Introductory course in Electronic devices looking at modern components used in current electronic systems. This course will develop techniques to analyze basic semiconductor devices such as diodes, field effect transistors and bipolar transistors. Specific diode circuits covered include: rectifying, clipping, and clamping circuit configurations. Methods to model, analyze and bias the basic transistor amplification circuits will be developed. Lab exercises will explore these types of circuit both in physical prototyping and simulation.

The dynamics portion of the course covers basic fundamentals of particle and rigid body dynamics, rectilinear and curvilinear motion, and kinematic motion. The machine design portion covers static and dynamic stress analysis theories, combined stress, and fatigue and endurance strength. Introduction to various machine element analyses are begun including fasteners, springs, and shaft design. Computer applications are employed where appropriate using CAD and Excel. Lab.

Fundamental principles of fluid technology and basic principles of heat transfer, with applications in solving practical problems, and how these concepts are used in the HVAC area. Lab.

Market forecasting; waiting line theory; manufacturing inventories and their control; production scheduling; quality control.