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An introduction to the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits.  Topics include diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, linear models, biasing and load line analysis of transistors circuits.  Prerequisite: EGR 20003 Circuits.

An introduction to the architecture, operation, and application of microprocessors.  Topics include assembly language programming, addressing, system clock and timing, serial and parallel ports, input/output devices, and interrupts.  Prerequisites: EGR 10000 Introduction to Engineering, EGR 20003 Circuits, and MAT 20043 Discrete Math.

A study of the concepts of stress and strain.  Topics include load effects, plane stress and strain, deformation of beams, shafts and axial members, and buckling.  Prerequisites: MAT 31044 Calculus III, EGR 20000 Statics, and EGR 20006 Dynamics.

An introduction to simple circuits and electrical instruments.  Topics include applications of Kirchhoff's laws and network theorems, resistive circuits, series and parallel combinations, capacitors and inductors, voltage sources, function generators, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.  Prerequisite: EGR 20003 Circuits

An introduction to the time-domain representation of analog signals and systems.  Properties of systems including linearity, time-invariance, causality, and stability.  Topics include singularity functions, impulse response, and the convolution integral.  Also explored are frequency domain techniques using the Laplace Transform, Fourier Transform, and Fourier Series, Bode Plots, and response to sinusoidal inputs. Prerequisites: EGR 20003 Circuits and MAT 21144 Calculus II.

This course introduces the principles of economic analysis and decision-making in engineering projects. Students will learn how to evaluate the financial feasibility and economic viability of engineering designs, projects, and investments using time value of money concepts, cost analysis, and financial decision tools. The course emphasizes the integration of economic factors with engineering decision-making to optimize the use of resources and maximize value for engineering projects. Real-world case studies and practical applications are used to demonstrate how economic principles are applied in various engineering sectors.

This course explores the ethical principles and professional responsibilities that guide engineers in their practice. Students will examine case studies involving ethical dilemmas, conflicts of interest, and decision-making in the context of engineering practice, including issues related to safety, environmental impact, public welfare, and social justice. Students will also learn about the codes of ethics established by professional organizations (e.g. IEEE) and explore topics like whistleblowing, intellectual property, and the impact of technology on society. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to navigate ethical challenges in their engineering careers with integrity and professionalism.