Electronic Engineering Technology Courses (EET)

* Denotes college transfer courses.

EET 111 DC Circuits   4 SHC

This course is a study of resistance, voltage, current, power and energy in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws and circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments. Co requisite: MAT 102 (3/3)

EET 112 AC Circuits   4 SHC

This course is a study of capacitive and inductive reactance and impedance in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. It includes power, power-factors, resonance and transformers. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments. Prerequisite: EET 111 (3/3)

EET 113 Electrical Circuits I   4 SHC

This course is a study of direct and alternating current, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments. Prerequisite: MAT 102 (3/3)

EET 131 Active Devices   4 SHC

This course is a study of semiconductor theory and principles, diodes and diode circuits, transistors, transistor circuits and other components. Circuits are modeled, constructed and tested. Prerequisite: EET 111 (3/3)

EET 140  Digital Electronics   3 SHC

This course is a study of fundamentals of logic theory and circuits. Circuits are analyzed mathematically and tested using simulation software and electronic instruments. Prerequisites: MAT 101 or equivalent, EGR 130  (2/3)

EET 141 Electronic Circuits   4 SHC

This course is a study of electronic circuits using discrete and integrated devices, including analysis, construction, testing and trouble-shooting. Prerequisites: EET 111, EET 112, EET 131 (3/3)

EET 145 Digital Circuits   4 SHC

This course is a study of number systems, basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic optimization, flip-flops, counters and registers. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested. Prerequisite: EET 111 (3/3)

EET 231 Industrial Electronics   4 SHC

This course is a survey of topics related to industrial application of electronic devices and circuits. The course covers switches, DC and AC motor control, sensors and transducers, open and closed loop control circuits, and sensor interfacing to computers. Circuits are constructed and tested. Prerequisites: EET 111, EET 112, EET 131 (3/3)

EET 233 Control Systems   4 SHC

This course is a study of open and closed loop control system operations, elements and applications. Various industrial model programmable logic controllers are used to simulate application to flexible manufacturing control systems. Prerequisite: EET 131 (3/3)

EET 235 Programmable Controllers   3 SHC

This course is a study of relay logic, ladder diagrams, theory of operation and applications. Loading ladder diagrams, debugging and troubleshooting techniques are applied to programmable controllers. Prerequisites: EET 111, EET 112, EET 145, EET 231 (2/3)

EET 243 Data Communications   3 SHC

This course is a study of the techniques for sending and receiving information. Topics include media characteristics, modulation and demodulation, signal conversions, multiplexing and demultiplexing, protocols, industrial standards, networks, and error detection and correction. Prerequisite: EET 145 (2/3)

EET 251 Microprocessor Fundamentals   4 SHC

This course is a study of binary numbers, microprocessor operation, architecture, instruction sets, interfacing with operating systems and applications in control, data acquisition and data reduction and analysis. Programs are written and tested. Prerequisite: EET 145 (3/3)

EET 255 Advanced Microprocessors   3 SHC

This course is a study of advanced microprocessors, controllers and hardware/software interfacing techniques for controlling external devices. Hardware is designed and constructed, and control programs are written and tested. Prerequisite: EET 251 (2/3)

EET 272 Electronics Senior Seminar   1 SHC

This course includes various engineering topics, using field trips and discussions with practicing technical personnel. Proper use of test instruments is reinforced. (0/3)

EET 273 Electronics Senior Project   1 SHC

This course includes the construction and testing of an instructor-approved project. (0/3)

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