Engineering Technology (ET) Courses - California State University, Long Beach (2024)

Engineering Technology

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Engineering Technology

• E T 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology

  (1 unit)

  Survey of professional activities and environment of engineering technologist. Covers role of technologist in American industry, the history of technology and the growth and future of those professionals who hold the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 1 hour)

  General Education: Lower Division E - Lifelong Learning and Self Development

• E T 202 - Probability and Statistics for Technology

  (3 units)

  Prerequisite: High school algebra.
  Corequisite: E T 202L.
  Statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-problems 3 hours)

• E T 202L - Probability and Statistics for Technology Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: 2 yrs high school algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra (or MATH 010) or equivalent.
  Corequisite: E T 202.
  Laboratory exercises in statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology. Simulation using statistical packages.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 204 - Applied Mechanics-Statics

  (3 units)

  Prerequisites: MATH 122, PHYS 100Aall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Force systems acting on structures, moments, equilibrium, centroids, trusses, beams, cables, frames, machines, friction, section properties, masses, both U.S. and S.I. units of measurements.

  Both grading options. (Lecture 2 hrs, activity 2 hrs)

• E T 205 - Computer Systems and Programming

  (1 unit)

  Corequisite: E T 205L.
  Overview of computer systems, hardware, and software development. Hardware topics include central processing unit and memory, input/output devices, storage mechanism, and communication. Software topics include programming languages, operating systems, and systems analysis and design.

  Both grading options. (Lecture - discussion, exercise, 1 unit)

• E T 205L - Computer Systems and Programming Lab

  (1 unit)

  Corequisite: E T 205.
  Laboratory exercises in computer programming to solve problems in business, manufacturing, research and simulation. An object-oriented programming language will be used for these activities.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours) Same as CEM 205L

• E T 250 - Circuit Analysis I

  (2 units)

  Prerequisite: PHYS 100B with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: ET 250L.
  Fundamentals of DC theory, units of measurements, systems of units. Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law, power, energy. Series and parallel circuits. Methods of analysis and selected topics. Network theorems such as superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Millman’s theorems.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

• E T 250L - Circuit Analysis I Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisite: PHYS 100Bwith a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 250.
  Laboratory exercises will be conducted on AC and DC circuits using proto boards and power supplies, multi-meters, function generators, oscilloscopes and frequency counters.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 252 - Circuit Analysis II

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: MATH 122, E T 250, E T 250L; all with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 252L.
  Study of circuit analysis techniques in AC, including network theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, transients, time domain and phasors, magnetic circuits, sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal wave forms, resonance circuits (series and parallel), filters (low-pass, high-pass, passband and bandstop).

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

• E T 252L - Circuit Analysis II Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: MATH 122, E T 250, E T 250L; all with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 252.
  Laboratory exercises will be conducted on AC circuits using proto boards and AC power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, and frequency counters.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 255 - Introduction To Digital Electronics

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 250, E T 250Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 255L.
  Combinational logic utilizing Boolean algebra and the binary numbering system. Includes Karnaugh maps, truth tables, coding, switching circuits, converters and logic circuit elements.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-problems 2 hours)

• E T 255L - Introduction to Digital Electronics Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 250, E T 250Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 255.
  Laboratory exercises in basic logic circuits. Topics included are breadboarding, basic gates, and combinational circuits.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 260 - Solid-State Electronics I

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 252E T 252Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 260L.
  Analysis and design of solid-state electronic circuits using diodes, bipolar, unijunction and field-effect devices.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

• E T 260L - Solid State Electronics I Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 252, E T 252Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 260.
  Laboratory exercises in breadboarding and measurements of solid-state circuits utilizing all types of electronic measuring equipment.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 286 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 205, E T 205Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 286L.
  Introduction to an object-oriented programming language (C++). Problem analysis and software development methodology. Emphasis on applications to technology

  Both grading options. (Lec-Discussion 2 hrs)

• E T 286L - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 205, E T 205Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 286.
  Introduction to an object-oriented programming language (C++). Problem analysis and software development methodology. Emphasis on applications to technology.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 304 - Applied Mechanics Strength of Materials

  (2 units)

  Prerequisite: E T 204with a grade of “C” or better.
  Analysis of strength and rigidity of structural members in resisting applied forces, stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses, connections, and moment distribution.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 1 hour, Activity 2 hours)

• E T 309 - Industrial Communications and Leadership

  (3 units)

  Prerequisites:E T 101with a grade of “C” or better.
  English Composition. Principles, theories of industrial communications and management for engineering technology. Management functions of planning, organizing, motivating, leading, controlling and staffing in technical environment. Intro decision support models. Written/oral technical information; communication forms and procedures of industry, with computer applications.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion, 3 hours)

• E T 311 - Quality Engineering Technology

  (3 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 202, E T 202Lall with a grade of “C” or better. Junior standing.
  Quality engineering technology principles and practices in industry, including management concepts, inspection practices, costs of quality and testing.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)

• E T 312 - Statistical Quality Control

  (3 units)

  Prerequisite: E T 311all with a grade of “C” or better.
  Statistical process control; including use of statistical methods for analysis and improvement of product quality, control charts, linear correlation; sampling procedures, stratification, cause and effect analysis, process capability and introduction to design of experiments.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)

• E T 341 - Solid State Electronics II

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: ENGR 203, ENGR 203L, E T 260, E T 260Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 341L.
  Miller’s Theorem, integrated circuits, feedback, operational amplifiers, Fourier series, distortion, modulation, phase-locked loops, linear and non-linear circuits, and breadboarding.

  Both grading options. (Lec-Discussion 2 hrs)

• E T 341L - Solid State Electronics II Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: ENGR 203, ENGR 203L, ET 260, ET 260L all with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: ET 341.
  Laboratory exercises in design and measurement of various circuits using operational amplifiers, comparators, regulators, silicon controlled rectifiers, frequency mixers and phase-locked loops.

  Both grading options. (Lab 3 hours)

• E T 350 - Motors and Generators

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 252, E T 252Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 350L.
  Study of electric rotating machinery, its theories, principles, design and applications in automation industries.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 1 hour)

• E T 350L - Motors and Generators Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisite:E T 252, E T 252Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 350.
  Laboratory exercises in applications and design of rotating machines. Topics covered are DC machines, synchronous machines, servomotor, step motor, and control circuits.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 360 - Control Instrumentation

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 260, E T 260Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 360L.
  Application and basic design of analog and digital control instrumentation for industrial processes. Physical and electrical properties of thermal, mechanical and optical transducers with associated signal conditioning.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 2 hours)

• E T 360L - Control Instrumentation Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 260, E T 260Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 360.
  Laboratory exercises in developing and measuring various control systems utilizing operational amplifiers, transducers, thermocouples, bridges, and various pressure devices.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 386 - Introduction to Microprocessors

  (2 units)

  Prerequisite: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 386L.
  Theory and concepts of programming, hardware configuration, and functional capabilities of microcomputer systems including peripheral devices.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 2 hours)

• E T 386L - Introduction to Microprocessors Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 286.
  Laboratory exercises in programming microcomputers. Topics included are number systems, microcomputer structure, mnemonic, binary code, peripheral devices operations, stand alone operations, and system operations.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 387 - Robot Programming and Mechatronics

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 205, E T 205Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 387L.
  Basic concepts of robot manipulators, robot kinematics, robot programming languages. Applications of industrial robots, machine vision systems. Basic concepts of mechatronic systems: combine hardware, software, interface, and system integration to make an intelligent system. Sensors and actuators for robotics and mechatronic systems.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 2 hours)

• E T 387L - Robot Programming and Mechatronics Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 205, E T 205Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 387.
  Laboratory exercises in industrial and educational robot operation and applications. Laboratory exercises on mechatronic systems. Robot systems and their computer language instructions will be used. The experiments include teach pendant programming, high level language programming, workcell applications, continuous path programming.

  Both grading options.

• E T 388 - Technical Applications Using Programming Languages

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 388L.
  Techniques for design and development of industrial programs that includes composite program design, module coupling/strength, program testing, top-down structured programming concepts and tools, object oriented programming, and memory management. Concepts are investigated and examined for use in solving complex problems.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-problems 2 hours)

• E T 388L - Technical Applications Using Programming Languages Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 388.
  Techniques for design and development of industrial programs that includes composite program design, module coupling/strength, program testing, top-down structured programming concepts and tools, object oriented programming, and memory management. Concepts are investigated and examined for use in solving complex problems.

  Both grading options. (Lab 3 hours)

• E T 409 - Selected Topics in Engineering Technology

  (1-3 units)

  Prerequisites: Senior standing in ET, consent of instructor.
  Advanced work of a technical nature within an area of specialization on an experimental or research basis.

  2. Electronics Technology
  3. Manufacturing Technology
  4. Quality Assurance
  5. Computer Technology
  6. Environmental Technology

  Letter grade only (A-F). Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

• E T 442 - Computer Circuits

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 255, E T 255Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite E T 442L.
  Introduction to digital hardware design. Combinational/sequential logic circuits and systems and application of integrated circuits to logic controls. Programmable logic devices, Field-programmable gate array, Circuit synthesis, and analysis.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 2 hours)

• E T 442L - Computer Circuits Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 255, E T 255Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite E T 442.
  Laboratory study of digital computer circuits design and implementation. Standard designing and trouble-shooting procedures will be discussed. Topics covered are multivibrator, register, counter, decoder, arithmetic circuits, and memory.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 444 - Telecommunications

  (3 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 360, E T 360Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  National Communication Network, decibels, transmission units, transmission lines, characteristic impedance, loading systems, lattice networks, PCM, Nyquist Criterion, Bessel functions, coaxial cable, fiber optics, microwave, impedance matching, and Smith chart.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 3 hours)

• E T 445 - Microelectronics

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 350, E T 350Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 445L.
  Design, processing and applications of microcircuits for analog and digital systems.Printed circuit board design and fabrication.

  Both grading options. (Lecture 2 hours)

• E T 445L - Microelectronics Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 350, E T 350Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 445.
  Laboratory exercises in the processing of microcircuits and printed circuit board. Practical applications and equipment utilization are emphasized.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 447 - Industrial Applications of Electronic Circuits

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 341, E T 341Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 447L.
  An in-depth study of the applications of important electronic circuit concepts in industry. Analysis of circuits and how they work in industrial applications. Techniques for troubleshooting of design circuits. Biomedical electronic circuits which have industrial applications are emphasized.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

• E T 447L - Industrial Applications of Electronic Circuits Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 341, E T 341Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 447.
  Laboratory exercises include constructing circuits which have important applications in industry. Troubleshooting methodology emphasized throughout. Assignments focus on biomedical electronic circuits which have industrial applications.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 460 - Electronics Project Design and Development

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 341, E T 341Lall with a grade of “C” or better and senior standing.
  Corequisite: E T 460L.
  Integrative learning capstone course, focusing on electronics project design and development. Product planning, implementation planning, proposal and approvals, implementation, system integration, packaging and testing. Written communication, teamwork, demonstration, and oral presentation on finished product.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours) This capstone course is open to Electronics Technology majors only.

  F-Capstone

• E T 460L - Electronics Project Design and Development Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 341, E T 341Lall with a grade of “C” or better and senior standing.
  Corequisite: E T 460.
  Laboratory on Electronics Project Design and Development. Product planning, implementation planning, proposal and approvals, implementation, system integration, packaging and testing. Written communication, teamwork, demonstration, and oral presentation on finished product.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

  F-Capstone

• E T 486 - Data Structures

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 388, E T 388Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 486L.
  Data structures and applications. Choice and implementation of appropriate data structures for applications. Treatment of arrays, lists, stacks, queues, lined lists, trees, and assorted algorithms. Introduction to search and sorting. File organization techniques.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Problems 2 hours)

• E T 486L - Data Structures Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 388, E T 388Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 486.
  Laboratory exercises in data structures and applications. A recursive programming language will be used.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 488 - Microcomputer Systems

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 488L.
  Study of available microprocessors and microcomputer systems. Topics cover microcomputer architecture, software structure, assembly language, central processing unit, input/output, memory manipulation, and interfacing applications in Engineering Technology.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-problems 2 hours)

• E T 488L - Microcomputer Systems Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 488.
  Laboratory experience in microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing applications in Engineering Technology. Topics covered are central processing unit function, memory organization, and input/output operation. Available microcomputer systems will be used. Applications in Engineering Technology.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 489 - Computer Interfacing

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 442, E T 442L, E T 488, E T 488Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 489L.
  Study of theories and techniques that are used in peripheral control and interfacing. Topics covered are serial interfacing, Parallel interfacing, timing, handshaking, A/D converters, buffering, and UARTs.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

• E T 489L - Computer Interfacing Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 442, E T 442L, E T 488, E T 488Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 489.
  Laboratory exercises in computer interfacing applications and design. Available computer system and its assembly language instructions will be used.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 491 - Embedded Processors and Systems

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 488, E T 488L all with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 491L.
  Embedded microprocessors, embedded systems, development concepts, principles, and applications. Hardware/software tradeoffs, interfacing issues, memory sizing, timing, code and power optimization issues. Application requirements, platform selection, RISC vs. CISC issues, co-processors vs. ASIC’s.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-discussion 2 hours)

• E T 491L - Embedded Processors and Systems Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: ET 488, ET 488L all with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  Corequisite: ET 491.
  Laboratory exercises on embedded system development. Emphasis will be on application requirements, platform selection, interfacing, memory sizing, timing, code and power optimization. Use of development environments and evaluation boards.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

• E T 492 - Computer Controlled Industrial Systems

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 492L.
  Concepts of computer-based control of industrial systems and data acquisition. Signals and measurements, noise, resolution, signal conditioning. Software and hardware for data acquisition and control.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-discussion, 2 hours)

• E T 492L - Computer Controlled Industrial Systems Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 286, E T 286Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 492.
  Laboratory exercises on computer-based control of industrial systems and data acquisition. Software and hardware for data acquisition and control. Emphasis placed on object-oriented languages and creation of graphical user interfaces for data acquisition, display and control.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory, 1 hour)

• E T 494 - Applied Systems Development Project

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 494L.
  Integrative learning capstone course, focusing on computer technology project design and development. Systems development concepts, principles, and practices. Project management techniques, interviewing, forms analysis, structured methods. Written communication, teamwork, demonstration, and oral presentation on finished product.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours)

  F-Capstone

• E T 494L - Applied Systems Development Project Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 494.
  Laboratory on Applied Systems Development Project. Systems development concepts, principles, and practices. Project management techniques, interviewing, forms analysis, structured methods. Written communication, teamwork, demonstration, and oral presentation on finished product.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)

  F-Capstone

• E T 497 - Computer Network Technology

  (2 units)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 497L.
  Hardware and software technology as it relates to computer networking. LAN, WAN environments and access methods, Ethernet, ATM, Bridges, routers, gateways and intelligent hubs. Networking protocols. Security, Load balancing, and the use of simulation tools in designing networks.

  Both grading options. (Lecture-discussion 2 hours)

• E T 497L - Computer Network Technology Laboratory

  (1 unit)

  Prerequisites: E T 386, E T 386Lall with a grade of “C” or better.
  Corequisite: E T 497.
  Laboratory exercises using hardware and software technology related to computer networking. Internetworking laboratory, Ethernet, ATM, Bridges, routers, gateways, and intelligent hubs. Security, Load balancing, and the use of simulation tools.

  Both grading options. (Laboratory 3 hours)