EET 4895 01: Independent Project

EET 4895 - Independent Engineering Technology Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43918,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Jason Zapka

Email: jazapka@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: M.S., Electrical Engineering, Youngstown State University, 2010; B.E., Electrical Engineering, Youngstown State University, 1998
Instructor Office Location: Moser Hall Room 4104
Instructor Office Phone: (330)-941-3816

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Course Description

4895. Independent Engineering Technology Project. Individual study under direction of a faculty member. Written and oral report required. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 s.h. Junior standing and consent of instructor. 1-4 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
no readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Project Review
8/31 Panel Layout and Bill of Materials Due 9/2 before 11:59:31pm:
Week#1 Progress Report
9/7 Panel Layout and Bill of Materials Due 9/9 before 11:59:31pm:
Week #2 Progress Report
Due 9/9 at 11:59pm:
Panel Layout & Bill of Materials
9/14 One-line and Electrical Drawings Due 9/16 before 11:59:31pm:
Week #3 Progress Report
9/21 One-line and Electrical Drawings Due 9/23 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 4 Progress Report
Due 9/23 at 11:59pm:
One-Line Diagram, Electrical power schematics, Electrical control & I/O schematics
9/28 Build and configure Due 9/30 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 5 Progress Report
10/5 Build and configure Due 10/7 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 6 Progress Report
10/12 Build and configure Due 10/14 at 11:59pm:
PLC, HMI, and I/O configuration and setup instructions
Due 10/14 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 7 Progress Report
10/19 PLC & HMI Functions Due 10/21 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 8 Progress Report
10/26 PLC & HMI Functions Due 10/28 at 11:59pm:
PLC program and HMI screens flowcharting & Function
Due 10/28 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 9 Progress Report
11/2 Final Design Approval Due 11/4 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 10 Progress Report
11/9 Due 11/11 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 11 Progress Report
11/16 Due 11/18 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 12 Progress Report
11/23 Due 11/25 at 11:59pm:
Final Report
Due 11/25 before 11:59:31pm:
Week 13 Progress Report
11/30 Final Presentation Due 12/2 before 11:59:31pm:
Final Progress Report
Due 12/4 at 5pm:
Final Presentation
12/7 Due 12/6 at 11:59pm:
Individual Contribution

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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