PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRONICS/ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
EET-011 Introduction to Electrical Concepts I
A study of the history, background and fundamental concepts of electricity. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of unfamiliar concepts by relating them to familiar concepts through the use of analogies. Fundamental electrical circuit problem solving techniques will be studied. In the laboratory, the student will develop skills relative to the construction and testing of simple, practical circuits, and will learn to effectively employ hand tools and test equipment commonly used in industry. 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 3 institutional credit hours.
EET-022 Introduction to Electrical Concepts II
A continuation of Introduction to Electrical Concepts I. A study of the impact that electricity has had on mankind in the area of power generation, power distribution, communications, transportation, data processing and the environment. In the laboratory, the student will develop skills in the use of electrical circuit fabrication techniques and further enhance his/her skills in the use of basic laboratory test equipment. 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 3 institutional credit hours.
EET-101 Principles of DC Circuits
Analysis of passive DC networks using standard network theorems such as superposition, mesh and nodal analysis, Thevenin, current and voltage source conversions. Laboratory emphasizes the use and understanding of basic instrumentation and measurement techniques. Prerequisite: ENG-088. Corequisite: MAT-143. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours.
EET-102 Principles of AC Circuits
Continuation of EET-101, including analysis of passive devices in AC networks, resonance and characteristics of transformers. Laboratory introduces measurement techniques utilizing signal generators, oscilloscopes and frequency counters. Prerequisite: EET-101. Corequisite: MAT-144. 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 3 credit hours.
EET-103 Introduction to Computer and Networking Technology
The course will empower the student with the knowledge and skills needed to build and test computer systems and to configure, in both hardware and software, various field replaceable units (FRU's) including motherboards, hard drives, memory, CD ROM drives, sound cards, graphics adapters, and network interface cards. Further, the students will install and configure network software on a small local area network (LAN) and install and debug common PC applications for Windows 2000 , Windows '9X, and Windows NT. Ownership of a PC compatible computer and GUI access to the Internet is strongly advised. 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week. 3 credit hours.
EET-104 Introduction to Electromechanical Technology
Introduction to electrical and mechanical engineering technology practices, including graphics, electrical, electronic and mechanical drafting and basic electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies. In the laboratory the student becomes proficient in the practice of design graphics and in the construction and analysis of mechanical linkages. 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 3 credit hours.
EET- 111 Digital Computer Fundamentals
A study of the fundamentals of digital computers including number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, logic functions, logic gates and the implementation of logic functions using discrete and integrated circuit components. Combinations of fundamental circuits are developed to form counters, registers, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, arithmetic and memory units. In the laboratory the student is introduced to bread boarding, analysis, synthesis, testing and trou-bleshooting of digital circuits through the use of digital test instruments such as pulse generators, oscilloscopes and logic probes. Prerequisite: EET-101. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours.
EET-204 Electromechanical Devices and Systems/Robotics
The analysis, synthesis and integration of systems encompassing electro-mechanical, electronic, electrical and mechanical subsystems. Actuators, motors, generators, sensors, transducers, tachometers, amplifiers, signal conditioners and displays are studied. Analog, digital and hybrid (analog/digital) control systems, instrumentation and measurement techniques are also studied. Further study of the integration of automatic control systems and computers involve programmable controllers, robotics and automated manufacturing systems. In the laboratory the student performs experiments on these systems and subsystems with emphasis on diagnostic testing, interlacing, measurement, troubleshooting, cali-bration, programming and servicing techniques. Prerequisites: EMT-103, EET-211 and EET-213. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours
EET-211 Computer Systems/Microprocessors
A continuation of EET 111. A study of digital computer sub-assemblies such as the central processing unit (CPU), data registers, data bus configurations, address registers and various peripherals. Hardware, software and firmware aspects of computer system are studied with emphasis on microprocessor architecture and machine language programming. In the laboratory the student is required to build and troubleshoot complex control circuits and to program and interface a micro-processor with various input/output (I/0) devices and peripherals. Prerequisite: EET-111. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours.
EET-213 Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
The study of solid state devices such as diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, uni-junction transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers, and other four-layer devices and their application in basic circuits. Multistage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, rectifiers, regulators and control circuits are also studied. In the laboratory the student is required to analyze, synthesize, test, troubleshoot and evaluate circuits and devices and become proficient in the use of test equipment and development of measurement techniques. Prerequisite: EET-102. 4 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week. 5 credit hours.
EET-265 Fiber Optic Communication Systems
Principles and techniques associated with the transmission of digital and analog signals through optical waveguides (fibers). Topics will include: properties of optical fibers and waveguides, components and basic circuits of optical communication systems, baseband and pulse modulation, quantization, digital signaling techniques, multiplexing and coherent optical communications. The laboratory component will provide hands-on experience in the handling of fibers, splicing and connectoring, measurement of fiber properties, the building and testing of a fiber optic communication system. Prerequisites: EET 213. 3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hoursEET-285 Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology
The study of topics of current interest in electro-mechanical technology. The course content is arranged to satisfy the particular needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: Permission from EEET Coordinator. Credit hours by arrangement.
EET-290 Co-op Education Experience
An extern ship at the facilities of an appropriate firm, with or without compensation, arranged with program coordinator's approval. 3 credit hours.
A special research and/or development project in electro-mechanical technology for the advanced student with individual needs. Prerequisite: Permission from EEET Coordinator. Credit hours by arrangement.
Other CoursesCSC-115 Introduction to Computer Programming
This course is an introduction to computers and programming. Topics include: components of the computer system, problem solving techniques, processing data,manipulating files, creating mathematical functions, controlling processes using the BASIC programming language. Prerequisite: MAT 022. 2 Lecture and 2 Laboratory hours per week. 3 credit hours.
First half of a two-semester sequence, completed by either ENG 102 or ENG 122 or required by program of study, which focuses on the development of the student's skill in writing expository prose. Prerequisite: ENG 098. 3 lecture hours and one conference hour per week. 3 credit hours.
ENG-122 Introductory Technical and Business Writing
Second half of a two-semester sequence, with focus on the types of writing used in business and industry, including process analysis, mechanism descriptions, summaries, proposals, research projects, letters, memoranda and resumes. Prerequisite: ENG 088, ENG 098. 3 lecture hours and 1 conference hour per week. 3 credit hours.
Instruction and practice in oral communication. Course includes training in impromptu and extemporaneous speaking, logical organization of material, methods of proof, persuasion, audience analysis, techniques of delivery, and fundamentals of group discussion and debate. 3 Lecture hours per week. 3 credit hours.
MAT-143 Elementary Mathematical Analysis I
An introduction to the concepts and techniques needed to proceed to more advanced mathematics and science courses, such as calculus. Topics include the solution of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; scientific notation; operations with polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals; linear systems; exponents; Cartesian coordinates; slope; circles; parabolas; functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; right triangle trigonometry.Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in MAT 016 or MAT 022, or satisfactory performance on the College Basic Skills Test. 4 Lecture hours. 4 credit hours.
MAT-144 Elementary Mathematical Analysis II
A continuation of Elementary Mathematical Analysis I, specifically intended for students continuing on to Calculus or studying Engineering Technology. Topics include graphing rational, radical, and polynomial functions; synthetic division; the factor and remainder theorems; polynomial equations; exponential growth and decay; graphing trigonometric functions; laws of sines and cosines; inverse trigonometric functions; the sum, difference, double and half angle formulas; trigonometric equations; DeMoivre's Theorem; polar coordinates; the binomial theorem; and an introduction to matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in MAT 143 or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Department's "Higher Level Mathematics Test" 4 Lecture hours. 4 credit hours.
MET-109 Computer-Aided Drafting
An introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), this course covers topics such as operation of the equipment, drawing entities, display configuration, editing techniques, view manipulation and storage, hatching, layers, dimensioning, file management, use of attributes. Representative drawings such as dimensioned machine parts, architectural floor plans and surveying plot plans are generated and plotted in the CAD laboratory. 2 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours pers week. 3 credit hours.
Basic concepts of measurement; composition and resolution of forces; force systems; kinematics of a particle; dynamics of a particle; systems of forces; rotational motion; work, energy and power; momentum; elastic properties of solids and liquids; mechanics of fluids; temperature and heat; thermal expansion; heat transfer. Prerequisites: ENG 088, PHY 005 or equivalent, MAT 143. 3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week. Lecture 3 credit hours. Lab 1 credit hour.
Ideal gas laws; thermodynamics; wave motion; stationary waves; sound waves; acoustics; light and illumination; reflection; refraction; thin lines; optical instruments; dispersion; spectra; interference and defraction; polarization of light; electrostatics; capacitance; electric circuits; power; magnetic field of electric current; induced E.M.F.; inductance; alternating current series circuits. Prerequisite: PHY 101. 3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week. Lecture 3 credit hours. Lab 1 credit hour.