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 micro-controller, 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 some basic op-amp circuits. Laboratory exercises
include proto-boarding, designing and analyzing selected circuits.
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 and heat sink principles. The characteristics,
performance and practical applications of modern linear integrated circuits
including: operational amplifiers, comparators, multipliers, logarithmic
amplifiers and oscillators are also covered. Laboratory exercises include
proto-boarding, designing and analyzing selected practical circuits. P-Spice
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
This course is a survey
of guided data communications topics. The course includes line codes,
EIA232, modems, signaling, digital and analog modulation techniques, compression
algorithms, and trellis coding. Transmission media and error detection
and correction are also covered. The OSI model is covered, with the
lower layers studied heavily. Synchronous and asynchronous link control,
character and bit - oriented link protocols are evaluated. Other
areas studied include analog-to-digital conversion, multiplexing, switched
network algorithms, LANs, WANs, and MANs. Networking protocols such
as TCP/IP, Frame Relay, Token Ring, ATM, and Ethernet are introduced.
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 fiber-optic 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 Control
Systems
3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 2310,
MATH 2306
This course is a study of
feedback control systems theory including practical applications of compensation
and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics,
stability and frequency response are analyzed. Compensation and controller
design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of control system
software, such as MATLAB, in the analysis and design of control systems
is emphasized.
ECET 3701 Embedded
PC's
3-3-4
Prerequisite: ECET 2210,
ECET 3810
Introduction to the programming
and interfacing of embedded PC's, with emphasis on systems using single-board,
x86-based, computers. Programming will introduce both assembly and
C languages. Interfacing will emphasize the use of the serial, parallel
and USB ports. Operating systems will emphasize Linux and DOS.
The PC BIOS and peripherals such as disk drives and video interfaces will
also be studied.
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
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
A study of the characteristics,
analysis, and practical topologies of active filters. The state-variable
and Sallen-Key topologies are emphasized. Various filter responses are
studied including Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel, and Cauer (elliptic).
Delay, sensitivity, frequency scaling, impedance scaling, determination
of pole-zero locations, and transformations of transfer functions are covered.
Filter synthesis by equating coefficients of applicable transfer functions
is included. The design of filters using normalized tables is presented.
An introduction to switched-capacitor and digital filters is also included.
Laboratory investigations include proto-boarding, designing and analyzing
selected practical active filters. P-Spice, Math-Cad, and computer-aided
testing are utilized in conjunction with the laboratory exercises.
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. Acoustics,
power amplifiers, preamplifiers, frequency contouring circuits, signal
processors, microphones, loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems are
covered. Laboratory investigations include proto-boarding, designing and
analyzing selected practical audio circuits. P-Spice simulations and computer-aided
testing are utilized in conjunction with several 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 radio frequency
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
This course investigates
point-to-point radio frequency (rf) communications systems. 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 satellite
applications. Topics covered include FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA based design.
The application of wireless design principles to radar will also be discussed.
Laboratory experiences and computer simulations supplement the classroom
discussions.
ECET 4432 Fiber-optic
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 wave-guides (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 fiber-optics 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 Math-Cad.
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
Analysis of continuous-time
signals occurring in circuits and systems containing linear and nonlinear
elements. Analysis methods include graphical techniques, Laplace transform,
Fourier analysis, convolution, and difference equations. Fundamental topics
regarding AM and FM communication systems, Bode plots for transfer functions
of arbitrary complexity, classical filter responses, and practical second-order
filter designs are also presented. An introduction to discrete-time systems
including sampling theory is also covered. MathCad and PSpice are utilized
in conjunction with some of the computational laboratory exercises.
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 3810
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 including vision, voice, motion-control, web-based
data acquisition, and wireless sub-systems. WinCE and pocket PC networking
will also be introduced.
ECET 4720 Distributed
Microcontrollers and PCs
3-3-4
Prerequisites: ECET 3220,
ECET 4710
A study of networked PIC
microcontrollers connected to a host PC or several networked PCs.
Two popular versions of various microcontroller architectures will be discussed.
Software will emphasize both assembly language programming and ANSI C programming.
Hardware will emphasize the bus interconnections between the devices such
as RS232/RS485, I2C, CAN, SPI, etc. Example Real Time Operating Systems
(RTOS) for microcontrollers is introduced as well. Development
of a capstone project, through the design of a printed circuit board is
also 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
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, ECET 3810
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
or concurrently, ECET 4840 or concurrently
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
1 to 4 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Special topics selected
by the department. Offered on a demand basis.
Electrical and Computer Eng Tech Graduate
ECET 6001 Circuit
and System Modeling with SPICE
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Semiconductor
Device Theory and Applications; equivalent to ECET 2210, ECET 2310
A detailed study of circuit
modeling using SPICE. The student will learn to model circuits and systems
at the device level up to the behavioral level. This includes BJT and MOS
transistors, op-amps, communications systems, control systems, etc. The
student will also learn how SPICE numerical algorithms function and how
to maximize the speed and accuracy of simulations.
ECET 6002 Programmable
Devices
3-2-4
Prerequisites: Digital
Theory and Applications, C and any AMS language equivalent to ECET 2210,
ECET 4710
A study of the pro gramming
and applications of programmable devices for rapid time-to-market product
development. Devices range from PLDs through MicroControllers through Programmable
Analog devices. Practical experience will result from completing projects
that develop systems using several of the devices.
ECET 6003 Advanced
Test Engineering
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Fundamental
Test Engineering equivalent to ECET 3600
An in-depth study of test
engineering with emphasis on computer-aided instrumentation utilizing the
IEEE-488 bus and protocols. LabVIEW for windows will be used to develop
automated test systems and virtual instruments. Component, board, backplane,
in-circuit, functional and systems testing will be researched and analyzed
in relationship to cost, testability and fault analysis. Surface-mounted
device and ASIC testing are also studied. Boundary-scan, VXI/VME,
commercially available software and other test strategies will be explored.
ECET 6004 System
Engineering
3-2-4
This course provides a knowledge
base of those elements comprising good design practices beyond circuit
design and analysis. Topics include: concurrent engineering, quality, reliability,
maintainability, productivity, life-cycle cost, projectizing, manufacturing
and logistic support.
ECET 6100 Discrete-time
Signals and Systems
3-0-3
Underlying principles of
discrete-time signals and digital signal processing. Topics include mathematical
representation of discrete-time signals and systems, sampling theorem and
aliasing, introduction to difference equations, IIR and FIR filters, Z-Transform,
DFT, FFT and Spectral analysis. (Non-MSET majors only)
ECET 6101 Digital
Signal Processing
3-2-4
This course is presented
in three units. Unit one reviews underlying principles of discrete-time
signals and systems, difference equations, and the design of finite impulse
response and infinite impulse response filters. Topics of second unit include
frequency response, Z-Transform, DTFT, DFT, and FFT with practical applications.
The subject of third unit is implementation of digital filters and speech
processing examples using popular DSP microprocessors such as TMS320, DSP56000,
and ADSP21xxx families.
ECET 6102 Mechatronics
3-2-4
This course is about integrating
electronics, mechanical engineering and computer science. It is essential
for engineers or engineering technologists who have a need to work across
disciplinary boundaries. The main topics covered in the course will be
mechatronic system design which involves: 1) Modeling, analysis and
control of dynamic physical systems; 2) Control sensors and actuators with
special emphasis on brushless, stepper, linear and servo-motors; 3) Electronics
for mechatronics with special emphasis on special purpose digital and analog
integrated devices; and 4) Analog, digital and hybrid mechatronic systems
such as hard-disk drives and robots.
ECET 6201 Advanced
Digital Design
3-2-4
Prerequisites: Digital
Theory and Application, C and Assembly Language equivalent to ECET 2210,
ECET 4710
A detailed study of modern
digital design principles and techniques. Topics will be investigated
utilizing advanced programmable logic devices such as CPLD's, EPLD's, and
FPGA's. Device development using both VHDL and schematic capture tools
will be thoroughly explored. Practical experience and additional insight
will be gained in the design and development of practical solutions to
modern problems.
ECET 6202 Embedded
PC Systems
3-2-4
This course will focus on
the latest developments in the field of embedded PCs (80186 & 80386ex
processors). Emphasis will be on single-board systems used in the control
environment. Customizing the ROM BIOS and developing ROM code will be studied.
C, assembly language and real-time executive programming tools will be
used.
ECET 6203 Topics
in Machine Intelligence
3-2-4
The principles, theory and
current applications of fuzzy-logic and neural-networks are covered in
this course. Discussions will include how neural network simulations
are used to solve decision-making tasks. Other topics included are
machine vision and speech analysis. Practical experience and additional
insight will result from students using the principles and theories studied
in class to develop practical solutions to actual problems.
ECET 6204 Networked Embedded
PCs
3-2-4
Prerequisite: ECET 6202
A course covering the basics
of embedded PCs and their applications in networks and wireless systems.
Covers the 80x86 architecture and C++ programming, then covers network
programming using TCP/IP. Emphasizes connecting embedded PCs via Ethernet,
wireless systems and the Internet. Also, Win CE development will be introduced.
ECET 6300 Telecommunications
Networking
3-0-3
A study of the fundamentals
of telecommunications systems, emphasizing the management viewpoint. Course
covers voice and data networks, and the regulations and standards affecting
them. Laboratory demonstrations will illustrate key concepts. Course cannot
be used as credit for ECET majors.
ECET 6301 Telecommunications
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Communications
background equivalent to ECET 3400, ECET 4820
The study of technologies
and services deployed in today's public and private wide-area networks.
Circuit-switched and packet-switched networks for voice and data will be
studied. Topics include ISDN, X.25, SONET/SDH, ATM, and more. Students
gain practical experience through detailed studies of actual WAN solutions
used by various organizations.
ECET 6302 Digital
Communication Networks
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Communications
background equivalent to ECET 3400, ECET 4820
A detailed study of local
area networks emphasizing characteristics, standards, protocols, and performance.
Topics include Ethernet, Token Ring, routing, domain and peer networking,
and network security. The configuration and interaction of networking devices,
operation systems, and applications will be examined. Lab exercises and
projects illustrate concepts.
ECET 6303 Wireless
Communication Systems
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Communications
background equivalent to ECET 3400, ECET 3410
A detailed study of wireless
communication networks with special emphasis on applications, access techniques
and interconnection with other networks. Topics include cellular telephones,
personal communication systems, wireless LANs, and satellite systems.
Students will gain practical experience by studying networks used by enterprises
to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
ECET 6401 Linear
Control System Analysis and Design
3-2-4
This course is a thorough
study of Modern Control Systems. Both time-domain and frequency domain
methods of analysis, design and compensation of linear feedback control
systems are covered. Topics include Laplace Transform methods, State Space
analysis, stability analysis using Root Locus and frequency response methods,
Nyquist criterion, and practical examples of design and compensation of
feedback control systems. This course will make extensive use of computer-aided
design packages such as MATLAB.
ECET 6402 Power
Flow Studies and Fault Analysis
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Power
system analysis background equivalent to ECET 4510
This is a course on modern
power system analysis and design. The first part of the course is devoted
to the typical topics in Power System analysis. In the second part of the
course, emphasis is placed on topics such as power flow solutions, symmetrical
faults, symmetrical components and sequence networks, unsymmetrical faults
and power system stability.
ECET 6403 Applications
of Power Electronics in Electric Drive Systems
3-2-4
Prerequisite: Undergraduate
machinery course equivalent to ECET 3500
This course combines electric
machinery, control and power electronics. The first part of the course
is devoted entirely to Power Electronics. The second part is devoted to
the application of power electronics in the speed control of electric machinery.
Both dc and ac motor drive systems are covered. MATLAB and Spice will be
extensively used for computation and verification purposes. Practical and
hands-on experience will be gained using practical electric drive systems
in the second part of the course.
ECET 6704 Project
Proposal
1-8-4
Prerequisites: At
least 24 hours completed toward degree and permission of project advisor
Guided by his/her Project
Committee, the student will prepare a Proposal for his/her Masters Project.
This proposal must conform to the published guidelines, be approved by
the Project Committee and filed with the ECET office. In addition,
the student will make substantial progress toward meeting the goals stated
in the proposal and file an approved Progress Report. The filing
of the Project-Committee approved Proposal and Progress Report will constitute
completion of this course.
ECET 6901-6905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
The topic election and credit
for this course will be by written agreement among the student, the instructor
and the department head.
ECET 7504 Research
2-6-4
Prerequisites: At
least 28 hours completed toward degree and permission of instructor
A seminar in research and
development methods, current industrial practice and application of new
technologies. Guided by the instructor, each student will choose
a current topic in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, become
informed about the principles and applications of that topic and ultimately
produce a research report which is presented during the ECET Forum.
ECET 7704 Project
1-8-4
Prerequisites: ECET
6704 and permission of project advisor
Guided by his/her Project
Committee, the student will complete his/her Masters Project. The
student must demonstrate completion of the project to his/her committee
and obtain the committee's approval. The student will prepare a final
report that completely documents the project and will present this report
to the department. Written acceptance by the Committee of the Final
Report will constitute the completion of this course.