{"id":836,"date":"2013-03-05T13:59:01","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T18:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunyit.edu\/apps\/catalog\/undergrad\/courses\/electrical-engineering-technology\/"},"modified":"2018-03-13T20:13:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:13:38","slug":"electrical-engineering-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2018-2019\/courses\/electrical-engineering-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Engineering Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ETC 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to basic circuit laws and analysis, transient circuits and first order circuits. Introduction to electronic devices and linear electronics. Examine the concepts of power systems, programmable logic controllers, and transistor switches. May not be taken for credit by graduates of associate degree programs in electrical\/electronic or computer engineering technology. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: MAT 120 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with CET 101.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 102\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electric Circuits (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Units and definitions. Ohm\u2019s Law and Kirchhoff\u2019s Laws. Analysis of resistive circuits. Circuit analysis using superposition, nodal and mesh methods, Norton Thevenin theorems, and current and voltage divider rules. Transient and sinusoidal steady state response of circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and incutors.\u00a0\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Cross listed with CET 102.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 103\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronics I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to semiconductors, conductors, and insulators. Analysis of transistors, diodes, and their related application in rectifier and amplifier circuits. Wave\u2011form interpretation, AC\u2011DC load lines, biasing techniques, small signal amplifiers, and h parameters. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ETC 102 or permission of instructor.\u00a0 All students who have an EET associate degree may not enroll in this course for credit. Cross listed with CET 103.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 203\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronics II (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to operational amplifier circuits incorporating feedback.\u00a0 Amplifier configurations, feedback amplifiers, applications of Op\u2011Amps in analog computers, and active filters. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ETC 103 or equivalent or permission of instructor.\u00a0 All students who have an EET associate degree may not enroll for this course for credit. Cross listed with CET 203<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 210\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Systems I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamentals and advanced concepts of digital logic. Boolean algebra and functions. Design and implementation of combinatorial and sequential logic, minimization techniques, number representation, basic binary arithmetic and finite state machines. Logic families and digital integrated circuits and use of CAD tools for logic design. Prerequisite: ETC 102 or equivalent or permission of instructor.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 210.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable Energy Systems (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An introduction to sustainable energy systems.\u00a0 Topics include solar energy, wind energy, fuel cell technology, biomass energy, geothermal energy, clean coal technology, ocean energy, hydroelectric power, and nuclear power.\u00a0 Two hours of lecture per week.\u00a0 Cross-listed with CTC 215 and MTC 215.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 216\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronic Communications I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction of analog electronic communication systems. Study of power measurements, signal types, methods of signal analysis and signal generation.\u00a0 Study of analog communication systems including both amplitude and angle modulation.\u00a0 Study concepts of radio and video transmission, as well as an introduction of digital modulation techniques.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 102 or equivalent or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 265\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sensor Technology (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamental principles of sensing.\u00a0 General performance sensor characteristics related to the measurement process.\u00a0 Operation principles and the design of the essential sensor systems with a focus on the semiconductor material sensors.\u00a0 Applications of sensor systems.\u00a0 Prerequisites: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, and ETC 102 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 288\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alternative Energy (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Principles and techniques associated with the methods of energy extraction from solar, wind, geothermal and biomass sources. Power management, economic development and environmental considerations will be discussed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 290\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Nanotechnology (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An introductory course covering fundamentals of nanotechnology and its applications.\u00a0 Course content will cover diverse nanosystems including carbon nanotubes, semiconductor quantum dots, nanosensensors, molecular machines, and nanomedicine. The course will also survey the operation principles of the instruments used for nanostructures characterization and nanofabrication techniques.\u00a0 Prerequisite: PHY 101T and PHY 101L; CHE 110T and CHE 110L or permission of instructor.\u00a0 Cross listed with MTC 290.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 299\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quality Control and Workplace Issues (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To provide a broad educational understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context along with a knowledge of contemporary issues and career opportunities.\u00a0 Also, focus will be placed on the process controls necessary for the practice of electrical and computer engineering.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 299.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 300\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tools in Technology (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to the field of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in the electrical engineering technology field.\u00a0 Will cover the proper design of schematic drawings and the techniques of designing printed circuit boards.\u00a0 Prerequisites: ETC 102 and ETC 110 or equivalents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 308 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Power Systems I (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamentals of power system analysis and design will be studied. Both the theory and modeling of power systems will be covered. Topics include power transformers, transmission-line parameters, steady-state operation of transmission lines, power flow and power system controls. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ETC 102 Corequisite: MAT 230.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 316\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronic Communications II (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Study of communication signals, digital modulation techniques, telephony, digital, RF and cellular communications. Optical fiber and satellite communications are also introduced.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 216 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 330\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assistive Technology (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to the fundamentals of assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. Rehabilitation engineering with an emphasis on mechanical devices used to enhance mobility and manipulation, improving physical interaction with the environment. Topics include: prosthetics, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and alternative methods for computer access. Two hours of lecture per week. Cross listed with MTC 330.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 331\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Control Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Basic control systems studied using Laplace transforms.\u00a0 Principles of electro\u2011mechanical control systems (electrical and mechanical), measuring means, components and their characteristics, and controller characteristics.\u00a0 Analysis of a control system by the frequency\/phase responses and stability criteria.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 103 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 342\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microprocessor and Embedded Systems Programming and Design (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Programming and microprocessor for embedded systems application.\u00a0 Includes an introduction to interfacing components and hardware of the microprocessor.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 210 or permission of instructor.\u00a0 No prior microprocessors background needed.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 342.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 345\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sequential Logic Design (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduces advanced sequential logic design through the use of hardware description languages. Students will obtain hands-on experience about digital systems in Hardware languages such as Verilog and VHDL. FPGA will be extensively used in the lab. The functionality, limitations, and usage of standard sequential components and PLDs will be discussed. Various CAD tools will be used for modeling, synthesizing and implementing several digital systems. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ETC 210 or equivalent. Cross listed with CET 345.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 355\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Nanosystems VLSI (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduces CMOS devices and manufacturing technology. CMOS logic gates and their layout will be introduced. Propagation delay, noise margins, and power dissipation will be studied. Students will gain knowledge on memory design. Various CAD tools will be used. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ETC 210 or equivalent. Cross listed with CET 355.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 356\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Programmable Controllers (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use of programmable controllers to create relay logic ladder diagrams for the development of control systems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 391\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fiber Optics (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Principles and analysis of fiber optic components and systems, fiber optic sensors, integrated optoelectronics and applications of fiber optics in telecommunications and instrumentation.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0\u00a0 Prerequisite: One physics course with optics and\/or permission of the instructor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 392\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course introduces the student to the emerging field of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and to the more advanced level of miniaturization known as Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS).\u00a0 Topics will include introduction of physical scaling laws, essential electrical and mechanical concepts, methods of fabrication and packaging of MEMS, principles of micro-actuation, emergence of nanoscale systems, visualization, and applications of micro and nano systems.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 PHY 101T and PHY 101L; CHE 110T and CHE 110L; or equivalent.\u00a0 Cross listed with MTC 392.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 394\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nanoscale Materials (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamental aspects of Nanoscale materials, including electronic states and electrical properties, optical properties and interactions of nanoscale materials, ultrafast dynamics of metal nanoparticles, magnetic and magneto transport properties. Prerequisite: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, CHE 110T and CHE 110L or equivalent. Cross-listed with MTC 394.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 395 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Semiconductor Microfabrication (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Processes specific for the Silicon fabrication of VLSI circuits. Crystal growth and crystal structure. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth, thermal oxidation, etching, metal deposition diffusion, ion implantation and photolithography. Process integration, MOS transistor fabrication, yield and reliability. Prerequisite: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, CHE 110T, CHE 110L or equivalent. Cross-listed with MTC 395.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 396\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Semiconductor Device Fundamentals (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Semiconductor devices are the elements that enable the operation of electronic circuits. The course covers the fundamentals of semiconductor materials. Metal-semiconductor junctions, p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistor, field effect transistor (FET) LEDs and solar cell operation. Technologies and materials used to fabricate seminconductor devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 397\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Energy (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rationale for renewable and photovoltaic (PV) energy utilization.\u00a0 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics.\u00a0 The physics of solar cells and solar cell operation.\u00a0 Technologies and materials used to fabricate solar cells.\u00a0 Fabrication of photovoltaic modules and solar generators.\u00a0 Measurement of PV element parameters.\u00a0 Prerequisite: MAT 121 and PHY 101T, and PHY 101L.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 416\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Data Communication &amp; Computer Network Technology (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The principles and techniques of data and computer communications are covered in detail in this course.\u00a0 Topics include principles of data transmission, data encoding, digital communication techniques, transmission codes, error detection and correction, protocols, communication networks, interfacing and architecture.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Cross listed with CET 416.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 419\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Satellite Communication (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Principles of satellite communications, techniques of transmitting speech, data and video using satellites.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 316 or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 421\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wireless Communication Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Study of the theory and the techniques used in the implementation of wireless communication systems.\u00a0 Principle and analysis of mobile communication systems, wireless LAN, personal communication networks and Land-Mobile\/satellite communications systems are also included.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ETC 316.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 423\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microprocessor Interfacing (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Analysis of microprocessor interfacing with operational hardware. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ETC 210 or equivalent.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 423.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 429\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microprocessors, Microprogramming and Computer Architecture (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Design of microprocessor and computer central processing units.\u00a0 Stresses the architecture and microprogramming of the processor.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ETC 210 or equivalent or permission of instructor.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 429.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 431\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PC Integration and Maintenance (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course stresses the architecture and design of personal computers and emphasizes the use of diagnostic hardware and software to evaluate PC systems in actual lab situations.\u00a0 Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 342 or equivalent.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 431.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 432\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Process Control and Design of Experiments (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quality philosophy and fundamental quality tools.\u00a0 Process flow diagrams, control charts for variable measurement, process sampling and chart interpretation.\u00a0 Methods for process optimization through single and multiple factor experimental designs.\u00a0 Prerequisites: MAT 121, PHY 101T, and PHY 101L.\u00a0 Cross listed with MTC 432.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 433\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Automatic Control Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transfer function approach to the analysis and design of feedback control systems. Use of Bode diagrams, and root locus plots to predict system performances. Analog and digital simulation of industrial control system problems.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 331 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 435\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Control and Robotics (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discrete time systems and transform sampling and reconstruction, state\u2011space technique and digital stimulation, stability of digital control systems, digital filtering and digital compensator design, discrete\u2011time optimal control, and applications in robotics.\u00a0 This course is the capstone for the control emphasis which requires working on a team project using a robot arm in place of the laboratory, with an oral and written presentation at the end.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ETC 331 and one course in computer programming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 437\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Filters (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review of discrete\u2011time linear systems and random processes, z\u2011transforms, difference equations, and state\u2011space formulations. Discrete Fourier analysis and FFT algorithms, including discussions of recursive and non\u2011recursive filter transformations, FIR transversal and Kalman filters.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT 122.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 444\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Topics in Microprocessor\/Digital (Variable 1-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seminar on the state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art in microprocessor and digital techniques.\u00a0 Topics will vary as technology changes. May be taken more than once for credit provided topics are different. Prerequisite: ETC 110 or equivalent or permission of instructor.\u00a0 Cross listed with CET 444.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 445\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 System-on-Chip Embedded Systems I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduces advanced digital design through the use of hardware description languages for the specification, simulation, and synthesis of complex digital systems. Students will obtain hands-on experience about System-on-Chip embedded systems. FPGA will be extensively used in the lab. Both Verilog and VHDL, the two most widely used digital modeling languages for the description of digital systems at the board and component level will be studied. Structural (device interconnection), dataflow (register transfer level), and behavioral (algorithmic) models will be utilized. Various CAD tools will be used for modeling, synthesizing, and implementing several digital systems. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ETC 342 or equivalent. Cross listed with CET 445.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 446\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Programmable Logic Devices (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Synchronous sequential circuit design. Algorithmic state machine method; state reduction; control-data path circuit partitioning. Design of sequential arithmetic circuits. Memory interfacing; bus-based design. Specification and synthesis of digital systems using hardware description language and implementation using programmable logic devices. Simulation, analysis, testing, and verification of digital systems. Prerequisite: ETC 210 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 466\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 System-on-Chip Embedded Systems II (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hardware and software concepts in the design and analysis of embedded systems will be covered. Memory types and peripheral interfaces used in embedded systems will be considered. Performance analysis of embedded systems design will be studied. Design tradeoffs made by different models of embedded systems will be identified. Students will obtain hands-on experience about System-on-Chip embedded systems. FPGA will be extensively used in the lab. Either Verilog or VHDL, the two most widely used digital modeling languages for the description of digital systems at the board and component level will be studied as well as C programming language. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ETC 445 or equivalent. Cross listed with CET 466.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 480\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Technology Senior Project I (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the first of two two\u2011credit courses which must be taken as a pair.\u00a0 Extensive investigation, preparation, and development of a design project incorporating concepts from senior level courses.\u00a0 A written report is required.\u00a0 At the end of first semester, student should have all information and material required to complete the project in the following semester.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 481\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Technology Senior Project II (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course involves the full implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and final demonstration of the senior project as proposed in ETC 480. An updated final report shall also accompany the final project. Note: Credit given only if ETC 480 has been successfully completed. Prerequisite: ETC 480.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 483\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Optical Communications (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Principles and techniques associated with the transmission of optical radiation in waveguides (fibers) and free space, low and high power optical sources, internal (direct) and external (indirect) modulations.\u00a0 Fiber optical waveguide and characteristics of free space, homodyne and hetrodyne detection, and design of optical communication systems. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 This is the capstone course for the concentration in communications and requires working on a team project in place of laboratory assignments with oral and written presentation at the completion of the project.\u00a0 The written report will include analysis, design and management of the project.\u00a0 Prerequisite: ETC 391 or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 484 Thin Film Processing (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thin film synthesis: the fundamentals of crystal structures, the basic nucleation and growth mechanisms.\u00a0 Processes and technologies used for the thin film fabrication\u201d chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Metal-organic CVD, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), Plasma Assisted-MBE, sputtering, evaporation, etc., thin film growth equipment operation principles and the fundamentals of vacuum technology and gas delivery systems.\u00a0 Techniques for the monitoring and characterization of thin film parameters during the growth (in-situ) and after the growth (ex-situ).\u00a0 Prerequisite: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, CHE 110T and CHE 110L or equivalent.\u00a0 Cross listed with MTC 484.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 490\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Topics in Communication Technology (2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An in-depth study of topics selected from and based on new developments in communications technology and related areas.\u00a0 Topics may include areas of secure communications, mobile communications, image transmission and optical signal processing, computer-aided design, analysis of communications links and networks and integrated services digital network standards.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 ETC 316 and permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study (Variable 1\u20114)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extensive study of a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0 The student is required to submit a written proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational goals, methods of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 494\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CO\u2011OP Assignment (Variable 2 or 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provides 14 weeks of supervised experience in an industrial or government installation applying technology knowledge towards the solution of engineering technology problems and developing abilities required in the student&#8217;s career.\u00a0 At least two reports and two supervisors&#8217; evaluations are required.\u00a0 A minimum of 60 contact hours of industrial work is required per credit hour.\u00a0 May be taken repetitively up to a maximum of four credits.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Permission of employer and dean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETC 495\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nanotechnology Research (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course introduces students with the scientific, technical and methodological aspects of nanotechnology research.\u00a0 Students will be required to work either individually or in a group on a research project and integrate knowledge of their majors into the evolving field of nanotechnology.\u00a0 Emphasis is placed on addressing interdisciplinary, economical, ethical, and environmental aspects of nanotechnology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ETC 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (4) Introduction to basic circuit laws and analysis, transient circuits and first order circuits. Introduction to electronic devices and linear electronics. Examine the concepts of power systems, programmable logic controllers, and transistor switches. 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