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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

EDFN (Education Foundations)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

EE (Electrical Engineering)
  

  • EE 101 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering

    This course provides an introduction to the concepts of electrical engineering. It provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to circuit theory, electronics, microprocessors, sensors, electric power, and control systems in a hands-on setting. It is designed to help students decide if electrical engineering is an appropriate career choice.Credits: 1


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  • EE 220 - Circuits I (COM)

    This course is designed to provide the electrical engineering students with an understanding of the basic concepts of the profession. Topics covered include resistive circuits, transient circuits, and sinusoidal analysis. Students also investigate essential principles by conducting laboratory experiments related to the topics studied in the classroom. P-spice is used to analyze electrical circuits using personal computers.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, “C” or better in MATH 125.


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  • EE 221 - Circuits II (COM)

    This course is designed to provide the electrical engineering student with an understanding of the basic concepts of the profession. Topics covered include resistive circuits, transient circuits, and sinusoidal analysis. Students also investigate essential principles by conducting laboratory experiments related to the topics studied in the classroom. P-spice is used to analyze electrical circuits using personal computers.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 321 and “C” or better in EE 220.


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  • EE 245 - Digital Systems

    The fundamental concepts of analysis and design of digital circuits including combinational and sequential logic design using TTL, CMOS, PLD’s and software tools.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 245L, and CSC 150 or 218.


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  • EE 245L - Digital Systems Lab

    Laboratory topics which enhance the design concepts of the lecture course, EE 245Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 245.


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  • EE 260 - Electronic Materials

    Introduction to the materials, processes and designs used for the fabrication of electronic devices and packaging.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, CHEM 112, PHYS 213Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 220.


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  • EE 300 - Basic Electrical Engineering I

    Circuit analysis and measurement concepts applicable to dc and sinusoidal ac electrical systems, including Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Non-EE students.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, MATH 125, PHYS 213


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  • EE 300L - Basic Electrical Engineering I Lab

    Hands-on exposure to electrical components, circuits, test equipment and safety issues. Experiments are designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts presented in EE 300. For non-EE studentsCredits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 300.


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  • EE 302 - Basic Electrical Engineering II

    Introduction to analog and digital electronic devices and applications. For non-EE students.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, EE 300, EE 300L.


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  • EE 302L - Basic Electrical Engineering II Lab

    Hands-on exposure to electronic devices, analog and digital circuits, and electrical measurement issues. Experiments are designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts presented in EE 302. For non-EE studentsCredits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 302.


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  • EE 310 - Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering

    Basic probability and random variables. Applications to system reliability and effect of tolerance specifications. Description of engineering systems and problems using nondeterministic modeling.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 316.


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  • EE 315 - Linear Control Systems

    Feedback control systems by operational and differential methods. Topics include differential and Laplace system modeling, Nyquist and Routh-Hurwitz stability analysis, and cascade PID/lead/lag and state-space feedback compensation design using root-locus, Bode and Ackermann’s pole-placement methods.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 316.


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  • EE 316 - Signals and Systems I (COM)

    Description of deterministic signals through use of Fourier Series, Fourier and Laplace transforms. System descriptions and response treated by differential equations and transform theory.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, “C” or better in EE 221.


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  • EE 317 - Signals and Systems II (COM)

    Continuation of EE 316 emphasizing discrete time signals and systems. Includes difference equations, discrete Fourier transforms, and Z transform.Credits: 3


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  • EE 320 - Electronics I (COM)

    Presents concepts of electronic devices and circuits including modeling of semiconductor devices, analysis and design of transistor biasing circuits, and analysis and design of linear amplifiers. Use of computer simulation tools and breadboarding as part of the circuit design process is emphasized. Students are introduced to methods for designing circuits that still meet specifications even when there are statistical variations in the component values.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, “C” or better in EE 221.


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  • EE 321 - Electronics II

    Design and analysis concepts for linear and digital electronic circuits. Emphasis on integrated circuit design.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 320.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 321L.


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  • EE 321L - Electronics Lab II

    Experimental design and analysis of electronic circuitsCredits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 321.


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  • EE 347 - Microcontroller Systems Design

    Hardware concepts, organization and design of microcomputer systems, including single-chip microcomputers. Principles of microcomputer programming and operation using machine and assembly language.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, ‘C’ or better in EE 245 and either CSC 218 or 250.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 347L.


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  • EE 347L - Microcontroller Systems Design Lab

    Laboratory topics which enhance the design concepts of the concurrent lecture course, EE 347.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 347.


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  • EE 360 - Electronic Devices

    Introduction to microelectronic devices, semiconductor and junction theory, semiconductor devices, other solid-state devices.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 260.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 320.


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  • EE 385 - Electromagnetics

    Experimental results of Coulomb, Ampere, and Faraday, classical field theory. Forces, potentials, energy storage and dissipation are all treated for static fields. Faraday’s induction law, Maxwell’s displacement current, and a complete description of the time-varying fields given by Maxwell’s equations.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, EE 221, MATH 225.


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  • EE 416-516 - Passive and Active Filters

    The analysis and design of passive and active filters for electrical signals. Topics include Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel-Thompson response characteristics, biquad and Sallen-Key circuits, frequency and impedance transformations, sensitivity, gyrators, negative impedance elements, leapfrog filters and switched capacitor filters.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, 321 or consent.


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  • EE 420-520 - Electronics III

    Selected topics in the design of analog and digital electronics. Provides increased understanding of theory, simulation, and application of semiconductor devices.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 321-321L, EE 245.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 420L-520L.


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  • EE 420L-520L - Electronics Lab III

    Experimental design and analysis of analog and digital electronic circuits.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 420-520.


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  • EE 422 - Engineering Economy

    Economic aspects of engineering, annual cost-percent worth calculations, decisions among alternatives.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, senior standing.


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  • EE 424-524 - RF Electronics

    Performance analysis and design methods for the functional blocks of radio frequency systems operating below the microwave bands.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 321, EE 316.


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  • EE 430 - Electromechanical Systems

    Basic engineering laws and concepts in analysis of electromechanical energy-conversion systems and devices. Includes study of DC and AC machines, and electronic drives. Systems, including electronic drives, electric machines, and mechanical loads, are analyzed in open-loop and closed-loop control for systems under steady-state and transient conditions.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 385Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 430L.


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  • EE 430L - Electromechanical Systems Laboratory

    Experimental work with electronic drives and electric machines.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 430.


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  • EE 433-533 - Computer Analysis Power Systems

    Concepts used in formulating load flow and fault study problems and stability analysis of power systems using computer solutions.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 434 or consent.


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  • EE 434 - Power Systems

    Basic parameters of transmission lines. Representation of power systems, symmetrical components, network equations and solutions, load-flow studies and load-flow control, and symmetrical faults on synchronous machinesCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 385.


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  • EE 435 - Seminar in Power Systems

    Guest speakers, field trips, panel discussions and selected films on pertinent electric power and energy topics. Senior standing or consent.Credits: 1


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  • EE 436-536 - Hybrid PV Power Systems

    Fundamentals of hybrid photovoltaic power systems. Topics may include: an overview of energy and electricity use; solar resource characteristics; load assessment; the fundamentals of solar cells, batteries, power electronics, and generators and other power sources; power system design; the National Electric Code; and energy economics.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 321, EE 360.


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  • EE 436L-536L - Hybrid PV Power Systems Lab

    This lab provides practical experience in the design of hybrid photovoltaic power systems.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 436.


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  • EE 440-540 - VLSI Design (COM)

    Provides an introduction to the technology and design of VLSI integrated circuits. Topics include MOS transistors, switch and gate logic, scalable design rules, speed and power considerations, floor planning, layout techniques, and design tools. (Design content -two credits)Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 245 and EE 320Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 440L-540L.


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  • EE 450-550 - Biomedical Signal Processing

    Methods and techniques for the analysis and processing of physiological signals. Off-line and real-time digital signal processing using time and frequency domain techniques. Emphasis on signal processing of electrocardiographic signals.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 317.


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  • EE 454-554 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Electrical Safety

    The design of electronic instrumentation for physiological applications. Emphasis on modeling and design of biopotential electrode/amplifier systems, physiological measurement techniques, therapeutic and prosthetic devices, and electrical safety in health care facilities.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 321 or consent.


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  • EE 460-560 - Sensor Theory and Design

    Introduction to the operation, design, testing and applications of modern sensors in use and under development. Signal conditioning and system integration are also reviewed.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 360.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 460L-560L.


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  • EE 462L - Electronic Materials Lab

    An introduction to microelectronic fabrication techniques including evaporative and sputter deposition, photolithography, mask design, and packaging.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, instructor consent.


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  • EE 464 - Senior Design I (COM)

    This course will focus on the design process and culminate with the EE faculty approval of design projects (including schematics and parts lists) for EE 465. Typical topics included are the development of a product mission statement, identification of the customer and customer needs, development of target specifications, consideration of alternate designs using a decision matrix, project management techniques, legal and ethical issues, FCC verification and certification, uses of probability and statistics for reliable design, interpretation of data sheets, and component selection.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, senior standing.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 464L.


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  • EE 465 - Senior Design II (COM) (AW)

    Sequel to EE 464 Senior Design I. Seniors build and test design project in simulated environment incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Requirements include laboratory notebook, progress reports, final oral presentation and written report.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, EE 464.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 465L.


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  • EE 470 - Communications Engineering

    Modulation and detection methods including circuit analysis and design for digital and analog communication systems are presented.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 316, EE 320.


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  • EE 471-571 - Fiber Optic Communications

    Theory and application of optical fibers and communication systems. Topics include fundamentals of optical fiber waveguides, electroluminescent sources, single-mode and multimode, propagation, coupling consideration, photo-detectors, signal degradation, fabrication and cabling, and transmission linked analysisCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, 316 or consent.Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 471L571L.


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  • EE 471L-571L - Fiber Optic Communications Lab

    This laboratory reinforces the theoretical concepts presented in the lecture course, EE 471-571. Topics include basic knowledge and skills needed for handling and testing optical fibers, characteristics of optical components, fiber optic communication systems and fiber optic sensing systems.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course EE 471-571.


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  • EE 475-575 - Digital Image Processing

    Introduction to the fundamentals of digital image processing. Topics include image formation, transforms, enhancement, restoration, compression, and analysis.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EE 317 or consent.


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EET (Electronics Engineering Technology)
  

  • EET 100 - Survey of Electronics

    Nonmathematical survey of fundamental electronic components and circuits.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 100L.


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  • EET 114 - DC Concepts

    Direct Current Circuits. Topics covered are basic laws and theorems directed toward resistive circuits. Kirchhoff’s Laws, series and parallel circuits.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 114L.


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  • EET 116 - AC Concepts

    Alternating Current Circuits. Study of series and parallel circuits, network analysis, capacitance, inductance, and impedance.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 114Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 116L.


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  • EET 118 DC - and AC Concepts

    Direct and alternating current circuit concepts. Study of laws, theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze, and measure electrical circuits. Basic electrical components, Kirchhoff’s Laws, series/parallel circuits, instruments, network analysis, capacitance, inductance, and impedance.Credits: 6Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 118L.


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  • EET 122 - Introductory Circuits

    The course provides a foundation in the theory and operation of semiconductor devices including solid-state diodes, bipolar junction and field effect transistors and other components related to discrete active circuits. Troubleshooting, schematic interpretation, and measurement techniques will be covered.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 114.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 122L.


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  • EET 220 - Advanced Circuits

    A study in the operation of active devices and their applications. Primary focus is on regulators, multivibrators, timers, and microcontrollers. Troubleshooting methods, measurement techniques, introductory circuit board design and soldering fundamentals are also exploredCredits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 122.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 220L.


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  • EET 222 - Radio Frequency Systems I

    Radio wave propagation, transmission line theory, and antennas, and practical applications of each. Emphasis is placed on conduction of radio waves from a source to a load and its propagation through space.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 220.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 222L.


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  • EET 230 - Introductory Digital

    Binary and hexadecimal number systems, switching theory, Boolean Algebra, logic diagrams, Karnaugh mapping, counter circuits, and pulse circuits.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 114Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 230L.


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  • EET 232 - Advanced Digital

    More advanced digital theory and circuits coverage. Programmable digital circuits, memory mapping, and basic architecture of Intel microprocessor/ microcomputer circuitsCredits: 4Prerequisites: P, EET 230.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 232L.


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  • EET 232L - Advanced Digital Lab

    Credits: 0Prerequisites: P, EET 230L.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 232.


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  • EET 240 - Techniques of Servicing

    The practical aspects of servicing many types of electronic equipment. The latest techniques and equipment will be available for demonstration and laboratory usageCredits: 2Prerequisites: P, EET 220.


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  • EET 251 - Electricity and Electronics I

    The course is designed to provide students with a background and understanding of the essential topics in AC/DC circuits, electrical circuit materials, electrical energy and sources of electricity, basic circuits and their analysis, magnetism, and applications of motors, generators, and power distribution.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, 1 course from subject MATH, except courses MATH 021, MATH 101, MATH 100T, or MATH 102.Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 251L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with MNET 251.


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  • EET 252 - Electricity and Electronics II

    This course is the continuation of EET 251 and is designed to provide students with a background and understanding of the essential topics in semiconductor devices, semiconductor power supply and technology, and semiconductor amplifiers and their applications. Other topics include digital logic, integrated circuits, oscillators, AM/FM communications, TV signal transmissions, and computer structure and operations.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, EET 251Corequisites: Corequisite course EET 252.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with MNET 252.


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