2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CURR 5675 - Interdisciplinary Teaming for Middle Level Teachers 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Creating a classroom atmosphere where maximum learning can take place. Topics will include: team organization, teaching through thematic units, block scheduling, guidelines for teaching middle level learners through teaming, and interdisciplinary approaches.
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CURR 5676 - Leadership in the Middle Level School 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course will examine the role of teachers and administrators in the middle level school. Topics that will be covered include: organization of the middle level school, philosophy, staffing and staffing design, role of the team leader, teaming, site-based management, transition programs, school/community relations, school climate, instructional leadership, decision-making, and providing for a safe learning environment.
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CURR 5700 - Introduction to ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a comprehensive survey of programs for the linguistically diverse and multicultural education student. Includes history and legislation of bilingual/linguistically diverse education, instructional models, philosophies, theories of bilingual/linguistically diverse education, the culture of the linguistically diverse classroom, instructional strategies and important considerations for teaching the limited English proficient student.
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CURR 5701 - Materials and Methods: Linguistically Diverse/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an in-depth study of curriculum options available for the LDE classroom. Presents, reviews, and critiques specific methods and strategies for teaching language minority students. Emphasizes methods for implementing cooperative learning strategies among students. Prer., CURR 5700 or TED 3700.
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CURR 5702 - Literacy for Linguistically Different Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents current and emerging philosophies and methods on teaching reading to culturally diverse second language learners. Includes review of materials, strategies for teaching reading and writing skills, and important considerations for transference from L1 to L2 reading, and field-based assignments. Prer., CURR 5700.
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CURR 5703 - Assessment: Methods, Materials, and Theories for ELLs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares teachers to assess and evaluate ESL students in a field-based setting. Includes particular assessment instruments, mediation strategies and materials, and formal and informal diagnostic strategies. Covers both theoretical and applied aspects of assessing language learning and teaching. Prer., CURR 5700 or TED 3700.
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CURR 5704 - Practicum in ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A field-based, standards-based course that provides at least 150 hours of site-based work in addition to in-school work. Students must have a classroom to implement the field-based work. Prer., CURR 5700, CURR 5701, CURR 5702, and CURR 5703.
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CURR 5705 - Second Language Acquisition: Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents broad survey of second language acquisition research. Stresses theoretical concerns, research findings, practical applications to teaching second languages. Gives emphasis to applied second language acquisition, cultural awareness, social and economic factors that contribute to ELL’s success in schools. Prer., CURR 5704.
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CURR 5706 - Curriculum for Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum)
Analyzes curriculum programs used in the classrooms and applies principles and innovation for education of ethnic minority and majority students in the elementary grades.
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CURR 5707 - Pro-Seminar: Parent and Community Involvement 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on models and strategies for improving parent and community involvement in the schools. Discusses administrative concerns, such as parent advisory councils, instructional concerns, such as helping children with school assignments, and family literacy issues and programs. Field-based assignments are required.
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CURR 5708 - Research Issues in ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Offers practical experience in review, critique, and conceptualization of contemporary research studies in second language acquisition. Provides experiences in the design of classroom-based evaluation systems. Prer., CURR 5704, CURR 5705.
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CURR 5709 - Theories of Learning and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines current theory and research on child development, learning, and motivation. Emphasizes the relationship between and among development, learning, motivation, and how theory and research can inform instructional decisions in the elementary classroom. Prer., CURR 5705.
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CURR 5710 - Education and Sociolinguistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines current theory and research on child development, learning, and motivation. Emphasizes the relationship between and among development, learning, motivation, and theory and how research can inform instructional decisions in the elementary classroom. Prer., CURR 5705.
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CURR 5711 - Introduction to Research and Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces measures of central tendency, variability, percentiles, standard scores, and correlation. Explores basic concepts in statistical inference by evaluating, designing, and analysis of education research. A minor research project will be completed. Prer,. CURR 5709 and CURR 5710.
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CURR 5712 - Ethnographic Methods in Educational Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the history of ethnography in cultural anthropology and its translation into educational research. Students learn about and practice participant observation, interviewing, journal writing, artifact searches, data processes, strategies for qualitative analysis and interpretation and styles of reporting. Open only to graduate students and unclassified students with a degree. Prer., CURR 5711 and LEAD 5700.
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CURR 5713 - Language and Linguistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents basic components of language structure and language use, emphasizing relevance for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. Prer., Open to graduate students only.
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CURR 5740 - ESL Professional Development Courses for Special Education Teachers 2 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
The purpose of these course modules is to present English as a second language professional development modules that will train special education teachers to effectively serve the needs of English language learners with disabilities. Each module is for 2 credit hours.
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CURR 5800 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizing the foundations of American education through a contemporary lens, the course investigates multiple dimensions of diversity and society impacting today’s schools. Implications for innovative educational curricula and pedagogy are explored through evaluation of graduate-level readings and research. Prer. or coreq., TED 3010. Meets with CURR 4800.
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CURR 5801 - Creating Culturally Responsive Pedagogy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides educators with a framework for teaching about privilege and oppression. Designed to enhance the commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive classrooms. Emphasizes pedagogical approaches to teaching diverse populations. Includes hands-on activities. Meets with CURR 4801.
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CURR 7000 - Master’s Thesis 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Master’s Thesis
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CURR 9500 - Independent Study in Reading 1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics ofthe investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent off the instructor. Students using independent study for degree purposes should have the written consent of their advisors.
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CURR 9600 - Independent Study in Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision between the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluations are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9601 - Independent Study in Junior High/Middle School Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topics are a joint decision between the student and the faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9602 - Independent Study in Gifted/Talented 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision between the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are to be arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9603 - Independent Study in Educational Computing and Technology 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to accommodate students who wish to pursue study of a special topic of interest. Approval must be sought from the instructor prior to registration. A proposal outlining the planned study, including readings and written reports to be submitted, should be filed during the first week of the semester. Sample topics for study: computers and the handicapped; research on computing in education; emerging technologies; artificial intelligence; hypermedia; desktop publishing; advanced graphics; and telecommunications in education.
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CURR 9604 - Independent Study in Reading 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor. Students using independent study for degree purposes should have the written consent of their advisors.
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CURR 9999 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
Candidate for Degree
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ECE 1001 - Introduction to Robotics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course presenting foundational material in the design of robots. Topics include basic properties of sensors, motors, gears, drive mechanisms, control schemes and processors to guide and control robots. Lego kits will be used to implement student designs. Meets with ENGR 1001.
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ECE 1021 - Computer-Based Modeling and Methods of Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Methodology for solving engineering problems is introduced. Fundamental features of the C programming language are presented and integrated with a variety of engineering examples and applications. Pointer variables and structures will be used in the applications. Prer., MATH 1350 and ECE 1001.
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ECE 1411 - Logic Circuits I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of Digital Electronics, Number Systems, Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra, Combinational Circuit Design, Binary Addition, Flip-flops, Shif Registers and Counters, Logic Families and Specifications, Introduction to microprocessors. Meets with ENGR 1411.
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ECE 2050 - Introduction to Physical Electronics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course on the fundamental properties of materials and semiconductors in preparation for a background in modern device physics and technology.Topics include: Crystal Structure, Quantum Theory of Solids, and Transport and Excess Carriers in Semiconductors. Coreq., MATH 3400 and PES 2130.
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ECE 2205 - Circuits and Systems I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Modeling and analysis of analog circuits and linear systems. Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws. Uses time-domain methods and s-domain transfer functions to solve differential equations of first and second-order RLC circuits with op amps. Transient and steady-state response to steps and complex exponentials. Zero-input, zero-state, and initial-state response. Introduction to circuit simulation. Prer., ECE 2610.
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ECE 2210 - Circuit Analysis I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modeling and analysis of electrical devices and circuits, including operational amplifiers. Transient and steady state response using classical differential equation methods. Impulse and step responses. Prer., MATH 1360 and ECE 1021. Coreq., MATH 2350 and PES 2130.
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ECE 2411 - Logic Circuits II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Covers sequential circuits design and implementation.Topics include Mealy/Moore machine design, State encoding, states minimization, Verilog HDL modeling of logic circuits, Register Transfer Level Modeling of digital systems, and memory. Prer., ECE 1411.
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ECE 2610 - Introduction to Signals and Systems 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Mathematical representation of signals and systems; spectrum representation; representation of signals by sample values; discrete-time filter characterization and response; the z-transform; continuous-time signals and linear, time-invariant systems; frequency response; continuous-time Fourier transform and application to system analysis. Matlab basics with application to signals and systems. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory assignments. Prer., MATH 1360 and ECE 1021.
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ECE 3020 - Semiconductor Devices I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to semiconductor devices used in modern microelectronic technologies. The course objective is to provide an understanding of the fundamental physical principles and concepts underlying the operation and use of the most important semiconductor devices. Prer., ECE 2050 and ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3110 - Electromagnetic Fields I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Static electric and magnetic field analysis, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, steady electric current, fields of steady electric currents, ferromagnetic materials, boundary-value problems for static fields, time-varying electric and magnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations and wave equations. Relationship between field and circuit theory. Prer., ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3120 - Electromagnetic Fields II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Electromagnetic wave propagation in dielectric and conducting media: solutions to the wave equations, transmission lines, waveguides and resonators, antennas and radiation, uniform and non-uniform plane waves. Design involving considerations of electromagnetic fields. Prer., ECE 3110 and MATH 3400.
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ECE 3205 - Circuits and Systems II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
A continuation of topics introduced in ECE 2205. Also, phasors, sinusoidal steady-state response, impedance models, Fourier series and Laplace transforms. Computer-aided design of active and passive analog filters. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory assignments. Prer., ECE 2205.
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ECE 3210 - Electronics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of semiconductor devices to the design of electronic circuits. Topics include diode circuits and applications, low frequency transistor amplifier design and switching theory. Prer., ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3220 - Electronics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Transistor models used in circuit design at high frequencies: multistage amplifier design, frequency response of amplifiers, feedback, operational amplifiers, and distortion. Prer., ECE 2220 or ECE 3205 and ECE 3210.
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ECE 3230 - Electronics Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Design and implementation of power supplies, amplifiers with bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors and MOSFETS. In addition, basic circuit design with operational amplifiers will also be performed. Coreq., ECE 3210.
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ECE 3240 - Electronics Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of ECE 3230. Design of differential amplifiers with discrete components, analysis of frequency response, frequency compensation techniques, feedback amplifier design, power amplifiers, oscillator and simple subsystem design. Prer., ECE 3230. Coreq., ECE 3220.
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ECE 3420 - Microprocessor Systems Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to microprocessor development systems and foundations of system design. Assembly language will be used in the development. Use of high-level languages will also be discussed. Prer., ECE 1411. Coreq., ECE 3430.
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ECE 3430 - Introduction to Microcomputer Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Design of microcomputer systems including assembly language programming and interfacing techniques. Emphasis is on the practical application of microcomputers as solutions to engineering problems. Prer., ECE 1411. Coreq., ECE 3420.
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ECE 3440 - Microcomputer Systems Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Experiments are performed to program and interface microcomputer systems to design and implement microcomputer-based systems. Emphasis is on the application of the microcomputer as a tool to solve control and data acquisition problems. Prer., ECE 2411 and ECE 3430.
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ECE 3510 - Linear System Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Characterization of linear systems by impulse response, convolution, transfer function. Linear differential equations and linear difference equations as models. Applications to circuits, electromechanical systems, etc. Transform methods include: Fourier series, Fourier transforms, and Laplace transforms. Introduction to state variables, and the state transition matrix. Use of a variety of models in design. Prer., ECE 2220 and MATH 3400. Coreq., ECE 3520.
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ECE 3610 - Engineering Probability & Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to probability and statistics with application to solving engineering problems. Includes the axioms of probability, random variables, density functions, distributions functions, expectations. Gaussian random variables, bivariate random variables, sums of independent random variables. Estimation of sample mean and variance. Monte Carlo simulation, binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson counting processes, confidence intervals, reliability, failure rates, the Weibull model, the log-normal model, estimation using regression. Introduction to random processes. Involves a project making use of simulation of random variables on a computer. Prer., MATH 2350.
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ECE 3910 - Power Systems I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic concepts and analytical methods in three-phase electric power systems: single-phase equivalent models; per-unit system of calculations; power, apparent power, and energy; basic properties of power systems elements; short-circuit current; voltage drop; and losses. Includes lectures and demonstrations. Prer., ECE 3205; coreq. ECE 3110.
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ECE 4020 - Semiconductor Devices II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the electrical and transport properties of semiconducting and solid state devices and integrated device structures. Topics include: pn junction device structures, non-ideal effects in small geometry Mosfets, compound semiconducting devices, CCDs, negative conductance microwave devices. Prer., ECE 3020 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5020.
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ECE 4040 - Introductory VLSI Fabrication Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Various types of VLSI fabrication processes such as thermal oxidation, rapid thermal annealing, diffusion, physical vapor deposition, ion implantation, photolithography and etching. In addition, students will use a variety of device characterization techniques available in the laboratory. Prer., ECE 4020 and ECE 4080 or consent of instructor.
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ECE 4050 - Microelectronics IC Fabrication Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent experimental project in which students are expected to acquire the theoretical understanding of modern IC fabrication process, perform the IC processing and supporting measurements, and write detailed laboratory reports. Students should take ECE 4050 before ECE 4896. Prer., ECE 4080 and ECE 4020 or of instructor. Meets with ECE 5050.
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ECE 4070 - Electronic Properties of Materials 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Principles and applications of the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of engineering electronic materials. The treatment is designed for students specializing in the areas of microelectronics, solid state, and electromagnetics. Prer., ECE 3050. Meets with ECE 5070.
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ECE 4080 - VLSI Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introductory study of the various processes such as oxidation, diffusion, epitaxy, ion-implantation, photolithography, CVD, plasma processing, etc., used in contemporary fabrication of modern microelectronic technologies; use and understanding of process modeling programs used in design, fabrication, and simulation of MOSFET and bipolar microelectronics technologies. Prer., ECE 3020 or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 5080.
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ECE 4110 - Electromagnetic Theory and Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An intermediate level fields course beginning with the classical development of Maxwell’s equations and the Wave equation. Included are electrostatics, the steady magnetic field, plane-wave propagation, Poynting’s vector, guided waves, transmission lines, wave guides, the interaction of fields and matter, and concluding with an introduction to the subject of radiation. Dirac-delta and Dyadic Green’s function methods of problem solution are treated. Prer., ECE 3120 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5110.
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ECE 4150 - 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 5150.
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ECE 4160 - Power and Energy 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include: magnetic circuits and materials, transformers, electromechanical energy conversion principles, introduction to rotating machines, synchronous machines, poly-phase induction machines, DC machines, stepper motors, single and two-phasemotors. Laboratory experiments on transformers, synchronous motors, induction motors, stepper motors and motor control circuits. Prer., ECE 3110 and ECE 2205, or equivalent.
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ECE 4200 - Advanced Digital Design Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
A design laboratory focusing on the design of digital systems using modern programmable devices (PLDs and FPGAs). Contemporary design tools and hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog) will be used. Prer., ECE 4242.
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ECE 4211 - 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. Meets with ECE 5211.
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ECE 4220 - 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 requirementsof modern analog integrated circuits. Includes design project. Prer., ECE 3020, ECE 3220, and ECE 3240. Meets with ECE 5220.
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ECE 4230 - 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 5230.
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ECE 4242 - Advanced Digital Design Methodology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on modern digital design practice using computer-based design tools and then considers key steps in a modern design flow, with particular attention to the use of behavioral models in hardware description languages as a stepping stone to combinational and sequential logic synthesis. The Verilog language will be presented, along with ancillary topics of functional verification, testbench generation, timing analysis, fault simulation, and design for testability. Design examples will include microcontrollers, RISC-CPUs, pipelined processors, digital filters, finite state machines for datapath control, UARTs, and typical architectures of synchronous computational units. Prereq., ECE 2411. Meets with ECE 5242.
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ECE 4250 - 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 5250.
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ECE 4260 - 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 5260.
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ECE 4270 - 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, phaselocked loops, oscillators and synthesizers, transmitter and receiver architectures and RFID systems. Prer., ECE 3110, ECE 3210 and ECE 3220. Meets with ECE 5270.
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ECE 4280 - 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 SystemVerilog and how to use advanced verificaiton techniques such as assertions and coverage for digital systems. Prer., ECE 4242. Meets with ECE 5280.
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ECE 4320 - 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 of design for testability. Prer., ECE 3430 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5320.
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ECE 4330 - 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, CS 1450, or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 5330.
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ECE 4340 - 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 5340.
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ECE 4362 - 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 5362.
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ECE 4480 - 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 5480.
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ECE 4510 - Feedback Control Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Linear analysis and analog simulation of electrical, chemical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems using block diagrams and signal flow graphs. 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. Introduction of state variable techniques and digital computer solutions. Prer., ECE 2205 or ECE 2220. Meets with ECE 5510.
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ECE 4520 - 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 transformation. Computer- based tools for control system design are used. Prer., ECE 4510 and MATH 3130, or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5520.
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ECE 4530 - Control Systems Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introductory experiments on response of control system components. Open-loop and closed-loop (feedback) response of servo systems. Simulation of systems on an analog computer. Design of compensator systems. Coreq., ECE 4510.
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ECE 4540 - 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 5540.
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ECE 4560 - Digital Control Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Discrete-time control systems will be designed and tested using microcomputers, compensators, A/D and D/A converters, and analog computers. Experiments in the control of discrete and analog systems will be performed. Coreq., ECE 4540.
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ECE 4610 - 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 5610.
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ECE 4615 - 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 5615.
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ECE 4625 - 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 5625.
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ECE 4630 - Communications Systems II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of ECE 4625. 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 & ECE 4625/5625 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 5630.
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ECE 4650 - 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 5650.
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ECE 4655 - 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 5655.
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ECE 4660 - Introduction to Digital Image Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Methods for coding, storing, and processing images bydigital 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 5660.
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ECE 4670 - Communications Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory experiments demonstrating material taught in ECE 4625/5625. Use is made of Spectrum analysis to study baseband signals and signal processors. Topics include noise, AM, FM, PM, sampling, TDM, digital modulation, errors, and complete communication systems. Prer., ECE 3230. Coreq., ECE 4625.
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ECE 4675 - 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. Meets with ECE 5675.
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ECE 4680 - Signal Processing Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Analog filter design, design and simulation of digital processors including filters, and FFT algorithms. Prer., ECE 3230 and Prer. or Coreq. ECE 4650.
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ECE 4890 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Design principles and a variety of realistic constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact; design project organization and design goals; techniques for making oral presentations and organizing written reports; interviewing and resume writing skills along with the art of making a favorable first impression. Prer., This course must be taken the before ECE 4899.
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ECE 4899 - Senior Design Project 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A project lab taken during the last semester of the senior year for the design of system components and systems in the areas of communications, computer engineering, controls, digital signal processing, electromagnetics, microelectronic fabrication processes, or CMOS integrated circuits. Students will identify, select, and complete a design project. Design specification, analysis, design, simulation and/or construction of a successful project is required for completion of the course. Prer., ECE 4890 and last semester of degree.
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ECE 4910 - Power Systems II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An expansion of topics covered in the first course in Power Systems. Covers transmission lines, power flow analysis, generation dispatch and the dynamic behavior of machines and power systems during abnormal conditions. Prer., ECE 3910.
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ECE 4990 - Selected Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Credit and subject matter to be arranged. Consult current course schedule of classes for offering of topics. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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ECE 5010 - Electronic Ceramics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covers physical theory of each type of electronic ceramic used in applications such as insulators, resistors, capacitors, fast ion conductors, magnetic ceramic, optical and electro-optical materials, waveguides, lasers, high Tc ceramic superconductors, high dielectric constant materials, and sensors. Course is biased toward thin-films in integrated circuit applications. However, many examples in the current literature of basic materials synthesis techniques, deposition processes and properties will also be an integral part of the course. Prer., ECE 4070/5070.
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ECE 5020 - Semiconductor Devices II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the electrical and transport properties of semiconducting and solid state devices and integrated device structures. Topics include: pn junction device structures, non-ideal effects in small geometry Mosfets, compound semiconducting devices, CCDs, negative conductance microwave devices. Prer., ECE 3020 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4020.
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ECE 5030 - Advanced Semiconductor Device Modeling 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduce advanced students and graduate engineers to the methodology of numerical device modeling. The course is designed to take the student from the classical analytical models to finite difference and finite element schemes common in existing device modeling programs. Technologically worthy models (as opposed to simple phenomenological models) have a high degree of sensitivity to the fabrication technology and regions of operating voltages, currents and frequencies. This course sets the foundations for state-of-the-art modeling analysis and simulation employed by most semiconductor companies. Prer., ECE 4020/5020.
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ECE 5050 - Microelectronics IC Fabrication Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
independent experimental project in which students are expected to acquire the theoretical understanding of modern IC fabrication process, perform the IC processing and supporting measurements, and write detailed laboratory reports. Students should take ECE 4050/5050 before ECE 4896. Prer., ECE 4080/5080 and ECE 4020/5020 or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 4050.
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ECE 5060 - Processing and Device Physics of Advanced MOSFET Microelectronic Structures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Development of basic and up-to-date understanding of the fabrication, processing, and device physics of advanced Mosfet structures used in contemporary microelectronic circuits. Topics covered include MOS theory and characterization, MOSFET process/ device physics, advanced MOSFET process/device topics, review and study of current literature.Prer., ECE 4020/5020 or consent of instructor.
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ECE 5070 - Electronic Property of Materials 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Principles and applications of the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of engineering electronic materials. The treatment is designed for students specializing in the areas of microelectronics, solid state, and electromagnetics. Prer., ECE 3050. Meets with Ece 4070.
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ECE 5080 - VLSI Processing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introductory study of the various processes such as oxidation, diffusion, epitaxy, ion-implantation, photolithography, CVD, plasma processing, etc., used in contemporary fabrication of modern microelectronic technologies; use and understanding of process modeling programs used in fabrication simulation of MOSFET and bipolar microelectronic technologies. Prer., ECE 3020 or consent of instructor. Meets with ECE 4080.
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ECE 5090 - Semiconductor Device Characterization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Characterization of semiconductor devices for application in signal amplification. Topics include models for integrated-circuit active devices, bipolar and MOS integrated-circuit technology, single- transistor and two-transistor amplifiers, transistor current sources and active loads, output stages,operational amplifiers, and frequency response,and integrated circuits. Prer., ECE 4020/5020 or equivalent.
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ECE 5100 - Technology of Gallium Arsenide Devices 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics pertinent to GaAs processing technology and devices. Topics include materials characterization, GaAs physics, MOCVD, MOSFETS and HEMTS, digital GaAs circuits, and analog applications. Prer., ECE 4020/5020.
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ECE 5110 - Electromagnetic Theory and Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An intermediate-level fields course beginning with the classical development of Maxwell’s equations and the wave equation. Included are electrostatics, the steady magnetic fields, plane-wave propagation, Poynting’s vector, guided waves, transmission lines, wave guides, the interaction of fields and matter, and concluding with an introduction to the subject of radiation. Dirac-delta and Dyadic Green’s-function methods of problem solution are treated. Prer., ECE 3120 or equivalent. Meets with ECE 4110.
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