Engineering Technology
(Electrical Concentration)
 
ECET 6001 Solid-State Devices with PSPICE 3-2-4
Prerequisite: Semiconductor Device Theory and Applications; equivalent to ECET 2210, 2310
A detailed study of the charge transport principles that describe semiconductor-device behavior with special emphasis on electronic devices based upon Si and GaAs. Studies progress beyond electronic devices to the properties, operational characteristics and applications of other solid-state devices such as electro-optic, photonic, superconducting, optical and acoustic devices and others of interest to the student. PSPICE will be used to model electronic devices and circuits and to provide practical experience with semiconductor-device behavior and design.
 
ECET 6002 Programmable Devices 3-2-4
Prerequisites: Digital theory and Applications, C and any AMS language equivalent to ECET 2210, 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 6101 Digital Signal Processing 3-2-4
Underlying principles of discrete-time signals and systems and how they differ from continuous signals. Topics include introduction to difference equations as applied in signal processing, the Z-Transform, and its relationship to difference equations and bilinear transformation techniques for digital filter design. Studies include the most commonly used special-purpose microprocessors such as TMS320 and DSP 56000 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. 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, 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 98088/80x86, 80188/80186 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 studies in class to develop practical solutions to actual problems.
 
ECET 6301 Telecommunications  3-2-4
Prerequisite: Communications background equivalent to ECET 3400, 4440
The study of the technologies and services that are being deployed in today's public and private wide-area networks. Both circuit-switched and packet-switched network and services will be studied. Topics include ISDN, PDH and SONET/SDH networks, X.25, frame relay, SMDS and ATM. Students will 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, 4440
A detailed study of asynchronous digital communication networks emphasizing the characteristics, standards, performance and optimization of design. Topics include LANs, MANs and intranets. Networking devices, operating systems and applications will be studied with particular emphasis on the interaction of these components. Students will gain practical experience by studying networks used by enterprises to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
 
ECET 6303 Wireless Communication Systems 3-2-4
Prerequisite; Communications background equivalent to ECET 3400, 3410
A detailed study of wireless communication networks with special emphasis on applications, access techniques and interconnection with other networks. Topics include cellular radio, personal communication systems and wireless LANs. 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 study of classical linear control system analysis. topics to be covered are modern control theory, state space, eigenvalues, Laplace transform methods, pole-zero maps, feedback, root-locus methods, Nyquist stability criterion, single-input single-output (SISO), and multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO). this course will include computer-aided-design packages such as MATLAB, ICECAP-PC, and TOTAL-P.
 
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, including the synchronous machine and transmission line parameters, in additions to the typical subject areas of transmission and admittance, bus impedance matrix, symmetrical faults, symmetrical components and unsymmetrical faults. It will also include treatment of the admittance model and network calculations, power-flow solutions, state estimation, and unit commitment.
 
ECET 6403 Motor Drive and Power System Applications of Power Electronic Devices 3-2-4
Prerequisite: Undergraduate machinery course equivalent to ECET 3500
This course will study dc motor drives, induction motor and synchronous motor drives, and other applications of power electronic devices such as residential, industrial, and electric utility applications.
 
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 variable credit-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 completion of this course.