Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
 
ECET 1000 Orientation 2-0-2
This course will provide an introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and to SPSU, to include: an introduction to the ECET faculty, an overview of career opportunities, available campus facilities, student organizations, etc. Some of the skills necessary to students will also be introduced. These include: writing formal lab reports and learning basic computer skills.
 
ECET 1010 Fundamentals 1-3-2
Prerequisites: ECET 1000 or concurrently, MATH 1113 or concurrently
A study of several skills necessary in ECET. This is to include: lab orientation with simple circuits, critical thinking concepts, an introduction to C++ programming and other computer skills.
 
ECET 1100 Circuits I  3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 1010, ENGL 1101, MATH 2253 or concurrently
This course introduces basic electrical quantities. Techniques for analyzing resistive networks are heavily emphasized. In addition, the physical mechanisms underlying capacitance and inductance are examined along with analysis of transient responses in circuits containing resistors and capacitors or resistors and inductors. The course concludes with a treatment of dependent sources and 2-port parameters. Laboratory exercises reinforce theoretical concepts presented in the class and provide various opportunities to become familiar with standard instrumentation in electrical engineering technology.
 
ECET 1200 Digital I 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 1100 or concurrently
A study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on combinational and sequential logic design, logic simplification and implementation using standard digital IC’s and programmable logic devices. Topics include: binary number systems, binary arithmetic, logic families, design techniques, logic simulation, F/F’s, counters, registers, memory technologies and PLD’s.
 
ECET 2110 Circuits II 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 1100 , MATH 2254 or concurrently, PHYS 1111K or concurrently
This course primarily extends the circuit analysis techniques learned in ECET 1100 to circuits containing all three types of passive circuit elements and sinusoidal sources. Several adjunct topics are then presented including transformers and 3-phase circuit analysis, resonance, pulse response of RLC circuits, and an introduction to Fourier series and non-sinusoidal waveforms. Laboratory exercises reinforce theoretical concepts presented in the class and provide various opportunities to become proficient in working with standard instrumentation in electrical engineering technology.
 
ECET 2210 Digital II 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 1200, ECET 2300
The study of digital design principles with emphasis on the use of LSI, MSI, and SSI circuits in the application and design of complex digital systems. Principles covered include: the study of an industry standard microcontroller, assembly language programming, logic family characteristics, system interfacing and system timing issues.
 
ECET 2300 Electronics I 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2110 or concurrently, MATH 2254 or concurrently, PHYS 1111K or concurrently
A study of the characteristics, analysis, and practical applications of diodes, BJTs, and FETs. Semiconductor theory, biasing, stability and small-signal models of BJTs and FETs are included. The course covers an introduction to the characteristics of the ideal op-amp including the basic amplifier model and basic linear circuits. Laboratory exercises include protoboarding, designing and analyzing selected circuits. PSpice simulations and computer-aided testing are utilized in conjunction with some laboratory exercises.
 
ECET 2310 Electronics II 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2110, ECET 2300
A study of BJT and FET amplifiers including: amplifier frequency response, multistage amps, differential amps, feedback principles, heat sink principles and an introduction to power amplifiers. The characteristics, performance and practical applications of modern linear integrated circuits including: operational amplifiers, comparators, multipliers, logarithmic amplifiers, oscillators and phase-locked loops are also covered. Laboratory exercises include protoboarding, designing and analyzing selected circuits. PSpice simulations and computer-aided testing are utilized in conjunction with some laboratory exercises.
 
ECET 2800 Introduction to Telecommunications 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ECET 2110
A study investigating the fundamentals of the telecommunications industry regulations, standards (international & national), state-of-the-art telecommunications systems and management issues as well as other topics will be explored.
 
ECET 3000 Electrical Principles 3-3-4
Prerequisite: PHYS 1112K
Covers basic circuit theory including the ac and dc characteristics of resistors, capacitors and inductors as used in elementary single and three-phase circuits. Characteristics of basic industrial electric motors and single and three-phase connections are studied. Basic factory automation is covered including sensors, relay control and programmable logic controllers. Laboratory exercises supplement the material discussed in class. This course cannot be used for credit by CpET or EET majors.
 
ECET 3220 Digital III 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2210
The student will design a single board computer (SBC) incorporating standard components such as RAM, ROM, address decode, and input/output devices such as keyboards and LCD displays. A complete software monitor system will be developed for the SBC utilizing industry standard development tools. One of the major objectives of this class is to provide an environment within which the student can experience a complete industry-like project development cycle. This cycle will include the design, development, construction and test of the project. Advance I/O topics will also be covered including ADC and DAC operation and interfacing.
 
ECET 3400 Data Communications 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310, PHYS 1112K
A survey study of guided data communications with emphasis given to line codes, RS232, and modems. The course includes topics on signaling, modulation, scrambling, compression and trellis coding. Transmission media, error detection and throughput will also be covered. Synchronous and asynchronous link control, character and bit oriented link protocols, standards organizations and the OSI model are introduced. Analog-to-Digital conversion, multiplexing, switched networks, local area networks and wide area networks are also covered.
 
ECET 3410 High Frequency Systems 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310, PHYS 1112K
A study of electronic transmission systems. The course includes the detailed study of rf transmission lines with a concentration on their fundamental principles, specifications, operation and practical applications. The course also includes the study of the fundamental principles of wireless and fiberoptic communications. Electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge, standards and regulations, and an introduction to the concepts of distributed networks is also introduced.
 
ECET 3500 Survey of Electric Machines 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2110
This introductory course in the characteristics and applications of basic electric machinery will begin with a review of magnetic circuits and transformers. Single-phase, three-phase, auto-transformers, instrument transformers and buck-boost transformers will be covered. Three-phase and single-phase induction motors, synchronous motors and synchronous generator, dc motors and dc generators will also be included. The laboratory exercises will involve operating and testing transformers and machines to determine their operating characteristics. Among these characteristics will be the efficiency and voltage regulation as determined by direct and indirect methods.
 
ECET 3600 Test Engineering 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2210, ECET 2310
An introduction to test engineering principles with emphasis on computer-controlled instrumentation and data acquisition using industry standard bus structures such as the IEEE-488 bus and related protocol, D/A, A/D, and parallel I/O interfaces. Application software will be written in Visual Basic for testing a particular unit and interfacing various GPIB instruments. Visual Basic will be used as the overall project management software for the Unit Under Test. Design for testability and related topics will also be covered. Laboratory projects will emphasize automated testing using the principles covered in class.
 
ECET 3610 Introduction to Control Systems 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310 , MATH 2306 or concurrently
A study of feedback control systems with emphasis on the theory and practical applications of the theory. The root locus and frequency response design and analysis approaches are presented. Also, the design of discrete systems using programmable controllers is introduced. The use of control system software, such as MATLAB, in the analysis and design of control systems is covered. Process control, aerospace, motion control and other applications are considered.
 
ECET 3700 PC Assembly Language and Interfacing 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2210, Corequisite: ECET 3810
Introduction to the assembly language programming and basic interfacing of 80x86-based microcomputers. Assembly language programming techniques will include the entire development process from coding, testing, debugging to documentation. The applications of BIOS and DOS calls will be stressed. Interfacing will involve projects using the serial, parallel, disk and display subsystems. The development of a basic interface circuit, at the chip level, will be required.
 
ECET 3810 Applications of C++, JAVA and HTML 2-3-3
Prerequisite: ECET 1010
A study in the applications of several key programming environments. This course covers such topics as: data types, structures, functions, arrays, file I.O., system calls, data portability, security and Internet related topics as they pertain to the appropriate programming language.
 
ECET 3901-3904 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 4 hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Special topics selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.
 
ECET 4320 Active Filters 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2310
Emphasis is given to the classical polynomial approximation method of determining values for a transfer function that will satisfy a given filter design. The basics of determining pole-zero locations, pole reciprocation and transformation, frequency scaling, and the related magnitude and impedance scaling needed for practical implementation are included. Along with various responses, the practical aspects of topologies will be studied including sensitivity and delay. An introduction to digital filters will be given, including the basics of FIR and IIR filter design. Laboratory time will be used to study design examples and will culminate in the design, construction, and evaluation of a selected active filter. Computer simulation, design and testing will be utilized.
 
ECET 4330 Audio Technology 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2210, ECET 2310
The fundamentals of specifications, standards, devices, circuits and systems used in audio are studied. Power amplifiers, preamplifiers, frequency contouring circuits, signal processors, microphones and loudspeakers are covered. Laboratory investigations include protoboarding, designing and analyzing selected practical audio circuits. PSpice simulations and computer-aided testing are utilized in conjunction with most laboratory exercises. One of the lab periods will be utilized for a field trip to a local sound reinforcement facility.
 
ECET 4420 Communications Circuit Applications 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310, PHYS 1112K
A study of rf and optical-wavelength communications circuits and their applications. A variety of basic transmitter and receiver circuits are studied, including amplifiers, tuned oscillators, phase-locked loops, modulators and demodulators. Spectral analysis is introduced and the effects of noise in communications systems are investigated. Laboratory experiences demonstrate circuits and concepts discussed in the classroom.
 
ECET 4431 Wireless Communications Systems 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 3410
A detailed study of point-to-point radio frequency (rf) communications systems and radar. The underlying principles, requirements, and characteristics of electromagnetic propagation and antennas are studied. Existing systems and recent advances in the area of wireless communications will be covered, including terrestrial and space applications. Topics covered include FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA based system design. Laboratory experiences and computer simulation supplement the classroom discussions.
 
ECET 4432 Fiberoptic Communications Systems 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 3410
A detailed study of optical-wavelength communications systems. The underlying principles, requirements, and characteristics of optic sources, detectors, and dielectric waveguides (fibers) are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on systems analysis, including power budgets, bandwidth budgets, and signal-to-noise ratios. Recent advances in the area of fiberoptics will be covered, as well as emerging technologies and applications. Laboratory experiences supplement the classroom discussions.
 
ECET 4510 Power System Analysis 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2110
This course involves the analysis of power systems starting with the calculation of line resistance, line inductance, and line capacitance of power transmission lines. These parameters are used to model power systems in order to derive the bus impedance matrix, perform network calculations and analyze systems for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. The laboratory will be of a problem solving nature and will involve the solution of network problems with computer software such as MathCad.
 
ECET 4520 Industrial Distribution Systems, Illumination, and the NEC 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2110, ECET 3500
This introductory design course involves the lighting, wiring and electrical protection systems in commercial and industrial buildings. This course will cover: lighting fundamentals, light sources, lighting system layouts for interior spaces, protection of electrical systems, fuses, circuit breakers, instrument transformers and protective relays, grounding and ground-fault protection, feeder design and branch circuits for lighting and motors. This course will include projects - designing lighting and wiring systems for commercial/industrial buildings.
 
ECET 4530 Industrial Motor Control 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2110, ECET 3500
This introductory design course is a study of manual and automatic, starters and controllers of ac and dc motors. The course will concentrate on three-phase induction motor starters and controllers with some study of dc motor starters and controllers. The induction motor coverage will include both full-voltage and reduced voltage techniques, with the emphasis on the reduced voltage methods. Line impedance, auto-transformer, wye-delta and part-winding starters will be included. The laboratory will consist of several projects in designing, testing and demonstrating various motor starters and controllers. The designs will require using Programmable Logic Controllers in the projects. The course will conclude with variable frequency drives.
 
ECET 4540 Introduction to Power Electronics 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310, ECET 3500
An introduction to the devices, circuits and systems utilized in power electronics. An overview of power semiconductors: switches diodes, thyristors, gate turn-off thyristors, insulated gate transistors, MOS-controlled thyristors and other controllable switches. General power electronic circuits such as uncontrolled and phase controlled dc converters, dc-to-dc switch mode converters, switch mode dc-to-ac inverters and their application in motor drive, speed control and power supplies are included.
 
ECET 4620 Signals and Systems Analysis 3-3-4
Prerequisites : ECET 2310, MATH 2306
A study of the analysis of nonsinusoidal waveforms, both continuous and discrete, occurring in circuits and systems containing linear and nonlinear elements. Methods of analysis include graphical techniques, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, convolution, difference equations, Z-Transform and sampling theory. Emphasis is placed on the application of these techniques to the solution of electrical technology problems.
 
ECET 4630 Digital Signal Processing 3-3-4
Prerequisites : ECET 2310, ECET 3220, MATH 2306
An introduction to the concept of discrete and digital signals and systems. Difference equations, Discrete Fourier Transforms (DFTs), Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs), Z-Transform techniques, IIR filter design, and FIR filter design are covered. An introduction to the architecture, assembly language and application examples of general and special purpose microprocessors such as the TMS 320 and DSP56000 families is included.
 
ECET 4710 Network Programming and Interfacing 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 3400, ECET 3700
Introduction to the application and design of embedded and networked PC systems. Programming emphasis will be Visual C++ including TCP/IP. Networking emphasis will be on an ethernet LAN connecting desktop and embedded PC's. Interfacing emphasis will be on robotic subsystems.
 
ECET 4720 Distributed Microcontrollers and PCs 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 3220, ECET 4710
A study of networked microcontrollers connected to a host PC. Two popular microcontroller architectures will be introduced. Software will emphasize assembly language programming. Hardware will emphasize the bus interconnections between the devices: RS232/RS485, 12C, CEBus, CAN, etc. The PC will use the LINUX operating system. Development of a capstone project, through the design of a printed circuit board, will also be included.
 
ECET 4730 VHDL and Field Programmable Gate Arrays 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2210
Provide a thorough introduction to the Virtual Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and apply this knowledge to Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA’s). Current applications will be presented and students will design, develop, test and document complete FPGA based designs. The use of schematic capture tools for configuring FPGA’s will also be covered.
 
ECET 4820 Communications Networks and the Internet 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 3400 , ECET 3410, ECET 3810
A study of the fundamental concepts, operational characteristics and design principles of digital networks. The course includes the study of networks commonly referred to as LAN's and MAN's, as well as the concepts and technologies of internetworking. Practical applications will be emphasized, including Ethernet, token ring, FDDI, ATM, DQDB and the Internet and World Wide Web. The use of radio frequency signaling in modern communications systems will also be studied, with an emphasis on emerging technologies and applications.
 
ECET 4830 Telecommunications Management 3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 3400
A study investigating the issues encountered by management in the telecommunications industry. Course covers such broad topics as: regulations, national and international standards, the management of several key telecommunications technologies and managing telecommunication professionals. Laboratory exercises are also designed to illustrate the management of telecommunications environments.
 
ECET 4840 Advanced Telecommunications 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2210, ECET 2800, ECET 4820
A study investigating several advanced telecommunications technologies and techniques. Course covers such topics as: electronic noise in communication systems, AM & FM transmissions, encoding techniques, telephony, synchronous and asynchronous protocols, the Internet and wireless technologies.
 
ECET 4850 Telecommunications Project 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 4830 , ECET 4840
This course teaches the student how to design, implement and troubleshoot advanced telecommunications networks. Both individual and team tasks are undertaken to challenge the student's acquired skill set. A comprehensive telecommunications project is completed, piece-by-piece, throughout the semester.
 
ECET 4901-4904 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 4 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Special topics selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.