Course descriptions

Analysis and design of digital control systems. Review of ztransforms; root locus and frequency response methods; state space analysis and design techniques; controllability, observability and estimation. Examination of digital control algorithms

Advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, function block, structured text, function chart, sequencer. Factory communications, system simulation, human-machine interface (HMI) programming. Advanced PID control. Network security and reliability. Class-wide project.

Random signals and their characterization; noise performance of amplitude, angle and pulse modulation systems; digital data transmission; use of coding for error control.

Introduction to wireless communications and networking. Topics include transmission fundamentals, wireless channel, coding techniques and error control, satellite and cellular networks, cordless systems, mobile IP and management, multiple access techniques and wireless protocols, wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11, and adhoc and sensor network

Power semiconductor devices in switching mode converter and control circuits, phase-controlled rectifiers, synchronous inverters, AC regulators, cyclo-converters; self-commuted inverters; and frequency changers; thermal analysis and protection. Applications to industry and HVDC.

Network analysis applied to power systems; the load flow concept; economic operation of power systems; synchronous machine reactances and transient stability; symmetrical components and asymmetrical faults; protective relaying.

Topics in Microwave Engineering: Standard RF measurements, waveguide resonator and antenna. Transmission line theory, impedance matching, and design approach of selected microwave components. Emphasis will be on the fundamental principles and industrial practice of the designs. Commercial CAD tools.

Analyze performance characteristics of Antennas, Design and study of various antennas, Analyze the use of microwave sources, Analyze microwave junctions using scattering parameters.

A complete design cycle – working in small teams, students will design, document, analyze, implement, and test a product. Topics include Iteration in design, prototyping, group dynamics, design reviews, making effective presentations, concurrent design, designing for test, ethics, and standards, testing, and evaluation.

A continuation of ELEN 491.

Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations in the workplace. Introduction to campus resources for assisting student success.

Introduction to a systematic approach to engineering design (problem clarification, concept generation, concept selection, prototyping methods, engineering ethics) and fundamental design communication techniques. Computer aided design tools are introduced to assist in design analysis.

Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Topics include resultants, equilibrium, friction, trusses, center of gravity, and moment of inertia.

Engineering project analysis from an engineering economics perspective. Topics include interest, equivalent worth, comparing alternatives, rate of return methods, depreciation and taxes, inflation and price changes, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis.