DT103
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRONE TECNOLOGY
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SummerPrerequisites: ---
Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and the technologies involved in their operation; Coverage includes UAV components, command and control (C2) communication systems, basics of flight, regulatory and regulations, safety and societal considerations; Components of UAVs. Basics of flight and flight control systems; Basic regulations applicable to UAV flight; Overview and background, definitions, history of UAVs classifications of UAVs, scale, lift generation method, and contemporary design consideration. Applications in military, government, civil, societal impact and agriculture. Operational considerations, liability, legal issues, insurance, and ethical implications Telemetry launch / recovery systems, ground control stations. Concepts of flight, aerodynamics, lift, weight, thrust drag; Flight performance, climbing vs gliding flight, range/ endurance, stability and control.
DT202
FUNDAMENTALS OF AVIATION ENGINEERING
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: PH220 and DT103
The fundamental concepts, and approaches of aerospace engineering, are highlighted through lectures on aeronautics, astronautics, and design. Atmosphere and Basic Aerodynamics Temperature, Pressure and Altitude, Density, Humidity, Absolute Humidity, Relative Humidity and the Dew Point, International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), Aerodynamics, Airfoils , Airfoil, Up wash and Downwash, turbulence, Stagnation Point and Stagnation Pressure Layer, Laminar and Turbulent, Flow Free and Relative Flow/ Wind, Angle of Attack, Angle of Incidence, Wing Area Shape of the Airfoil, Nomenclature, Thickness/Chord Ratio, Angle of Attack, The Wing Shape, Wing Span Aspect Ratio, Wind Loading Root Chord, Tip Chord, Swept Wing, Sweep Angle, Mean Aerodynamic Chord.
DT302
DRONE FABRICATION ENGINEERING
(4 credit hours)
SpringPrerequisites: DT202 and ET300
Frame: engineering knowledge and knowledge of the materials such as metal (light), plastic, wood slats. Design of wooden frame, Motors: Ordinary quad, 4 motors design, Octocopter and eight motors design. The brushless motors – function of stator a d rotor; ESCs or electronic speed control: charge of delivering power to the motors. ESC and design based on Arms; Propellers: the propellers, and the frame of drone; Connectors: connectors and welding the motors and ESCs, connectors for the power distribution board. The power distribution; Batteries: battery and Li-Po batteries and their power differ. Battery monitor and proper usage. Mounting pad, Controller- RC receiver: Camera: USB key
DT303
DRONE FABRICATION ENGINEERING LAB
(4 credit hours)
SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: DT302
Drone schematics, Understanding the Architecture, calibration of test equipment’s: RF generator, Audio generator, RMS calibration, frame assembly, motor assembly, ESC calibration, control-system, Python interface, connector assembly, power calibration, Audio and video interface, USB key interface.
DT485
EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: DT302
Introduction to Embedded Systems and Microcontroller-Based Circuit Design, Instruction Set Architecture, Assembly Language Programming and General Purpose Digital I/O, Python interface using raspberry Pi, Debugging Software and Hardware, Threads, Tasks and Simple Scheduling, Threaded Program Design, Using Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Communication Peripherals, Digital I/O Peripherals: T/C and PWM, Analog I/O Peripherals, Simulation Design and Debugging for drone
ET101
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(4 credit hours)
Fall/Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---
Areas of study include fundamentals of atomic structure, electronic configuration, SPDF levels, charge, current, EMF, power, resistors, capacitors, inductors as active and passive elements, construction of passive elements, frequency, sweeptime, principles of various instruments such as D.C. power supply, function generator,oscilloscope and sweep generator.Introduction to AC, Electromagnetism, Motors and Generators.
ET102
BASIC ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP
(4 credit hours)
Fall/Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET101Corequisites: MT155
Construction of simple and complex circuits using resistors, inductors and capacitors with D.C. and A.C. power supplies Hands-on training with D.C. power supply, function generator, oscilloscope and sweep generator, Spectrum analysis, logic probe and pulsars. Building a simple motor, and dynamo.
ET106
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET102, MT156Corequisites: ET107 & MT160
Volt-ampere characteristics for circuit elements; independent and dependent sources; Kirchhoff ’s laws and circuit equations; Source transformations; Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems; Millman’s theorem and superposition theorem Step response of 1st order (RC, RL) and 2nd order (RLC) circuits, Phasor analysis, impedance calculations, and computation of sinusoidal steady state responses; Instantaneous and average power, complex power, maximum power transfer, apparent and real power, power factor correction.
ET107
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS LABORATORY
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET106
Laboratory experiments in the measurement of circuit analysis. Design and implementation of circuits, such as Thevenin, Norton, Millman, and Superposition theorems, Pi-to-Star and Star- to –Pi, RC, RL, and RCL series and parallel combinations; experimental exercises in the use of laboratory instruments; voltage, current, impedance, frequency and waveform measurements; frequency and transient response.
ET108
Electrical Theory and Applications
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102
This course covers electrical system theory from the point of A.C. production through its distribution and use in single-phase systems. Also covered are magnetism, fusing, relays, transformers, and other A.C. components. Students analyze circuits while working with ladder diagrams and wring diagrams.
ET109
Single-Phase & Three-Phase Electrical Systems
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: Et101, ET102
The student will be able to write circuit equations for a coupled-inductor system, analyze circuits containing ideal transformers and autotransformers, analyze three-phase wye- and delta-connected balanced circuits, derive and Bode plot frequency domain transfer functions, write behavioral descriptive equations for series- and parallel-resonant circuits in the time- and frequency domains, use Fourier series techniques to analyze circuit responses to periodic signals, and derive two-port parameter descriptions for circuits.
ET110
Electrical Test Equipment, Safety, and National Electric Code(NEC)
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102
Students will learn safe working procedures for construction environments. Course includes an introduction to OSHA and regulations for electrical safety including lock-out/tag-out, grounding and insolation. Also covered are electrical test meters and how they are used. Familiarization with the National Electric Code(NEC) for all aspects of electrical standards.
ET140
Low-Voltage Cabling
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills regarding the make-up, identification, selection, and applications of various types of conductors and cables used in telecommunications, security systems, and current low voltage devices such as LED. Described the tools, materials, and procedures for pulling cables through conduit and raceways, busses, and networks.
ET150
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SYSTEMS
(4 credit hours)
Fall/Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET106Corequisites: ET151 & MT158
Areas of study include base conversions, base operations, complements, logic gates, Boolean algebra, proof by induction, SOP, POS, universal gates, combination circuits, K-maps, multiplexers, decoders, encoders, comparators, PLA, PLC, PAL, RAM and ROM.
ET151
DIGITAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY
(4 credit hours)
Fall/Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET150
Laboratory activities involve design, implementation and troubleshooting of SSI, MSI and LSI integrated chips with concepts introduced in ET150. Cost effectiveness, compact circuits and reliability are the principal goals while using IC’s. Intro to OPAMPS.
ET155
SOLID STATE DEVICES
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET106Corequisites: ET156 & MT160
Introduces and explains terminology, models, properties, and concepts associated with semiconductor devices. Provides detailed insight into the internal workings of the “building-block” device structures such as the pn-junction diode, Schottky diode, BJT, MOS capacitor and MOSFET. Presents information about a wide variety of other devices including solar cells, LEDs, HBTs, and modern field –effect devices. Systematically develops the analytical tools needed to solve practical device problems. Solar Cells LED and HBTs.
ET156
SOLID STATE DEVICES LABORATORY
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET155
Lab experiments include designing, testing, and fabricating HW rectifiers, FW rectifiers, biasing, BJT, UJT, MOSFETs, and small signal amplifiers. Experiments with solar cells and LEDs
ET201
Electrical Project Development and Planning
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102, ET140, ET202, and ET204
This capstone course requires students to create an Electrical construction plan utilizing the skills and concepts acquired through the program. Students will demonstrate project planning, cost analysis, estimating, basic design, and other concepts.
ET202
Electrical Construction – Residential
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102, and ET140
This course provides a particular approach to installation of residential electrical systems in common use today. Included are the most common challenges likely to be encountered by electricians. Areas covered are required outlets, circuiting, box selection, conductor identification, box make-up, load calculations, National Electric Code (NEC), and other topics related to residential wiring
ET203
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: ET155 & MT160
Types of noise, S/N ratio, frequency spectrum, block diagram of communication system and signals, Am, FM. PM, and Angle modulations, spectra Angle modulation, Frequency division, multiplexing, Sampling theory, Quantization theory, Digital line coding methods, Digital signal, Analog versus digital communications. Emphasis on engineering applications of theory to communication system.
ET204
Electrical Construction – Commercial
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102, and ET140
This course provides a particular approach to installation of commercial electrical systems in common use today. Included are the most common challenges likely to be encountered by electricians. Areas covered are required outlets, circuiting, box selection, conductor identification, box make-up, load calculations, National Electric Code (NEC), and other topics related to commercial wiring.
ET208
UNIX FOR ENGINEERS
(4 credit hours)
WinterPrerequisites: CI209 & ET155Corequisites: MT201
Fundamental concepts of operating systems, hands-on introduction to UNIX. user interfaces, UNIX shell commands, the UNIX file system, task management, common system utilities, the UNIX programming environment, applications for circuit verification and testing, port interfaces.
ET210
Practical Project
(4 credit hours)
---Prerequisites: ET101, ET102, ET140, and ET201
This capstone course requires the student independently to create an Electrical construction plan utilizing the skills and concepts acquired through the program. Students will demonstrate project planning, cost analysis, estimating, basic design, and other concepts. Project may or may not be assigned per instructor.
ET270
DIGITAL CIRCUITS I
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ET150 & MT201Corequisites: ET271
Tristate logic, latches, flip-flops and characteristics, counters, shift registers, sequential circuits, state table, state equation, state reduction and race problem.
ET271
DIGITAL CIRCUITS LABORATORY I
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET270
Practical lab experience with LSI, MSI chips is used to construct memory elements, counters, registers and various synchronous circuits. Micro logic software is used to simulate circuits. Labs on analyzing sequential circuits and EPROM.
ET290
MICROCONTROLLERS
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ET270 & CI216
Introduction to Embedded Systems and Microcontroller-Based Circuit Design, Instruction Set Architecture, Assembly Language Programming and General Purpose Digital I/O, Java Programming Review and the Compiler, Debugging Software and Hardware, Threads, Tasks and Simple Scheduling, Threaded Program Design, Using and Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Communication Peripherals, Digital I/O Peripherals: T/C and PWM, Analog I/O Peripherals, Simulation Design and Debugging.
ET291
MICROCONTROLLERS LAB
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET270 & CI216
Simple arithmetic operations: Multi precision addition / subtraction / multiplication / division. Programming with control instructions: Increment / Decrement, Ascending / Descending order, Maximum / Minimum of numbers, Rotate instructions, Hex / ASCII / BCD code conversions, nterface Experiments: A/D Interfacing, D/A Interfacing, Traffic light controller, Interface Experiments: Simple experiments using 8251, 8279, 8254, Demonstration of basic instructions with 8051 Micro controller execution, Conditional jumps, looping, Calling subroutines, Stack parameter testing, Parallel port programming with 8051 using port 1 facility, Stepper motor and D / A converter, Study of Basic Digital IC’s (Verification of truth table for AND, OR, EXOR, NOT, NOR, NAND, JK FF, RS FF,D FF), Implementation of Boolean Functions, Adder / Subtractor circuits. Combination Logic; Adder, Subtractor, Code converters, Encoder and Decoder, Sequential Logic; Study of Flip-Flop, Counters) synchronous and asynchronous), Shift Registers, Clipper, Clamper, Peak detector, Timer IC application, VCO and PLL.
ET295
ELECTRONICS CAD
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET290
Introduction, CAD Tool flows, Custom VLSI and Cell Design Flow, Hierarchical Cell, Tool Setup and Execution Scripts, Typographical Conventions, Cadence DFII and ICF, Cadence Design and Framework, Starting Cadence, Composer Schematic Capture and creating New Working Library and new cell; creating the Schematic View of a Full Adder and symbol. Creating a Two-Bit adder using the Full Adder; Schematics the use Transistors; Printing Schematics and Modifying PostScript; Plot Files, Pin, and Cell Naming Verilog Simulation; Verilog Simulation of Composer Schematics; NC Verilog: Simulating a Schematic Behavioral Verilog Code in Composer; Generating a Behavioral View; Stand-alone Verilog Simulation, Timing in Verilog Simulations, Transistors Timing, Virtuoso layout Editor; Design rule checking Standard Cell Design Template; Spectrum Analog Simulator, Cell Characterization, Verilog Synthesis; Abstract Generation, Encounter GUI; Chip Assembly, Design Practice.
ET300
FILTER DESIGN
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET216 & MT203Corequisites: ET301
Solution to the filtering approximation problem via Butterworth, and Chebyshev, transfer function scaling and type transformations. Effects of A/D and D/A conversion, digital filter design methods, active filter design using operational amplifiers, operation and design of switched capacitor filters, active filter design using operational amplifiers, operation and design of switched capacitor filters. Single supply Op-Amp.
ET301
FILTER DESIGN LABORATORY
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET300
Laboratory experiments in the design, synthesis and testing of filter circuits involving Nth order VCVS, multi-stage circuits, notch filters and single source are conducted. Frequency response experiment.
ET303
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING I
(4 credit hours)
WinterPrerequisites: ET203Corequisites: MT201
Introduction to analog communication systems, signals and spectra, electromagnetic spectrum and its usage, communication channels and propagation characteristics, amplitude modulation, a nd demodulation - spectra, circuits and systems, frequency modulation/demodulation, frequency division multiplexing, radio transmitters and receivers, sampling theory, pulse modulation and demodulation spectra, circuits & systems, circuit noise, performance of analogue communication systems in AWGN and fading channels.
ET315
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET300 & MT201Corequisites: ET316
Analysis, design and fabrication of silicon bipolar and MOSFET monolithic integrated circuits. Consideration of amplifier circuit design and fabrication techniques. Integrated operational amplifiers with different amplifiers, current sources, active loads, and voltage references, Design of IC analog circuit building blocks.
ET316
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS LABORTORY
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET315
Circuit simulation using Spice-2 is strongly emphasized while designing and verifying integrated circuit layout, fabrication techniques and building monolithic integrated circuits.
ET320
LASER FUNDAMENTALS
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: ET155 & MT201
Introduction to lasers, energy states and gain, the Fabry-Perot Etalon, transverse mode properties, gain saturation, transient processes. Introduction to nonlinear optics, supportive technologies, design of laser systems, conventional gas lasers, conventional solid-state lasers, transition metal solid-state lasers, and other major commercial lasers.
ET330
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS I
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ET155 & MT202
Signal sources, RF power amplifier fundamentals, high power RF amplifiers, impedance matching, general aspects of industrial standards, protocols, limitations, and applications.
ET364
RF CIRCUIT DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS II
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET330 & MT202
Interconnecting networks, network properties and applications, scattering parameters, basic resonator and filter configurations, special filter, realizations. Filter implementation, coupled Filter semiconductor basics, RF diodes, bipolar- junction transistor. RF field effect transistors, high electron mobility, transistors, Diode models, transistor models, measurement of active devices, scattering parameter device characterization.
ET370
DIGITAL CIRCUITS II
(4 credit hours)
Fall/WinterPrerequisites: ET270 & MT203Corequisites: ET371
Fault analysis, testing, fault detection, fault masking, error correction codes, D/A converter circuitry, DAC specification, DAC application, A/D converter circuitry, digital RAMP and A/D converter.
ET371
DIGITAL CIRCUITS LABORATORY II
(4 credit hours)
Fall/WinterPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET370
Lab projects involving fault detection, D/A circuits, A/D circuits and fault masking are demonstrated.
ET375
ENVIRONMENT ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET155 & MT201
Understanding environment, analysis, different types of energy, system design, power electronics, energy calculations, conservation of energy, alternate fuels and practical approach, storing energy.
ET378
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: ET364 & MT430Corequisites: ET379
Discrete time signals and systems and properties, analysis of discrete time systems, frequency response, Z-transform and properties, stability and complete response, structures for discrete time systems, properties of analog filters and frequency transformations, design of finite impulse response digital filters, design of infinite impulse response, digital filters, discrete fourier transform and fast fourier transform algorithm and applications.
ET379
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LABORATORY
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET378
Practical lab experiments are conducted to various frequency response of digital and analog filters. Micro logic software is used to simulate circuits.
ET403
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING II
(4 credit hours)
SpringPrerequisites: ET303 & MT430
Classification of signals and systems, orthogonal functions, fourier series, fourier transform, Spectra and filtering, sampling theory, Nyquist theorem, random processes, autocorrelation, power spectrum, systems with random input/output, quantization, compression, and PCM, elements of compression, Huffman coding, elements of quantization theory, pulse code modulation (PCM) and variations, Rate/bandwidth calculations in communication systems, Communication over AWGN channels, signals and noise, Eb/No, receiver structure, demodulation and detection, correlation receiver and matched filter, and MFSK, coherent and non-coherent detection, communication over band-limited AWGN channel, elements of coding.
ET420
FIBER OPTICS
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ET378 & MT202
Optical energy, optical fibers, fiber optic light sources, fiber optic transmitters and receivers and fiber optic systems are covered. Spectroscope, Diffraction Grating, Polarization of light.
ET430
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS II
(4 credit hours)
Winter/SpringPrerequisites: ET330 & MT203
Introduction to transmission lines, basic understanding of electrical grid, Smith charts, power measurement and control, troubleshooting and maintenance of RF power systems in modern electronics communications, industrial applications of RF Power.
ET475
ENVIRONMENT ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS II
(4 credit hours)
Fall/SpringPrerequisites: ET375 & MT202
Study of solar energy, solar panels, conversion factors, losses, invertors, DC and AC signals, storing and conversion ratio, reflectors, optics and energy.
ET485
EMBEDDED DESIGN
(4 credit hours)
SpringPrerequisites: ET150 & MT203Corequisites: ET486
Introduction to CPU architecture, instruction Set, QwikFlash target Board, program development, (P1 Template), structured assembly preprocessor, alphanumeric liquid-crystal displays (P2 Template), rotary pulse generators, interrupts and interrupt timing, analog-to- digital conversion, I/O pin considerations.
ET486
EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY LAB
(4 credit hours)
FallPrerequisites: ---Corequisites: ET485
Simple arithmetic operations: Multi precision addition / subtraction / multiplication / division. Programming with control instructions: Increment / Decrement, Ascending / Descending order for Drone; Maximum / minimum of numbers, rotate instructions Hex / ASCII / BCD code conversions for speed control; Interface Experiments: A/D Interfacing, D/A Interfacing; Interface Experiments: Simple experiments using 8251, 8279, 8254; Demonstration of basic instructions with 8051 Micro controller execution; Conditional jumps, looping, Calling subroutines; Stack parameter testing; Parallel port programming with 8051 using port 1 facility; Stepper motor and D / A converter; Study of Basic Digital IC’s (Verification of truth table for AND, OR, EXOR, NOT, NOR, NAND, JK, FF, RS FF,D FF); Implementation of Boolean Functions, Adder / Subtractor circuits. Combination Logic; Adder, Subtractor, Code converters, Encoder and Decoder; Sequential Logic; Study of Flip-Flop, Counters) synchronous and asynchronous), Shift Registers for Drone; Clipper, Clamper, Peak detector, Timer IC application, VCO and PLL.
ET492
SENIOR PROJECT
(4 to 8 credit hours)
Fall/Winter/SpringPrerequisites: Senior standing or consent of Instructor
Topics for the senior project may involve analog circuits, communication, digital or network. Students are encouraged to design, implement and verify circuits based on an innovative and practical approach.
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