• ECE 3500: Signals and Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Sampling of continuous-time systems. Transform domain analysis of circuits. Linear and time invariant systems in both continuous-time and discrete-time domains. Representation of systems using transfer functions, impulse-response functions, and frequency responses. Fourier analysis of continuous-time systems. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate time-invariant systems in both the time and frequency domains. 2. Formulate solutions to complex systems using appropriate transforms to reduce problem complexity. 3. Discriminate appropriate domains to solve linear, time-invariant systems. 4. Articulate the physical significance of the various domains and transforms. Prerequisites: MATH 2250 OR MATH 2270 AND MATH 2280; AND MECH 2210 (All grade C- or higher). SP
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• ECE 3600: Power Electronics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Power electronics fundamentals including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, conduction and switching losses, feedback control of switch-mode power supplies, power factor correction, and power electronics design for applications. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Model and analyze DC to DC converters. 2. Model and analyze AC to DC converters. 3. Estimate heat dissipation in power electronics. 4. Design and analyze power electronic schemes for defined specifications. Prerequisites: MECH 2210 AND MECH 3200 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: ECE 3605. SP
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• ECE 3605: Power Electronics Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of ECE 3600. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from power electronics such as DC to DC and AC to DC converters. 2. Acquire and analyze data regarding heating in power electronics. 3. Design and prototype, in teams, a power electronics system that meets defined specifications. Corequisite: ECE 3600. SP
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• ECE 3730: Embedded Systems I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to embedded system design with microcontrollers. Topics include hardware and software aspects of embedded systems, microcontroller architecture, serial and parallel I/O interfacing, analogy sensing, actuation, and interrupt synchronization. In the associated lab, student will design and prototype an embedded system according to design requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate software and hardware design considerations for embedded systems. 2. Analyze microcontroller, sensor, and actuator datasheets in the selection of embedded system components. 3. Use appropriate communication protocols to interface various analog and digital hardware. 4. Design embedded systems that satisfy criteria with respect to functionality, size and cost. Prerequisites: ECE 1200 OR MECH 1200; AND ECE 2700 (All Grade C- or higher). Corequisites: ECE 3735. FA
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• ECE 3735: Embedded Systems I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of 3730. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Plan effectively with team members to meet deadlines and fulfill tasks. 2. Evaluate different embedded system designs through experimentation. 3. Construct and test an embedded system according to design specifications. 4. Appraise an embedded system design using hardware and microcontroller specifications. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Plan effectively with team members to meet deadlines and fulfill tasks. 2. Evaluate different embedded system designs through experimentation. 3. Construct and test an embedded system according to design specifications. 4. Appraise an embedded system design using hardware and microcontroller specifications. Corequisites: ECE 3730. FA
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• ECE 4000: EE Product Design I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First course in the product design series required for Electrical Engineering majors. Students work in teams to develop a product through customer needs identification, concept generation and selection, concept testing, benchmarking, design parameter specification, engineering analysis, and critical function prototyping. The course culminates in an alpha prototype and formal design review of the product with faculty and industry leaders. Dual listed with MECH 4000 and ECE 4005 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and propose, in teams, solutions to a team-perceived problem using engineering design principles and ethics. 2. Formulate background for a team-defined project using prior work such as journal articles, patent databases, and/or benchmark data. 3. Propose project milestones and a plan to achieve project milestones. 4. Design and perform a feasibility study. 5. Prototype, in teams, an alpha solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ECE 2100 AND ECE 3300 AND ECE 3500 AND ECE 3600 (All Grade C- or higher). Corequisites: ENGL 3010. FA
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• ECE 4005: CE Product Design I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First course in the product design series required for Computer Engineering majors. Students work in teams to develop a product through customer needs identification, concept generation and selection, concept testing, benchmarking, design parameter specification, engineering analysis, and critical function prototyping. The course culminates in an alpha prototype and formal design review of the product with faculty and industry leaders. Dual listed with MECH 4000 and ECE 4000 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and propose, in teams, solutions to a team-perceived problem using engineering design principles and ethics. 2. Formulate background for a team-defined project using prior work such as journal articles, patent databases, and/or benchmark data. 3. Propose project milestones and a plan to achieve project milestones. 4. Design and perform a feasibility study. 5. Prototype, in teams, an alpha solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ECE 4730 and ECE 3500 and ECE 2280 (All Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ECE 4010: EE Product Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second course in the product design series required for Electrical Engineering majors. Student teams further develop their product through engineering analysis, beta testing, economic analysis, design for manufacturing, design reviews, and documentation. The course culminates in a final product that will be presented to the public at Engineering Design Day. Dual listed with MECH 4010 and ECE 4015 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate economic considerations of a team-defined problem. 2. Propose a design and/or improvement to a component and/or system using engineering analysis. 3. Prepare and present a technical oral and poster presentation. 4. Prototype, in teams, a beta solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ECE 4000 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ECE 4015: CE Product Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second course in the product design series required for Computer Engineering majors. Student teams further develop their product through engineering analysis, beta testing, economic analysis, design for manufacturing, design reviews, and documentation. The course culminates in a final product that will be presented to the public at Engineering Design Day. Dual listed with MECH 4010 and ECE 4010 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate economic considerations of a team-defined problem. 2. Propose a design and/or improvement to a component and/or system using engineering analysis. 3. Prepare and present a technical oral and poster presentation. 4. Prototype, in teams, a beta solution to a team-defined problem. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ECE 4005 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ECE 4500: Digital Signal Processing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers discrete-time systems and signals, z-transforms, and discrete-time Fourier transforms. Other topics include finite-impulse response and infinite impulse response digital filter design, sampling, signal quantization, and spectral transformation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze complex systems using discrete-time filters. 2. Construct digital filters to meet specified requirements. 3. Test physical systems experimentally and compare to theoretical results. 4. Discriminate between appropriate uses of the discrete-time transforms and digital filters. Prerequisites: ECE 3500 and MATH 3400 (Both grade C- or higher). SP
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