The concept of current, voltage, power, and resistance. The course deals with units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network theorems, and instruments. AC sources, capacitance, inductance, and magnetism are introduced. Circuits are analyzed using PSPICE. Laboratory work parallels class work and includes the use of various AC and DC instruments. (2-2-3)

The second part of the electric circuit sequence. The course deals with impedance and admittance in sinusoidal circuits. Resonant circuits, three-phase circuits, harmonics and transformer theory are also studied. Circuits are analyzed using PSPICE. Laboratory work parallels class work . (2-2-3)

A study of discrete electronic devices. Semiconductor diodes, BJTs and FETs are studied with emphasis on characteristic curves. BJT and FET amplifiers are studied indepth and various configurations of small- and large-signal amplifiers are studied. Circuits are analyzed using PSPICE. Laboratory work parallels class work. (2-2-3)

A study of the characteristics, performance, and application of the most common linear integrated circuits. The emphasis of this course is on operational amplifiers, comparators, multipliers, oscillators, voltage regulation, oscillators, phase-locked loops and data converters. Applications will illustrate use and laboratory exercises will enhance learning. (2-2-3)

A comprehensive study of binary and hexadecimal numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps, and combination logic using basic gates. Flip-flops, counters, registers, encoders, and decoders are also presented. Circuit simulation software is used in both classroom and laboratory work. (2-2-3)

A thorough study of sequential design. Techniques and issues relevant to design will be covered indepth and project work will emphasize the use of LSI, MSI, and SSI circuits in the application and design of complex digital systems. Analog-to-digital converters (ADC), digital-to-analog converters (DAC), programmable logic devices (PLDs), and introduction to microprocessors are also studied. Circuit simulation software is used in both classroom and laboratory. (2-2-3)

A comprehensive study of micro controller hardware and software. System architecture includes the CPU, timer, serial, and parallel I/O ports, RAM and ROM. The software portion of the course covers assembly language. Classroom instruction will be enhanced by laboratory work. (2-2-3)

Analysis and design of linear feedback control systems are studied. Nyquist’s and Routh’s stability criteria, Bode plots, transient behavior, static error coefficients, and the steady-state behavior of various system types are presented. The root-locus method and block diagram representation and simplification are also included. Classroom instruction will be enhanced by laboratory work. (2-2-3)

An introductory course in the characteristics and application of basic electric machinery. Three phase distribution systems, transformers, DC generators, AC generators, DC motors, and AC motors are studied. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

The physical and electrical characteristics of standard transmission lines, along with the analysis of loss less and loss lines, reflection coefficients, unmatched loads, and VSWRs. Problem-solving techniques are emphasized using Smith Charts. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

An introduction to the techniques for interfacing the basic measurement and instrumentation circuitry and systems to monitor physical characteristics such as temperature, pressure, strain, and distance by using data acquisition system. Typical instrumentation and measuring problems will be solved in the laboratory. (1-2-2)

PLC, ladder logic, programming, installation, and troubleshooting of PLC systems. Sensors and their wiring, I/O modules and wiring, and fundamentals of plant communications are studied. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

A comprehensive study of fundamentals of very large scale integration (VLSI) circuit technology, design, layout and testing. The advantages of using VLSI in the manufacturing of custom cells, standard cells, and gate array are examined. Analysis of design strategies, functional sub-systems, and blocks such as memory, programmable logic arrays. Fabrication techniques, layout, and design rules are studied. Circuit simulation software is used in both classroom and laboratory work. (2-2-3)

A study of communications systems, including time and frequency multiplexing. Theory and circuits for signal sampling, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation and various kinds of pulse modulation are treated. Recent developments and practices in digital communication systems are presented. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

A study of the theory of operations of the various electronic devices and components of the microcomputer. The installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of microcomputer peripheral is also studied. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

The selection of an appropriate engineering project for design and development. The majority of work is spent in the laboratory researching, designing, prototyping, debugging, and fabricating the project. Engineering note book is required. Course requirements include oral and written reports on the project. (0-2-1)

A hands-on approach to circuit simulation and analysis of electronic networks. Simulation of analog and digital Ics is introduced. The lectures and laboratory experiments will be based on PSPICE and Electronics Workbench application program. (2-2-3)

A study of the basic understanding of optics systems, fiber optics, types, and characteristics related to computer communication. Additional coverage includes fiber optic couplers, multiplexes, demultiplexes, and distribution system. Laboratory work parallels classroom instruction. (2-2-3)

Sampling, coding, decoding, and digital multiplexing. The course will also cover the networking essential concepts, with emphasis on Microsoft Networking system. (2-2-3)