{"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":"2020-03-30T15:11:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T19:11:38","slug":"electrical-engineering-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2020-2021\/courses\/electrical-engineering-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Engineering Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 101 Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 102 Electric Circuits (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Cross listed with CET 102.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 103 Electronics I (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to semiconductors, conductors, and insulators. Analysis of transistors, diodes, and their related application in rectifier and amplifier circuits. Waveform interpretation, ACDC 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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All students who have an EET associate degree may not enroll in this course for credit. Cross listed with CET 103.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 203 Electronics II (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to operational amplifier circuits incorporating feedback.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Amplifier configurations, feedback amplifiers, applications of OpAmps 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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All students who have an EET associate degree may not enroll for this course for credit. Cross listed with CET 203<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 210 Digital Systems I (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 210.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 211 Signal and Systems (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to linear systems and how to interact with continuous and discrete time signals. Analysis of systems and time domain and frequency domain signals. Prerequisites: ETC 102 and MAT 121<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 215 Sustainable Energy Systems (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An introduction to sustainable energy systems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Topics include solar energy, wind energy, fuel cell technology, biomass energy, geothermal energy, clean coal technology, ocean energy, hydroelectric power, and nuclear power.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Two hours of lecture per week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross-listed with CTC 215 and MTC 215.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 216 Electronic Communications I (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction of analog electronic communication systems. Study of power measurements, signal types, methods of signal analysis and signal generation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Study of analog communication systems including both amplitude and angle modulation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Study concepts of radio and video transmission, as well as an introduction of digital modulation techniques.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 102 or equivalent or permission of instructor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 265 Sensor Technology (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Fundamental principles of sensing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>General performance sensor characteristics related to the measurement process.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Operation principles and the design of the essential sensor systems with a focus on the semiconductor material sensors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Applications of sensor systems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisites: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, and ETC 102 or equivalent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 275 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to programming with MATLAB provides basic properties of the MATLAB, a powerful programming language and development tool for different disciplines, and programming concepts for engineers for various engineering applications. Students will be doing sample MATLAB engineering problems in real time. Pre-req: MAT 121<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 288 Alternative Energy (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 290 Introduction to Nanotechnology (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An introductory course covering fundamentals of nanotechnology and its applications.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: PHY 101T and PHY 101L; CHE 110T and CHE 110L or permission of instructor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with MTC 290.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 299 Quality Control and Workplace Issues (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also, focus will be placed on the process controls necessary for the practice of electrical and computer engineering.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 299.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 300 Tools in Technology (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to the field of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in the electrical engineering technology field.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Will cover the proper design of schematic drawings and the techniques of designing printed circuit boards.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisites: ETC 102 and ETC 110 or equivalents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 308 Electrical Power Systems I (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 316 Electronic Communications II (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Study of communication signals, digital modulation techniques, telephony, digital, RF and cellular communications. Optical fiber and satellite communications are also introduced.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 216 or equivalent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 330 Assistive Technology (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 331 Control Systems (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Basic control systems studied using Laplace transforms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Principles of electromechanical control systems (electrical and mechanical), measuring means, components and their characteristics, and controller characteristics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Analysis of a control system by the frequency\/phase responses and stability criteria.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ETC 103. Pre\/Co-requisite: MAT 122<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 342 Microprocessor and Embedded Systems Programming and Design (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Programming and microprocessor for embedded systems application.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Includes an introduction to interfacing components and hardware of the microprocessor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 210 or permission of instructor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>No prior microprocessors background needed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 342.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 345 Sequential Logic Design (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 355 Introduction to Nanosystems VLSI (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 356 Programmable Controllers (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Use of programmable controllers to create relay logic ladder diagrams for the development of control systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 357 Mechatronic Design (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to mechatronics systems. Components of mechatronic systems such as mechanical and electrical components<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>and their interactions. analysis of mechatronic systems and their simulations in softwares. Prerequisites: MAT 122, MTC 226 or ETC 265, PHY 101T\/L, and ETC 102.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 391 Fiber Optics (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Principles and analysis of fiber optic components and systems, fiber optic sensors, integrated optoelectronics and applications of fiber optics in telecommunications and instrumentation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: One physics course with optics and\/or permission of the instructor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 392 Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>PHY 101T and PHY 101L; CHE 110T and CHE 110L; or equivalent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with MTC 392.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 394 <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Nanoscale Materials (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 395<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Semiconductor Microfabrication (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 396<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Semiconductor Device Fundamentals (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 397 Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Energy (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rationale for renewable and photovoltaic (PV) energy utilization.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The physics of solar cells and solar cell operation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Technologies and materials used to fabricate solar cells.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Fabrication of photovoltaic modules and solar generators.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Measurement of PV element parameters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: MAT 121 and PHY 101T, and PHY 101L.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 416 Data Communication &amp; Computer Network Technology (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The principles and techniques of data and computer communications are covered in detail in this course.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Topics include principles of data transmission, data encoding, digital communication techniques, transmission codes, error detection and correction, protocols, communication networks, interfacing and architecture.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Cross listed with CET 416.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 419 Satellite Communication (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Principles of satellite communications, techniques of transmitting speech, data and video using satellites.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 316 or permission of instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 421 Wireless Communication Systems (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Study of the theory and the techniques used in the implementation of wireless communication systems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Principle and analysis of mobile communication systems, wireless LAN, personal communication networks and Land-Mobile\/satellite communications systems are also included.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>ETC 316.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 423 Microprocessor Interfacing (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Analysis of microprocessor interfacing with operational hardware. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ETC 210 or equivalent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 423.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 429 Microprocessors, Microprogramming and Computer Architecture (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Design of microprocessor and computer central processing units.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Stresses the architecture and microprogramming of the processor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>ETC 210 or equivalent or permission of instructor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 429.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 431 PC Integration and Maintenance (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 342 or equivalent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 431.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 432<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Process Control and Design of Experiments (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality philosophy and fundamental quality tools.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Process flow diagrams, control charts for variable measurement, process sampling and chart interpretation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Methods for process optimization through single and multiple factor experimental designs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisites: MAT 121, PHY 101T, and PHY 101L.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with MTC 432.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 433 Automatic Control Systems (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 331 or equivalent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 435 Digital Control and Robotics (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Discrete time systems and transform sampling and reconstruction, statespace technique and digital stimulation, stability of digital control systems, digital filtering and digital compensator design, discretetime optimal control, and applications in robotics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ETC 331 and one course in computer programming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 437 Digital Filters (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Review of discretetime linear systems and random processes, ztransforms, difference equations, and statespace formulations. Discrete Fourier analysis and FFT algorithms, including discussions of recursive and nonrecursive filter transformations, FIR transversal and Kalman filters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT 122.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 444 Special Topics in Microprocessor\/Digital (Variable 1-4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Seminar on the stateoftheart in microprocessor and digital techniques.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with CET 444.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 445 System-on-Chip Embedded Systems I (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>ETC 342 or equivalent. Cross listed with CET 445. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 446 Programmable Logic Devices (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 466 System-on-Chip Embedded Systems II (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 480 Electrical Technology Senior Project I (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This is the first of two twocredit courses which must be taken as a pair.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Extensive investigation, preparation, and development of a design project incorporating concepts from senior level courses.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A written report is required.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>At the end of first semester, student should have all information and material required to complete the project in the following semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 481 Electrical Technology Senior Project II (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 483 Optical Communications (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The written report will include analysis, design and management of the project.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: ETC 391 or permission of instructor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 484 Thin Film Processing (4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thin film synthesis: the fundamentals of crystal structures, the basic nucleation and growth mechanisms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Techniques for the monitoring and characterization of thin film parameters during the growth (in-situ) and after the growth (ex-situ).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: PHY 101T, PHY 101L, CHE 110T and CHE 110L or equivalent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cross listed with MTC 484.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 490 Special Topics in Communication Technology (2)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">An in-depth study of topics selected from and based on new developments in communications technology and related areas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisites:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>ETC 316 and permission of instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 491 Independent Study (Variable 14)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Extensive study of a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisites:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 494 COOP Assignment (Variable 2 or 4)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>At least two reports and two supervisors&#8217; evaluations are required.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A minimum of 60 contact hours of industrial work is required per credit hour.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>May be taken repetitively up to a maximum of four credits.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Prerequisite: Permission of employer and dean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>ETC 495 Nanotechnology Research (3)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This course introduces students with the scientific, technical and methodological aspects of nanotechnology research.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Emphasis is placed on addressing interdisciplinary, economical, ethical, and environmental aspects of nanotechnology. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ETC 101 Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (4) Introduction to basic circuit laws and analysis, transient circuits and first order circuits. 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