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ECE 5120 - Antenna Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A continuation of ECE 5110 at an intermediate level. Includes a polynomial development of linear antenna array patterns and synthesis, radiation from horn and reflector aperture antennas, transform theory of aperture field patterns including optical sources, wave modes in spherical coordinates, the antenna boundary-value problem. Green’s functions, ray theory in electromagnetics. Prer., ECE 4110/5110 or equivalent.
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ECE 5130 - Waveguiding Structures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of electromagnetic theory starting from basic wave and ray optics principles. Topics include transmission lines, transmission line modes, microwave networks, multi-terminal structures, waveguides, resonant cavities and various aspects of dielectric waveguides used in optical fibers. Prer., ECE 4110/5110 or equivalent.
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ECE 5150 - Microwave Measurements Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Experiments with transmission lines and waveguide systems. Infrared imaging of electromagnetic fields. Measurement of antenna fields. Exposure to equipment and techniques used in microwave measurements. Design of microwave circuits. Coreq., ECE 3120. Meets with ECE 4150.
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ECE 5160 - Electromagnetic Effects in IC Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
System electromagnetic considerations in IC system design. Includes RF component behavior, EM material properties, impedance and resonance, transmission lines, differential circuits, ground bounce, crosstalk-radiated emissions, and EM measurements. Prer., ECE 3110 and ECE 3210.
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ECE 5170 - Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of EMC design, analysis and measurement. Sinusoidal, nonsinusoidal and transient responses will be treated. Topics include filters, shielding, FCC rules and regulations, cables and connectors, coupling and interference effects. Approaches for EMC testing will also be covered. Prer., ECE 4110/5110 or equivalent.
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ECE 5190 - Remote Sensing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers fundamental technology for various remote sensing techniques. These techniques cover optical, infrared, microwave, and nuclear sensors and imaging systems as appropriate. Background effects and effects of propagation through the atmosphere are included as well as tradeoffs of systems and platform capabilities. Prer., ECE 3120 and PES 2130 or equivalent. Meets with MAE 5092.
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ECE 5211 - Rapid Prototyping with FPGAs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are an important part of the overall design flow for application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) because they offer the potential of allowing cheap hardware prototypes to be built to meet a narrow window of opportunity. They also offer novel, programmable architectures. This course will focus on the combined use of FPGAs and modern synthesis tools to develop rapid prototypes of ASICs. Architectural and performance tradeoffs and characteristics of both commercial anti-fuse and dynamically programmable FPGAs will be considered. Includes a team project. Prer., ECE 4242/5242. Meets with ECE 4211.
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ECE 5220 - Analog IC Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A fundamental analog circuit design course that establishes relationships between semiconductor device theory, semiconductor processing technologies, and the electrical and functional performance requirements of modern analog integrated circuits. Includes design project. Prer., ECE 3020, ECE 3220 and ECE 3240. Meets with ECE 4220.
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ECE 5230 - Analog Filter Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory, specification, design and simulation of active and passive analog filters based on modern integrated circuit technology and VLSI Design I design philosophy. Prer., ECE 3220. Meets with ECE 4230.
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ECE 5242 - Advanced Digital Design Methodology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modern digital design with computer-based design tools: Verilog behavioral models, combinational and sequential logic synthesis. Functional verification, testbench generation, timing analysis, fault simulation and design for testability. Microcontrollers, signal processors, state machines, and datapath control. Prer., ECE 2411. Meets with ECE 4242.
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ECE 5250 - Microwave Circuit Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the design and analysis of microwave circuits both passive and active. Topics include microwave circuit analysis, measurement methods, transmission line structures, material properties, lumped elements, discontinuities, terminations, attenuators, directional couplers, hybrids, power dividers, impedance transformers, filters, mixers, switches, phase shifters and amplifiers. Prer., ECE 3120 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4250.
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ECE 5260 - Mixed Signal IC Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Design of data converters, switch capacitor filters, high performance opamps, phase-locked loops, oscillators. Prer., ECE 4220/5220 or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 4260.
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ECE 5270 - CMOS Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
CMOS-based high Frequency amplifier design, s-parameters, voltage references, noise, low noise amplifier (LNA), mixers, RF power amplifiers, phase- locked loops, oscillators and synthesizers, transmitter and receiver architectures, and RFID systems. Prer., ECE 3110, ECE 3210, ECE 3220. Meets with ECE 4270.
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ECE 5280 - Advanced Verification Methodology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Verification of electronic systems consumes 70% of the development cycle. This course teaches students how to develop high-quality verification environments with System verilog and how to use advanced verificaiton techniques such as assertions and coverage for digital systems. Prer., ECE 5242. Meets with ECE 4280.
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ECE 5320 - Fault Detection & Design for Testability 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Stuck-at fault modeling. Test generation for combinational circuits-Boolean difference, D-algorithm, Podem, Fan, critical path. Fault dominance and equivalence. Test generation for synchronous sequential circuits. Cost functions used in test generation. Fault simulation. Basics for design for testability. Prer., ECE 3430 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4320.
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ECE 5330 - Embedded Systems Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to embedded systems including real time fault-tolerant significance. Study the hardware and software techniques to designing embedded system, including study of various embedded operating systems, embedded controllers and digital signal processing hardware. Study existing embedded systems. Prer., ECE 3430 and CS 1450. Meets with ECE 4330.
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ECE 5340 - VLSI Circuit Design I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Design considerations for MOS integrated circuits with an emphasis on CMOS technology and the relationships between semiconductor device theory, semiconductor processing technologies and the electrical and functional performance requirements of modern digital IC circuits. Physical behavior of CMOS transistors and integrated circuits, CMOS processing technology, CMOS circuit and logic design, design rules and structured design methodology. Prer., ECE 3020 and ECE 3210. Meets with ECE 4340.
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ECE 5362 - Synthesis with Verilog HDL 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Logic synthesis with the Verilog hardware description language and commercial EDA tools. Includes an introduction to System Verilog. Project is required. Prer., ECE 4242/5242. Meets with ECE 4362.
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ECE 5370 - Artificial Neural Networks 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A research seminar treating fundamental models and contemporary results in the theory, implementation, and application of artificial neural networks. Prer., Graduate standing. Meets with ECE 6370.
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ECE 5410 - Advanced Topics in Testing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Bridging faults and quiescent-current testing. BIST PLAs, RAMs, ROMs. Delay-faults and gate-delay/path-delay models. Logic-level and system-level fault diagnosis. Prer., ECE 4320/5320. Meets with ECE 6410.
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ECE 5450 - Advanced Computer Architecture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This is a second course in computer architecture. Topics covered will include proposed novel architectures, arithmetic system design, multi-processor and multi-computer interconnection schemes and their performance evaluation, and application-directed architecture. Prer., ECE 4210/5210 and ECE 4480/5480.
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ECE 5452 - System on Chip Architecture Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The system on chip design methodology is a new paradigm for electrical and computer engineering education in digital logic and microelectronics. Investigates the soft core, memory, interface, interconnect, digital block and analog block used in SOC. Design tradeoff and performance issues will be discussed. Prer., ECE graduate standing.
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ECE 5480 - Computer Architecture and Design 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The design of large digital systems with emphasis on the computer. Architectural alternatives, instruction set design, implementations including microprogramming, and actual examples are discussed. Performance tradeoffs. Prer., ECE 3430 or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 4480.
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ECE 5510 - Feedback Control Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis and design of linear control systems. Linear analysis and simulation of electrical and mechanical systems using block diagrams. Comparison of open and closed loop configurations. Feedback control system design using Nyquist, Bode and root locus methods. Effects of simple networks on system response. Implementation of control systems in a laboratory settings. Prer., ECE 2205 or ECE 2220. Meets with ECE 4510.
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ECE 5520 - Multivariable Control Systems I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamental aspects of modern control theory are covered, including solutions to systems modeled in state variable format, controllability, observability, pole placement, and linear transformations. Computer-based tools for control system design are used. Prer., ECE 4510, and MATH 3130, or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4520.
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ECE 5530 - Multivariable Control Systems II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Design of systems in state variable format are covered including linear quadratic regulators, state estimators, model reference compensators, and H infinity control. Computer tools are used. Prer., ECE 4520/5520.
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ECE 5540 - Digital Control Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and application of classical and modern discrete-time control systems. Analysis and design of discrete-time and hybrid control using Z-transforms, root locus, frequency domain, and state variable compensation techniques. On-line implementation by digital computers will be studied. Prer., ECE 4510. Meets with ECE 4540.
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ECE 5550 - Applied Kalman Filtering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and application of Kalman filters for state estimation, information fusion, multi-target tracking, and data association. Special focus on the discretelinear Kalman filter, the extended Kalman filter, and the unscented Kalman filter. Practical issues related to robust performance are studied. Prer., MATH 381 or ECE 3610, MATH 313 or equivalent.
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ECE 5570 - Optimal Control Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Formulation of optimal control problems, performance index, the variational approach to optimal control problems, Pontryagin’s maximum principle, the principle of optimality, the Hamilton-Jacobi equation, computational methods, the steepest descent method, variation of extremals, quasilinearization, and gradient projection. Prer., ECE 4520/5520 or equivalent.
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ECE 5580 - Multivariable Control Systems: Analysis and Design in the Frequency Domain 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practical feedback control for linear multivariable systems from a frequency domain perspective. Development of useful techniques for analysis and design of control systems for multiple-input- multiple-output (MIMO) plants treating system uncertainty as an important aspect of design. Addresses robust stability and performance. Prer., ECE 4520 or ECE 5520 or equivalent.
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ECE 5590 - Model Predictive Control 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces fundamental model predictive control concepts and demonstrates how they are applied in the design and control of systems and processes. Covers modeling, constraint handling, and stability; addresses options in regard to algorithms, models, and complexity versus performance issues. Prer., ECE 4520 or ECE 5520 or equivalent.
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ECE 5610 - Analysis of Random Signals 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Probability and random variables. Practical aspects and methods for analyzing and interpreting random signals. Statistical and parametric descriptions, estimators and errors for measurement data. Prer., ECE 3510 and ECE 3610 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4610.
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ECE 5615 - Statistical Signal Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Concepts of signal processing using random signals, random vectors, random processes, signal modeling, Levinson recursion, Wiener filtering, spectrum estimation, and detection theory. Prer., ECE 3610, ECE 4650 or 5650. Meets with ECE 4615.
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ECE 5620 - Detection and Extraction of Signals from Noise 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Detection and extraction methods used in signal processing and includes such subjects as decision theory, detection of known random signals, optimum receiver design and evaluation, estimation theory, estimation of parameters, Wiener filtering, Kalman-Bucy filtering, applications to problems in communication theory. Prer., ECE 4625/5625 and ECE 4610/5610 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 6620.
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ECE 5625 - Communication Systems I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to principles of modern communication theory and signal processing: AM, FM, PAM, PCM, and delta modulation. Noise analysis, filtering, threshold effects, phase-locked loops, and introduction to digital modulation. Prer., ECE 3205. Meets with ECE 4625.
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ECE 5630 - Communication Systems II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of ECE 4625/5625. Digital modulation and demodulation; equalization and diversity; error correcting code performance in noise; introduction to spread spectrum and space communications; simulation of communication systems. Prer., ECE 3610 and ECE 4625/5625 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4630.
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ECE 5635 - Wireless Communication Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Types of wireless communication systems; channel models; cellular characteristics; handoff; modulation techniques; first, second, and third generation systems; wireless networks. Prer., ECE 4625/5625.
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ECE 5640 - Spread Spectrum Communications Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth study of spread spectrum systems including implementation and performance. This will include effects of hostile interference on spread spectrum system performance, acquisition and tracking of the spread spectrum signal and an introduction to coding techniques used to mitigate the effect of jamming. Prospective students should have previous course background in signal analysis, probability and digital communications. Prer., ECE 4630/5630 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 6640.
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ECE 5650 - Modern Digital Signal Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of linear discrete-time systems, linear difference equations, Z-transforms, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, sensitivity, discrete random processes, quantization effects, and design-related concepts. Prer., ECE 3205 and ECE 3610 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4650.
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ECE 5655 - Real-Time Digital Signal Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction into the design, development, and implementation of signal processing algorithms on real-time hardware targets. The emphasis will be on high-level language, but assembly language will also be discussed. Prer., ECE 2610, ECE 3205, or ECE 4650/5650. Consent of instructor required. Meets with ECE 4655.
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ECE 5660 - Introduction to Digital Image Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Methods for coding, storing and processing images by digital computers, image models, sampling theorem, Fourier representation, methods for image enhancement, restoration, registration and image understanding. Introduction to pattern recognition, computer vision and robotics with industrial applications. Prer., ECE 3510 and ECE 3610. Meets with ECE 4660.
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ECE 5675 - Phase-Locked Loops and Frequency Synthesis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of phase-locked loops and frequency synthesizers. Both analysis and design aspects are addressed. Linear and nonlinear models are considered. Prer., ECE 3610 and ECE 4625/5625. Meets with ECE 4675.
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ECE 5680 - Computer Communications Networks 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modern communications networks provide a means for messages and data to be exchanged between high speed digital computers. Central to this technology are many design problems dealing with network layout, capacity assignment, user delay, routing, cost and queue management. This course will address the problems in the context of different contemporary communications network designs. Prer., ECE 3610 or equivalent.
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ECE 5685 - Wireless Networking 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth study of communication networks focused on the challenges particular to wireless communications. Covers both general principles of wireless networking as well as the application of these principles to modern wireless technologies. Topics include wireless channel modeling, queuing theory, multiple access techniques, congestion control, routing protocols, and wireless resource allocation. Prer., ECE 3610 and ECE 4625, or permission of instructor.
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ECE 5900 - Graduate Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Meetings of faculty, students and guests from industry to participate in discussions of recent advances in research or other topics of interest. Seminar schedule will be announced at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Topics will be presented by faculty, graduate students and invited lecturers from other universities, government agencies and industry. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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ECE 5970 - Selected Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Current topics in ECE. See current course schedule for title of specific topic. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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ECE 5990 - Advanced Topics Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Current topics in microelectronics, materials, devices, and processes. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 6990.
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ECE 6020 - Solid State Electronics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is designed for advanced students lookingfor a formal treatment of solid state phenomena with special emphasis on semiconductors. Topics include energy band theory, impurities and imperfections in semiconductors, carrier concentration in thermal equilibrium, Boltzmann’s transport equation, thermal effects in semiconductors, diffusion of electrons and holes, scattering of electrons and holes, recombination phenomena, strong field effects, high frequency and amorphous semiconductors. Prer., ECE 4020/5020, ECE 4070/5070 and PHYS 6900 or equivalent.
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ECE 6040 - Quantum Electronics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the theory of lasers, optical resonators and nonlinear optics, with the emphasis on applications to devices. Prer., ECE 3120 and PES 3130 or equivalent.
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ECE 6111 - Math Methods for EM Field Theory: Part I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Develop a mathematical model of EM fields, based on Maxwell’s Equations. Derive the Helmoltz (Wave) Equations for the auxiliary potentials and the fields. Develop the integral equation solutions for radiation and scattering based on Green’s Functions. Applications include electric and magnetic properties of materials, wave propagation and polarization, reflection and transmission. Prer., ECE 4110/5110.
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ECE 6112 - Math Methods for Em Field Theory: Part II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Apply the mathematical methods developed in ECE 6111 to advanced EM problems. Applications include wave propagation and scattering, waveguides, cavities and resonators, striplines and microstrip lines, fiber optics, introductory numerical techniques (Moment Methods & GTD), and Green’s Functions. Prer., ECE 6111.
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ECE 6120 - Numerical Methods of Field Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of ECE 6112. Prer., ECE 5110 or equivalent.
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ECE 6370 - Artificial Neural Networks 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A research seminar treating fundamental models and contemporary results in the theory, implementation and application of artificial neural networks. Prer., Graduate status. Meets with ECE 5370.
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ECE 6410 - Advanced Topics in Testing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Bridging faults and quiescent-current testing. BIST PLAs, RAMs, ROMs. Delay-faults including gate-delay/path-delay models. Logic level and system-level fault diagnosis. Prer., ECE 4320/5320. Meets with ECE 5410.
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ECE 6550 - Nonlinear and Adaptive Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyses of nonlinear control systems including phase plane, singular points, describing functions, and stability via Lyapunov are covered. System identification and design of adaptive systems are included. Prer., ECE 4520/5520.
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ECE 6620 - Detection and Extraction of Signals from Noise 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Detection and extraction methods used in signal processing and includes such subjects as decision theory, detection of known random signals, optimum receiver design and evaluation, estimation theory, estimation of parameters, Wiener filtering, Kalman-Bucy filtering, applications to problems in communication theory. Prer., ECE 4625/5625 and ECE 4610/5610 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5620.
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ECE 6630 - Information Theory and Coding 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Information and entropy, Markov chains, combined systems, continuous systems, coding theory, channel capacity, modulation and applications to communications engineering. Prer., ECE 4610/5610 or equivalent.
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ECE 6640 - Spread Spectrum Communications Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth study of spread spectrum systems including implementation and performance. This includes effects of hostile interference on spread spectrum system performance, acquisition and tracking of the spread spectrum signal, and an introduction to coding techniques used to mitigate the effect of jamming. Prospective students should have previous course background in signal analysis, probability and communications. Prer., ECE 4630/5630 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5640.
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ECE 6650 - Estimation Theory and Adaptive Filtering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents the application of digital filtering theory to problems in communications and signal processing. Topics include discrete spectral analysis of random signals, discrete time signal detection, estimation and filtering algorithms including the Kalman filter and effects of discrete noise sources in digitalsignal processing. Prer., ECE 4610/5610 and ECE 4650/5650 or equivalent.
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ECE 6980 - Ferroelectric Materials and Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Phenomenon of ferroelectricity in bulk and thin-film materials with emphasis on applications to integrated circuit devices. Devonshire’s treatment and its variation to include surface phenomena are studied in some detail. Switching analysis and device modeling are discussed with emphasis to memory applications. Prer., ECE 6020.
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ECE 6990 - Advanced Topics Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Current topics in microelectronics, materials, devices, and processes. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 5990.
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ECE 7000 - Masters Thesis 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Masters Thesis
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ECE 8000 - Ph D Dissertation 1 Credits (Minimum) 15 Credits (Maximum)
Ph D Dissertation
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ECE 9200 - Independent Study in ECE - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An opportunity for sophomore students to do independent, creative work in electrical and computer engineering, possibly including industrialco-op (see co-op policy for details). Prer., Prior agreement on study program with faculty advisor.
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ECE 9300 - Independent Study in ECE - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An opportunity for juniors to do independent, creative work in electrical and computer engineering, possibly including industrial co-op (see co-op policy for details). Prer., Prior agreement on study program with faculty advisor.
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ECE 9400 - Independent Study in ECE - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An opportunity for seniors to do independent, creative work in electrical and computer engineering, possibly including co-op (see co-op policy for details). Prer., Prior agreement on study program with faculty advisor.
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ECE 9500 - Independent Study in ECE - Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An opportunity for graduate students to do independent, creative work in electrical and computer engineering. Prer., Prior agreement on study program with faculty advisor.
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ECE 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
For students who have completed all course work and thesis hours, but have yet to defend thesis.
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ECON 1000 - The Economics of Social Issues 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Economics of Social Issues introduces the student to economics in a less rigorous manner than ECON 1010. Economic issues are introduced in examining wealth, poverty, energy, crime, education, health, discrimination, unemployment and inflation. May not be taken for credit by students who have already completed ECON 3010. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement.
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ECON 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An analysis of the market system and its role in allocating goods and services; problems of market failure (e.g., monopoly, environmental pollution, and public goods), and alternative government responses to such problems. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement.
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ECON 1050 - Economics in Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed as a practical introduction to the process of teaching and learning economics through activity-based economic instruction. Covers a variety of economic topics by use of materials developed by National Council on Economic Education. While particularly relevant to prospective teachers of K-12 economics, the class is open to anyone wishing a hands-on approach to economic content. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., Not open to students who have completed ECON 3010 or ECON 3020.
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ECON 2020 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of the forces which determine national income, employment, and prices; use of government policy to combat inflation and unemployment; balance of payments problems; theories of growth for developed and less developed economies, poverty, and consideration of alternative economic systems. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 2210 - Personal Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will learn to apply the economic way of thinking to manage their scarce resources. Employs economic concepts to understand: financial planning and income management; saving and investing; stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; risk-return tradeoff and diversification; interest rates and credit.
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ECON 2810 - Introduction to Statistics and Computing in Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Uses of descriptive and inferential statistics in economics. Introduction to probability, random sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and simple linear regression.
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ECON 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Production, price, and distribution theory under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Keynesian, classical, and monetarist theories of national income determination. Problems of unemployment, inflation, international exchange, and growth. Prer., Econ 2020.
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ECON 3150 - Great Books of Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of economic principles as developed in the original works of great writers, especially Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., ECON 2020.
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ECON 3210 - Economics of the Public Sector I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the role of government in a capitalist economy, and of the effects of alternative expenditure and tax policies. Special policy topicsinclude: social security, poverty programs, and local economic development. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3280 - International Political Economy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Overview of the world political economy, especially in the post-WWII period. The central goal of the course is to provide information and develop analytical tools necessary for students to grasp the political issues inherent in international economic relations. Prer., ECON 1000, ECON 1010 or ECON 2020. Meets with P SC 4280.
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ECON 3300 - Environmental Economics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of economic analysis to environmental andnatural resources issues and policies. Topics include: benefit-cost analysis, property rights, depletable resources, energy resources, toxic substances, airand water pollution. Prer., ECON 1010 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 3310 - Ecological Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applies new knowledge in natural and physical sciences and behavior to all economic resources: labor, capital, and natural resources. Uses new analytical tools such as systems thinking and path dependency along with neoclassical analysis. Emphasizes sustainable development, not economic growth. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3410 - International Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the basis for and consequences of openingan economy to the international arena. Specific issues considered are the benefits and costs of international trade, the reason for barriers to trade, the determination of exchange rates and the effect of government policies of international good and factor flows. Prer., ECON 2020.
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ECON 3500 - Economic History of the United States 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
American economic organization and institutions and their development from colonial times to the present. Prer., ECON 2020. Meets with HIST 3650.
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ECON 3590 - Globalization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Globalization is studied as part of an exchange of technology, goods, and financial markets. The exchanges of goods, services, and ideas across national borders are pervasive. Communication systems help this process, but also help those who resist globalization to better articulate and organize their viewpoints. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., Sophomore standing. Meets with PSC 4590.
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ECON 3610 - Work and Pay 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The determination of wages and working conditions in the U.S. Economy. a study of the supply and demand for labor under competitive and noncompetitive conditions. Includes the economic effects of trade unions, internal labor markets, migration and labor mobility, as well as analysis of occupational choice, women in the labor force, and the causes and consequences of discrimination. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3660 - Economics and Community Problems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students build on an introductory level knowledge of economics to see the economic aspects of social problems and their solutions through service-learning assignments in the community. Individual journals and oral presentations also required. Prer., ECON 1000 or ECON 1010 or ECON 2020.
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ECON 3690 - Economics of Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the application of economic theory to business behavior, strategy, and market structure. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3710 - Comparative Economic Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Comparison of resource allocation and stabilization policies under capitalism, socialism, and fascism. Examination of experiences of selected countries. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements. Prer., ECON 2020.
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ECON 3770 - Economic Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the nature and sources of improvement in the standard of living in a nation or region. Among the issues addressed are the measurement of development, the role of government, gender implications of development, and environmental and economic sustainability. Local, regional, and international issues are addressed. Prer., ECON 2020.
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ECON 3850 - Law and Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines how economic theory has been applied in legal theory and been used to shape legal outcomes. Numerous cases are examined. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3980 - Special Topics in Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of special topics in economics. Topics vary from semester to semester and generally emphasize the application of economic analysis to current issues.Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4010 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the core of microeconomic theory using calculus. Topics include: consumer theory of the firm, profit maximization, efficiency and market failure. Several advanced topics from recent developments in microeconomics are also examined.Prer., ECON 3010 and MATH 1120 (or 1350) or consent of instructor.
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ECON 4020 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the core of macroeconomic theory using calculus. Topics include Keynesian vs. Classical economic models, macroeconomic growth models, open economy macroeconomics, and macroeconomic policy analysis. Prer., ECON 3020, and MATH 1120 or MATH 1350.
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ECON 4210 - Economics of the Public Sector II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the role of government in a capitalist economy. Topics include: benefit-cost analysis, economics of politics, and the economic approach topolicy analysis. Prer., ECON 3210 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 4250 - Urban Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Economic analysis of why cities exist, where they develop, how they grow, and how different activitiesare arranged within cities. Explores the economics of urban problems such as: poverty, congestion, pollution, and crime. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4300 - Environmental Economics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of economic analysis to environmental and natural resources issues and policies. Topics include: ecological economics, sustainable development, forests, fisheries, global warming, and endangered species. Prer., ECON 3300 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 4310 - Understanding Our Economy 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores a variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of economics. The emphasis will be on themes, topics and structures as ways to motivate students interested in economics. This course will be taught through the Division of Continuing Education. Pass/Fail only.
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ECON 4410 - Advanced International Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Through development of advanced models, this course examines the likely effects of globalization on the U.S. and other countries. Prer., ECON 3010, ECON 3020, ECON 3410.
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ECON 4500 - Money and Banking 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The study of the interaction between financial markets and the Federal Reserve Banking system. Emphasizes the conduct of monetary policy to encourage economic growth and stability. Topics include interest rates, inflation, the money supply and the influence of these variables on the business cycle. Not available for credit to students whohave completed FNCE 4500. Prer., ECON 3020.
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ECON 4510 - Constitution and the Economy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Considers the economic role of government expressed in the Constitution and in Supreme Court opinions. Emphasis is on liberty, efficiency, and prosperity. Special topics include: police power, takings, commerce clause, and substantive due process. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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