ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 540
540-160
Semiconductor and Electronic Circuits
3 Cr.
Fundamentals of vacuum tubes and semiconductors . Circuit applica tions including rectifier and basic power supply circuits as well as filter networks . Vacuum triode characteristics . Practical laboratory experience with circuits involving semiconductors , ze ne r, tunnel and vacuum diodes . Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: 540-127 Electric Circuits or concurrent enrollment.
540-211
Electrical Construction and Application
2 Cr.
Wiring systems for light , heat and power. Transmission and distribu· tion systems; switches , contactors , relays and circuit breakers . Wire , cable and conduit applications. Feeder and branch circuit protection. Safety and grounding practices . Demonstrations will be used to familiarize students with equipment. Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 0 hours . Prerequ isite: 540·150 Alternati ng Cu rrent Machi nes.
540-235
Communication Transmission
3 Cr.
Fundamentals of A.M. radio transmission and receiving . Emphasis on tuned and coupled circu its, R.F. amplifiers and oscillators, modu · lation and demodulation of A.M. waves . A.M. receiver circuitry. Practi· cal laboratory experience with audio components and circuits as well as the construction and alignment of a superheterodyne receiver . Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours . Prerequisite: 540·261 Semiconductor and Electronic Circuits or concurrent enrollment.
540-236
Communication Transmission
3 Cr.
Continuation of 540-235 Communication Transmission. Emphasis on frequency modulation, transmission lines, antennas and propa gat ion , telephone transmission , advanced radio transmission and receiving systems . Laboratory experience with radio and telephone equipment. Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: 540-235 Communication Transmission.
540-241
Electrical Drafting
3 Cr.
Specific applications of drafting techniques to describe electrical circuits and systems, motor control diagrams and electrical construc tion. Graphic symbols and conventions . Lecture 1 hour. Laborato ry 4 hours. Prerequisite: 550-121 Engineering Drawing.
540-250
Industrial Electronics
3 Cr.
Operating principles of industrially oriented equipment. Industrial aplication of semiconductors and tube-operated circuits. Rectifiers, thyristors , thyratrons and associated equipment. Includes sensing of time, voltage and light. Lecture 2 hours . Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequi site: 540 -260 Semiconductor and Electronic Circuits or concurrent enrollment. 160