the basics of Windows Programming, developing Windows applications using Object Windows, and Windows Functions and Messages with emphasis on Computer Communications and Networking.

ECET 456 - COMPUTER HARDWARE DESIGN
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 209 and ECET 210 or consent of instructor

An extension of ECET 209. Course topics include an in-depth investigation of computer systems hardware design with available processors, peripheral devices, and computer interfacing techniques.

ECET 462 - APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS IN PROCESS CONTROL
(Class 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Prerequisite: ECET 362 or consent of instructor

Application of computers to control industrial processes. Study of continous- and discrete-time control algorithms; digital signal processing; and system control concepts applied to process control.

ECET 465 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER NETWORKS
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: ECET 367 or consent of instructor

This course is a continuation of ECET 367. Topics include emerging technologies in computer networks and related hardware, modeling, simulation, and analysis of existing LAN and WAN topologies. The course emphasizes hardware software integration with respect to computer networking protocols.

ECET 490 - SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT, PHASE I
(Class 1, Cr. 1)
Prerequisite: ECET 397 and senior status or consent of instructor

An extensive individual design and/or analytical project performed in consultation with one or more faculty advisors. Collaboration with representatives of industry, government agency, or community institutions is encouraged. Evidence of extensive and thorough laboratory performance is required. PHASE I includes, but is not limited to, faculty acceptance of project proposal, defining and limiting project objectives, initial research and source contacts, procurement of materials, and periodic progress reports.

ECET 491 - SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT, PHASE II
(Class 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2)
Prerequisite: ECET 490

PHASE II includes, but is not limited to, continued research and finalized design, oral presentation to faculty and other interested parties, and a written technical report

ECET 499 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Class 0 to 9, Lab. 0 to 19, Cr. 1 to 9)

Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit up to nine hours.

TECH 581-A - FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS
(Class 3, Credit 3)

An advanced course in communication that introduces properties of light, interaction of light with matter, optical fiber, propagation of light through fiber, light sources and optical receivers. Topics include modulation, coherent and incoherent detection, and communication system design using software tools for optical design.

TECH 581-B - OPTICAL NETWORKING
(Class 3, Credit 3)

An advanced course in networking that introduces Optical layer architecture: LAN, MAN and WAN, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Technology, SONET architecture, fault and alarm handling and protection schemes, Photonic Packet Switching and optical access techniques.