BACHELOR DEGREE-COMPLETION PROGRAM
COURSES
Listed below are courses typically required to complete the Electronics Engineering Technology Program. The specific courses and credit required may vary, depending on coursework transferred. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the class schedule.
ECT 321 Circuit Analysis II—3 credits.
A.C. circuit analysis using both time and phasor domains. General methods of analysis covering nodal voltages and mesh currents. Network theorems comprising: superposition, Norton's, Thevenin's, Millman's, reciprocity, and maximum power transfer. Power factor correction in addition to delta to/from wye transformations. Prerequisites: ECT 221
Delivery: Internet
ECT 324 Discrete Transistor Theory and Circuit Design—3 credits.
This course is designed to increase students understanding of transistors, transistor-based circuits, and applications of transistors as amplifiers. D.C. biasing of transistors, various transistor-based circuit configurations, and amplification of A.C. signals will be covered. Students will analyze, design, and build single-stage and multi-stage transistor-based circuits. Circuit modeling will be used to assist in the analysis, design, and construction of circuits. Prerequisites: ECT 221. Note: Should be taken concurrently with 321. A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 325 Analog Integrated Precision Circuits—3 credits.
Theory and application of monolithic analog integrated precision circuits used in performance measurements and programmable-gain amplifiers. The circuitry is adaptable to D.C. and A.C. performance of operational amplifiers used as bridges, active and passive filters, choppers, phase-error reduction, and A/D interfacing. Prerequisites: ECT 321, 324. Note: A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 343 Industrial Electronic Pulse Circuits—3 credits.
Semiconductor pulse circuits and special adaptations found in electronic circuits. Pulse and switching theory, network theorems, and semiconductor theory in the operation and analysis of practical working circuits. Prerequisites: ECT 321, 324. Note: A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 421 Circuit Analysis by Calculus—3 credits.
Applications of derivatives and antiderivatives of polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions to the analysis of electronic circuits subjected to time varying currents. Prerequisites: ECT 321 and MATH 301 (Applications of Calculus) or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 430 Senior Seminar—1 credit.
Special problems of technologists. Career planning and personnel roles in industry. Insights in finding and keeping a job. Resume preparation. Prerequisites: enrollment in final year.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 437 Industrial Computer Systems Management—3 credits.
Evaluation of control computers in an industrial environment; the direct and indirect cost trade-off of implementing a hardwired vs. a programmed controller. The effect of management decisions on industrial computer applications. Economics of open and closed systems, software vs. hardware, in-house vs. contract maintenance, and multi-vendor vs. single vendor systems. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 444 Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems—3 credits.
Industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs), relays, contractors, switches, time delays, sequencers, timers, ladder diagrams, codes and standards (NEC, NEMA, etc.) Prerequisites: ECT 343 or consent of instructor. Note: May be taken concurrently with 448. A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 448 Industrial Electronic Current Control Systems—3 credits.
Industrial electronic circuits and systems, single and three-phase rectification, current control by SCRs, TRIACs, thyratrons, and magnetic amplifiers. Phase shift, frequency control, protection circuitry, and heat sinking are developed and integrated into the systems. Further investigation is included in motors, standards, and control utilizing programmable logic controllers. Prerequisites: ECT 343. Note: A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: Internet
TMGT 471 Production Planning and Control I—3 credits.
Principles of planning, scheduling, routing, and developing procedures of production control.
Delivery: On campus
TMGT 478 Industrial Organization and Functions—3 credits.
The development and organization of industry and study of the major production related functions.
Delivery: On campus
TMGT 492 Industrial Supervision—3 credits.
The role of supervision functions in industry with emphasis upon principles and practices of human behavior and human relations within the industrial environment. Prerequisites: student must have a minimum junior standing or have prior approval of instructor.
Delivery: Internet
ECT 280 Introduction to Automation—3 credits.
Automated manufacturing systems including mechanical, electronic, and computer-based systems which are used in the operation and control of production. The technology includes (1) machine tools for automatic part processing; (2) automatic material handling systems; (3) automatic assembly processing; (4) continuous flow processes; (5) feedback control systems; (6) computerized process control and computerized systems for data collection, planning, and decision making to support manufacturing activities.
Delivery: On campus
ECT 281 Introduction to Robotics and Automation—3 credits.
The operation and programming of industrial robots are studied and simulated using industrial robots. The operation and programming of electronic controllers and operator interfaces used in manufacturing automation are studied and simulated. Prerequisites: Mathematics 115 or higher level. Note: A laboratory component requiring additional contact hours.
Delivery: On campus
MFG 370 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes—3 credits.
Theory and laboratory experiences dealing with basic machining and chip forming processes, inspection, cutting, computer-assisted numerical control, and newly developed processes.
Delivery: On campus
MFG 371 Manufacturing Processes and Materials—3 credits.
Giving materials usable form and improved function through the application of processes including casting, forming, fabrication, conditioning, and assembly.
Delivery: On campus
CS 256 Principles of Structured Design—3 credits.
An introduction to structured programming and top-down design; applications to a wide variety of practical programming problems.
Delivery: On campus
Note: CS 256 is typically not required if the student completed a course in C++ (or higher level structured language) from Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, or another regionally accredited institution.
MATH 301 Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus—3 credits.
Inequalities, polynomial functions, logs, and exponentials. Differential and integral calculus and applications. For students in social sciences, business, and other applied areas. Prerequisites: Appropriate placement exam score, MATH 115, MATH 201 or equivalent. Note: Not open to students with credit for MATH 131 or equivalent.
Delivery: Internet
Distance Education Students Residing Outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all ISU distance education programs may not be available in all states.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
Last updated 14 June 2012