200 Computer Utilization in C++ (3)
An introduction to the use of computers and computing methods to solve engineering problems. Structure and object oriented programming design using C++.
201 Network Theory I (3)
Direct current circuit analysis, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, nodal and mesh analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, source transformation, maximum power transfer, R-L, R-C and RLC transient circuit analysis.
202 Network Theory II (3)
Alternating current circuit analysis, phasors, Kirchoff’s laws, single-phase and 3-phase circuits, resonant circuits, filter networks, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, Fourier transforms and Fourier analysis techniques. PREQ: 201.
211 Logic and Networks Laboratory (1)
Network measurements and applications, experimental logic design; introduction to laboratory equipment and techniques. COREQ: 201 and 221 or permission of program director.
212 Instrumentation and Networks Laboratory (1)
Network measurements and applications, experimental logic design; introduction to laboratory equipment and techniques. PREQ: 201 or permission of program director.
221 Logic Systems Design I (3)
Introduction to Boolean algebra; mixed logic; design of combinational circuits; introduction to sequential systems; MSI building blocks; includes laboratory design projects. COREQ: 211 or permission of program director.
222 Electrical Engineering Design I (2)
Introduction to conceptual design; circuit design; parameter sensitivity analysis; cost performance tradeoff analysis and interconnection compatibility design; written technical report and oral presentation. PREQ: 201, 211, 221; COREQ: 202, 212.
311 Systems and Electronics Laboratory (1)
Systems and signals measurements and applications; electronics circuits. PREQ: 202, 212. COREQ: 351, 331 or permission of program director.
312 Electromagnetic and Electronic Devices Laboratory (1)
Measurements and applications of electromagnetic and solid state devices. PREQ: 311. COREQ: 332 or permission of program director.
321 Electromagnetic Fields (3)
Electric and magnetic fields using vector formulation. Vector Analysis; Stoke’s Theorem; Electrostatics; Coulomb’s law; Laplace and Poisson’s equations; Magnetostatics: vector potentials, Lorentz force; Faraday’s law. PREQ: 202.
322 Electromagnetic Devices (3)
Operation and basic design features of electromechanical energy converters. Transformers and electrical machines. Generation of induced voltages. Electromechanical torque development. Speed control. Circuit models; machine performance. PREQ: 321.
331 Fundamentals of Electronics and Semiconductors (3)
Theory and application of semiconductor devices. Ideal operational amplifier applications; diode and its applications; bipolar transistors and MOSFETs with applications; dc biasing and small-signal analysis. PREQ: 201.
332 Electronics (3)
Low and high-frequency analysis of transistor amplifiers. Biasing of Integrated Circuits. Multistage and feedback amplifier design. Stability and oscillation. Operational amplifier design and applications. PREQ: 331.
341 Electrical Engineering Design II (2)
Application of conceptual design; circuit design; parameter sensitivity analysis; cost performance tradeoff analysis and interconnection compatibility design. Written technical report and oral presentation. PREQ: 202, 212, 222. COREQ: 311, 331.
342 Solid State Electronic Devices (3)
Theory and applications of semiconductor devices. Diode characteristics and applications. Transistor fundamentals. D. C. biasing and stabilization. Small-signal analysis. Field-effect transistors. Operational amplifier fundamentals. PREQ: 331, PHYS 310.
351 Systems Analysis I (3)
Complex variables; continuous-time systems; LTI systems; Fourier transforms; Laplace transforms; representation of systems using differential equations. PREQ: 201.
401 Senior Design I (2)
A project- oriented course stressing the planning and design of experiments to support the student’s project. Formation of the design problem and specifications. PREQ: 211, 212, 311, 312, 331, 351 and senior standing in EE.
402 Senior Design II (2)
A continuation of EE 401 consisting of project development and analysis, culminating in a written and oral presentation. PREQ: 401.
411 Analog and Digital Communication (3)
Analysis and transmission of signals including analog communication (amplitude and frequency modulation); digital communications (pulse code modulation, data transmission, phase-shift keying, frequency-shift keying). PREQ: 351.
412 Electrical Engineering Professional Practice (2)
Engineering ethics; safety and liability in the manufacturing workplace; product design, development, planning; cost estimating for non-recurring engineering work; Total Quality Management; effective technical presentation. PREQ: Senior standing in EE.
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