Credits: 3, 1This course is designed to provide the electrical engineering students with an understanding of the basic concepts of the profession. Topics covered include the study of linear circuits composed of resistors, capacitors and inductors. DC analysis will be thoroughly studied. Transient analysis of driven and switched circuits will be introduced. Students will investigate essential principles by conducting laboratory experiments related to the topics studied in the classroom. Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 123. Corequisites: EE 216L-216 and MATH 125.
Credits: 3, 1This course is designed to provide the electrical engineering student with an understanding of the basic concepts of the profession. Topics covered include 2nd order resistive, capacitive, inductive circuits, transient circuits, and sinusoidal analysis. Students are introduced to parametric and frequency response simulation methods using software engineering tools, such as SPICE and MATLAB. Students also investigate essential principles by conducting laboratory experiments related to the topics studied in the classroom. Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 125 and “C” or better in EE 216-216L or EE 220-220L. Corequisites: EE 218L-218 and MATH 321.
Credits: 3, 1This 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. Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 125. Corequisites: MATH 321.
Credits: 4This 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. Lab accompanies EE 221. Prerequisites: MATH 321 and “C” or better in EE 220.
Credits: 3, 1This course is designed to provide the electrical engineering student with an understanding of the basic concepts of the profession. Topics covered include resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits, transient and sinusoidal analysis. Other topics include magnetically coupled devices, such as transformers, DC and AC motors, as well as alternative energy conversion technologies. Students also investigate essential principles by conducting laboratory experiments related to the topics studied in the classroom. Software tools are used to analyze electrical circuits. Prerequisites: MATH 321 and “C” or better in EE 218-218L or EE 221-221L. Corequisites: EE 222L-222.
Credits: 1Introduction to software application tools used in a majority of electrical engineering courses. Two primary applications tools studied are PSpice (circuit simulation) and MATLAB (matrix-based mathematics software). The course enables rapid mastery of each application’s syntax and provides an ability to apply each tool to analyze and/or solve electrical engineering problems. The course is taught concurrently with EE 222 (Circuits and Machines) allowing for several circuit applications to be explored while learning the fundamentals of each tool. Prerequisites: “C” or better in EE 220 and CSC 150 or consent. Corequisites: EE 222.
Credits: 3, 1The fundamental concepts of analysis and design of digital circuits including combinational and sequential logic design using TTL, CMOS, PLD’s and software tools. Laboratory topics which enhance the design concepts of the lecture course, EE 245. Prerequisites: “C” or better in CSC 150 and EE 216-216L. Corequisites: EE 245L-245.
Credits: 3Introduction to the materials, processes and designs used for the fabrication of electronic devices and packaging. Prerequisites: CHEM 112, PHYS 213, and “C” or better in EE 216.
EE 300-300L - Basic Electrical Engineering I and Lab
Credits: 3Circuit analysis and measurement concepts applicable to dc and sinusoidal ac electrical systems, including Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Non-EE students. 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 students. 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 students. Prerequisites: MATH 125 and PHYS 213. Corequisites: EE 300L-300.
EE 310 - Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering
Credits: 3Basic probability and random variables. Applications to system reliability and effect of tolerance specifications. Description of engineering systems and problems using nondeterministic modeling. Prerequisites: EE 316.
Credits: 3Feedback 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. Prerequisites: EE 316.
Credits: 3Description of deterministic signals through use of Fourier Series, Fourier and Laplace transforms. System descriptions and response treated by differential equations and transform theory. Prerequisites: “C” or better in EE 221 or EE 222.
Credits: 3Study of discrete time signals and systems, including difference equations, discrete Fourier transforms, and Z transform. Applications and methods of digital signal filtering are considered. Prerequisites: EE 316.
Credits: 3, 1Presents 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. Lab accompanies EE 320. Prerequisites: “C” or better in EE 221 or EE 222. Corequisites: EE 360.
Credits: 3, 1Design and analysis concepts for linear and digital electronic circuits. Emphasis on integrated circuit design. Experimental design and analysis of electronic circuits Prerequisites: EE 320. Corequisites: EE 321L-321.
Credits: 3An introductory course in computer organization, with an emphasis on hardware and implementation. Shows how basic digital circuits are combined and augmented to build all of the parts of a modern computer. Performance enhancements and their hardware implementations are investigated. Topics include instruction set architecture, I/O organization, pipelining, memory systems and cache memory, parallel processing, and embedded systems. Multiple examples are drawn from case studies of several modern processors. Prerequisites: “C” or better in EE 245-245L.
EE 347-347L - Microcontroller Systems Design and Lab
Credits: 3, 1Hardware concepts, organization and design of microcomputer systems, including single-chip microcomputers. Principles of microcomputer programming and operation using machine and assembly language. Laboratory topics which enhance the design concepts of the concurrent lecture course, EE 347. Prerequisites: EE 345. Corequisites: EE 347L-347.
Credits: 3Introduction to microelectronic devices, semiconductor and junction theory, semiconductor devices, other solid-state devices. Prerequisites: “C” or better in EE 260.
Credits: 4Experimental 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. Prerequisites: EE 221-221L or EE 222-222L and MATH 225.
Credits: 3, 1Selected topics in the design of analog and digital electronics. Provides increased understanding of theory, simulation, and application of semiconductor devices. Experimental design and analysis of analog and digital electronic circuits. Prerequisites: EE 245 and EE 321-321L. Corequisites: EE 420L-420.
Credits: 2Economic aspects of engineering, annual cost and present worth calculations, and decisions among alternatives are treated. Management of life cycle, requirements generation, risk management, project management, and systems engineering are also covered. Corequisites: EE 464.
Credits: 4Basic 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. Experimental work with electronic drives and electric machines. Prerequisites: EE 385. Corequisites: EE 430L-430.
Credits: 3, 1Basic 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 machines. Computer (PowerWorld Simulator and/or PSCAD) modeling and simulation of power systems. Load-flow and load-flow control, symmetrical and asymmetrical faults, and contingency analysis studies are performed. Corequisites: EE 434L-434 and EE 385.
EE 436-436L/536-536L - Photovoltaic Systems Engineering and Lab
Credits: 3, 1Fundamentals 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. This lab provides practical experience in the design of hybrid photovoltaic power systems. Prerequisites: EE 320 and EE 360. Corequisites: EE 436L-436/536L-536.
Credits: 1Approximately 10 tour sites are visited and all companies cooperate with the tours by making special presentations on the site. Central to the theme of the course is to have inspections of electric generation, substation and industrial sites in the four-state area of South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, which make a significant contribution to present electric power technology. Typical sites have included hydro, steam, and nuclear generation plants; sunflower and wood, and garbage co-generation plants; lignite coal fields; 400 kV DC transmission line terminals; 500 kV AC substation; energy control centers; coal gasification plant; static VAR generators, taconite mining and paper mills, wind power manufacturers, coal handling facilities, various manufacturing facilities. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.
EE 454-554 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Electrical Safety
Credits: 3The 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. Prerequisites: EE 321 or consent.
EE 460-460L/560-560L - Sensor and Measurements Laboratory
Credits: 2, 1Introduction to the operation, design, testing and applications of modern sensors in use and under development. Signal conditioning and system integration are also reviewed. Laboratory to accompany EE 460-560. Corequisites: EE 460L-460/560L-560.
Credits: 1An introduction to microelectronic fabrication techniques including evaporative and sputter deposition, photolithography, mask design, and packaging. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.
Credits: 2This 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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completed EE 317, EE 321-321L, EE 347-347L, EE 360, and ENGL 277. Corequisites: EE 422.
Credits: 2Sequel 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. Prerequisites: EE 464.
Credits: 3Modulation and detection methods including circuit analysis and design for digital and analog communication systems are presented. Prerequisites: EE 316 and EE 320.
EE 471-471L/571-571L - Fiber Optic Communications and Lab
Credits: 4Theory 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 analysis. 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. Prerequisites: EE 316. Corequisites: EE 471L-471/571L-571.
Credits: 3Introduction to the fundamentals of digital image processing. Topics include image formation, transforms, enhancement, restoration, compression, and analysis. Prerequisites: EE 317 or consent.
Credits: 3This course will focus on development from birth to age three. Major theories and research on development will be covered including growth patterns, the influences of disabilities and risk factors, environmental factors and their effects on attachment styles, language acquisition, brain development, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and perceptual and sensory motor skills. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3This course will focus on development from ages four through eight. Major theories and research on development will be covered including growth patterns, the influences of disabilities and risk factors, environmental factors and their effects on attachment styles, language acquisition, brain development, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and perceptual and sensory motor skills. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 332 - Child Guidance and Classroom Environments
Credits: 3This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in child guidance. This goal will be accomplished through review of current guidance methods and programs in order to familiarize students with successful guidance techniques. By the end of this course, students will develop their own approach to guidance based upon practices best suited to their own unique skills and strengths. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 333 - Professional Development for Early Childhood Education Providers
Credits: 3This course will explore the role of a professional as a teacher, administrator or advocate in early childhood programming. Students will learn about professionalism and ethics, identifying child abuse, and applying universal precautions. Discussion of qualities of the early childhood educator role, program models, and working with children and professional colleagues. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 334 - Diversity in the Lives of Young Children and Families
Credits: 3The exploration of cultural diversity in daily life and beliefs in families with young children. The focus is on U.S. families, with attention to the multiple cultures from which they come. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Students will learn how electronic technology impacts the development of young children in educational, home, and community environments, and how technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Students will be critical thinkers and informed consumers of technology related to young children. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Application of an ecological model to the understanding of variation in parental roles, perspectives, relationships, approaches, and challenges. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 337 - Practicum I - Child Observations in Classroom Environments
Credits: 3Practicum in Early Childhood Education is an opportunity for ECE teacher candidates to have a guided learning experience in a professional agency that provides services to children and families. It is expected that learning experiences and projects at the practicum site will provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to utilize and implement theories and practices learned in other ECE classes. Prerequisites: EEC 330, EEC 331, EEC 332, EEC 333, and ECE 220. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 430 - Development of Curriculum for Children Ages Birth to 3
Credits: 3In this course, students will (1) learn and utilize assessment and documentation to inform curriculum, (2) plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities, and (3) learn about effective ways to share curriculum information with families. This course addresses all areas of developmental domains and content areas; issues related to diversity in family composition, culture, and individual abilities will also be addressed. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 431 - Development of Curriculum for Children Ages 4 to 8
Credits: 3In this course, students will (1) learn and utilize assessment and documentation to inform curriculum, (2) plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities, and (3) learn about effective ways to share curriculum information with families. This course addresses all areas of developmental domains and content areas, and issues related to diversity in family composition, culture, and individual abilities will also be addressed. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 432 - Administration and Supervision in Early Childhood Settings
Credits: 3The exploration of issues surrounding the administration of early childhood programs including identification of community needs, analysis of business opportunities, the evaluation and appropriate use of space and quality programming, consideration of policy and legal responsibilities, and professionalism in the field. In addition, the course explores best practices in staff selection, training, coaching, and supervision. Corequisites: EEC 436. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 433 - Assessing Young Children to Enhance Development
Credits: 3Students will learn to select, evaluate, and use appropriate assessment tools for children birth to age 8. Students will use assessment data to inform decisions about teaching (environments and practice) and intervention. Course content includes emphasis on the ethical use of assessments, validity of assessments, multicultural sensitivity, and assessments for children with special needs. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 434 - Understanding and Adapting to Developmental Differences
Credits: 3Students will become familiar with knowledge of disability conditions, assessment and identification, interventions in inclusive environments, and collaborations among family members and service providers. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
EEC 435 - Practicum II - Curriculum Development and Implementation
Credits: 3Practicum in Early Childhood Education is an opportunity for ECE teacher candidates to have a guided learning experience in a professional agency that provides services to children and families. It is expected that learning experiences and projects at the practicum site will provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to utilize and implement theories and practices learned in other ECE classes. Prerequisites: EEC 337. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 6The teaching practicum is a 15 week experience designed to allow the student to demonstrate practical application of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching techniques and skills, actual teaching experience and developmental feedback. Practicum students will be involved in observation and evaluation of classroom experiences, environmental design, classroom management, and parent communication. Prerequisites: EEC 435. Corequisites: EEC 432. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Presents an introduction and review of the factors influencing the quantity, quality and distribution of resources within the environment, uses of the environment and relation to human population size and demographics, effects of natural and human disturbances on the environment and economic and political considerations for environmental management. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112.
EES 425-425L/525-525L - Disturbance and Restoration Ecology and Lab
Credits: 3Introduction to basic concepts of disturbance and restoration ecology. Demonstration and discussion of linkages between basic biology and management of natural resources. Corequisites: EES 425L-425/525L-525.
EES 430-430L/530-530L - Biological Invasions and Lab
Credits: 3Ecological factors that contribute to species invasion in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be examined. Impacts to invaded ecosystems, management implications, and mitigation strategies will be explored. Corequisites: EES 430L-430/530L-530.
Credits: 3Introductory overview of the management and operation of conventions, meetings, trade shows and exhibitions for both profit and non-profit organizations. Emphasizes program planning, budgeting, contracts, marketing, public relations, site and facility selection, exhibit planning and marketing, transportation, food and lodging arrangements, and career opportunities. Cross-Listed: HMGT 355.
EFA 415 - Recreation and Sport Facility Management
Credits: 3Advanced study of recreation and sport operations and facility management including planning and design, fiscal and personnel management (including fundraising), legal considerations, safety and control, maintenance, and equipment, as these relate to indoor and outdoor recreation/sport facilities. Cross-Listed: RECR 415.
EFA 455 - Advanced Events and Facilities Administration
Credits: 3This course prepares learners to apply event management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing of meetings, conferences, and special events. Learners will practice integrating leadership, team collaboration, and marketing strategies to successfully design, stage, and execute an event. Prerequisites: Junior class standing.
EFA 472 - Hospitality Facilities Management and Design
Credits: 3Application of various systems, procedures and controls associated with the maintenance and engineering departments of lodging and foodservice operations. The course will include the decision- making process used in the planning and designing of hospitality facilities. Cross-Listed: HMGT 472.
Credits: 3Applied marketing covering case studies in the hotel and restaurant industry. Emphasis on implementing marketing strategies including: demographics, image development, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, administering and controlling a marketing plan. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Cross-Listed: HMGT 482.