| Course | Title | Credits |
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| CE212 | Digital Electronics and Lab This is an introductory course to the fundamentals of digital electronics. Students learn the concepts needed for higher-level courses that follow. Topics include number systems and codes, logic gates, TTL circuits, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, registers and counters. Student will focus on digital system implementation using a hardware descriptive language (HDL). | 4 |
| CE262 | Microprocessr Sys Engineering This course provides a systems-level understanding of the 80X86 microprocessor and its hardware and software. A solid foundation is built which students can develop further as they gain more experience. Intel architecture microprocessor families are covered: 8088, 8086, 80286, 80386, 80486, and the latest Pentium processors. Students write practical programs and learn to plan, write, and test software solutions for real applications. A solid understanding of the role of the various types of memory on the modern microcomputer system is covered. Includes one (1) lab credit. | 4 |
| CE312 | Advanced Microprocessors & Lab This course uses practical applications and microprocessor-based systems to help the upper-level student gain a unique perspective in this cutting-edge technology. Topics include microcomputer concepts, the 68000-instruction set, assembly-language programming, programming examples, and input/output interface examples. The home PC lab environment consist of lessons based on a 68KMB host board with six interface boards and covers topics such as: programming problems, character input/output, interface to switches and LEDs, interface to a seven-segment LED, interface to four and eight digit displays, interface to a hexadecimal keypad, digital to analog conversion, analog to digital conversion, modular programming and firmware development. | 4 |
| CE362 | Modern Digital Design and Lab An intermediate course in digital logic design. Topics include synchronous and asynchronous sequential logic, logic families, MSI logic circuits, and digital/analog interfacing. Analysis and design problems using a hardware description language allow the student to explore decoders and encoders, asynchronous and synchronous counters, counter decoding, shift registers, and digital systems applications. | 4 |
| CH205 | General Chemistry A general survey of chemistry including states of matter, thermo-chemistry, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, rates of reaction, oxidation-reduction equations, thermodynamics, and organic chemistry. Includes one (1) lab credit. | 4 |
| CS192 | Programming Essentials This course introduces students to problem-solving concepts that programmers need to know and understand to skillfully use any programming language. Throughout this course students use language-independent problem-solving methods to structure logic (sequencing, branching, repetition), and data (records, objects). Students will also use diagramming and charting methods to communicate solutions and use arrays, menus, and flow charts to communicate structured programming solutions. | 3 |
| CS216 | Computer Networks Students are provided an introduction to networking technologies including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. In addition to introducing a variety of fundamental concepts, the course encompasses in-depth aspects of networking including the Internet protocol suite (TCP-IP). | 3 |
| CS263 | Programming in C This course is an introduction to programming using C. Topics include flow of control, functions and structured programming, pointers, arrays, file manipulation, and an introduction to C++. Includes one (1) lab credit. Software: C compiler or interpreter and debugger. | 4 |
| CS265 | Programming in C++ An introduction to C++ programming. Topics include control structures, arrays, pointers, classes, overloading, inheritance, file processing, and data structures. Includes one (1) lab credit. Software: Microsoft Visual Studio.Net. | 4 |
| EE100 | Engineering and Ethics This first course introduces the student to engineering and engineering technology, professionalism, responsibility in engineering, and ethical theories and decision-making. The role of analysis and design in engineering as well as basic design methodology provide the student a framework for subsequent courses. | 3 |
| EE105 | Fund Prop of DC Circuits & Lab This is a comprehensive course on the properties of Direct Current (DC) circuits. Topics include electrical components, electrical quantities and units; voltage, current, and resistance; Ohm's Law, energy and power; series and parallel circuits; series-parallel circuits; magnetism and electromagnetism. This innovative laboratory course is based on computer-simulated experiments for electric circuits using Electronics Workbench (Multisim). Circuits are modified easily with on-screen editing, and analysis results provide faster feedback than a series of experiments using hardwired circuits. The experiments are designed to help reinforce the theory learned in the circuit analysis course. A series of troubleshooting problems help students develop troubleshooting skills. Topics include voltage and current in DC circuits, Ohm\'s Law, series and parallel circuits, and voltage and current divider rules. | 4 |
| EE115 | Fund Prop of AC Circuits & Lab This course is a continuation of EE102. The student is introduced to the concepts and laws which describe the behavior of AC circuits. After an introduction to capacitive and inductive circuits, the behavior of RL, RC, and RLC circuits will be analyzed using circuit theories. Topics include using the oscilloscope, Ohm\'s Law in AC circuits, capacitors, inductors, capacitive reactance, inductive reactance, RC circuits, RL circuits, RLC circuits, and transformers. An emphasis is placed on troubleshooting AC circuits. Transformer theory will also be covered in the course. | 4 |
| EE212 | Electronics I and Lab This foundational course in analog electronics introduces the student to the fundamentals of diode and transistor circuit analysis and design. Topics include semiconductors, diode theory and circuits, bipolar transistors, transistor biasing, AC models, and voltage amplifiers. Electronics Workbench software will assist students to analyze and design basic diode and transistor circuits. In addition to the technical component, audio/visual and oral presentation skills are emphasized and integrated. | 4 |
| EE222 | Electronics II and Lab This course is the second in a two-part sequence on electronic devices. This course provides a foundation for analyzing and designing advanced analog electronic circuits. Topics covered include power amplifiers, emitter followers, JFETs, MOSFETs, frequency response of transistors, differential amplifiers and operational amplifiers. The course concludes with advanced circuits such as oscillators, phase-locked loops, and power supplies. Principles of teams and team dynamics are integrated with group design projects. Besides the design component, analytical labs, demonstrating the fundamental principles of the theory, are performed using Electronics Workbench software. | 4 |
| EE332 | Analog Integrated Circuits&Lab This in-depth course provides a thorough understanding of a variety of op-amps and integrated circuits and their applications. Theory and practice are covered in a simplified and methodical manner. Students analyze and design a wide variety of circuits involving operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits. Topics include op-amp data sheets, frequency response of an op-amp, active filters and oscillators, and IC applications and system projects. In addition to software simulation to analyze basic op-amp circuits, students solve several design problems involving op-amps and integrated circuits. The final lab requires a final presentation and report. | 4 |
| EE382 | Signals and Sys Theory & Lab This course provides an effective and efficient environment for students to learn the theory and problem-solving skills for linear systems. Real-world applications and actual data actively engage the student with concrete problems that reinforce intuition and critical thinking. Continuous and discrete-time signals and systems are covered. Topics include Fourier analysis, convolution, filters and applications, modulation, sampling, signal reconstruction, Laplace transform, z-transform, and linear feedback systems. The student will have an opportunity to use software simulations to explore mathematical concepts introduced through theoretical frameworks. | 4 |
| EE410 | Technical Project Management Introduction to the management of engineering projects. The design review process is presented as well as techniques for determination of requirements. Topics also include the product development life cycle, scheduling techniques, and continuous improvement. In teams, students develop a proposal for the EE450 capstone project. Must be taken in the last term of undergraduate studies. | 3 |
| EE450 | Capstone Project Students, in groups, develop, build, test, and present the project approved in the project management course. The project management process of EE410 is executed and documented.
Prerequisite: Last course taken to satisfy undergraduate degree program requirements
| 3 |
| EN101 | English Composition I This course develops written communication skills with emphasis on understanding the writing process, analyzing readings and practicing writing for personal and professional applications. | 3 |
| EN102 | English Composition II This is a freshman college-level writing course designed to build on skills learned in EN101. The student is expected to complete writing assignments that spring from assigned reading material, which clearly evince an awareness of social issues. Upon successful completion of EN102, students should be competent in reading, reflecting on, and responding to literature using scholarly analysis, organizing clear and effective writing with a thesis statement, anticipating bias by viewing all sides of an issue, performing effective research using library resources, monitoring tone and using appropriate argumentative skills when pursuing a thesis, using MLA formatting guidelines for research papers, and avoiding plagiarism with careful documentation. | 3 |
| EN361 | Technical Writing This course teaches the skills needed to produce such forms as memos, informal reports, proposals, and letters of applications. The course starts with theory and proceeds to skills and applications. Some of the topics studied include the Technical Writing Process, Research, Summarizing, Outlining, and Formatting of various reports. Your knowledge of the subject matter will be evaluated through objective tests, and your writing skills will be evaluated by your performance on writing assignments. | 3 |
| GP210 | American Government I This undergraduate course provides an introduction to American government and politics. Topics include the concept of a constitutional democracy, federalism, first amendment rights, equal rights under the law, political culture, political ideology, interest groups, lobbying, and political campaigns and elections. | 3 |
| GU100 | Student Success This required one-credit hour course introduces Grantham students to various strategies for learning and helps develop skills essential for succeeding in an online education program. Students complete selfassessments to become familiar with their learning styles and how to use their learning styles in online studies. Students successfully completing this course are more proficient in time management, reading skills, writing techniques, memory abilities, and test-taking strategies. Students learn how to navigate within Grantham University's online course learning environment, submit assignments, and where to go for academic assistance. GU100 is normally taken with level 100 or 200 courses that offer the most common challenges in working in an online learning environment. Students complete assignments in both courses simultaneously as a learning strategy for general education and entry-level knowledge acquisition while developing successful online study skills. Successful completion of G | 1 |
| MA105 | College Algebra An introductory level course on the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations, polynomial and rational functions and graphing, and exponential and logarithmic functions. | 3 |
| MA141 | Precalculus An intermediate level mathematics course on the basics of algebra and trigonometry. Topics include factorization, powers and exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, inequalities and absolute value, progressions, graphing, introduction to limits, and basic trigonometry. | 3 |
| MA302 | Calculus I An introductory-level course that includes topics on limits, derivatives, derivative tests, concavity, applications of the derivative and integration, area under the curve, the fundamental theorem of Calculus, and integration techniques using parts and substitution. | 4 |
| MA312 | Calculus II An advanced Calculus course on integration, differential equations, parametric equations, polar coordinates, conic sections, dot and cross products, quadratic surfaces, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, and vector calculus. | 4 |
| PH220 | Physics I This course provides an introduction to college physics, using an algebra-based approach. It is intended for students majoring in information systems, software engineering technology, computer science, computer engineering technology, and electronics engineering technology. The course covers a range of topics, concepts, and theories in general physics including kinematics and dynamics in 1D and 2D motion, forces and Newton\'s laws of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, simple and harmonic motion, fluid dynamics, and temperature and heat. The course also introduces the student to applied physics and applies this to real-world problems of engineering. Includes one (1) lab credit. | 4 |
| PH221 | Physics II This introductory algebra-based physics course is intended for first- and second-year college students, especially those majoring in information systems, software engineering technology, computer science, computer engineering technology, and electronics engineering technology. The course continues Physics I and covers a range of topics, concepts, and theories in general physics including waves and sound, electric forces and electric fields, electric potential energy and the electric potential, electric circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating current (ac) circuits, electromagnetic (EM) waves, the wave nature of light including interference, special relativity, and the dual nature of particles and waves. The course also introduces the student to applied physics and applies this knowledge to real-world problems. Includes one (1) lab credit. | 4 |
| Program and core: | 102 |
| Electives (7): | 21 |
| Total: | 123 |
