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2016-17 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
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 ELE-110 - Electronics for Technicians 12 credits
This course introduces the principles of electricity and electronics. The topics include current, voltage, resistance, series and parallel circuits, schematic diagram reading, open and short circuits, magnetism, capacitance, relays, solenoids, motors and generators, and DC and AC signals. Emphasis will be on the practical application of basic principles and concepts as applied to modern systems and the techniques used to diagnose them. Additional subject matter will include diodes, transistors as control devices, solid state relays, wired logic, and sensor amplifier fundamentals. In the lab portion of the course students will develop the skills to use standard electronic test equipment to aid in the diagnosis of simple and complex electrical and electronic systems. Some circuit simulation will be used in the lab but the primary emphasis is on the use of test equipment on actual circuitry. Student will also develop proper soldering skills through various lab exercises.
Corequisite(s): ELE 110L
Course previously known as: ESET-112
ELE-110L - Lab: Electronics for Technicians 11 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 110 .
ELE-111 - Internet of Things (IOT)3 credits
This course is an introduction to the Internet of Things (IOT) which is often called the Internet of Everything (IOE). The Internet of Things concentrates on the connection of various IOT “smart” devices to the traditional data networks. This is a “hands-on” introduction to the Internet of Things, sensors, and common IOT hardware. The course is a blend of electronic principles, the basics of using Raspberry PI and Arduino microcontroller boards, some basic programming concepts, connecting sensors, and sending data across wired and wireless data networks. We will save the data to servers on the Internet, Google spreadsheets, and cloud servers so we can access our data from anywhere in the world.
Basic computer skills are required to take this course. No prior programming, electronic, or networking experience is assumed.
Corequisite(s): ELE 111L
ELE-111L - Lab: Internet of Things (IOT)1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 111 .
Corequisite(s): ELE 111 .
ELE-115 - Electronics for Technicians 22 credits
This course introduces the principles of embedded controllers, smart sensors and process control systems. Such components are the heart of modern day electronic and electro-mechanical systems and can be found extensively in fields such as automotive, HVAC, medical instrumentation equipment, remote monitoring (such as weather station and utility infrastructure), consumer/commercial/industrial electronics, high tech manufacturing processes, and anywhere sensors and data acquisition are required. Students will study complete systems including sensors, PIC controllers, motors, relays, actuators, indicators and display devices. Students will also develop an understanding of bus systems, control system feedback, electro-mechanical systems and simple programming concepts. Programming will be kept to a minimum as the emphasis will be on how the different components of the system connect and communicate. In the lab portion of the course students will build, test and trouble-shoot various PIC based sensor and actuator systems. Special emphasis will be place on systems that are directory applicable to consumer, industrial and commercial systems.
Prerequisite(s): ELE-110 ;
Corequisite(s): ELE 115L
Course previously known as: ESET-212
ELE-115L - Lab: Electronics for Technicians 21 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 115 .
ELE-120 - Printed Circuit Design3 credits
In this course students will form teams to learn and perform electronics industry practice regarding the design fabrication, assembly, and testing of printed circuit boards (PCBS). Student teams will capture, read, and edit schematics, design PCB physical layout, order and receive PCBs, and assemble (including soldering) and test the finished design. Throughout the course student teams will participate in design reviews and regularly report progress and problems to a project manager (instructor). Some aspects of the course will parallel ELE 130 . This course is recommended for students interested in creating their own circuit boards to implement electronic maker projects. No prior experience with electronics is required but general experience with personal computers is helpful.
ELE-121 - Technical Documents Using Word1 credits
This course is an introduction to using a word processor to build and maintain technical documents that conform to corporate style requirements. The course begins with a very quick coverage of the core features of Microsoft Word. We then cover the departmental documentation standard for word processor documents, font basics, the creation and application of styles, tables of data, table of contents, auto numbering, and document versioning. Importing and exporting graphics, technical drawings, schematics, and spreadsheets into the documents will be covered. Printing to hardcopy and PDF’s are required. OpenOffice and the Open Document standard will also be presented in this course.
Prerequisite(s): DWT-099 and Basic MS Windows
Course previously known as: ESET-151
ELE-122 - Technical Documents Using Visio1 credits
This course is an introduction to using Visio to build and maintain technical drawings that conform to corporate style requirements. The course begins with a very quick coverage of the core features of Microsoft Visio. We then cover the departmental documentation standard for drawings, font basics, the creation and application of styles, tables of data, technical calculations, annotations, common symbols, and document versioning. Importing data from external sources, exporting to common graphical formats will be covered. Printing to hardcopy and PDF’s are required. OpenOffice and the Open Document standard will also be presented in this course.
Prerequisite(s): DWT-099 and Basic MS Windows
Course previously known as: ESET-152
ELE-123 - Technical Documents Using Excel1 credits
This course will show students how MS Excel can be used for technical applications. The basic concept of a spreadsheet will be explained and then students will build their own spreadsheets to help solve real world technical problems. Students will learn and understand how to save, load, import and export files as *.xls, *.csv, tab delimited and other popular file formats. Other specific topics of discussion will include formula entry of trigonometric, polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and other scientific equations. Statistical data analysis will also be presented and used throughout the course. Students will then investigate various ways to represent data with linear and non-linear axes.
Prerequisite(s): DWT-099 , MAT-087 and Basic experience with MS Windows.
Course previously known as: ESET-153
ELE-130 - Introduction to Project Management2 credits
This course will introduce the student to key aspects of project management as related to electronics based technologies. The course will begin with a discussion of the environment in which most projects are initiated and completed, that is, a typical company. Discussions will include such topics as Concurrent Engineering, Quality Issues, being a “team player”, and various approval agencies & standards (NEC, UL, ISO 9000, etc.). Project scheduling will be discussed and students will be required to create schedules using both Gantt and PERT/CPM charts. Microsoft Project will be introduced and students will learn to use this software to schedule simple tasks. The lab portion of the course will give students some practical technical skills to help support the concepts presented in lecture. Students will learn soldering fundamentals, be introduced to technical documentation, reading schematics and assembly documentation, assemble and test various kits, perform cable termination and be introduced to testing techniques using DVM’s and dedicated test equipment.
Corequisite(s): ELE 130L
Course previously known as: ESET-165
ELE-130L - Lab: Introduction to Project Management1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 130 .
ELE-160 - Embedded Controllers3 credits
This course will begin with a brief introduction to number systems and simple Boolean logic operations and devices. The course will then introduce and concentrate on the use of PICs peripheral interface controllers) in modem day systems. A PlC is a self-contained computer system on an integrated circuit chip, consisting of input & output ports, RAM & ROM, and a CPU core that is usually RISC based. Students will first learn how the PlC’s can replace simple combination logic circuits and then build upon this knowledge to have them perform more complex tasks. The student will program the PlC using a high-level language (BASIC), communicate between the PlC & the PC via serial ports (RS-232 & USB) and evaluate, debug and modify their programs. Students will use the PlC’s to implement combinational and sequential logic designs, simple data acquisition operations, investigate output types and simple open and closed-loop feedback control systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-087
Corequisite(s): ELE-165
Course previously known as: ESET-261
ELE-165 - Embedded Controllers Lab1 credits
This course will begin with a brief introduction to number systems and simple Boolean logic operations and devices. The course will then introduce and concentrate on the use of PICs peripheral interface controllers) in modem day systems. A PlC is a self-contained computer system on an integrated circuit chip, consisting of input & output ports, RAM & ROM, and a CPU core that is usually RISC based. Students will first learn how the PlC’s can replace simple combination logic circuits and then build upon this knowledge to have them perform more complex tasks. The student will program the PlC using a high-level language (BASIC), communicate between the PlC & the PC via serial ports (RS-232 & USB) and evaluate, debug and modify their programs. Students will use the PlC’s to implement combinational and sequential logic designs, simple data acquisition operations, investigate output types and simple open and closed-loop feedback control systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-087
Corequisite(s): ELE-160
Course previously known as: ESET-266
ELE-180 - Instrumentation and Measurement3 credits
This course will present the student with the theory and practical skills necessary to understand the principles of electronic instrumentation and measurement. The course will begin with an overview of measurement principles, significant figures, units of measure, metric prefixes, typical electronic measuring instruments and their proper use. The comparison between theoretical expectations and practical measurements will be emphasized and students will develop the tools to understand potential sources of error. Course material will include a discussion on the operation of thermistors, light sensors, opto-electronic devices, hall effect devices, strain gauges, accelerometers, contact and non-contact measurement, humidity sensors, sonic & ultra sonic devices, DAC’s and ADC’s and sampling theory. A three hour lab will be required as part of this course. In the lab proper and safe lab and measurement techniques will be presented. Students will be required to understand how the instrumentation can affect the measuring process, and where possible, account for that error.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 110 /ELE 110L or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): ELE-180L
Course previously known as: ESET-271
ELE-180L - Lab: Instrumentation & Measurement1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 180 .
Corequisite(s): ELE-180.
ELE-210 - Circuit Theory3 credits
This course and lab will investigate the traditional electronic circuit theories necessary to understand the operation of modem electronic components, circuits and systems. Information will be presented with an emphasis on signal processing application. Topics will include: KYL,, KCL, Superposition, Thevenin & Norton equivalents, real & imaginary numbers, impedance, magnitude and phase response of circuits, filter types & applications, pulse analysis, transient analysis, steady-state analysis, Fourier Analysis, dB measurement and semiconductor fundamentals. Students will use software to simulate circuits and help solve/verify equations. In the lab students will make use of modem test equipment controlled by LabView software to perform data acquisition and then use MS Excel to tabulate, analyze and graph the data. Students will be required to perform the experiments, maintain a lab notebook and submit formal lab reports.
Prerequisite(s): ESET-141 , ESET-145 , ELE-123 , ELE-180 , and MAT-125
Corequisite(s): ELE 210L
Course previously known as: ESET-341
ELE-210L - Lab: Circuit Theory1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 210 .
ELE-220 - Communications Systems3 credits
This course consists of a study of modem electronic telecom/communications systems used for the transmission of analog information and data. First, the student is introduced to the basic components of a telecommunications system through a block diagram model. Fundamental concepts of signals, noise, bandwidth, and channel are introduced. Sub-systems which are peculiar to electronic telecommunications systems are covered with emphasis given to the concepts of filter theory, system frequency response, dBs, and signal bandwidth. Specific electronic modulation schemes are now discussed. Emphasis is given to the most important legacy pass-band systems; analog, amplitude and frequency modulation, and the most important present day base-band systems; analog pulse and digital modulation. The theory of operation behind each system, the practical implementation, and the relative merits of each are examined and analyzed completely. The course concludes with a discussion of modem multiplexing and access techniques and, an introduction to EM propagation, wireline transmission line concepts, fiber-optic communications systems, present day telecomm networks, and basic antenna theory. The lab portion of the course will provide hands-on experience with many of the topics discussed in lecture.
Corequisite(s): ELE 220L
Course previously known as: ESET-344
ELE-220L - Lab: Communications Systems 11 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 220 .
ELE-225 - Home and Small Business Networking2 credits
This course covers topics commonly encountered in home and small business Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The aspects of Home Technology Integration (HTI) covering technologies such as home security, audio and video, home computers, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and home control often use IP networking. Small businesses require networks of computers and often have remote locations. This course will provide the students with the skills necessary to work with common network configurations of personal computers, printers, small routers, and specialized devices. Students interested in enterprise class networking should consider the Cisco Networking courses (CSCO-100 - Cisco Networking 1 CSCO-200 - Cisco Networking 2 CSCO-300 - Cisco Networking 3 CSCO-300 - Cisco Networking 3 ). Course topics covered include an introduction to physical wiring, network switches, IP networking and determining the settings for existing networks. Hands-on experience with the installation & configuration of common network clients for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux will be covered. Common network settings, testing the network connections, and test procedures for these operating systems will be covered. Using and configuring home and small business routers, wireless access points, basic wireless security, network printing and shared drives. CSE-110 is recommended as a foundation. Please contact the Electronic Systems Group esg@stcc.edu for possible waiver of this prerequisite.
Prerequisite(s): CSE-110 ;
Corequisite(s): ELE 225L
Course previously known as: ESET-353
ELE-225L - Lab: Home and Small Business Networking1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 225 .
ELE-230 - Wireless Networks2 credits
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of wireless networks typically used for data transmission applications in an industrial, clinical, or home setting and also those networks used to implement cyber-physical system applications (i.e applications of the Internet of Things or IoT). Starting with an introduction to the concepts of wireless networking, the student is quickly introduced to the ideas of radio frequency (RF) signals, the frequency bands used for networking, and fundamentals of digital modulation techniques. The function of the wireless networking physical layer components (i.e. system hardware: transmitter, receiver, transmission lines, and antennas and the basics of electromagnetic (EM) propagation) are presented and related to the particular wireless system application and associated frequency band of operation. Present day wireless cellular technology (i.e 4G and soon to be implemented 5G) are introduced first and then most prevalent IEEE wireless networking standards (IEEE 802.11.X, IEEE 802.15.X and IEEE 802.16.X are covered. Emphasis is placed on the Wi-Fi networking standard (IEEE 802.11.X) and personal area networking standard (IEEE 802.15.X) for home, industrial, and cyber-physical applications. In lab, students are introduced to basic test and measurement equipment used in this field and the fundamentals of wireless system operation. Additional lab work will include setting up, deployment, and testing of various wireless networks.
Corequisite(s): ELE-230L
ELE-230L - Lab: Wireless Networks1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 230 .
Corequisite(s): ELE 230 .
ELE-240 - Sensors and Data Acquisition3 credits
This course deals with the practical design and operational theory of sensor and instrument based modem data acquisition and test measurement systems. Topics will include basic sensor theory, advanced electronics instrumentation, signal conditioning and interfacing techniques using op-amp and IC subsystems, measurement techniques and standards, ADC’s and DAC’s, and the fundamentals of PC and PIC micro-controller based measurement systems. The students will use LabView software in the laboratory portion of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ESET-141 , ESET-145 , CSE-110 , ELE-160 , ELE-165 and ELE-180 ;
Corequisite(s): ELE 240L
Course previously known as: ESET-371
ELE-240L - Lab: Sensors and Data Acquistion1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 240 .
ELE-250 - Project Research and Development2 credits
The purpose of this course is two-fold. First, students will investigate key aspects of project development: research, developing design specs, project scheduling, preliminary design/simulation, component selection, construction considerations, prototype development, design verification & testing and design improvement and performance monitoring. Students will investigate these ideas by way of a project example. The second goal for this course is to allow students to complete the first several stages of their capstone senior project design. Students will use the concepts presented in the beginning of the course to select, spec and order the components needed for their senior project in ELE-265 . Only students expecting to graduate in the following Spring should take this course.
Prerequisite(s): ESET-141 , ESET-145 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): ELE-210
Course previously known as: ESET-365
ELE-260 - Sensor Systems3 credits
This course introduces the student to the technology sub-systems used to create complex networked sensor systems. First, sensor technology that includes embedded intelligence will be discussed with practical and operational aspects of these systems discussed. The student will then be presented an overview of the various lP-based networking technologies (i.e. LANs, MANs, WANS, etc.) and the various different transmission media that are used to interconnect typical standard information technology systems. Next, proprietary networking schemes used by the different major industries (i.e. automotive, process control, health, HVAC, etc.) are introduced. Some of the topics covered will include CAN, Fieldbus, Profibus, and HART network technologies. Emerging Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.4) technology and other wireless mesh technologies will be introduced. The student will be tasked with the construct a practical working sensor system project during the laboratory portion of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ELE-240
Corequisite(s): ELE 260L
Course previously known as: ESET-471
ELE-260L - Lab: Sensor Systems1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 260 .
ELE-265 - Senior Projects in E.S.E.T.1 credits
This capstone course is designed to combine the concepts, theories and practices developed throughout the course of study in the ESET program and apply them to the development of a group project. Students will be required to keep a notebook and make weekly written project progress reports and monthly oral presentations of their work. A final written report and oral presentation will be required. The lecture will deal with topics relevant to project research and presentation. The five lab hours will provide student time to develop their project.
Prerequisite(s): ELE-220 and ESET-355 . Student must be a candidate for graduation in May or permission of instructor, Devices, Circuits and Systems and Data Acquisition and Control.
Corequisite(s): ELE 265L
Course previously known as: ESET-465
ELE-265L - Lab: Senior Projects in E.S.E.T.2 credits
This course is the laboratory component of ELE 265 .
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