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EET 1151 Circuit Analysis 1 4 QH

Examines Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws, equivalent resistances, independent and dependent sources, mesh and nodal analysis, and power relations, all concentrating on direct current circuits. Other topics include Thevenin and Norton theorems, the operational amplifier, and energy storage elements such as capacitors and inductors. Prereq. MTH1193 or PHY1193.

EET 1152 Circuit Analysis 2 4 QH

Studies time domain (transient) analysis of R, L, and C elements; energy storage in L and C circuits; and responses in source-free RL and RC circuits. Includes application of the unit step function and response of RLC circuits. Introduces frequency domain methods to solve sinusoidal steady-state circuits using complex frequency concepts and phasor algebra. Prereq. EET1151.

EET 1310 Electrical Measurements 4 QH

Covers standards of measurements, dimensional analysis, errors and measurement of dispersed data, discrete and continuous variables, binomial distribution, and normal distribution. Topics include guaranteed error, methods of resistance measurements, digital voltmeters and analog-to-digital conversion, voltage references, and potentiometers and AC bridges. Prereq. EET1353.

EET 1311 Digital Electronics 1 4 QH

Introduces elements of digital electronics, starting with the binary number system and proceeding to Boolean algebra and DeMorgan's theorems. Discusses combinatorial logic in detail and the basic circuitry to realize AND, OR, and NOT devices. Gives an introduction to sequential logic and the bistable devices required to realize it. Proceeds to the basic sequential circuits such as counters and shift registers. Includes the analysis and design of both combinatorial and sequential circuits. Prereq. EET1152.

EET 1312 Analog Electronics 1 4 QH

Reviews the theory of linear circuits and extends it to simple nonlinear circuits of both the two-terminal variety and the three-terminal variety. Considers the solid-state theory of the PN diode as an example of the two-terminal nonlinear device, and the NPN, PNP, and field-effect devices as examples of the three-terminal nonlinear elements. Includes light-sensitive and heat-sensitive solid-state devices. Considers the problem of selecting an operating point for a nonlinear device, and the corresponding practical methods of providing the required biases. Introduces the small-signal linear model for the nonlinear device in the vicinity of the operating point. Prereq. EET1152, PHY1193.

EET 1313 Analog Electronics 2 4 QH

Reviews small-signal models for three-terminal devices and discusses frequency response of such models, including the Bode asymptotic approximation to frequency response. Also reviews Mason's signal flow graph concepts for determining transfer functions. Examines operational amplifiers including their ideal behavior and the limitations introduced by finite input and output impedances, finite gain, and finite bandwidth. Explores feedback and stability problems that can occur when using operational amplifiers. Studies applications of feedback to oscillators and active filters. Prereq. EET1312.

EET 1314 Digital Electronics 2 4 QH

Reviews the basic concept of Boolean algebra, combinatorial logic, and binary arithmetic, and extends them to the design of coding systems such as binary, binary-coded decimal, Gray code, seven-segment displays, and multiplexers. Introduces flip-flops and sequential logic circuits such as ripple counters, synchronous counters, ring counters and Johnson counters, shift registers, solid-state memory devices, and the 555 timer. Emphasizes design of digital systems using the available microelectronic gates, primarily in the TTL series. Prereq. EET1313.

EET 1315 Digital Electronics 3 4 QH

Examines the physical devices that are used to realize digital circuits, as a complement to the previous treatment of idealized mathematical models. Introduces the concepts of rise-time, fall-time, set-up time, hold time, delay time, and the maximum frequency of a clock. Discusses the presently available logic families such as TTL, CMOS, and EC, compares them, and considers the problems of interconnecting them. Introduces memory elements and field-programmable logic elements. Presents interfacing devices such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Prereq. EET1314.

EET 1317 Principles of Communication Systems 1 4 QH

Focuses on signal analysis using Fourier methods, noise in communication systems, frequency selective amplifiers, including wideband, transistor power amplifiers AF and RF, oscillators, and signal sources and applications. Prereq. EET1313.

EET 1318 Principles of Communication Systems 2 4 QH

Explores basic theory of amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse code modulated systems, analysis of modulating and demodulating circuits. Topics include carrier systems using SSB, system block and level diagrams, logic control circuits in communication systems, and modems. Prereq. EET1317.

EET 1319 Principles of Communication Systems 3 4 QH

Emphasizes the fundamentals of digital communications, sampling requirements, analog-to-digital conversion methods, and system capacity and bandwidth. Topics include comparison of practical digital systems PAM, PCM, PFM, PWM, time and frequency division multiplexing, data decoding, and selected examples from telemetry and computer links. Prereq. EET1318.

EET 1320 Electricity and Electronics 1 4 QH

Introduces circuit analysis, resistive networks, periodic excitation function, steady-state AC circuits, the physical foundations of electronics, and the physical operation of electronic devices. Prereq. MTH1193 and PHY1193. Not open to electrical engineering technology majors.

EET 1321 Electricity and Electronics 2 4 QH

Examines single-stage electronic circuits, magnetic circuits and transformers, electromechanical energy conversion, DC machines, and AC machines. Prereq. EET1320.

EET 1323 Electronic Laboratory 2 QH

Offers experiments with nonlinear semiconductors. Explores junction and zener diodes. Studies typical applications in clippers, clampers, rectification, filtering, electronic power supplies, voltage regulation, and integrated circuit regulators. Discusses bipolar and field-effect transistors, amplifiers and voltage follower configurations, special semiconductors, and operational amplifiers. Prereq. EET1311.

EET 1324 Circuits Laboratory 1 2 QH

Offers experiments in DC electrical circuits and measurement techniques. Includes use of ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, VOMs, and power supplies. Studies equivalent resistance, series and parallel circuits, Ohm's law, Thevenin and Norton theorems, and superposition and maximum power transfer theorems. Prereq. EET1151.

EET 1325 Circuits Laboratory 2 2 QH

Offers further experiments in electrical circuits and measurement techniques. Includes operation of oscilloscopes, audio frequency, and function generators. Explores inductance and capacitance, and the effect of frequency upon them. Studies amplitude, frequency, and phase shift measurements using a variety of series/ parallel RL, RC, and RLC circuitry. Examines circuit time constants and their relation to repetition rate, along with resonance, circuit quality, and filter circuits. Prereq. EET1324.

EET 1327 Advanced Electronics Laboratory 1 2 QH

Offers experiments using oscilloscopes, the examination of transistor audio amplifiers, push-pull amplifiers, drivers, pulse and video amplifiers. Topics include transients and wave-shaping circuits, audio frequency oscillators, and the study of operational amplifiers. Prereq. EET1323.

EET 1328 Advanced Electronics Laboratory 2 2 QH

Experiments with the modulation of a class C amplifier, the diode detector, basic timing circuits, RF and crystal oscillators, astable multivibrators, logic gates, flip-flops, binary adders, registers and counters. Topics include active filters, frequency modulation detectors, and analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Prereq. EET1327.

EET 1329 Advanced Electronics Laboratory 3 2 QH

Studies FM and PM waves, amplitude limiters, the balanced modulators and single sideband generators. Discusses integrated circuit timers and monolithic random access memory, and monolithic phaselocked loop, as well as a series of microwave experiments and digital experiments. Prereq. EET1328.

EET 1330 Energy Conversion 4 QH

Investigates generalized theory of rotating energy conversion devices, steady-state operation of the multiply-excited direct- current machine, control of speed, special machines, transformers, steady-state considerations of induction and synchronous machines. Explores the generalized machine and circuit model, and Laplace transform techniques applied to the analysis of dynamic operating modes of rotating machines. Prereq. EET1152 and MTH1195.

EET 1337 Distributed Systems 4 QH

Examines radiation, transmission, and reception of electromagnetic waves, distributed-line constants and traveling waves of transmission lines, and differential equations of the uniform line. Prereq. MTH1195 and PHY1193.

EET 1353 Circuits Analysis 3 4 QH

Introduces three-phase circuits and three-phase, single-phase systems. Examines the application of differential equations to the solutions of linear, time-invariant electrical networks. Introduces singularity functions, convolution, and time domain transient analysis; network topology and duality; and the methods of transformation calculus and complex frequency concepts. Prereq. EET1152.

EET 1354 Circuits Analysis 4 4 QH

Explores the Bode asymptotic frequency response approximation and the concept of Mason's signal flow graphs. Focuses on signal analysis in the frequency domain, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transform methods, and a varied selection of circuit problems using Laplace transforms and related theorems. Prereq. EET1353.

EET 1360 Engineering Analysis 1 4 QH

Studies linear algebra and circuit equation applications, as well as solution of linear differential equations, including an introduction to Laplace transforms. Prereq. EET1152 and MTH1195.

EET 1362 Basic Power Systems 1 4 QH

Focuses on power transmission lines, line constants, current voltage and power relations, electric-power distribution loads, feeders, and substations, and application of matrices. Prereq. EET1354.

EET 1363 Basic Power Systems 2 4 QH

Investigates symmetrical and asymmetrical faults, protective devicesapplication and coordination, power flow in electric circuits, steady-state power limitations of systems, and voltage regulation theory and application. Prereq. EET1362.

EET 1364 Basic Power Systems 3 4 QH

Offers computer applications to power systems with emphasis on load-flow studies, basic ideas of systems planning, short-circuit studies, and system stability. Prereq. EET1363.

EET 1370 Digital Computers 1 4 QH

Introduces digital computer design. Topics include general computer organization, number systems and number representations, design characteristics of major computer units, and Boolean algebra applications to computer design. Prereq. EET1311.

EET 1371 Digital Computers 2 4 QH

Examines microprocessor architecture and organization. Studies the machine language and assembly coding of an industry-accepted microprocessor, and a suitable topic from the current literature. Assembly language coding problems assigned. Prereq. EET1370.

EET 1377 Control Engineering 1 4 QH

Analyzes linear servomechanisms under both transient and steady-state conditions, signal flow graphs, and Laplace transforms in the formulation of block diagrams and transfer function. Prereq. EET1354 and MTH1195.

EET 1378 Control Engineering 2 4 QH

Focuses on system stability, root locus techniques, and treatment of Nyquist criteria and Bode diagram methods for systems evaluation. Prereq. EET1377.

EET 1390 Optical Instrumentation 4 QH

Focuses on telescopes, microscopes, and similar equipment, as optical system components. Includes magnification, aberrations, resolution criteria, photometry, compatibility of system components and optimization of systems, and the basic non-image-forming systems used for analysis control and metrology. Prereq. MTH1192 and PHY1193.

EET 1399 Special Problems in Electrical Engineering Technology 4 QH

Offers theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty supervision. Prereq. Permission of department chair.

EET 1720 Technology Senior Honors Project 1 4 QH

Involves an analytical or experimental project under the guidance of a department faculty member. Open only to students in the honors program. Prereq. Senior standing.

EET 1721 Technology Senior Honors Project 2 4 QH

Continues EET1720. Open only to students in the honors program. Prereq. EET1720.

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