Electrical Engineering Course Descriptions - Southern State Community College





	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - EENG EENG 100 Survey of Engineering 1 credit An introduction to the engineering field with particular emphasis on the role of the technician. EENG 103 Industrial Electricity I Prerequisite: MATH 118 or equivalent 5 credits Ohmic and non-ohmic conduction. DC voltage, current, power and resistance calculations in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Interpretation of schematics and functional analysis of circuits. Introduction to discrete solid state devices and circuits. Device construction and packaging. EENG 104 Industrial Electricity II Prerequisites: EENG 103 or equivalent, MATH 120 5 credits Single phase and polyphase AC voltage, current, power and resistance calculations in series, parallel and seriesparallel circuits. Steady state AC behavior of capacitors and inductors. Introduction to discrete solid state devices and circuits. Device construction and packaging. EENG 105 DC Circuits and Devices Prerequisite: MATH 120 or equivalent 4 credits An examination of the behavior of passive devices in transient and steady state DC circuits. Topics include device construction and packaging. Ohmic and nonohmic conduction, voltage, current, power and resistance calculations in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Laboratory consists of development of prototyping skills and verification of circuit operation. EENG 115 AC Circuits and Devices Prerequisite: EENG 105 or equivalent 4 credits An examination of the frequency response of reactive circuits. Topics include voltage, current and power calculations in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Applications of resonance and filtering are discussed. EENG 127 Fluid Power & Control Prerequisite: EENG 104 and PHYS 117 5 credits An introduction to hydraulics and pneumatics in fluid power systems. Industry symbols and schematic standards are covered. Typical industrial applications of control circuitry to fluid power systems are covered in the lab. EENG 150 Operating Systems 3 credits This course is designed to introduce the student to various types of computer operating systems. It will familiarize the student with the basic commands and fundamental concepts needed to work in these systems. We will discuss single user, multitasking and multi-user systems along with user interfaces. If you have completed CSCI 150 you cannot receive credit for this course. EENG 152 Local Area Networks Prerequisites: CSCI 140 or permission of instructor 4 credits This course is designed to introduce concepts in local area networking. It familiarizes the student with network topologies, hardware and protocols. Learn the advantages, disadvantages and importance of various types of networks. This course gives hands-on experience. If you have completed CSCI 152 you cannot receive credit for this course. EENG 185 Electrical Machinery Prerequisites: PHYS 117 and EENG 115 4 credits An examination of the characteristics of power transmission equipment. DC and single phase and polyphase AC machinery are covered including servomachines and transformers. EENG 199 Seminar 1-3 credits Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest. EENG 200 Industrial Instrumentation Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or equivalent 5 credits This course is an introduction to electronic industrial measurements. It provides operators and technicians with an understanding of how typical industrial instrumentation functions, the limitations of sensors and how instrumentation relates to process control. EENG 203 Industrial Electronics Prerequisite: EENG 104 or equivalent 5 credits Semiconductor applications in discrete amplifier and power supply circuits. Packaging, specifications and application of diodes, transistors, FETs and other discrete devices. Linear IC devices, circuits and applications. EENG 205 Digital Electronics Prerequisite: EENG 115 or equivalent 4 credits An examination of number systems and techniques of logical reduction. Pulse and logic circuits, counters, registers, logic families, integrated circuits and basic elements of digital design are discussed. EENG 207 Industrial Computer Applications Prerequisite: EENG 203 and ENDS 145 5 credits In a lab-lecture format, digital circuitry is examined from logic gates to microprocessor controllers and programmable logic controllers. Standard industrial interfaces and ladder logic programming are covered in lab. EENG 215 Analog Circuits and Devices Prerequisite: EENG 115 or equivalent 5 credits An introduction to the characteristics, specifications, packaging, and applications of discrete devices and low scale integrated circuits. EENG 225 Digital Applications Prerequisite: EENG 205 3 credits Development of lab skills in digital circuitry. An introduction to industry standards of documentation. Breadboard implementation of digital circuit designs and use of debugging techniques. EENG 235 Electronic Communications Systems 4 credits This course is an examination of analog communications techniques in preparation for the FCC General Radiotelephone License. Topics include the electromagnetic spectrum, frequency allocation, methods of modulation, transmission lines and antennas, radio and television broadcast and FCC regulations. EENG 245 Analog Applications Prerequisite: EENG 215 3 credits This course builds the practical skills of component identification, circuit building and measurement techniques in analog circuits. The use and development of documentation, and safety procedures are emphasized. EENG 254 Computer Architecture and Design Prerequisites: CSCI 140,141,142 or permission of instructor 4 credits This is an introductory course into computer architecture. This class will cover all hardware components and begin to teach students how each operate to make the computer function. There will be exercises and hands-on projects. If you have completed CSCI 245 you cannot receive credit for this course. EENG 255 Digital Communications Prerequisites: EENG 205 and ENDS 145 Corequisite: EENG 225 5 credits An examination of various digital communications techniques. Topics covered will include modulation, sampling, coding and decoding, multiplexing, error detection and correction, modems, LANs, and WANs. EENG 262 Troubleshooting Prerequisite: EENG 215 or equivalent 3 credits Troubleshooting problems in systems. Techniques of fault isolation and remedy are introduced and developed. Emphasis is on typical industrial problems. EENG 265 Microprocessor Systems Prerequisites: EENG 255 5 credits An examination of typical microprocessor hardware. Introduction to the use of Assembly Language programs for control and analysis. Topics include I/O devices, DMAs, disk drive and video controllers. EENG 270 Robotics Prerequisites: EENG 205 and EENG 215 3 credits This course is designed to provide an introduction to industrial robotic technology. The student will study robotic applications in industry, robotic design and control systems. The course will include laboratory instruction on the set-up and programming of small instructional robots to carry out simulations of industrial tasks. EENG 275 Robotic Systems Prerequisites: EENG 270 5 credits An in-depth continuation of EENG 270. Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric servo systems are examined. Advanced laboratory instruction on robot programming, and industrial applications, work flow, planning and troubleshooting. EENG 285 Manufacturing Control Systems Prerequisites: EENG 205 and EENG 215 5 credits Introduction to the use of programmable logic controllers in industry. Topics include ladder logic programming, sensors used in manufacturing control systems and applications of PID loops. Laboratory complementing class work. EENG 299 Research Project Prerequisite: Final standing as a major in Electrical Engineering Technology or permission of instructor Corequisite: EENG 220 3 credits Independent study resulting in a technical project, research paper, or a combination of these. Selection of the area of study is made in consultation with the instructor and must be approved by him.