U N I V E R S I T Y  O F  P I T T S B U R G H

Volume V, Number 3

Special Issue

July, 2000
 
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New Discrete-Time Systems Laboratory
     A Discrete-Time Systems (DTS) course, for which a supporting set of laboratory assignments will be constructed, is under development at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.  Directed by Donald D. Harter, Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), the New Discrete-Time Systems Laboratory project will use state-of-the art equipment to cover various programming elements that include segments supporting Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Digital Control Systems (DCS).

      The lab is intended to give students “hands-on” experience, consistent with UPJ’s philosophy of theory-to-practice, according to Harter.   It will give students a better understanding of computer architecture and enhance students’ understanding of portability issues in programming for target microprocessors.

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   Donald D. Harter

         Harter proposes to offer the DTS course as a senior technical elective in the EET program and as a required part of the EET computer option.  The course introduces students to concepts and practices of digital signal processing and digital control systems.  Harter says the project has potential impact in several areas:  It enhances the quality of the EET program, provides for the EET computer option and introduces new career paths to students.

            Dr. Harter, who has experience in industry as well as teaching, teaches a wide variety of electrical engineering courses at UPJ.

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