Electronics Engineering Technology Course Descriptions

1053 SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS

A broad general view of electricity and electronics. Fundamental concepts are emphasized with an introduction to various electronic systems.

2083 DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

A study of DC circuit analysis methods in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. The study includes: Ohm's law, Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems, mesh current and node voltage analysis, with an introduction to DC instrumentation. (Prerequisite: MATH 1513)

2113 DIGITAL LOGIC

Course covers both TTL and CMOS techniques including: logic gates, flip-flops, counters, monostable and astable multivibrators, shift registers, MSI and LSI solutions, and interfacing techniques. (Prerequisite: EET 1053 or 2083)

2173 AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

The analysis of RLC passive networks in response to single and multiple sinusoidal, ramp, and pulse sources. Complex numbers are used in conjunction with Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems, mesh current and nodal analysis, and other theorems. This study also includes passive RLC filters, transformers, and an introduction to AC instrumentation. (Prerequisite: EET 2083 and MATH 2215)

3203 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION

Instrumentation circuit theory and application. Instruments studied include: bridges, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and signal analyzers. Additional topics are noise reduction techniques, transducer interfacing, and digital instrumentation circuitry. (Prerequisite: EET 2173 and corequisite: EET 3233)

3213 AVIONICS

Aircraft communication and navigation systems including VHF omnirange, area navigation, instrument landing systems, automatic direction finders, LORAN-C (long-range navigation), distance measuring equipment, and transponders. (Prerequisite: EET 1053 or 2083)

3233 BASIC SEMICONDUCTORS

This course covers elementary semiconductor physics, the design and analysis of small signal bipolar transistor and field-effect transistor amplifiers, h and y parameters, frequency response of single stage amplifiers, and an introduction to multistage amplifiers. (Prerequisite: EET 2173)

3263 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FABRICATION

Processes for manufacturing electronic equipment, including computer-aided drafting, computer-aided circuit board design, component selection, tools, hardware, connectors, and packaging techniques. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3233)

3283 RF AND MICROWAVE THEORY

A study of RF design techniques and phenomena including: transmission lines, the Smith Chart, RF and microwave measurements, coaxial cables and waveguides, impedance measurement and matching, RF and microwave sources and components, and antenna fundamentals. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3233)

3293 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCONTROLLERS

An in-depth study of the PIC16C84 microcontroller. Topics include assembly programming, basic programming, EEPROM memory programming, hardware configurations, interfacing, and embedded applications. (Prerequisite: EET 2113)

3343 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION

Introductory course which includes device design and layout, crystal growth, wafer preparation, contamination control/clean room procedures, and wafer fabrication process. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and EET 3233)

3353 LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Design and analysis of circuits using operational amplifiers, Norton amplifiers, waveform generators, and integrated circuit regulators. Circuits include amplifiers, summers and difference amplifiers, waveshaping and waveform generators, active filters, and linear power supplies. (Prerequisite: EET 3233)

3403 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

Description of computer systems; arithmetic algorithms including number systems, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and other functions of the ALU; central processors and their applications in micro and mini computers; memory management; applications of microprogramming; and input-output. (Prerequisite: EET 3293)

3523 MICROCOMPUTER INTERFACING

A study of the techniques used to connect microcomputers to the analog world. Topics discussed are: port decoding schemes; hardware and software requirements for microcomputer input and output; theory, operation, and programming of the 8255 PPI; A/D and D/A conversion techniques; and electronic power devices. Research project required. (Prerequisites: EET 3293 and 3233)

4153 ANTENNA DESIGN

A study of theory, design and fabrication of antennas from longwave to microwave. Software includes MIMINEC, NECI, Thinwire, and YAGI-VDA optimization techniques. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and EET 3283)

4163 ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

A study of the elements of process control, signal conditioning, thermal, mechanical, and optical transducers, discrete-state process control, analog and digital controllers, and control loop characteristics. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3353)

4223 OPTOELECTRONICS

Includes theory and design of circuits using optoelectronic devices and optical components. Topics include: properties and theory of light propagation, light sources and detectors, fiber optic systems and applications, lasers, photometry and radiometry, and safety procedures. A research project is required. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3353)

4413 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

A study of digital signal processing and programming. Topics include discrete time signals, digital signaling processing hardware, the fast fourier transform, digital filter synthesis including infinite impulse response, finite impulse response, and wave lengths. (Prerequisite: EET 3523)

4443 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Radio transmission and reception techniques including: noise, broadband amplifiers, oscillators, receivers, transmitters, transmission lines, antennas, and radio-wave propagation. Modulation methods studied include: amplitude, single-sideband, frequency, and digital. (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3353)

4473 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES

Discrete and integrated electronic circuits are studied from the standpoint of failure analysis and repair. Circuits used include: power supplies, AF and RF amplifiers, digital systems, and microcomputers. Theory and use of specialized AF, RF, and digital test equipment is covered. ( Prerequisite: EET 3523 )

4503 ROBOTICS

The theory application, and design of robotic devices. Subject matter includes an introduction to robotics, operating robots, robot coordinate systems, teach pendant programming, off-line programming, mechanics and power systems, and robot interfacing. A robotic project is required. (Prerequisite: EET 3523 )

4513 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN

Advanced topics include: linear and switching supply regulation techniques; amplifier biasing; differential amplifiers; stability of feedback amplifiers; and DC, AF, and RF amplifier design. Computer-aided circuit analysis is used throughout . (Prerequisites: EET 3203 and 3353)

4970 PROBLEMS IN ELECTRONICS

Assignment of advanced electronics circuit and application problems for research, design, testing and application. (Prerequisite: 18 hours of electronics and permission of the Department Chair)

4980 SEMINAR

Subject announced by department (Permission required)

4990 SENIOR RESEARCH

Research project involves proposal, time scheduling, research, design, prototyping, final design, testing, and final report on electronic problem of special interest to the student. Permission required. (Prerequisites: EET 4533 and 4553)