Survey of professional activities and environment of engineering technologist. Covers role of technologist in American industry, the history of technology and the growth and future of those professionals who hold the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.
(Lecture-Discussion 1 hour) Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Graphic communication including freehand sketching. Introduction to blueprinting reading and computer aided drafting. Emphasis on engineering drafting practices; general standards, tolorances, thread series, welding joints, surface finishes, fasteners, structural shapes.
(Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: High school algebra. Corequisite: ET 202L.
Statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology.
(Lecture-problems 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: 2 yrs high school algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra (or MATH 010) or equivalent. Corequisite: ET 202.
Laboratory exercises in statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology. Simulation using statistical packages.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: MATH 120, PHYS 100A.
Force systems acting on structures, moments, equilibrium, centroids, trusses, beams, cables, frames, machines, friction, section properties, masses, both U.S. and S.I. units of measurements.
(Lecture 2 hrs, activity 2 hrs) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 205L.
Overview of computer systems, hardware, and software development. Hardware topics include central processing unit and memory, input/output devices, storage mechanism, and communication. Software topics include programming languages, operating systems, and systems analysis and design.
(Lecture – discussion, exercise, 1 unit) Letter grade only (A-F). Same as CEM 205
Corequisite: ET 205.
Laboratory exercises in computer programming to solve problems in business, manufacturing, research and simulation. An object-oriented programming language will be used for these activities.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F). Same as CEM 205L
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A, PHYS 100A.
Overview of environmental effects of industrial pollution and history of environmental legislation. Study of industrial processes and generation of waste streams in selected industries. Introduction to concepts of sustainable development, energy conservation, waste minimization and waste treatment.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)
Industrial processes and waste streams in industry: electroplating, metal finishing/printed circuit board production, oil refining/chemical production, general manufacturing, printing/graphic reproduction, agriculture/consumer services. Raw materials/chemicals in industry as they move through industrial process, material balance of inventory. Regulations and importance of waste minimization/treatment.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A.
Applications of physical and organic chemistry in environmental science and engineered environmental systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A, ET 206.
A study of the requirements of federal, state and local regulations relating to the management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. Particular focus on compliance with shipping, storage, labeling, sampling, and inventory and release reporting requirements.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)
Requirements and applications of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to hazardous materials. Compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupation Safety and health Administration, Hazard Communication, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III community Right to Know etc.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A, ET 206.
Hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical agents.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 244L.
Operations and use of the conventional and non-conventional machine tools.
Not open for credit to students with previous machine tools credit. (Lecture-Discussion 1 hour) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 244.
Laboratory exercises using conventional and non-conventional machine tools.
Not open for credit to students with previous machine tools experience. (Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: PHYS 100B. Corequisite: ET 250L.
Fundamentals of DC theory, units of measurements, systems of units. Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law, power, energy. Series and parallel circuits. Methods of analysis and selected topics. Network theorems such as superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Millman’s theorems.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: PHYS 100B. Corequisite: ET 250.
Laboratory exercises will be conducted on AC and DC circuits using proto boards and power supplies, multi-meters, function generators, oscilloscopes and frequency counters.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: MATH 120, ET 250, 250L. Corequisite: ET 252L.
Study of circuit analysis techniques in AC, including network theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, transients, time domain and phasors, magnetic circuits, sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal wave forms, resonance circuits (series and parallel), filters (low-pass, high-pass, passband and bandstop).
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: MATH 120, ET 250, 250L. Corequisite: ET 252.
Laboratory exercises will be conducted on AC circuits using proto boards and AC power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, and frequency counters.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 250, 250L. Corequisite: ET 255L.
Combinational logic utilizing Boolean algebra and the binary numbering system. Includes Karnaugh maps, truth tables, coding, switching circuits, converters and logic circuit elements.
(Lecture-problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 250, 250L. Corequisite: ET 255.
Laboratory exercises in basic logic circuits. Topics included are breadboarding, basic gates, and combinational circuits.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 252, 252L. Corequisite: ET 260L.
Analysis and design of solid-state electronic circuits using diodes, bipolar, unijunction and field-effect devices.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 252, 252L. Corequisite: ET 260.
Laboratory exercises in breadboarding and measurements of solid-state circuits utilizing all types of electronic measuring equipment.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 170; Corequisite: ET 264L.
Design of tools for production. Typical tooling problems include working drawings and hardware.
(Lecture-Discussion 1 hour) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 170; Corequisite: ET 264.
Laboratory experiments in tool design in relation to mass part production.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 205, 205L; Corequisite: ET 286L.
Introduction to an object–oriented programming language (C++). Problem analysis and software development methodology. Emphasis on applications to technology
(Lec–Discussion 2 hrs) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 205, 205L; Corequisite: ET 286.
Introduction to an object–oriented programming language (C++). Problem analysis and software development methodology. Emphasis on applications to technology.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hours)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A; Corequisite: ET 301L.
Study of physical and mechanical properties and applications of engineering materials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture–Discussion 2 hours)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A; Corequisite: ET 301.
Laboratory investigation and experiments in the application of engineering materials. Field trips.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lab 3 hrs)
Prerequisite: PHYS 100B; corequisite: ET 302L.
Overview of electrical principles and applications in electrical manufacturing industries including instrumentation and power distribution.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours) May not be used for credit for the ECET program.
Prerequisite: PHYS 100B; corequisite: ET 302.
Overview of laboratory techniques in electrical engineering technology and applications in the industry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hours) May not be used for credit for the ECET program.
Prerequisite: ET 204.
Analysis of strength and ridigity of structural members in resisting applied forces, stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses, connections, and moment distribution.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
Survey of industrial safety administration, engineering and management. Emphasis is placed on the role of the first line supervisor in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthful work environment for employees. Introduction to supporting computer resources used in the safety field.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture–Discussion 2 hours)
Prerequisites: ET 101,
English Composition. Principles, theories of industrial communications and management for engineering technology. Management functions of planning, organizing, motivating, leading, controlling and staffing in technical environment. Intro decision support models. Written/oral technical information; communication forms and procedures of industry, with computer applications.
(Lecture-Discussion, 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 202, 202L,
Junior standing. Quality engineering technology principles and practices in industry, including management concepts, inspection practices, costs of quality and testing.
(Lecture–Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 311.
Statistical process control; including use of statistical methods for analysis and improvement of product quality, control charts, linear correlation; sampling procedures, stratification, cause and effect analysis, process capability and introduction to design of experiments.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 311; Corequisite: ET 313L.
Theory and application of inspection procedures, instrument calibration, precision measurements including theory and application of non-destructive testing of materials for quality control.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 311; Corequisite: ET 313.
Laboratory experiments; instrument calibration including standards and precision measurements including the use of non destructive test equipment for quality control.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F)
Analysis of federal and local administration of environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and litigation of that act in the courts. Special attention paid to California and comparison of the environmental regulation policies of California.
(Lecture–Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 329L.
Detection, analysis and control of groundwater/soil contamination involving the regulatory hierarchy, distribution network and subsurface formations. Basic tools and procedures utilized in compliance operations.
(Lecture–Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 329.
Laboratory exercises in the techniques of detection, analysis and control of groundwater/soil contamination. Rules of compliance set by regulatory hierarchy, distribution network and subsurface formations.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 333L.
Survey of regulated hazardous and non– hazardous solid waste generated by common industrial processes. Topics include waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing and recovery. Consideration of system performance, legislation, regulations and environmental impact.
(Lecture–Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 333.
Techniques of identification, measurement and assessment of solid waste. Focus on regulated hazardous solid waste from common industrial processes. Topics include waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing and recovery. Consideration of system performance, legislation, regulations and environmental impact.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 335L.
Examination of engineering materials and manufacturing processes including the study of: Phase diagrams; heat treatment; metal casting processes; welding and soldering; corrosion, powder metallurgy, electronic fabrication; tribology, friction, wear, lubrication; surface treatment, coating and cleaning.
(Lecture - Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Corequisite: ET 335.
Laboratory exercises in engineering materials and manufacturing processes including the study of: Phase diagram; heat treatment; casting; metallography and electronic manufacturing processes.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ENGR 203, 203L, ET 260, 260L, corequisite: ET 341L.
Miller’s Theorem, integrated circuits, feedback, operational amplifiers, Fourier series, distortion, modulation, phase-locked loops, linear and non-linear circuits, and breadboarding.
(Lec-Discussion 2 hrs) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ENGR 203, 203L, ET 260, 260L, corequisite: ET 341.
Laboratory exercises in design and measurement of various circuits using operational amplifiers, comparators, regulators, silicon controlled rectifiers, frequency mixers and phase-locked loops.
(Lab 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 252, 252L; corequisite: ET 350L.
Study of electric rotating machinery, its theories, principles, design and applications in automation industries.
(Lecture-Problems 1 hour) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 252 252L; corequisite: ET 350.
Laboratory exercises in applications and design of rotating machines. Topics covered are DC machines, synchronous machines, servomotor, step motor, and control circuits.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 260, 260L; corequisite: ET 360L.
Application and basic design of analog and digital control instrumentation for industrial processes. Physical and electrical properties of thermal, mechanical and optical transducers with associated signal conditioning.
(Lecture-Problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 260, 260L; corequisite: ET 360.
Laboratory exercises in developing and measuring various control systems utilizing operational amplifiers, transducers, thermocouples, bridges, and various pressure devices.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 170, ET 204.
Mathematical and graphical approaches to analyze the motion of mechanisms, for further machine development, through studies of displacement, velocity and acceleration of mechanical elements.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours, Activity 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 204; Corequisite: ET 365L.
Fundamentals and application of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum power as used in current manufacturing plants.
(Lecture–Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 204; Corequisite: ET 365.
Demonstration and operation of fluid power systems. Design and selection of components for specific applications. Computer data acquisition and analysis.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 386L.
Theory and concepts of programming, hardware configuration, and functional capabilities of microcomputer systems including peripheral devices.
(Lecture-Problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 386.
Laboratory exercises in programming microcomputers. Topics included are number systems, microcomputer structure, mnemonic, binary code, peripheral devices operations, stand alone operations, and system operations.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 205, 205L; corequisite: ET 387L.
Basic concepts of robot manipulators, robot kinematics, robot programming languages. Applications of industrial robots, machine vision systems. Basic concepts of mechatronic systems: combine hardware, software, interface, and system integration to make an intelligent system. Sensors and actuators for robotics and mechatronic systems.
(Lecture-Problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 205, 205L; corequisite: ET 387.
Laboratory exercises in industrial and educational robot operation and applications. Laboratory exercises on mechatronic systems. Robot systems and their computer language instructions will be used. The experiments include teach pendant programming, high level language programming, workcell applications, continuous path programming.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 388L.
Techniques for design and development of industrial programs that includes composite program design, module coupling/strength, program testing, top-down structured programming concepts and tools, object oriented programming, and memory management. Concepts are investigated and examined for use in solving complex problems.
(Lecture-problems 2 hours)
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 388.
Techniques for design and development of industrial programs that includes composite program design, module coupling/strength, program testing, top-down structured programming concepts and tools, object oriented programming, and memory management. Concepts are investigated and examined for use in solving complex problems.
(Lab 3 hours)
Prerequisites: ET 170, 205, 205L; corequisite: ET 390L.
Roll of the computers in the manufacturing process, application of CAD/CAM systems, hardware and software components for automation, part programming for manufacturing, computer controlled manufacturing equipment, simulation, programming the factory.
(Lecture - Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 170, 205, 205L; corequisite: ET 390.
Use of microcomputer based hardware and software to solve 2D and 3D modeling problems. Computer automation software packages. Also includes part programming and CAD/CAM data exchange exercises.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Senior standing in ET, consent of instructor.
Advanced work of a technical nature within an area of specialization on an experimental or research basis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Economics course, Junior Standing.
Introduction to the concepts of capital and operations budgets, capital acquisitions, economic evaluations of capital alternatives and factors of the time–value of money in industrial operations and construction industries.
(Lecture–Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 410.
Simplification and improvement of manufacturing operations through the use of production analysis tools for optimum production economy. Also included is the investigation of production automation applications for improving manufacturing process, quality and productivity.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: ET 312.
Advanced statistical analysis applied to quality functions. Comparative and single factor experiments. Factorial designs and multiple regression.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 335, 335L. Corequisite: ET 435L.
Application of engineering materials and manufacturing processes including: rolling; forging; extrusion and drawing; sheet-metal forming; manufacturing of plastics and composites; material removal processes and rapid prototyping.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 335, 335L; corequisite: ET 435.
Continuation of ET 335L. Laboratory exercises in: welding processes; machining processes; metal forming; manufacturing of composite materials.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 360, 360L.
Procedures for the design, preparation, and evaluation of electronic systems that control manufacturing and production processes, simulation analysis for sensing, programming, and actuating operations.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 255, 255L; corequisite ET 442L.
Introduction to digital hardware design. Combinational/sequential logic circuits and systems and application of integrated circuits to logic controls. Programmable logic devices, Field-programmable gate array, Circuit synthesis, and analysis.
(Lecture-Problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 255, 255L; corequisite ET 442.
Laboratory study of digital computer circuits design and implementation. Standard designing and trouble-shooting procedures will be discussed. Topics covered are multivibrator, register, counter, decoder, arithmetic circuits, and memory.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 360, 360L.
National Communication Network, decibels, transmission units, transmission lines, characteristic impedance, loading systems, lattice networks, PCM, Nyquist Criterion, Bessel functions, coaxial cable, fiber optics, microwave, impedance matching, and Smith chart.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 350, 350L; corequisite: ET 445L.
Design, processing and applications of monolithic and hybrid microcircuits for analog and digital systems.
(Lecture 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 350, 350L; corequisite: ET 445.
Laboratory exercises in the processing of thick-film and thin-film materials, ultrasonic and thermocompression wire bonding and laser resistive trimming. Practical application and equipment utilization is emphasized.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 341, 341L; corequisite: ET 447L.
An in-depth study of the applications of important electronic circuit concepts in industry. Analysis of circuits and how they work in industrial applications. Techniques for troubleshooting of design circuits. Biomedical electronic circuits which have industrial applications are emphasized.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 341, 341L; corequisite: ET 447.
Laboratory exercises include constructing circuits which have important applications in industry. Troubleshooting methodology emphaiszed throughout. Assignments focus on biomedical electronic circuits which have industrial applications.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 341, 341L and senior standing; Co-requisite: ET 460L.
Laboratory exercises in electronics project design and development. Topics include: product planning, implementation planning, proposal and approvals, prototyping, system integration, packaging, overall testing, and reporting. Formal demonstration, oral presentation on finished product and written report on the final design.
This capstone course is open to Electronics Technology majors only. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)
Prerequisites: 341, 341L and senior standing; Co-requisite: ET 460.
Laboratory exercises in electronics project design and development. Topics include: product planning, implementation planning, proposal and approvals, prototyping, system integration, packaging, overall testing, and reporting. Formal demonstration, oral presentation on finished product and written report on the final design.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hours)
Prerequisite: ET 410.
Application of analytical planning and control techniques to the resources of industry including the physical plant, equipment, personnel, inventories and supplies use in the production of products and services.
(Lecture-Discussion 3 hrs) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: BIOL 306.
Required components of environmental impact reports and assessments and the processes involved in their preparation. Special emphasis is placed on the biological portions of EIRs and impact on flora and fauna.
(Lecture–Discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 388, 388L; corequisite: ET 486L.
Data structures and applications. Choice and implementation of appropriate data structures for applications. Treatment of arrays, lists, stacks, queues, lined lists, trees, and assorted algorithms. Introduction to search and sorting. File organization techniques.
(Lecture-Problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 388, 388L; corequisite: ET 486.
Laboratory exercises in data structures and applications. A recursive programming language will be used.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L, 386, 386L or equivalents; corequisite: ET 487L.
Introduction to data communications fundamentals, peer-to-peer and client/server network models. Hardware and software technology, Protocols, networks, relational database technology, and security. Example applications, tools and development environments, Groupware, middleware. A design project and class presentation is required.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L, 386, 386L or equivalents; corequisite: ET 487.
Laboratory and programming exercises introducing the students to data communications and Networking technology. Protocols, networks, relational database technology, and security. Applications using software/hardware tools and development environments.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 386, 386L; corequisite: ET 488L.
Study of available microprocessors and microcomputer systems. Topics cover microcomputer architecture, software structure, assembly language, central processing unit, input/output, memory manipulation, and interfacing applications in Engineering Technology.
(Lecture-problems 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 386, 386L; corequisite: ET 488.
Laboratory experience in microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing applications in Engineering Technology. Topics covered are central processing unit function, memory organization, and input/output operation. Available microcomputer systems will be used. Applications in Engineering Technology.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 442, 442L, 488, 488L; corequisite: ET 489L.
Study of theories and techniques that are used in peripheral control and interfacing. Topics covered are serial interfacing, Parallel interfacing, timing, handshaking, A/D converters, buffering, and UARTs.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 442, 442L, 488, 488L; corequisite: ET 489.
Laboratory exercises in computer interfacing applications and design. Available computer system and its assembly language instructions will be used.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 489, 489L; Corequisite: ET 491L.
Embedded microprocessors, embedded systems, development concepts, principles, and applications. Hardware/software tradeoffs, interfacing issues, memory sizing, timing, code and power optimization issues. Application requirements, platform selection, RISC vs. CISC issues, co-processors vs. ASIC’s.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 489, 489L; Corequisite: ET 491.
Laboratory exercises on embedded system development. Emphasis will be on application requirements, platform selection, interfacing, memory sizing, timing, code and power optimization. Use of development environments and evaluation boards.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 492L.
Concepts of computer-based control of industrial systems and data acquisition. Signals and measurements, noise, resolution, signal conditioning. Software and hardware for data acquisition and control.
(Lecture-discussion, 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 286, 286L; corequisite: ET 492.
Laboratory exercises on computer-based control of industrial systems and data acquisition. Software and hardware for data acquisition and control. Emphasis placed on object-oriented languages and creation of graphical user interfaces for data acquisition, display and control.
(Laboratory, 1 hour) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 386, 386L, 487, 487L; Corequisite: ET 494L.
Systems development concepts, principles, and practices to a comprehensive systems development project. Hands-on approach is used to analyze, design and document a realistic system. Actual use of project management, interviewing, forms analysis, structured methods, behavioral dynamics, walk-throughs, report writing, and presentations.
(Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 386, 386L, 487, 487L; Corequisite: ET 494.
Laboratory exercises on applied system development. Emphasis will be on systems development concepts, principles, and practices to a comprehensive systems development project.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 487, 487L; Corequisite: ET 497L.
Hardware and software technology as it relates to computer networking. LAN, WAN environments and access methods, Ethernet, ATM, Bridges, routers, gateways and intelligent hubs. Networking protocols. Security, Load balancing, and the use of simulation tools in designing networks.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ET 487, 487L; Corequisite: ET 497.
Laboratory exercises using hardware and software technology related to computer networking. Internetworking laboratory, Ethernet, ATM, Bridges, routers, gateways, and intelligent hubs. Security, Load balancing, and the use of simulation tools.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Group project involving analysis, design, tooling and production processes for product manufacture. Economic, market and capital requirements, manpower analysis. Written reports and oral presentations required.
(Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
