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CJ 206 - International Law
This course provides a survey of the general parameters of international law as well as some of the current issues such as piracy, war crimes, genocides, human rights, and environmental law. The class utilizes a variety of means to gain a better understanding of international law, including a moot court or mock trial exercise and case briefing of major international legal cases.
Prerequisite: PS 130! or PS 205 .
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST PS 206
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CJ 290 - Special Topics in Cj
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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CJ 302 - Policing
The historical and social settings of the police; the police role and discretion; police organization and practices; problems of law enforcement in contemporary society.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 303 - Criminal Courts
The organization and operation of local, state, and federal courts in America; emphasis on the steps in the legal process and the roles of principal legal actors-prosecutors, defense counsel, and judges.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 304 - Corrections
The historical and social settings of corrections; theories and practices in corrections; correctional programs in institutions and the community.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 305 - Criminal Law
The study of the authority of government to regulate conduct within constitutional limitations. Primary emphasis will be on learning the principles (i.e., elements) of traditional crimes, finite legal distinctions among various offenses, and applicable defenses.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 315 - Private Security
The role of security and the security industry; relationships of private security with public law enforcement; administrative, personnel and physical aspects of the security industry; loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 316 - Criminal Investigation
The study of crime investigation as a process; the investigation of serious crimes, focusing on crimes against persons and property; the contribution of specialized methods and scientific processes in investigation.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 317 - Forensic Investigation
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad introduction to the methods and techniques utilized by today’s forensic professionals. Students will explore the application of the physical, medical, natural and engineering sciences to specialized legal contexts, investigation of a crime scene, the role of law enforcement crime labs, and other important issues relating to forensic investigations.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 320 - Restorative Justice
Overview of community-centered alternatives to the formal legal system; philosophy and methods of non-coercive interaction among victims, offenders, and the community; focus on mediation, conflict resolution, family group conferencing, victim/offender reconciliation, and other restorative justice practices.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 326 - Research Methods
Interaction of theory, research, and practice in criminal justice; purposes and limits of research; research design and data collection; analytical and data processing resources; preparation of research reports.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 330 - American Constitutional Law: Rights & Liberties
The history and development of the United States’ constitutional law. Emphasis upon the development of basic principles and doctrines established by the United States Supreme Court as they pertain to Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Includes in-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST PS 330
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CJ 340 - Crime and Punishment
The interaction of criminal acts and criminal penalties, emphasizing the history, theoretical purposes, and problems associated with various custodial, noncustodial and physical punishments.
Credits: 3 cr
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CJ 341 - Community Corrections
The history, function and operation of community-based alternatives in corrections, including probation, parole and reintegration, work release and community residential facilities, diversion and intermediate sanctions; emphasis on contemporary applications and issues.
Credits: 3 cr
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CJ 350 - Juvenile Justice System
The system’s response to the juvenile crime problem in America; processing of juvenile offenders through police, judicial and correctional organizations; emphasis on rehabilitation approaches and distinctions between the juvenile and adult systems.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 360 - Evidence & Criminal Procedure
A review of procedural and evidentiary rules and cases relating to the admissibility of criminal evidence. Search warrants, probable cause, investigative stops, identification procedures (e.g. line-ups), interrogation requirements and the intricacies of hearsay are examples of focal topics.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and CJ 305 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 370 - Federal and State Courts
A study of the structure and process of Federal and State Courts.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST PS 370 .
3 cr |
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CJ 381 - Human Relations & Diversity in CJ
Relationships between the components of criminal justice - police, courts and corrections - and individuals and groups in society; emphasis on issues related to diversity and difference in the interaction between public officials and members of various social groups - racial and ethnic minorities, social classes and special interest groups.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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CJ 401 - Criminal Justice Issues and Policies
Research into the issues facing the criminal justice system, the policies designed to address those issues, and the efficacy of those policies.
Prerequisite: CJ 201!
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 405 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
A cross-national analysis and evaluation of selected criminal justice and legal systems with emphasis upon the effects of diverse political ideologies on theory and practice.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 410 - Criminology
An investigation of the complex phenomena of crime and deviance in the United States, which emphasizes attempts at the scientific study of cultural, social and behavioral factors.
Prerequisite: SOC 111
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST SOC 410
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CJ 415 - White Collar Crime
A comprehensive study of business crime, including the origin, history and basic conceptual methods of combating white collar crime. The topics for analysis include corporate fraud, industrial espionage and criminal enterprises.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and CJ 315 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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CJ 420 - Criminal Justice Management
Overview of management processes within criminal justice organizations - police, criminal courts, and corrections.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 490 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
In-depth study of selected topics of current importance in one or more components of criminal justice; with change of topics, can be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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CJ 491 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Intensive, small-group focus on specific issues related to a component of criminal justice – policing, private security, law and courts, corrections, or criminology. Highly participative and research-directed.
Prerequisite: CJ 201! and an additional 18 credits of CJ courses or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 493 - Directed Reading in Criminal Justice
Selection and completion of specific research project in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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CJ 494 - Directed Research in Criminal Justice
Selection and completion of specific research project in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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CJ 496 - Field Work
Students will be assigned, after mutual agreement and definition of tasks, to a department or agency involved in or related to criminal justice. Supervised experience and work with clients as appropriate. Note: Student must contact professor upon registration (preferably the term before registration). May enroll in this course twice.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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CJ 497 - Police Academy Training
To obtain SVSU academic credits students must successfully meet the academy standards.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 12 cr
12 cr |
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CJ 498 - Special Topics
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Prerequisite: Honors student status and thesis advisor permission
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECON 190 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECON 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics, with emphasis on the institutions that affect our well-being. The major economic tools” are introduced, including the laws of supply and demand, mainstream macroeconomic theories, and models of international trade and development. Issues of national income determination, employment, inflation, and monetary and fiscal policies, receive significant attention. Ethical considerations of established and alternative social institutions are weighed.
Credits: 4 cr
General Education:
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ECON 222 - Principles of Microeconomics
This course focuses on the decision-making processes at the individual- and firm-level. Areas covered will include the economics of the firm and resource allocation, current domestic economic problems, international economics, the underdeveloped countries and the challenge of alternative economic systems.
Credits: 4 cr
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ECON 235 - Introductory Statistics
Collection, analysis and statistical interpretation of data which include description of data, elementary probability theory, sampling, statistical estimation and inference.
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or satisfactory score on pretest.
Credits: 4 cr
General Education:
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ECON 290 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECON 324 - Economics of Labor
Development of labor organizations from the early association of workers to the present. Analysis of the problems of control over wages, hours and working conditions and the means to obtain and exercise this control by labor organizations.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 and junior standing.
Credits: 2-4 cr
2-4 cr |
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ECON 325 - Economics of Competitive Sports
Introduction to the economics of sports. Topics: demand for sports, public finance of facilities, labor relations laws governing league structure, sports agents, salaries, broadcasting revenues, league histories. Professional (MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA, NFL) minor league, and the NCAA will be covered. A specific case study will address the business of the Saginaw Spirit.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 .
Credits: 4 cr
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ECON 335 - Applied Statistics
Application of statistical techniques to forecasting and other business and economics problems. Topics covered are regression, correlation, analysis of variance, time series and index numbers, some nonparametric techniques and Bayes’ Theorem.
Prerequisite: ECON 235 .
Credits: 2 cr
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ECON 353 - The History of Economic Ideas
This course searches for the origin of many of our current economic policies in the writings of original contributors to economic theory. The original works of Adam Smith, Karl Marx and many others are stressed.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 4 cr
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ECON 356 - Economics for Entrepreneurs
Understanding and application of economic concepts for a successful entrepreneurship. Examples of topics are: an overview of macroeconomic environment for business, supply, demand, analysis of cost and production and profit, efficient resource allocation, international aspects, government regulations, labor market conditions, market structure and competition, fiscal and monetary policies affecting entrepreneurs, decision making under uncertainty, and forecasting for business success and planning.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECON 363 - Business & Economic Forecasting
Theories and analysis of fluctuation in economic activity. Forecasting techniques and formulation of short-term and long-term models for business and government.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 , ECON 335 and junior standing.
Credits: 4 cr
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ECON 375 - Managerial Economics
The role and function of business firms in the economy and the application of economic theory to managerial decisions, including theoretical models, practical business cases and implications for public policy.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 , ECON 335 and junior standing.
Credits: 4 cr
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ECON 390 - Current Economic Problems
An examination of the contributions that economic analysis can make to the solution of a diverse set of problems currently facing the society. While the specific topics covered will vary, some typical examples might include the energy crisis, exploitation and discrimination, income distribution, unemployment, inflation, poverty and the negative income tax.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 2-4 cr
2-4 cr |
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ECON 424 - Industrial Organization
The structure of industry is studied in terms of business performance, behavior, and competitiveness. Topics include pricing, strategies, integration of business enterprises, and international comparisons. Economic efficiency is contrasted with current Antitrust Laws.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 and junior standing.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 461 - Introduction to Econometrics
The formulation of models of economic behavior and methods of estimating and testing these models. Some of the topics included are: time series, cross section and factor analysis data, demand analysis and macroeconomic models.
Prerequisite: ECON 335 and junior standing plus adequate mathematical background.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECON 465 - Economic Development
A study of economic development problems and programs including a review of economic planning techniques.
Prerequisite: ECON 222 and junior standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 4 cr
4 cr |
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ECON 491 - Special Seminar
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECON 493 - Directed Reading in Economics
Student must submit a plan of study for approval before enrolling.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECON 497 - Senior Thesis
Student must submit a plan of study for approval, before enrolling.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and instructor permission.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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EDL 300 - Foundations of Education: K-12
This course is a survey of the historical, philosophical and social foundations of education used as a means for understanding educational thought and practices. Secondary students take EDL 300 in conjunction with TEMS 302 . Elementary Education students take in conjunction with any methods class.
Prerequisite: Corequisite: Secondary majors - TEMS 302 ; Elementary majors - any methods class.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 305 - Computer Applications Sec/Middle Schools
Introduces students to teaching methods that work well when combined with the microcomputer and associated applications software. Students may work on the Internet, participate in video conferences and learn to employ several digital communications tools.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the . Recommended: TEMS 302 concurrently.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 494 - Independent Research
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECE 101 - Engineering Careers & Concepts
Introduction to engineering careers, including the ethical, social, professional and economic environment in which engineering is practiced today. Students also will be introduced to fundamental concepts and modern methods for solving engineering problems through a semester-long design project. (2-0)
Prerequisite: All ,
Credits: 2 cr
Notes: XLIST ME 101
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ECE 190 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECE 216 - Digital Circuits
Binary number system; Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, basic logic gates, combinational circuits and designs, sequential circuit design using flip-flops, counters and shift registers, digital arithmetic, memory devices and basic structures of a microprocessor. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 216L or instructor permission. (Can register for lab in the subsequent semester as long as ECE 216L in the plan of study.)
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 216L - Digital Circuits Laboratory
Laboratory experiments to follow the ECE 216 course material requiring design and implementation of logic functions; design and implementation of sequential circuits using counters, shift registers and digital arithmetic elements. (0-3)
Prerequisite: or instructor permission.
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 235 - Circuits I
Techniques of circuit analysis, network theorems, sinusoidal analysis, the phasor concept, alternating current steady state analysis, average and RMS values and power. (3-0)
Prerequisite: MATH 140 or MATH 161 .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 235L - Circuits I Laboratory
DC transient circuits, concepts of impedance and admittance, RLC circuit analysis, polyphase circuits, network analysis, resonance and frequency response. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 235 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 255 - Electrical Engineering Computer Methods
General methods of problem solving, modeling, and simulation using specialized electrical engineering software such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and Multisim. Applications will be drawn from digital and analog electrical systems. Course includes a computational laboratory to implement topics covered in lectures.
Prerequisite: ECE 216 , ECE 235
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 290 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECE 302 - Electrical Engineering Analysis
Applications of advanced mathematical techniques in electrical engineering. Topics include probability, statistics, functions of complex variables, discrete mathematics, continuous and discrete Fourier transforms, and optimization techniques.
Prerequisite: MATH 262
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 318 - Electronic Circuits I
Diode circuits and applications, operation and characteristics of transistors, small signal analysis and design, multi-stage amplifier design, frequency response and differential amplifiers.
Prerequisite: ECE 235 , MATH 161 . Corequisite: ECE 318L .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 318L - Electronic Circuits I Laboratory
Diode characteristics and applications, design of BJT and FET biasing circuits and small signal amplifiers; measurement of gain and I/O resistances. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 318 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 335 - Circuits II
Polyphase circuits, resonance and frequency response and complex frequency. Transient and forced response of RL, RC and RLC circuits, application of unit step forcing function. Fourier analysis, Fourier transform, Laplace transform techniques. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 235 , MATH 162 , or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 341 - Intro to Power Electronics & Drives
Analytical and circuit models of the basic components of electric machine control systems: electromagnetic and electromechanical principles; transformers and rotating AC and DC machines; power electronics and power converters; DC motor drives. Steady state computer simulation of power converters and drive systems is an integral component of the course. (3-0)
Prerequisite: , . Corequisite: .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 341L - Intro to Power Electronics & Drives Lab
Experimental investigation of the terminal characteristics and performance of electric machines, power converters and DC motor drives. Use of computer simulation for verifying circuit models (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 341 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 345 - Electromagnetic Fields
Review of vector concepts, Gauss’s law, boundary value problems in electrostatics, Ampere’s law, magnetostatics, Faraday’s law, Lorentz force. Dielectric and magnetic media. Maxwell’s equations. Electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisite: PHYS 212 MATH 261
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 355 - Microprocessors/Microcomputers
Microprocessor architecture; functional operation of solid state memories, assembly language software development, microprocessor I/O interface design, selection of microprocessor system, examples of microprocessor based system design. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 216 . Corequisite: ECE 355L .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 355L - Microprocessors/Microcomputers Lab
Experimental investigation of microprocessor architecture and, assembly language software design, I/O interface techniques, microprocessor-based application system design.
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 355 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 358 - Electronic Circuits II
Operational amplifier analysis and design, multi-stage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers and oscillators, analog filter oscillators and phase-locked loops.
Prerequisite: ECE 318 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 358L - Electronic Circuits II Lab
Computer-aided design of BJT-, FET-, and Op, Amp.-based single and multi-stage amplifiers; small-signal and large-signal amplifiers; feedback amplifiers; active filters and Op. Amp.- circuits and applications. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 358 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 360 - Automatic Control Systems
Characteristics of open-loop and closed-loop control systems, performance specifications. Mathematical modeling of physical systems; stability; root locus, Nyquist and frequency response. Controller design using root locus and frequency response methods. (3-0)
Prerequisite: MATH 262 , ECE 335 .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 368 - Computer Engineering I
Generic PLD and FPGS based digital design; sequential circuit design and finite-state machine design. Processor and control design. Design and analysis of computer algorithms. Design and implementation of practical computer systems with emphasis on data path and bus designs. The course and laboratory will include advanced digital and computer design experience.
Prerequisite: ECE 216 . Corequisite: ECE 368L .
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 368L - Computer Engineering I Lab
The laboratory will include experiments as related to advanced digital and computer design, sequential logic circuit design and applications; experiments related to computer peripheral inter- facing and real-time applications of computers. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 368 .
Credits: 1 cr
1 cr |
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ECE 390 - Special Topics in ECE
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECE 391 - Special Seminar in ECE
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ECE 394 - Energy Storage Systems
Basic electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics with emphasis on electrochemical techniques, Fundamental principle and performance of batteries, super capacitors and fuel cells. Electrochemistry of battery, Commercial rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries. Batteries under development and potential applications to hybrid -electric vehicles and alternative energy systems. Battery management System (BMS). Electrochemistry of super capacitor, Difference between batteries and super capacitors. Modern super capacitors and applications. Electrochemistry of fuel cells, Types of fuel cells, Applications of fuel cells, Fly wheels and Application of Fly wheels. (2-1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 ,PHYS 212 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: ECE 394L .
Credits: 2 cr
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ECE 394L - Energy Storage Systems Laboratory
This lab will be offered concurrently with ECE 394 , Energy Systems. Students will have hands-on advanced batteries, super capacitors, and fuel cells. (0-3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111L , PHYS 212L or instructor permission. Corequisite: ECE 394 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 436 - Measurement & Instrumentation
Theory of measurement and errors. DC- and AC-indicating instrumentation; oscilloscopes; generation of waveforms; frequency counters and spectrum analyzers. Microprocessor-based instrumentation; A/D and D/A converters; transducers and input signal conditioning; modern instrumentation concepts. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 358 . Corequisite: ECE 436L
Credits: 2 cr
2 cr |
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ECE 436L - Measurement & Instrument Lab
Experiments in the techniques of integrating electronic devices, transducers, and circuit components into instrumentation systems. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 436
Credits: 1 cr
1 cr |
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ECE 440 - Linear System Analysis
Two-port network parameters; interconnection of two-port networks, active network synthesis, state variable representation of electrical networks, solution of state equation, discrete time networks, linear system analysis and design; computer aided circuit design.
Prerequisite: ECE 335
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 441 - Electric Power Systems
Generation of electrical power, transmission of power, inductance and capacitance of transmission lines. Analysis of short, medium and long lines. Systems modeling, load-flow solution and control economic operation of power systems. Symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults and system protection. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 235 , ECE 302 , ECE 341 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 450 - Digital Signal Processing
The use of computerized tools for understanding general concepts of digital signal processing, discrete-time system analysis, frequency response of discrete-time signals and systems, discrete transforms and their applications, filter structures and design.
Prerequisite: ECE 302 (or concurrently with instructor permission), and ECE 335 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 451 - Embedded Systems
Introduction to the design of embedded computer systems, both hardware and software. Topics include real-time operating systems, multithreaded programming, interrupt control, timing and scheduling, sensor and actuator interfacing, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversions, serial and parallel communications. Students will be introduced to the economics of microcontroller, sensor and actuator selection. Course contains a laboratory to implement topics covered in the lectures. (2-3)
Prerequisite: ECE 355 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 453 - Electronic Communications
Communication signals and systems; mathematical analysis of signals used in communication systems; amplitude, phase and frequency modulation; modulation and demodulation techniques; selected topics and applications in communication systems.
Prerequisite: ECE 302 . Corequisite: ECE 453L .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 453L - Electronic Communications Lab
Function generator, voltage controlled oscillator, phase-locked loop, AM and FM modulators and demodulators, pulse modulation, frequency shift keying modulator and demodulator and time division multiplexing. (0-3)
Prerequisite: ECE 453 or concurrently.
Credits: 1 cr
1 cr |
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ECE 455 - Data Communication
Data transmission through a medium, encoding and decoding of analog and digital data, digital data communication techniques, date link controls fore reliable communication, multiplexing, selected topics in data and computer communication systems.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 458 - Electric Drives
Dynamic modeling, control and computer-aided design of AC and DC motor drives: switch-mode converter drives, design of feedback controllers for motor drives, induction and synchronous machine drives; space vector control; stepper-motor and switched-reluctance drives. (2-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 341 or instructor permission. Corequisite: ECE 458L
Credits: 2 cr
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ECE 458L - Electric Drives Lab
Experimental investigation of the performance of AC and DC motor drives. Computer-aided design of motor drives and control systems. A significant part of the course is dedicated to a design project.
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 458 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 460 - Digital Control Systems
Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and design of digital control systems. Topics include: discrete-time systems, Z-transform and state-variable analysis, open- and closed-loop discrete-time systems, stability analysis in the Z-plane, compensation and digital-controller design, pole-assignment and state estimation and digital filter design. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 360 , ECE 302 . Corequisite: ECE 460L
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 460L - Digital Control Systems Laboratory
Use of the digital computer for the analysis and design of discrete time control systems. Design of digital controllers for specific performance indices. Microprocessor control of stepper and servomotors and introduction to programmable controllers. (0-3)
Prerequisite: Corequisite: ECE 460 .
Credits: 1 cr
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ECE 461 - Modern Control Systems Design
Design of analog and digital control systems using state-space techniques. Topics include: state and output feedback design, multi-variable and optimal control methods, nonlinear and adaptive control.
Prerequisite: ECE 360 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 468 - Computer Engineering II
Advanced topics in computer design that include analytical models for computer system architectures; architectural simulations; and basics of parallel architectures. Design and analysis of algorithm specific computer architectures; FPGA implementation for computer hardware design and the concept of distributed computing system. The course will include a major computer design project.
Prerequisite: ECE 302 , ECE 355 , ECE 368
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 470 - Robot Dynamics and Control
Analysis and design of computer-controlled robotic manipulators. Topics include: coordinate system transformations, development of robot kinematics and dynamic modes. Trajectory planning and linear control of industrial robots.
Prerequisite: ECE 355 or ECE 360 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 471 - Distributed Power Generation Systems
Computer-aided design, analysis and control of distributed power generation (DG) systems. Introduction and Integration of Alternative Energy technologies such as Combined heat power (CHP), Fuel cells, Micro turbines, Photovoltaic, Small Wind power systems and low head hydro, geothermal and tidal energy to grid, Interconnection guidelines. analysis, system simulation and design for stability improvement of various topologies of hybrid DG systems. Introduction to smart grid, Energy regulations, Standards and Policies.
Prerequisite: ECE 441 or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 478 - Introduction to VLSI
MOS device characteristics and circuit techniques; VLSI fabrication techniques. VLSI design methods; logic and circuit simulations. Algorithm specific VLSI arrays. VLSI synthesis tools and VLSI architectures for practical computer systems. The course will include a major group custom VLSI design project.
Prerequisite: ECE 318 , ECE 368 .
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 480 - Digital Image Processing
Introduction to modern digital image processing techniques. Topics include image enhancement in the spatial and frequency domains; image restoration; color image processing, image compression; morphological processing and segmentation; representation and description; object recognition; and medical imaging. Use of image processing software. Course includes a laboratory. (2-3)
Prerequisite: ECE 255 and ECE 302 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 485 - Digital and Satellite Communications
Satellite system configurations and link calculations; signal processing and multiplexing in terrestrial interface subsystems; baseband transmission systems; power efficient modulation techniques for linear and nonlinear satellite channels; and spectral efficient modulation techniques for satellite systems. (3-0)
Prerequisite: ECE 453 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
3 cr |
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ECE 490 - Special Topics
Topics of special value to students are offered periodically.
Credits: 1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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