ENGL 1101  English Composition I

3 Credits

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

MATH 1113  Precalculus

3 Credits

This course is an intensive study of the basic functions needed for the study of calculus. Topics include algebraic, functional, and graphical techniques for solving problems with algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

CHEM 1211  Principles of Chemistry I

3 Credits

CHEM 1211 is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes electronic structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions, and gas laws.

CHEM 1211L  Principles of Chemistry Lab I

1 Credits

Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.

ECON 1000  

Credits

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ENGR 1000  Introduction to Engineering

1 Credits

This course explains the engineering education pathways in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The course introduces University and College resources as well as an overview of career opportunities, available campus facilities and student organizations. The course also covers advising and course planning, and some of the skills necessary for various Engineering disciplines. Students will learn basic skills in problem solving, computation, design, and communication that is needed for future engineering courses.

MATH 1190  Calculus I

4 Credits

This course is the first in the calculus curriculum and introduces the central concepts of calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable, applications of these concepts and a brief introduction to the integral of a function.

ENGL 1102  English Composition II

3 Credits

A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

ECET 1001L  Intro to EET Lab

1 Credits

A continuation of ENGR 1000, this course actively introduces the student to an exciting career of applied engineering within the context of Electrical Engineering Technology. The class/lab blends real-world workplace content, engineering tools/processes, critical engineering skills/competencies, and hands-on input?culminating in an exciting class competition that demonstrates an engineered solution to a defined problem.

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science

4 Credits

(PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L)

General Education Core Curriculum Social Sciences

3 Credits

HIST 1100 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112

ECET 1101  Circuits I

3 Credits

This course introduces electrical quantities, element configurations, and circuit analysis tools. DC circuit analysis is emphasized, including circuits containing dependent sources and techniques such as mesh analysis, nodal analysis, superposition, and Thevenin equivalence. Reactive elements are examined, as are the transient responses of circuits that contain a single reactive element. Sinusoidal AC circuit analysis is introduced through the application of basic circuit laws to series and parallel configurations.

ECET 1101L  Circuits I Lab

1 Credits

This course provides laboratory experiences to complement ECET 1101 Circuits I. Basic prototyping and testing skills are developed, and lecture concepts are reinforced. Circuits are constructed on solderless breadboards using standard electrical components, and measurements are completed using general-purpose instrumentation.

ECET 1200  Digital I

3 Credits

This course is a study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on combinational and sequential logic design, logic simplification and implementation using standard digital integrated circuits and programmable logic devices. Topics also include binary number systems, binary arithmetic, logic families, design techniques, logic simulation, flip-flops, counters, registers, memory technologies, and VHDL programming.

ECET 1200L  Digital I Lab

1 Credits

The laboratory component of ECET 1200 is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the fundamental concepts and techniques of discrete logic design and implementation using Boolean logic. The concepts are extended into programmable logic design (PLD) using a VHDL programming language. Lab exercises are based on modern digital design principles and practices.

MATH 2202  Calculus II

4 Credits

This course is the second in the calculus curriculum and consists of two parts. The first part is concerned with the techniques of integration and applications of the integral. The second part is concerned with infinite sequences and series.

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science

4 Credits

(PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L)

ECET 2111  Circuits II

3 Credits

This course primarily extends the circuit analysis techniques learned in ECET 1101 to circuits containing all three types of passive circuit elements and sinusoidal sources. Several adjunct topics are then presented including analysis of complex networks, dependent sources, transformers, resonance, 3-phase circuit analysis, filters and Bode plots.

ECET 2111L  Circuits II Lab

1 Credits

This laboratory course reinforces theoretical concepts presented in ECET 2111, expanding on circuit analysis techniques learned in ECET 1101 to circuits containing all three types of passive circuit elements and sinusoidal sources. Students document experimental lab results in reports evaluated based on completion, format, and data accuracy. Lab sessions offer students the opportunity to become proficient in working with standard instrumentation in electrical engineering technology.

ECET 2300  Electronics I

3 Credits

This course is a study of the characteristics, analysis, and practical applications of diodes, bipolar-junction transistors (BJTs), and field-effect transistors (FETs). Semiconductor theory, biasing, and small-signal models of BJTs and FETs are included. An introduction to the ideal op amp and basic circuits using it is included.

ECET 2300L  Electronics I Lab

1 Credits

This course provides laboratory experiences to complement ECET 2300 Electronics I. Standard devices such as op-amps, diodes, bipolar-junction transistors, and field-effect transistors are employed to construct circuits used to: examine device/circuit behavior, become familiar with associated measurements, and reinforce lecture concepts.

EDG 1210  Survey of Engineering Graphics

2 Credits

This course introduces the students to a broad range of engineering graphics topics. Freehand sketching, and computer-aided design (CAD) assignments cover theory and application in such areas as fundamentals of engineering graphics, drafting technique, lettering, orthographic projection, sectional views, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, and industry practices.

ENGT 2000  Applied Engineering Math

3 Credits

This course focuses on the practical application of the essential mathematical skills required by practicing engineers. All the basic math skills needed to manage contemporary technology problems are addressed. Topics include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, complex arithmetic, differential and integral calculus, simultaneous algebraic equations, differential equations, Fourier series and Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Mathematics of vectors, and Probability and Statistics.

POLS 1101  American Government

3 Credits

This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.

ECET 3500  Survey of Electric Machines

3 Credits

This course is a survey of electric machine topics, focusing on the characteristics and applications of basic electric machinery. It introduces classical electromagnetism and magnetic circuits as the basis for electromechanical energy conversion and machine operation. Single-phase and three-phase transformers are covered, along with three-phase and single-phase induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines, with emphasis placed on their operational characteristics and modeling.

ECET 3500L  Survey Electric Machines Lab

1 Credits

This lab course supports the ECET 3500 Survey of Electric Machines course. Students will set-up, operate, measure the operational characteristics, and evaluate the performance of a variety of machines including transformers, induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines.

ECET 2310  Electronics II

3 Credits

This course is a study of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and field effect transistor (FET) amplifiers including: amplifier frequency response, multistage amps, differential amps, feedback principles, and heat sink principles. The characteristics, performance and, practical applications of modern linear integrated circuits including: operational amplifiers, comparators, multipliers, logarithmic amplifiers, and oscillators are also covered.

ECET 2310L  Electronics II Lab

1 Credits

Students simulate, build, and test single- and multi-stage transistor amplifier circuits and operational amplifier circuits. Applications include determining amplifier and filter gain and frequency response, measuring differential amplifier performance, investigating feedback principles, and implementing oscillator circuits.

ECET 2210  Digital II

3 Credits

This course is a study of industry-dominate microcontroller architecture and assembly programming language. Principles covered include: the study of an industry standard micro-controller, assembly language programming, logic family characteristics, system interfacing and system timing issues.

ECET 2210L  Digital II Lab

1 Credits

The laboratory component of ECET 2210 is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the fundamental concepts and techniques of microcontroller system design. The concepts are extended into assembly programming language. Lab exercises are based on modern microcontroller embedded design principles and practices.

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2130 or PHIL 2010 or ENGL 2140 or WLC 2209 or WLC 1002

ECET 3410  Frequency Systems

3 Credits

This course is a study of electronic signal transmission systems. It includes an analysis of transmission lines with a concentration on their fundamental principles, specifications, operation and practical applications. The course also includes the study of the fundamental principles of waveguides, and wireless and fiber-optic communications.

ECET 3400  Data Communications

3 Credits

This course is a survey of data communication topics. The OSI and TCP/IP protocol models are covered, with emphasis placed on protocols associated with the lower layers. Concepts include synchronous and asynchronous transmission, line codes, signaling, effects of bandwidth and noise, and digital and analog modulation. Error detection and correction are also covered. Other areas studied include analog-to-digital conversion, multiplexing, circuit and packet switching, and network topologies.

ECET 3620  Signals & Systems Analysis

3 Credits

This course presents the analysis of continuous- and discrete-time signals occurring in circuits and systems containing linear and nonlinear elements. Methods include graphical techniques, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, convolution, and difference equations. Topics regarding communication systems, Bode plots for transfer functions, classical filter responses, and practical second-order filter designs are also presented. An introduction to discrete-time systems including sampling theory is provided covered.

ECET 3710  HardwarePrgmmng&Interfacing

3 Credits

This course will teach students the fundamental concepts of hardware programming and interfacing using abstract programming language(s) and several interfacing technologies commonly used in microcontroller design. In addition to learning basic design and interfacing techniques, other skills such as writing pseudo code, developing C/C#-based applications, and applying statistical analysis will be explored.

ECET 3710L  Hardware Prgm Interfacing Lab

1 Credits

The laboratory component of ECET 3710 is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the fundamental concepts of hardware programming and interfacing using abstract programming language(s) and several interfacing technologies commonly used in microcontroller design. Lab exercises are oriented around a popular microcontroller and associated peripheral devices.

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ART 1107 or DANC 1107 or MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107

ENGT 4901  ET Senior Design I

1 Credits

Part 1 of a two-course senior design capstone project for Engineering Technology. Students will form teams, define design projects, and write a proposal.

ECET 4610  Control Systems

3 Credits

This course is a study of feedback control systems theory including practical applications of compensation and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics, stability and frequency response are analyzed. Compensation and controller design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of control system software, such as MATLAB, in the analysis and design of control systems is emphasized.

ECET 4610L  Control Systems Lab

1 Credits

This lab course complements the ECET 4610 lectures. Students investigate feedback control systems including practical applications of compensation and PID concepts. Control system modeling, transient and steady state characteristics, stability and frequency response are analyzed. Compensation and controller design using Root locus methods are covered. The use of MATLAB in the analysis and design of control systems is emphasized. MATLAB is used in conjunction with all the laboratories.

ECET 3600  Test Engineering

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to test engineering principles with an emphasis on computer-controlled instrumentation and acquisition using a communication interface. Application software will be written in LabVIEW to automatically test devices using GPIB/VISA test equipment. BIST, MTBF, Boundary scan testing, instrumentation, instrumentation automation, ISO 9000, TQM, usability, and other related test engineering topics will also be covered.

ECET 3600L  Test Engineering Lab

1 Credits

This course involves extensive use of LabVIEW for simulation and interfacing to test instruments in the lab. Students learn how to program in LabVIEW and they design an automated test and measurement system.

General Education Core Curriculum Political Science & US History

3 Credits

HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

Electrial Engineering Technology Electives (1 of 3)

3 Credits

ECET 3701 or ECET 4420 or ECET 4510 or ECET 4520 or ECET 4530 or ECET 4630 or ECET 4730 or ECET 4820 or ECET 3701L or ECET 4420L

ENGT 4902  ET Senior Design II

3 Credits

Part 2 of a two-course senior design capstone project for Engineering Technology. In teams students will define design projects and write a proposal for the synthesis and analysis of an open-ended mechanical engineering design project, including written and oral communication. Students will also be prepared to take the FE exam.

General Education Core Curriculum Social Studies

3 Credits

CRJU 1101 or GEOG 1101 or PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or STS 1101 or ANTH 1102 or ECON 2106

Electrical Engineering Technology Elective (2 of 3)

3 Credits

ECET 3701 or ECET 4420 or ECET 4510 or ECET 4520 or ECET 4530 or ECET 4630 or ECET 4730 or ECET 4820 or ECET 3710L or ECET 4420L

Electrical Engineering Technology Elective (3 of 3)

3 Credits

ECET 3701 or ECET 4420 or ECET 4510 or ECET 4520 or ECET 4530 or ECET 4630 or ECET 4730 or ECET 4820 or ECET 3701L or ECET 4420L

General Education Area Curriculum Institutional Priorities

3 Credits

BLCK 1102 or AMST 1102 or ASIA 1102 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or PAX 1102 or ISD 2700 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102 or COMM 1100