EET Electronic/Electrical (EET)

Direct current (DC) circuit analysis. Topics include: voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law, power, circuit reduction, Kirchhoff's laws, network analysis methods, network theorems, capacitors, inductors, transients and sine wave characteristics. TAG approved course- OET001 effective Summer 2007. CTAG CTEET001 Approved Spring 2012.

Alternating current (AC) circuit analysis and instrumentation. Topics include: phasor analysis, RL, RC and RLC circuits network theorems, power, resonance, fitters, pulse analysis, transformers and three phase systems. TAG approved course- OET003 effective Spring 2008.

Theory, characteristics and applications of solid-state devices. Devices covered include: diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, operational amplifiers, analog and digital voltage regulators. TAG approved effective summer 2024, OET005

This course covers the principles of electromagnetic induction, dynamo construction, direct current generation characteristics and operation, armature reaction, DC motor characteristics, operation and control, machine efficiency, single and three-phase transformers theory and operation, construction of three-phase transformers, AC motors and generators. Subjects include: polyphase transformers, induction motors, alternators, synchronous motors, single phase induction, universal and specialty motors.

A study of the National Electric Code as it applies primarily to the design of large commercial and industrial installations. Emphasis is placed on definitions, calculating conductor and conduct size, selection of circuit over-current protection, grounding, service sizing transformers connections, short circuit analysis, and other related subject material.

This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of the semiconductor industry and cleanroom environment, semiconductor materials science and processes in the development of semiconductor devices. The student will explore career opportunities within the semiconductor industry and learn how people effectively work in a cleanroom environment and adhere to chemical safety best practices. Students will be introduced to how semiconductor wafers are manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit used in a variety of industries. Students will demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills while learning how the microelectronic manufacturing environment focuses on punctual delivery of products and tasks, according to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/checklist. TAG OSE001, spring 2026

This course will introduce students to the operational mechanisms and process use of vacuum pumps used in the semiconductor industry. Description of operational methodology and process use of equipment that requires vacuum pumps used in the semiconductor industry. Students will practice the ability to safely test, troubleshoot, and fix a vacuum pump system with a leak using tools while gowned up in a cleanroom environment. CTAG approved effective spring 2024, CTVS001

This course will introduce students to print reading and part visualization from drawings, including analyzing and interpreting multi-view drawings and three-dimensional models, location of key features and dimensioning specifications. Students are introduced to beginning concepts in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Instruction in using precision measurement tools including, but not limited to scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and coordinate measurement machines. Students will incorporate the use of computer interfaces in metrology and basic statistical process control and topics in lean manufacturing. TAG approved effective summer 2024, OIM001 CTAG approved CTITM001 effective fall 2024

A presentation of techniques, application and development analysis of relay control circuits with implementation of electromechanical devices, programmable controllers and variable frequency drives. Circuits, devices and techniques studied include control of motor starting, motor speed control, machine cycle control, control components, pilot devices, maintenance and troubleshooting circuits. TAG approved Summer 2017 OET022

Application and analysis of microprocessor-based computer systems and programmable logic controllers to industrial control systems. Introduction to closed systems control (PID control) and robot control. Introduction and application of Programmable Logic Control Network Interfaces. Human-machine interfaces topics are also addressed.

The course consists of digital and analog industrial circuits, such as interfacing to programmable logic controller, DC to DC converters, AC inverters, thyristor phase control, pulse generation and electronic motor speed and motion control with supporting laboratory exercises.

A course designed to allow the student to demonstrate capabilities acquired during previous course work in the electrical/electronic program. The student will choose an approved project compatible with interest and background. The project must be in the area of electrical and/or electronic engineering technology. The scope will be determined by the project, but in general, will include research, testing, drawing, actual construction, and a report and presentation.