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  • EE 435: Electrical Distribution Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Design of electrical power distribution systems for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Load studies to determine power requirements. Specification and layout of transformers, service equipment, feeders, panelboards, and branch circuits. Fault analysis to coordinate overcurrent protection throughout a system. Introduction to illumination engineering and design of interior and exterior lighting. Laboratory includes study of the National Electrical Code and completion of design projects to meet realistic criteria and constraints. Prerequisite: EE 332 (Electrical Power II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Perform load studies for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies to determine electrical power requirements. (2) Specify and lay out transformers, service equipment, feeders, panelboards, and branch circuits in accordance with National Electrical Code requirements. (3) Perform fault analyses on electrical distribution systems to coordinate the selection of overcurrent protection. (4) Design interior and exterior lighting. (5) Relate each component of a power distribution system to the governing provisions of the National Electrical Code. (6) Complete the design of power distribution systems to meet realistic criteria and constraints. (7) Document their designs using industry-standard practices and notation.
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  • EE 445: Control Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Design of feedback control systems using both continuous-and discrete-time representations. Laplace and z transform techniques for computing time and frequency responses. Stability tests and the use of compensation to achieve stability and improve system performance. Laboratory includes computer simulations and the implementation of a complete software-based control system. Prerequisite: EE 375 (Signals and Systems). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Model linear control systems using both continuous- and discrete-time representations. (2) Determine the response of a linear system using Laplace and z transform techniques. (3) Determine the stability of a system using standard tests such as root-locus and phase-gain margin analysis. (4) Improve system stability and performance using compensation. (5) Simulate control systems using industry standard software. (6) Implement a closed-loop control system using a remote data acquisition and control module, a personal computer, and LabVIEW software. (7) Specify, design, and verify a complete linear feedback control system to accomplish a given task. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
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  • EE 455: Digital Electronics II

    4.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Advanced topics in digital design. Definition of digital systems using schematic capture, hardware description languages, and computer-aided engineering software. Implementation of digital logic using modern components such as complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Use of embedded soft-core processors to run microcontroller code within a programmable logic device. Laboratory includes the design, simulation, and hardware implementation of typical systems. Prerequisite: EE 352 (Microprocessors I). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Design combinational and sequential digital logic using canonical techniques such as truth tables, Karnaugh maps, and state diagrams. (2) Define digital logic using both schematic representation and hardware description languages together with computer-aided engineering software. (3) Develop microcontroller applications to run on soft-core processors embedded in complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). (4) Simulate digital logic using industry-standard software. (5) Implement digital logic in CPLDs and FPGAs. (6) Test digital systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other modern tools. (7) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
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  • EE 465: Communication Electronics

    4.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Analysis and design of communication circuits including tuned matching networks, small-signal amplifiers, large-signal amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, modulators, and demodulators. Theory of amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation. Transmitter and receiver topologies. Effects of noise in communication systems. Laboratory includes the use of radio-frequency instruments such as spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers to design and test circuits studied in the lecture. Prerequisites: EE 222 (Electronics II), EE 375 (Signals and Systems). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Design tuned matching networks for proper bandwidth and impedance transformation. (2) Design small-signal amplifiers using Y parameter techniques while recognizing the limitations of this approach. (3) Design amplifiers and oscillators using a simple large-signal model for the transistor. (4) Analyze mixers, modulators, and demodulators using Fourier and timedomain techniques. (5) Identify the characteristics and relative merits of different transmitter and receiver topologies. (6) Characterize the effects of noise in communication systems using an elementary noise model. (7) Perform accurate measurements on radio-frequency components and circuits using the equipment available in a modern radio laboratory. (8) Consider non-ideal effects in components and circuits throughout the radiofrequency design process. (9) Construct radio frequency circuits using proper techniques for layout, shielding, and decoupling. (10) Maintain an accurate and complete laboratory notebook according to accepted industry standards.
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  • EE 467: Digital Signal Processing

    4.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Conversion of analog signals to digital form and reconstruction of analog signals from their digital form. Representation of signals and systems in the discrete-time and z-transform domains. Design of digital filters using standard topologies and algorithms. Additional applications of digital signal processing such as waveform generators and modulators. Computational considerations in implementing practical systems. Noise effects and recovery of noise-corrupted signals. Laboratory includes simulation, design, and hardware implementation of representative digital systems. Prerequisites: EE 375 (Signals and Systems), EE 455 (Digital Electronics II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Convert analog signals to digital form using appropriate sampling and quantization parameters. (2) Reconstruct analog signals from their digital form. (3) Represent signals and systems in the discrete-time domain and calculate system outputs from their impulse responses. (4) Represent signals and systems in the z-transform domain and calculate system outputs from their transfer functions. (5) Design digital filters using standard topologies and algorithms. (6) Apply digital signal processing methods to the design of additional systems such as waveform generators and modulators. (7) Consider computational efficiency in the realization of system designs using practical hardware. (8) Identify the effects of noise on signals and systems and employ filtering to recover noise-corrupted signals. (9) Simulate digital signals and systems using industry standard software. (10) Implement digital system designs in practical hardware environments such as general-purpose computers and dedicated signal processors. (11) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports.
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  • EE 485: Electrical Engineering Seminar

    0.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    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.
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  • EET 102: Direct Current Circuits

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Definitions of charge, current, voltage, power, and resistance. Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws. Analysis of dc networks including nodal and mesh techniques and use of network theorems. Introduction to ideal operational amplifiers. Properties of linear capacitors and inductors. Time response of first-order resistor-capacitor and resistor-inductor circuits. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 180 (College Algebra) Course Objectives (1) Develop a qualitative and quantitative understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power (2) Apply Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's voltage law, and Kirchhoff's current law to the analysis of simple series and parallel resistive networks (3) Apply formal methods of analysis in arbitrarily large resistive networks (4) Apply theorems including Thevenin's and Norton's equivalents, superposition, and maximum power transfer to the analysis of linear networks (5) Use the ideal model of an operational amplifier in the analysis of simple op amp networks (6) Analyze the time response of first-order resistor-capacitor networks (7) Analyze the time response of first-order resistor-inductor networks
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  • EET 103: Alternating Current Circuits

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introduction to complex numbers and complex algebra. Phasor analysis of sinusoidal steady-state networks including nodal and mesh techniques and use of network theorems. Power calculations, power measurement, and power factor correction in ac networks. Resonance, network functions, and frequency response. Polyphase systems. Linear transformers. Prerequisites: EET 102 (Direct Current Circuits), MATH 185 (Trigonometry), NSET 101 (Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology) Course Objectives (1) Represent signals in the time domain using sinusoidal functions of time (2) Represent sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using complex numbers (phasors) (3) Formulate, simplify, and solve complex algebraic equations (4) Calculate the impedance and admittance of arbitrary one-port networks (5) Use phasor techniques to extend dc network analysis methods to ac networks (6) Calculate instantaneous power, real power, imaginary power, and complex power in ac networks (7) Use complex power calculations to compute and improve the power factor of an ac load (8) Determine the characteristics of simple series- and parallel-resonant networks (9) Derive network functions and plot the frequency response of linear networks (10) Analyze simple three-phase power systems (11) Analyze networks containing linear transformers
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  • EET 104: Direct Current Circuits Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Laboratory study of direct current circuits. Prerequisite or co-requisite: EET 102 (Direct Current Circuits) Course Objectives (1) Use laboratory equipment including power supplies, digital multimeters, and prototyping boards to construct, troubleshoot, and test low-voltage circuits (2) Record and analyze electrical laboratory data (3) Apply the theory of dc and first-order linear networks to the understanding, analysis, and design of practical circuits (4) Identify situations in which linear network theory does not predict the operation of practical circuits (5) Simulate dc and first-order linear networks using industry-standard software (6) Employ safe laboratory practices for working with hand tools and electrical equipment (7) Create accurate, attractive, and readable laboratory reports
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  • EET 105: Alternating Current Circuits Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Laboratory study of alternating current circuits. Prerequisite: EET 104 (Direct Current Circuits Laboratory). Co-requisite: EET 103 (Alternating Current Circuits) Course Objectives (1) Use laboratory equipment including signal generators, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and prototyping boards to construct, troubleshoot, and test low-voltage circuits (2) Record and analyze electrical laboratory data (3) Apply the theory of ac sinusoidal steady-state networks to the understanding, analysis, and design of practical circuits (4) Identify situations in which linear network theory does not predict the operation of practical circuits (5) Simulate ac networks using industry-standard software (6) Employ safe laboratory practices for working with hand tools and electrical equipment (7) Create accurate, attractive, and readable laboratory reports
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