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  • ECE 4730: Embedded Systems II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Presents advanced topics for embedded systems, including hardware and software for real-time systems. Topics include scheduling paradigms, synchronization, inter-process communication, feedback control, verification & validation, and issues in safety-critical embedded systems. The laboratory associated with the course includes labs in these topics and a design project for students. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design a real-time embedded system with appropriate consideration for issues unique to real-time systems. 2. Describe communication protocols, verification & validation, and software architectures that are unique to real-time embedded systems. 3. Develop software for an embedded real-time system. 4. Analyze hardware for sensing and actuation based on needs for an embedded system. Prerequisites: ECE 3730 AND MECH 3200 (Both grade C- or higher). Corequisites: ECE 4735. SP
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  • ECE 4735: Embedded Systems II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of 4730. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate hardware and software in an embedded system that meets specified needs. 2. Consider trade-offs when selective actuators, sensors, and microcontrollers in embedded systems. 3. Identify errors in the software to run a real-time embedded system. 4. Defend in writing the choices in an embedded system design. Corequisites: ECE 4730. SP
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  • ECE 4800R: Independent Research

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    An independent research course that allows upper-level electrical and computer engineering students to work closely with a faculty member to explore engineering through research. Projects are chosen at the discretion of the faculty member. Students will have an opportunity to present their research at Engineering Design Day or similar venue. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and compile background pertaining to the research project. 2. Propose solutions pertaining to the research project using engineering design principles and/or the scientific method. 3. Model and analyze a system pertaining to the research project. 4. Design and conduct experiments and interpret associated results pertaining to the research project. 5. Draw conclusions and identify future work pertaining to the research project. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • ECE 4990: Special Topics Lecture

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Specialized topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering used to fulfill technical elective requirements. Repeatable up to 24 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate and evaluate complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. Model, analyze, and design electrical/electronic/mechatronic systems that accomplish a specified task or objective.
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  • ECE 4995: Special Topics Lab

    0.50 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Specialized topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering used to fulfill technical elective requirements. Repeatable up to 18 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design experiments for electrical/electronic systems or processes, analyze experimental data, and make informed conclusions from the data. 2. Design, prototype, and troubleshoot electrical/electronic/mechatronic systems that accomplish a specified task or objective.
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  • ECON 1010: Economics of Social Issues (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. However, this course does not fulfill School of Business degree requirements but can be used as elective credit. This course offers an introduction to the economic theories of scarcity, consumer and producer choice, competition and monopoly, labor, capital, resource markets, antitrust and other government regulations, and income distribution in order to understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that underlie the social and economic system. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand and apply the concept of opportunity cost and the principles of supply and demand. 2. Understand and apply the principle of profit maximization, the connection between elasticity and revenue, and how firm operations differ in different market structures. 3. Analyze economic principles relating to complex social issues in order to identify alternative actions society may take, with applications to national income, inflation, and unemployment. 4. Provide coherent written and oral explanations of economic news reports. FA, SP
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  • ECON 1740: Economic History of the U.S (AI)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills the General Education American Institutions (Utah State Code R470) requirement. Surveys the development of economic institutions and process of material growth in the United States from colonial times to the present. Employs lectures, discussion, audio visual materials, and various other instructional methods. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States, as well as develop an appreciation of the American heritage and the responsibilities of American citizens. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the major chronological and topical divisions in American History. 2. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of the economic history of America and describe and analyze major economic and historical themes and arguments found in primary and secondary source material. 3. Argue and write analytically, cogently, and comparatively about significant issues and problems in American economic history. 4. Learn to think critically as they evaluate and analyze the primary and secondary sources that make up the assigned reading for the course and then apply their findings in order to answer questions, solve problems, support or critique arguments and explain ideas. Prerequisite: Reading placement score 17 or higher; or ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010D. SP
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  • ECON 2010: Micro Economics (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Required of students pursuing majors in the School of Business. Offers an introduction to the economic theories of scarcity, consumer and producer choice, competition and monopoly, labor, capital, and resource markets, antitrust and other government regulation, and income distribution in order to understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that underlie the social and economic system. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use various tools of economics, learning how these tools are used for rational thinking and optimal decision making 2. Learn and use theories of consumers' and producers' choices in the face of scarcity. 3. Apply the theories of cost, revenue and profit in a business setting. 4. Learn and apply the theories of trade in a business setting and appreciate the benefit of an open economy. FA, SP, SU
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  • ECON 2020: Macro Economics (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Required of students pursuing majors in the School of Business. Offers an introduction to the economic theories of scarcity, supply and demand, the role of government, international trade and finance, inflation, depression, economic growth, and government debt in order to understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that make the American economy work. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential vocabulary and concepts that relate to national income, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, the monetary system, net exports and the current account, the business cycle, and monetary and fiscal policy. 2. Use the appropriate macroeconomic models to analyze the effects of various economic events and government policies with regard to national income, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, the monetary system, net exports and the current account, and the business cycle. FA, SP, SU
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  • ECON 3010: Managerial Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course will focus on the following topics: basic theory of consumer behavior, production and costs, partial equilibrium analysis of pricing in competitive, monopoly, monopolistic and oligopoly markets. The course will also incorporate risk analysis. Using economic theory, statistical analysis and optimization methods, students solve management problems relating to pricing, production and distribution, innovation and technological change, and cost. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand core functional areas of business. 2. Analyze and solve complex business problems mathematically and will develop the skill set necessary to direct the business in the optimal path under known constraints. Prerequisites: ECON 2010 (Grade C- or higher); and MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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