ECE 317 - Introduction to ECE Technology & Management

Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010

Section	Type	Times	Days	Location	Instructor
G	LEC	1530 - 1650	T R	260 Everitt Lab	Timothy Peck

Web Page	http://courses.ece.uiuc.edu/ece317/
Official Description	Basic understanding of electrical and computer engineering concepts applicable to technology management. Basic circuit components, dc fundamentals, ac fundamentals, semiconductors, operational amplifiers, device fabrication, power distribution, digital devices, and computer architecture (including microprocessors). Intended for the Business Majors in the Technology and Management program. Credit is not given to Computer or Electrical Engineering majors. Prerequisite: One of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234.
Hours	3 hours.
Subject Area	Core Curriculum
Course Prerequisites	Credit in MATH 220 or MATH 234 Credit in MATH 221
Course Directors	Leon A Frizzell
Description	This course aims to provide a basic understanding of electrical and computer engineering concepts. An non-exclusive list of topics includes: basic circuit components, dc fundamentals, ac fundamentals, semiconductors, operational amplifies, device fabrication, power distribution, digital devices, and computer architecture (including microprocessors).
Notes	A relatively low level of mathematical ability (first term calculus) is assumed. This course is designed for Business Majors in the Technology and Management program. Credit is not given to students enrolled in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Credit	3 hours
Goals	To equip non-engineering business-oriented students with the technical skills to become competitive as businesspersons in a technology-driven market.
Topics	Introduction to DC fundamentals AC Fundamentals Semiconductors Operational Amplifiers Photolithography Digital Logic Power Systems Computer Architecture (including microprocessors)
Course Prerequisites	One of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234.
Texts	Recommended text: Dick White and Roger Doering, Electrical Engineering Uncovered, Prentice Hall 1997. Steven Schwarz and William Oldham, Electrical Engineering, 2nd edition, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovick, 1993.