Electrical and Computer Engineering Tech

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 programming 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.