Syllabus for EET 310
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EET310
Methods in Engineering Analysis
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MAT 282, EET 260
EET 320
John W. Loney
Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Write a “C” program to add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers.
2. Perform all arithmetic operations on matrices.
3. Write a “C” program to add, subtract and multiply matrices.
4. Solve a first and second order differential equation.
5. Distinguish between Butterworth, Chebychev Type I, Chebychev Type II,
Bessel and Cauer filters.
6. Choose appropriate filters for specific applications.
7. Design a variety of active filters.
8. Write a “C” program to choose components for any filter.
9. Determine the input/output transfer function for a variety of second order filters.
10. Transfer second order systems from the time domain to the frequency domain.
11. Determine the necessary gain and the frequency of oscillation for a variety of
oscillating circuits.
12. Determine the true rms. value for a variety of periodic functions
13. Determine the Fourier coefficients for a variety of periodic functions.
14. Apply Fourier analysis to circuits having periodic
non-sinusoidal forcing functions.
C.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to matrix theory, classical first and second order transient analysis,
active filter and oscillator design and Fourier analysis. Computer solutions to
special problems will be presented.
D.
Outline of the Course:
A. Development of the Phasor concept
1. The time domain relationship between current and voltage in a capacitor.
2. The time domain relationship between current and voltage in an inductor.
3. Euler’s Identity
4. The frequency domain relationship between current and voltage in
a capacitor.
5. The frequency domain relationship between current and voltage in an
inductor.
B. Matrices
1. The addition of matrices.
2. The subtraction of matrices.
3. The multiplication of matrices.
4. The solution of simultaneous equations using the
Gaussian elimination method.
5. The solution of simultaneous equations using the
Gauss-Jordan method.
6. The solution of simultaneous equations by finding
the inverse matrix.
C. Introduction to Analog Filters
1. Butterworth Filters.
2. Chebyshev Type I Filters.
3. Chebyshev Type II Filters.
4. Cauer Filters.
5. Bessel Filters.
6. Filter Band Definitions.
7. The design of Active Filters.
8. The design of RLC Filters.
D. First Order Circuits
1. Currents and voltages in a relaxed RC circuit.
2. Currents and voltages in a relaxed RL circuit.
3. Currents and voltages in a non-relaxed RC circuit.
4. Currents and voltages in a non-relaxed RL circuit.
E. Second order circuits
1. Relaxed Series RLC circuits.
2. Currents and Voltages in an Underdamped system.
3. Currents and Voltages in an Overdamped systems.
4. Currents and Voltages in a critically damped system.
5. Non-relaxed Series RLC Circuits.
6. Currents and Voltages in an Underdamped Non-relaxed system.
7. Internal resistance of voltage sources.
F. Oscillators
1. Block Diagrams
2. Wein Bridge Oscillators
3. Phase Shift Oscillators
4. Other Oscillators
G. Waveform Analysis
1. DC and RMS values of periodic functions
2. Step and Ramp functions
3. Impulse Function
4. Fourier Analysis
E.
Teaching Methodology:
This course is designed to provide the students with 60 hours of instruction per
semester consisting of 4 hours of lecture per week. Instruction will occur using, but not
limited to, lecture, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, and computer
assignment. Use of web-based technologies to support the above instruction pedagogies is
also incorporated into the teaching methodology for this course.
F. Text / Course Materials:
Stanley, Nework Analysis with Applications, Prentice Hall, 2002
Loney, EET310 Lecture Notes, 2003
G. Assessment Activities:
Students will be assessed using exams, quizzes, homework assignments, individual
assignments, group assignments, and/or laboratory work typically distributed as follows.
3 Exams
100 points each
300 points
1 Final Exam
200 points
200 points
4 Computer projects
15 points each
060 points
5 quizzes
10 points each
050 points
Professional Activities
40 points
040 points
Total
650 points
650 to 585 points
584 to 520 points
519 to 455 points
454 to 390 points
389 to 0 points
90 - 100%
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 - 69%
below 60%
:A
:B
:C
:D
:F
H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
The current, adopted University-wide policy on Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities shall be adhered to in this course. The standard University statement regarding students
with disabilities will be distributed to students as part of the course syllabus on the first day of
class.
Students with Disabilities:
* Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations.
* Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive
accommodations.
* Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting
accommodations.
* Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations, which specifically involve
the faculty.
Office of Students with Disabilities:
Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to OSD. Approved
accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval notice and provided to
the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing
documentation, and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. The OSD is located in the
Keystone Education Building - Room 112 and the phone number is (724) 938-5781.
I.
Supportive Library Materials:
Complete guide to active filter design, op amps, and pasive components / Z.H. Meiksin. Meiksin, Z. H.
1989
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.381532
999=4th Floor)
M512c
Modern filters / Simon Haykin. Haykin, Simon S., 1931- 1989
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3815
999=4th Floor)
H419m
RC active filter design handbook / [edited by] F.W. Stephenson.
1985
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3815
999=4th Floor)
S836r
Circuits and filters handbook / editor-in-chief, Wai-Kai Chen.
1995
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3815
999=4th Floor)
C578
Contemporary electric circuits : insights and analysis / Robert A. Strangeway ... [et al.].
2003
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number:
999=4th Floor)
621.31924 C761
Circuits, signals, and systems / William McC. Siebert. Siebert, William McC. 1986
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3192
999=4th Floor)
S571c
Engineering circuit analysis / William H. Hayt, Jr., Jack E. Kemmerly. Hayt, William Hart, 1920- 1986
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3192
999=4th Floor)
H426e4
Introductory network theory / William A. Blackwell, Leonard L. Grigsby. Blackwell, William A. 1985
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3192
999=4th Floor)
B632i
Handbook of modern electronics and electrical engineering / editor-in-chief, Charles Belove ; associate
editors, Phillip Hopkins ... [et al.].
1986
Library Location: Reference (1st Floor)
Call Number: 621.302 H236
Circuits, devices, and systems : a first course in electrical engineering / Ralph J. Smith, Richard C. Dorf.
Smith, Ralph Judson. 1992
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3
999=4th Floor)
S65c5
Electrical circuits and systems : an introduction for engineers and physical scientists / A.M. Howatson.
Howatson, A. M. 1996
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call
999=4th Floor)
Number:
Electric circuits and networks / R.D. Strum, J.R. Ward. Strum, Robert D. 1985
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3192
999=4th Floor)
S927e2
Electrical networks : theory and analysis / John Choma, Jr. Choma, John, 1941- 1985
Library Location: Main Collection (000-599=3rd Floor; 600- Call Number: 621.3192
999=4th Floor)
C548e
Additional Information for Accreditation
Z1.
Relationship of Course to Program Objectives:
In accordance with requirements set forth for ABET accreditation of the EET program, this course
is identified to address three program education outcomes as follows.
By the time of graduation, Electrical Engineering Technology graduates will demonstrate:
Oc1. the knowledge, skills, techniques and application of modern tools in the electrical
engineering technology discipline,
Oc2. the ability to use computers and application software that pertain to electrical engineering
technology,
Oc8. the ability to apply mathematics including transform methods and applied
differential equations in support of electrical/ electronic systems,
Oc10.the ability to analyze, design and implement analog and microprocessor systems
through a blend of theoretical and practical methods,
Additional Information for Course Proposals
J.
Proposed Instructors: Loney, Means, Salim,
K.
Rationale for the Course
This course, a major requirement for the revised Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer
Engineering Technology programs (124 credits), is needed as a replacement for a previous course
to bring the digital electronics area of the EET program into compliance with ABET requirements.
L.
Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed
This course requires no specialized equipment or supplies.
M.
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1. Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain)
No, this course does not required additional human resources. Existing CET/EET faculty will
be used to teach this course.
2. Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain)
No, this course does not require additional physical resources other than what is already
available in the linear Engineering laboratory.
3. Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain)
Yes, this course is to be required as an introductory freshmen-level course in both the CET and
EET majors.
4. Does the course replace an existing course? (If so, list the course and attach a Course Deletion
sheet)
No, this course does not replace an existing course
5. How often will the course be taught?
Every fall semester or as needed.
6. Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the
possibility exists, indicate course discipline, number, and name)
No, this course does not duplicate an existing course in another Department or College.
N.
If this course is to be dual-listed as a graduate and undergraduate course, please attach the
appropriate form, available at the graduate school office.
This course is not to be dual-listed as a graduate and undergraduate course.
O.
Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for
General Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for
General Education and forward to the Chairperson of the General Education Committee.
The UCC will consider the course proposal after consideration by the General Education
Committee.
This course is not being submitted for consideration as a General Education menu course at this
time.
P.
Attach Approval Form.