Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, resistance combinations, and Thevenin's, Norton's and superposition theorems are studied. DC and AC sources are studied and utilized with basic AC terminology described. The performance of ideal transformers, capacitors and inductors, and first order RLC circuits are investigated. Fundamental analog circuits are utilized in the laboratory to enhance the understanding of basic laws and theorems.

ECET109 - Digital Fundamentals
Concurrent: CPT135

This course introduces basic gate and flip-flop logic devices and their application in combinational and sequential digital circuits. Topics include decoders, displays, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, registers and counters. Logic circuit analysis, implementation of circuits using standard IC chips or programmable logic devices, circuit testing, and troubleshooting are emphasized.

ECET157 - Electronics Circuit Analysis
Prerequisites: EET107, M125, CPT135

Diodes, various discrete and IC regulated power supplies, transistor biasing techniques, and characteristics of small signal amplifiers are studied. Additional topics such as dependent sources, operational amplifiers, non-ideal DC op amp characteristics, waveform generation, and IC fabrication overview are also covered. Computer-aided analysis of circuits is used.

ECET159 - Digital Applications
Prerequisites: EET107 & 109

This course continues the study of combinational and sequential digital applications. The input and output characteristics of the various common logic families and the appropriate signal conditioning techniques for on/off power interfacing are discussed. Also stressed are standard logic function blocks, digital and analog signals interfacing techniques, and memory devices.

ECET196 - Exploring EET

Practical experiences to teach techniques for proper and safe use of basic hand and machine tools are introduced. Techniques for connecting various types of circuits are also covered. The process fabricating printed circuit boards and introductory processes for using plastic and metal to fabricate custom parts are presented.

ECET207 - AC Electronics Circuit Analysis
Prerequisites: EET157 & M126

AC circuits including the j operator, phasors, reactance, and impedance are studied. Circuit laws, network theorems, and the fundamental concepts of Fourier analysis are applied and used in the study of topics such as passive filters, IC filters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, single-phase and three-phase circuits, and elementary magnetic circuits.

ECET209 - Introduction to Microprocessors
Prerequisites: EET157 & CPT175

Assembly language instructions and programming, troubleshooting, and input/output techniques are studied. Computer-based program editing and assembly techniques are used.

ECET231 - Electrical Power and Controls
Concurrent: EET257
Prerequisites: M119E & PHYS201

This course introduces magnetic materials and properties followed by analysis of transformers and power conditioning equipment, induction motors, and signal-phase and three-phase power systems. Motor control devices, programmable logic controllers, PLC input and output devices, and power systems communications and monitoring are introduced.

ECET257 - Power and RF Electronics
Prerequisites: EET207

This course applies circuit analysis techniques to amplifiers used in power and RF electronics. Topics to be introduced include bipolar and field effect transistors, thyristors, RF oscillators, mixers, AM/FM modulation, phase lock loops, frequency synthesis, switching power supplies, and active filters. Computer aided analysis of circuits is used.

ECET297 - Electronic System Design & Fabrication
Prerequisites: EET196, 159, 207 and CGT120

This course introduces project planning and basic concepts in electronic design automation (EDA). The student develops the project from an engineering rough sketch to a finished and tested printed circuit board by utilization of EDA. New construction and testing techniques are introduced. The final product is presented in an oral and written report.