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  • 4.00 Credits

    Continuation of EE 221. Analysis of differential and multi-stage amplifiers, current sources, and active loads. Characteristics and applications of analog integrated circuits with emphasis on the design of operational amplifier circuits. Use of feedback in discrete and integrated circuit amplifiers. Introduction to digital logic and MOSFET logic gates. Laboratory includes prototyping, testing, and computer simulation of circuits that demonstrate the principles studied in the lecture. Prerequisite: EE 221 (Electronics I). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Design basic operational amplifier circuits including linear and nonlinear amplifiers, active filters, sinusoidal oscillators, integrators, and differentiators. (2) Relate the internal architecture of operational amplifiers to their non-ideal characteristics such as input offset voltage, input bias current, and finite gain. (3) Identify and analyze common subsystems of analog integrated circuits including differential and multistage amplifiers, current sources, and active loads. (4) Explain the characteristics and applications of integrated circuits such as Schmitt triggers, analog-digital converters, multivibrators, and voltage regulators. (5) Design feedback networks for single- and multi-stage amplifiers to achieve the desired gain and frequency response. (6) Identify the characteristics and applications of MOSFET logic gates. (7) Construct, troubleshoot, and test low-voltage circuits using prototyping boards, multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. (8) Relate the observed behavior of a circuit to its predicted behavior and identify the cause of any discrepancies. (9) Use industry-standard simulation software to confirm the observed behavior of prototype circuits and to study additional circuits without constructing their prototypes. (10) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (11) Adhere to recommended safety practices for working with tools and test equipment.
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to electromechanical devices and energy conversion. Analysis of magnetic materials and systems. Electromagnetic induction and the production of electromagnetic torque. Physical and electrical characteristics of transformers, three-phase induction motors, synchronous motors and generators, and dc motors and generators. Use of equivalent circuit models, standard formulas, and graphical techniques to predict machine performance. Laboratory includes measurements on typical machines and systems and instruction in electrical safety practices. Prerequisite: EE 102 (Circuit Analysis II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze magnetic materials and systems. (2) Describe the production of electromagnetic torque. (3) Identify significant physical and electrical features of transformers, threephase induction motors, synchronous motors and generators, and dc motors and generators. (4) Predict the performance of transformers and rotating machines using equivalent circuit models, standard formulas, and graphical techniques. (5) Construct prototype power systems that include transformers and rotating machines. (6) Characterize power systems using electrical, mechanical, and thermal measurements and relate their observed performance to the predicted performance. (7) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (8) Adhere to recommended safety practices for working with line-voltage equipment and rotating machines.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Continuation of EE 331. Physical and electrical characteristics of single-phase induction motors and other rotating machines. Use of equivalent circuit models, standard formulas, and graphical techniques to predict machine performance. Introduction to power system analysis including system models, per-unit calculations, power flows, and symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault calculations. Laboratory includes computer simulations, measurements on typical machines and systems, and instruction in electrical safety practices. Prerequisite: EE 331 (Electrical Power I). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify significant physical and electrical features of single-phase induction motors and other rotating machines. (2) Predict the performance of rotating machines using equivalent circuit models, standard formulas, and graphical techniques. (3) Develop practical models for electrical power systems. (4) Compute power system performance under normal and fault conditions. (5) Construct prototype power systems that include transformers and rotating machines. (6) Characterize power systems using electrical, mechanical, and thermal measurements and relate their observed performance to the predicted performance. (7) Perform computer simulations to confirm the observed behavior of prototype power systems and to study additional systems without constructing their prototypes. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (9) Adhere to recommended safety practices for working with line-voltage equipment and rotating machines.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Characteristics and applications of digital logic devices. Computation using the binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems. Introduction to Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential logic design using algebraic and graphical methods. Study of typical logic circuits including multiplexers, decoders, adders, counters, and shift registers. Laboratory includes implementation of digital systems using standard logic families and programmable devices. Prerequisites: EE 222 (Electronics II), ET 204 (Programming for Engineering Technology). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the electrical characteristics of digital signals and logic devices. (2) Perform computations in the binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems and convert numbers from one radix to another. (3) Apply elementary Boolean algebra to the analysis and design of digital systems. (4) Employ canonical techniques such as truth tables, Karnaugh maps, and state diagrams in the analysis and design of digital systems. (5) Design digital systems for common tasks such as computation, bit sequence detection, and counting. (6) Implement and validate digital logic using standard logic families and programmable devices. (7) Simulate digital logic using industry-standard software. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to modern microprocessor devices and applications. Programming in assembly language. Hardware and software development to perform common tasks in data acquisition, control, and computation. Laboratory includes implementation of designs using industry standard microcontrollers and programming practices. Prerequisite: EE 351 (Digital Electronics I). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the electrical characteristics and architectural features of a PIC microcontroller. (2) Interface the input/output ports of the PIC microcontroller to peripherals such as switches, keypads, displays, and data converters. (3) Develop microcontroller applications such as traffic light controllers, voltmeters, and calculators. (4) Employ good programming practices to write modular, efficient, well-documented code. (5) Develop and implement assembly language code with the PIC instruction set and MPLAB software. (6) Construct, troubleshoot, and validate PIC microcontroller circuits. (7) Simulate PIC microcontroller operation using MPLAB software. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to the mathematical analysis of physical systems. Representation of linear systems in the time domain using differential and difference equations. Time-domain analysis using integration and recursion. Frequency-domain analysis using Fourier, Laplace, and z-transform techniques. Consideration of practical system limitations such as finite bandwidth and finite sampling rate. Laboratory includes computer simulations and prototyping of typical systems. Prerequisites: MATH 230 (Linear Algebra I), MATH 310 (Differential Equations). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Model linear systems using both continuous-time (differential equation) and discrete-time (difference equation) representations. (2) Compute time-domain solutions to system models using integration and recursion. (3) Represent periodic signals using Fourier series. (4) Analyze continuous-time systems using Fourier and Laplace transform techniques. (5) Analyze discrete-time systems using z-transform techniques. (6) Employ theorems and results of transform analysis to identify practical limitations on system performance such as finite bandwidth and finite sampling rate. (7) Analyze and simulate continuous- and discrete-time linear systems using industry standard software. (8) Prototype simple linear systems and characterize their performance using test instruments such as waveform generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. (9) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
  • 0.00 Credits

    Taken only upon recommendation of their faculty advisors, this course is intended for students who are transferring into the Electrical Engineering program. Specialized topics studied in this course together with their previous coursework will provide transfer students with advanced standing in the program and attainment of the prescribed student outcomes. The topics and format of this course are determined individually for each student by agreement of the faculty advisor, the course instructor, and the student. This course may be repeated for credit as needed.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to classical electromagnetics. Three-dimensional vectors and coordinate systems. Description of electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields using Maxwell's equations. Theory and applications of transmission lines. Propagation of guided and unguided waves. Introduction to antennas. Laboratory includes the use of vector network analysis and S parameters in microwave measurement and design. Prerequisites: EE 222 (Electronics II), MATH 300 (Calculus III). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe and analyze three-dimensional vector quantities using the rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. (2) Apply tools of vector calculus including divergence, gradient, curl, path integration, surface integration, and volume integration in the solution of electromagnetics problems. (3) Identify the experimental laws that form the basis of modern electromagnetic theory. (4) Express Maxwell's equations succinctly using the notation of vector calculus. (5) Solve electromagnetics problems and analyze electromagnetic devices using Maxwell's equations. (6) Characterize wave propagation on transmission lines using time domain reflectometry and vector network analysis. (7) Design, construct, and test a single-transistor microstrip amplifier using scattering (S) parameter techniques. (8) Maintain an accurate and complete laboratory notebook according to accepted industry standards.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Characteristics and applications of power semiconductors including diodes, thyristors, BJTs, IGBTs, and FETs. Analysis of rectifiers, converters, and inverters as the fundamental elements of power electronic systems. Design of switching power supplies and motor controllers. Consideration of power quality issues such as harmonic generation in a power electronic environment. Laboratory includes computer simulations and prototyping of typical circuits studied in the lecture. Prerequisites: EE 222 (Electronics II), EE 332 (Electrical Power II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and describe the electrical characteristics of power semiconductors including diodes, thyristors, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), and field-effect transistors (FETs). (2) Analyze uncontrolled rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, converters, and inverters as the fundamental elements of power electronic systems. (3) Design switching power supplies and motor controllers. (4) Characterize power quality issues such as harmonic generation that result from the use of power electronics in an electrical distribution system. (5) Construct, troubleshoot, and test line-voltage electronic circuits. (6) Relate the observed behavior of an electronic circuit to its predicted behavior and identify the cause of any discrepancies. (7) Use industry-standard simulation software to confirm the observed behavior of prototype electronic circuits and to study additional circuits without constructing their prototypes. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (9) Adhere to recommended safety practices in working with tools, test equipment, and line-voltage circuits.
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