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Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700

 

 

Program Outline

Certificate Program

Digital Electronics and Microprocessors

 

The following 27 semester hours are required:

 

Credits

2030:152    Technical Mathematics II

2

2030:153    Technical Mathematics III

2

2030:154    Technical Mathematics IV

3

2860:120    Circuit Fundamentals

4

2860:121    Introduction to Electronics & Computers

2

2860:123    Electronic Devices

3

2860:136    Digital Fundamentals

2

2860:237    Digital Circuits

4

2860:238    Microprocessor Applications

4

 

27

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Program Outline

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Electronic Engineering Technology

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

First Year

 

Fall Semester

Credits

2020:121    English

4

2030:152    Technical Mathematics II

2

2030:153    Technical Mathematics III

2

2040:240    Human Relations

3

2860:120    Circuit Fundamentals

4

2860:121    Introduction to Electronics & Computers

2

 

17

 

 

Spring Semester

 

2020:222    Technical Report Writing

3

2030:154    Technical Mathematics IV

3

2820:161    Technical Physics: Mechanics I

2

2820:162    Technical Physics: Mechanics II

2

2860:123    Electronic Devices

4

2860:136    Digital Fundamentals

2

 

16

 

 

Second Year

 

Fall Semester

Credits

2030:255    Technical Calculus I

3

2860:225    Applications of Electronic Devices

4

2860:237    Digital Circuits

4

2860:242    Machinery & Controls

3

2940:210    Computer Aided Drawing I

3

 

17

 

 

Spring Semester

 

2040:242    American Urban Society

 

          OR

 

2040:247    Survey of Basic Economics

3

2820:164    Technical Physics: Heat & Light

2

2860:238    Microprocessor Applications

4

2860:251    Electronic Communications

4

2860:260    Electronic Project

2

2870:301    Computer Control of Automated Systems

3

 

18

 

 

Total Credits, First and Second Year

 

Associate of Applied Science

68

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Course Descriptions

 

2860:120    Circuit Fundamentals....................................... (4 cr.)

SI units, current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law, circuit analysis, network theorems, computer simulation, inductor, capacitor, RLC dc analysis, transients, laboratory support of circuit concepts, ac introduction.

 

2860:121    Introduction to Electronics & Computers... (2 cr.)

Supporting 2860:120 Circuit Fundamentals, this course introduces students to computers and software, technical communications, laboratory practices, and to the electronics industry.

 

2860:123    Electronic Devices............................................. (4 cr.)

Physical theory, characteristics and operational parameters of solid-state devices. Analysis and design of electronic circuits incorporating these devices, utilizing characteristic curves and linear modeling.

 

2860:136    Digital Fundamentals....................................... (2 cr.)

Introduction to devices and techniques used in the design and analysis of combinatorial logic circuits. Topics include number systems, binary codes, two’s complement representation of signed numbers, logic, logic circuits, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, computer modeling of logic circuits.

 

2860:225    Applications of Electronic Devices............... (4 cr.)

Frequency response, filter concepts, electronic amplifiers, power amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, feedback and oscillators, special devices, computer simulation analysis.

 

2860:237    Digital Circuits................................................... (4 cr.)

Devices used in logic circuits, interfacing, combinational logic, arithmetic circuits, encoders, multiplexers, programmable logic devices, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, computer modeling of digital circuits.

 

2860:238    Microprocessor Applications......................... (4 cr.)

Programmable logic devices, computer modeling of digital circuits, memory circuits. Computer architecture, programming the microprocessor, microprocessor hardware, microprocessor applications, parallel I/O and programmable timers.

 

2860:242    Machinery and Controls.................................. (3 cr.)

Study of DC and AC motors and generators and their control. Fundamentals of power transformers. Three-phase distribution and motor control. Principles of industrial electronic devices.

 

2860:251    Electronic Communications........................... (4 cr.)

Resonance, coupling, filters, oscillators, mixers, power amplifiers, AM, FM, receivers.

 

2860:260    Electronic Project.............................................. (2 cr.)

Design, construction, and testing of an electronic circuit of choice. Progress reports, oral, and a formal written report required. Discussion of electronic design, fabrication, and troubleshooting techniques.

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Program Outline

Bachelor of Science Degree

Electronic Engineering Technology

A TAC of ABET Accredited Engineering Technology Curriculum

(For the first two years, please see the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology)

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

 

Third Year

 

Fall Semester

Credits

                        Computer Programming Elective

2

2030:356    Technical Calculus II

3

2820:111    Introductory Chemistry

3

2860:350    Advanced Circuit Theory

3

7600:106    Effective Oral Communication

3

3300:112    English Composition II

3

 

17

 

 

Spring Semester

 

                        Humanities Electives

4

2030:345    Technical Data Analysis

2

2860:352    Microprocessor Systems

4

2860:354    Advanced Circuit Applications

4

3400:210    Humanities in the Western Tradition I

4

 

18

 

 

Fourth Year

 

Fall Semester

Credits

                        Humanities Electives

2

                        Area Studies & Cultural Diversity

2

2860:400    Computer Simulations in Technology

3

2860:453    Control Systems

4

2920:310    Economics of Technology

3

6500:301    Management Principles & Concepts

3

 

17

 

 

Spring Semester

 

                        Electronic Technology Electives

3

                        Technical Electives

5

                        Area Studies & Cultural Diversity

2

2860:406    Communication Systems

3

5540:xxx    Physical Education

1

6500:330    Principles of Operations Management

3

 

17

 

 

Total Credits, Third and Fourth Year

 

Bachelor of Science

69
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Course Descriptions

 

2860:350    Advanced Circuit Theory................................ (3 cr.)

Nodal, mesh, Thevenin, and dependent sources in resistive circuits. Inductor and capacitor as time domain elements. First- and second-order circuit analysis. Phasor analysis. Operational amplifier analysis.

 

2860:352    Microprocessor Systems.................................. (4 cr.)

Study of microprocessors and microcomputers, topics in architecture, assembly language, software, operating systems, I/O interface circuits. Specific systems studied include the 8088 and the IBM PC.

 

2860:354    Advanced Circuit Applications...................... (4 cr.)

Introduction to Pspice. Calculating electrical power. Series and parallel resonance. Laplace transforms in operational circuit analysis. Transfer functions, impulse function, Bode diagrams, Fourier Series.

 

2860:400    Computer Simulations in Technology.......... (3 cr.)

Software simulation of electronic circuits. Production of circuits is simulated using random generation of components. Output is presented using both 2- and 3-dimensional techniques.

 

2860:406    Communication Systems.................................. (3 cr.)

Digital communications, transmission lines, waveguides, microwave devices, and antennas.

 

2860:420    Biomedical Electronic Instrumentation...... (3 cr.)

Introduction to electrical signals from the body, transducers, recording devices, telemetry, microprocessor applications, and electrical safety of medical equipment.

 

2860:451    Industrial Electrical Systems.......................... (3 cr.)

Electric power, industrial nameplates, power factor correction, mutual inductance, linear transformers, power transformers, polyphase systems, per-phase analysis, system grounding, protective device coordination computer-aided analysis.

 

2860:453    Control Systems................................................. (4 cr.)

Modeling and responses of closed-loop systems. Laplace transforms, root-locus analysis. Stability, compensation, digital control, optimal control. Digital computer in system simulation and design.

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*Electronic Engineering Technical Electives

 

Please note that each of the following classes may be offered only once during the year, including any summer session(s).  Consult the Schedule of Classes Bulletin or an academic advisor for exact scheduling of classes.

 

Choose one of the five following courses:                                  

2860:290 Special Topics in Electronic Engin. Tech.               1- 4 cr.

2860:451 Industrial Electrical Systems                                     3 cr.

2860:420 Biomedical Electronic Instrumentation                      3 cr.

2860:430 Senior Topics in Electronic Technology                   3 cr.

2860:490 Special Topics in Electronic Eng. Tech                   1-4 cr.

 

 

**Computer Programming Electives

 

2820:310 Programming for Technologists                                2 cr.

2440:170 Visual Basic Programming                                        3 cr.

3460:126 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming                3 cr.

2440:256 C++ Programming                                                   3 cr.

3460:208 Introduction to C++ Programming                            3 cr.

2440:160 Java Programming                                                    3 cr.

4450:208 Programming for Engineers                                      3 cr.

3460:209 Introduction to Computer Science                            4 cr.

 

 

***Technical Electives

 

Technical electives are defined as courses outside of the Electronic Engineering Technology Program that support a student's career interest. The following list shows approved technical electives.  Some courses listed may involve prerequisites.  Any course taken that is not on the following list must be approved by the Program Director in writing in order to be considered a technical elective.

 

Choose a minimum of five credit hours from the courses listed below:

 

2820:112 Introductory & Analytical Chem.                             3 cr.

2880:110 Manufacturing Processes                                        3 cr.

2880:201 Robotics & Automated Manufacturing                    3 cr.

2880:211 Computerized Manufacturing Control                      3 cr.

2870:348 CNC Programming I                                               3 cr.

2870:448 CNC Programming II                                              3 cr.

2870:470 Simulation of Manufacturing Systems                      2 cr.

2870:480 Automated Production                                            2 cr.

2920:249 Applied Thermal Energy                                          2 cr.

2920:251 Fluid Power                                                            2 cr.

2920:252 Thermo Fluids Lab                                                  1 cr.

2920:365 Applied Thermal Energy II                                       3 cr.

2940:240 Electrical and Electronic Drafting                              3 cr.

2980:125  Statics                                                                    3 cr.

2980:245 Cost Analysis and Estimating                                   3 cr.

2780:106 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I             3 cr.

3460:306 Assembly Language Programming                           3 cr.

2990:357 Construction Administration                                    2 cr.

2990:453 Legal Aspects of Construction                                2 cr.

2990:463 Electrical Service Systems                                       3 cr.

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