Topics include linear systems analysis, the Laplace transform and its properties, controllers, root locus technique, transient response analysis, first- and second-order systems, error analysis, and control system design. Lab.

Topics include Fourier series analysis; the Fourier transform and its properties; convolution; correlation including PN sequences; modulation theory; encoding and decoding of digital data (NRZ-M, NRZ-S, RZ, Biphase-L, and Manchester); antennas and antenna pattern; Radar Range Equation; and an introduction to information theory. Lab.

Students are required to find solutions to technological problems in design, fabrication, and testing as posed in industry. Students define the problem, create a schedule and budget, and work on a team to research, design, build, and test the software and hardware needed. Senior standing in the ET program required. This is a two-semester, year-long course: 4 credits per semester, a letter grade is given at the end of each semester. Withdrawal from course results in loss of credit.

This course explores modern microprocessor technology, focusing on microcontroller units (MCUs) for embedded systems. The topics include MCU structure, volatile and non-volatile memories, versatile input/output blocks, analog components, instruction set architecture, and assembly language programming. Laboratory work provides various C programming exercises with the Texas Instruments MSP430, a 16-bit MCU.