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ECEN-20000 Engineering Design and Tools

This course introduces students to tools and techniques for creating graphics and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) artifacts for every stage of the engineering design process, including conceptual and spatial modeling, generation of functional and physical architectures, and production of physical prototype components. The course's graphics topics include orthographic projection, pictorials, dimensioning, sectioning, tolerances, and assembly drawings utilizing free hand sketching, two-dimensional computer aided design, and solid modeling. Students are introduced to software applications and the operation of machines used for creating 3D models and parts.
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Prerequisites

MATH 19900 or concurrent

ECEN-21000 Logic Design

This course provides a modern introduction to logic design and technology .It covers a survey of common combinational circuit components, sequential circuit design and timing analysis and use of modern HDL CAD Tools for digital systems design, synthesis, and simulation. Topics include representation and manipulation of information, combinational and sequential logic fundamentals, digital logic technology, combinational and sequential functions, finite state machines, hardware descriptive language, programmable logic devices, memories, and register transfer logic (RTL) design.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 10000

ECEN-22000 Circuit Analysis I

This course provides an in-depth coverage of RLC circuit analysis techniques such as nodal, mesh, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems. Other topics include op-amp, RC transient, 2nd order circuit analysis, phasors, transfer functions, bode plots as well as operations of diodes and transistors.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 10000, PHYS 21500, MATH 23500, and MATH 30500. MATH 30500 may be concurrent.

ECEN-22100 Circuit Analysis II

This course focuses on the design and analysis of analog and digital circuits, particularly AC circuits, resonant circuits, two-port networks, filters and polyphase circuits. Other topics include pole-zero analysis, mutual inductance and circuit analysis using Laplace and Fourier techniques.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 22000

ECEN-23000 Signals and Systems

This course provides an introduction and methodology of linear dynamic systems in relation to discrete- and continuous-time signals. Topics include representation of systems and signals; Fourier, Laplace, and Z-transforms; and convolution. Linear systems are described in terms of inputs and outputs and expressed as transfer functions. Systems are analyzed in the time domain and frequency domain. Filtering and processing of signals will be discussed as application of the theory. System response will be modeled and visualized using simulation software.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 22000

ECEN-25000 Semiconductor Devices

This course covers the material properties of semiconductors, the physics of semiconductor operation and the operating principles of diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors. Circuit analysis techniques are applied and industry-standard tools and applications are used to model and understand the characteristics, operation, performance and limitations of fundamental electronic devices. Topics include semiconductor energy bands, formation of n and p-type carriers, p-n junctions, I-V characteristics, BJT and FET operating modes and switching effects.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 22000 and MATH 30000

ECEN-27000 Applied Electromagnetics

This course examines the principles of electromagnetic phenomena and their effects and applications. Topics include Maxwell’s equations, wave equations, propagation and wave guides. Applications to transmission lines, wireless communication systems, antennae design, energy storage and electromagnetic effects on modern electronics, optical and photonic devices are studied.
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Prerequisites

ECEN 22000, PHYS 21800, MATH 30000