Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course Descriptions
Students
must refer to the Registrar's
web site or the Graduate
School of Engineering's web site to determine the courses
that are offered in any given semester. All courses are four
semester hours (4SH) unless otherwise stated.
ECE
G100 Power Electronics (4SH)
Provide tools and techniques needed to analyze and design power
conversion circuits that contain switches. The first part of
the course emphasizes understanding and modeling of such circuits,
and provides a background for engineering evaluation of power
converters. The second part covers dynamics and control of this
class of systems, enabling students to design controllers for
a variety of power converters and motion control systems. Addresses
a set of analytical and practical problems, with emphasis on
a rigorous theoretical treatment of relevant questions. Designed
for students with primary interests in power conditioning, control
applications, and electronic circuits, but it could prove useful
for designers of high-performance computers, robots, and other
electronic and electromechanical (mechatronic) systems in which
the dynamical properties of power supplies become important.Prerequisite:
Knowledge of circuits, electronics, and continuous linear systems.
ECE G101 Power Systems Analysis 1 (4SH)
Covers fundamentals including phasors, single-phase and balanced
three-phase circuits, complex power, and network equations;
symmetrical components and sequence networks; power transformers,
their equivalent circuits, per unit notation, and the sequence
models; transmission line parameters including resistance, inductance,
and capacitance for various configurations; steady-state operation
of transmission lines including line loadability and reactive
compensation techniques; power flow studies including Gauss-Speidel
and Newton Raphson interactive schemes; symmetrical faults including
formation of the bus impedance matrix; and unsymmetrical faults
including line-to-ground, line-to-line, and double line-to-ground
faults. Prerequisite: Knowlege of electric circuits.
ECE
G102 Electric Drives (4SH)
Examines all subsystems that comprise an electric drive including
electric machines, power electronic converters, mechanical system
requirements, feedback controller design, and intereactions
with utility systems. Based on an integrative approach that
requires minimal prerequisites: a junior-level course in signals
and systems and some knowledge of electromagnetic field theory
(possibly from physics classes), and does not require separate
courses in electric machines, controls, or power electronics.
ECE G103 Classical Control Systems (4SH)
Introduces the analysis and design of classical control systems.
Examines control system objectives, modeling and mathematical
description, transfer function and state-variable representations,
feedback control system characteristics, system responses, and
stability of feedback systems. Also addresses compensator design
based on root-locus and frequency response, and modern control
system design using state-variable feedback. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G104 Electrical Machines (4SH)
Reviews phasor diagrams and three-phase circuits; the magnetic
aspects including magnetic circuits and permanent magnets; transformers,
their equivalent circuits, and performance; principles of electromechanical
energy conversion; elementary concepts of rotating machines
including rotating magnetic fields; and steady-state theory
and performance of induction machines, synchronous machines,
and direct current machines.Prerequisite: Knowledge of electric
circuits, electromechanical field theory.
ECE
G105 Optics for Engineers (4SH)
Provides an introductory graduate course in optics, presenting
the engineering concepts necessary to understand and evaluate
electro-optical systems. Begins with a brief but rigorous treatment
of geometric optics including matrix methods, aberrations, and
pupils and windows, with practical examples of optical instruments
and electro-optical systems. Topics include polarization, interference,
diffraction, and optical properties of crystals, thin films,
optical resonators, guided waves, modulators, and detectors.
Presents concepts with examples from modern optical systems,
such as LIDAR, fiber-optical sensors, range finders, infrared
systems, and optical communication systems. Prerequisite:
Bachelor of Science in engineering or physics; a working knowledge
of MATLAB is expected.
ECE G110 Digital Signal Processing (4SH)
Presents the theory and practice of modern signal processing
techniques. Topics include the characteristics of discrete signals
and systems, sampling, and A/D conversion; the Z-transform,
the Fourier transform, and the discrete Fourier transform; fast
Fourier transform algorithms; design techniques for IIR and
FIR digital filters; multirate digital filters; and quantization
effects in digital signal processing. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor/faculty.
ECE
G150 Nanotechnology in Engineering
(4SH)
Explores a wide range of new technologies based on, or influenced
by, breakthroughs in nanoscience. Such nanotechnologies include,
but are not limited to, spintronics, quantum computing, carbon
nanotube electronics, nanoparticle cancer remediation strategies,
biomolecular electronics, and nanomachines. Nanotechnology is
the refinement of functional properties of materials, devices,
or systems that are in at least one dimension smaller than 100
nm. In recent years, nanotechnology has revolutionized how we
think of science and its impact on society. This course seeks
to engineer new or enhanced macroscopic properties from nanostructure
or nanoscale materials and components. Uses review of the scientific
literature, classroom lecture, seminars by international leaders
of nanotechnology, and student team projects to afford the student
the opportunity to become well versed in this important burgeoning
field of nanotechnology. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Graduate School of Engineering, admission to the Graduate School
of Arts and Sciences (for physics or chemistry students), or
permission of instructor.
ECE G200 Linear Systems Analysis
(4SH)
Covers fundamental algebraic concepts and algebraic structures.
Topics include linear operators and their representations; matrices,
algebraic equations, equivalence, and similarity transformations;
introduction to the state-variable theory of continuous and
discrete linear systems; standard canonical representations,
the concept of state, and the representation of interconnected
systems, linear spaces, the state equations, and their solution;
stability; and introduction to the general control problem in
terms of controllability and observability. Prerequisite:
Admission to Graduate School of Engineering or permission of
instructor/faculty.
ECE G201 Solid State Devices (4SH)
Covers the fundamental elements of solid-state physics and the
application of these principles to developing an understanding
of pn junctions, bipolar junction transistors, and MOSFETs.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE G202 Electromagnetic Theory 1 (4SH)
Examines the fundamental equations, their physical meaning,
principal mathematical techniques, and important engineering
applications. Topics include sources of the electromagnetic
field, Lorentz force equation, integral form of Maxwell’s
equations and point relations (differential equations and boundary
conditions), electromagnetic energy and power, propagation of
uniform and nonuniform plane waves in homogeneous media, reflection
and refraction, scalar and vector potentials, solutions in the
absence of boundaries for static and dynamic problems, solutions
to boundary value problems, duality, uniqueness, images, physical
theory of diffraction, and general theory of metal and dielectric
wave-guides and resonators for Cartesian and cylindrical systems.
ECE
G203 Complex Variable Theory and Differential
Equations (4SH)
Comprises the theory of functions of a complex variable. Covers
Cauchy’s integral and related theorems, Taylor and Laurent
series, analytic continuation, and multivalued functions. Considers
special functions of mathematical physics using generating functions,
Taylor and Laurent expansions, and various integral representations.
Reviews applications of complex variable theory drawn from optics
and electromagnetic theory and from digital signal processing
and digital communications. Focuses on the theory of ordinary
and partial differential equations of mathematical physics.
Develops series solutions of ordinary differential equations
of second order using the tools of complex variable theory.
Covers Sturm-Liouville theory and uses it to develop eigen function
and Green function solutions of homogeneous and inhomogeneous
partial differential equations. Prerequisite: Knowledge
of undergraduate advanced calculus.
ECE G204 Applied Probability and Stochastic
Processes (4SH)
Covers fundamentals of probability and stochastic processes
with applications to estimation and queuing theory. Includes
basic laws of probability, conditioning, and Bayes rule. Topics
include random variables and their functions; PDF, PMF, and
CDF notions; statistical averages; moments and characteristic
functions; multiple random variables; joint and conditional
PDF and PMF; multiple functions of random variables; correlation
and covariance; mean squared estimation of random variables;
Markov, Chebychev, and Chernov inequalities; various notions
of convergence of random variable sequences; laws of large numbers;
central limit theorem; and large deviation theory. As time permits,
discusses basic notions of estimation and properties of estimators,
unbiased and minimum variance estimation, CRLB, sufficient statistics,
consistency of estimators, basic notions of discrete and continuous-time
random processes, mean and autocorrelation function, WSS and
cyclo-stationary processes, ergodicity of random processes,
and other topics. Prerequisite: Strong understanding of
linear systems, transform techniques, and linear algebra.
ECE G205 Fundamentals of Computer Engineering
(4SH)
Introduces fundamental techniques in computer engineering used
throughout the graduate curriculum. The course covers basic
programming and analysis methods and the formulation and solution
of a wide range of computer engineering problems. Also discusses
the applications of algorithm analysis and complexity theory
to analyzing and solving problems. The emphasis of this course
is on those fundamental computational problems and related algorithms
whose solution can be obtained in polynomial time. For basic
computational problems such as sorting, searching, elementary
graph algorithms, shortest-paths problems as well as flow problems
in networks, many different algorithms and data structures are
described and analyzed, implemented and compared both from a
theoretical and from an experimental point of view. Prerequisite:
Admission to Graduate School of Engineering.
ECE G210 Digital Control Systems (4SH)
Covers sampling and analysis tools for linear discrete-time
dynamic systems, including the design of digital control systems
using transform techniques by discrete equivalent and direct
design methods; root locus, Bode and Nyquist diagrams, and Nichols
charts; controller implementation issues, such as digital filter
realizations, nonlinear effects due to quantization, round off,
dead band, and limit cycles; and selection of the sampling rate.
Prerequisite: ECEG103 or equivalent.
ECE G211 Nonlinear Control (4SH)
Discusses phase plane analysis for nonlinear systems. Topics
include fundamentals of Lyapunov theory; absolute stability,
passivity, averaging, singular perturbation, input-output stability,
and other advanced stability topics; describing functions; nonlinear
control methods based on linearization, feedback linearization,
sliding control, Lyapunov, and passivity and center manifold
theory and bifurcations. Prerequisite: ECE G200.
ECE G212 Multivariable Control Systems
(4SH)
Discusses mathematical preliminaries, polynomial, and polynomial
matrices; representations of linear multivariable system; matrix
fraction description (MFD) and polynomial matrix description
(PMD); responses of linear multivariable systems; controllability,
observability, and canonical forms; poles and zeros of multivariable
systems; stability; realization problem; interaction control;
state feedback and observer design; compensator design, stability,
and robustness; noninteraction control; and frequency domain
design techniques. Prerequisites: ECE G103 and ECE G200.
ECE G213 System Identification and Adaptive
Control (4SH)
Discusses fundamental issues of adaptive identification and
control, such as stability of adaptive systems, convergence,
persistent excitation, and robustness. Identification is the
process of mathematically modeling a system based on measurement
data that may be limited or uncertain. Adaptive control, then,
is the means by which a system that is poorly modeled is controlled
adequately. Enhances the underlying basic ideas that are essential
for adaptive control. Emphasizes recursive approaches, such
as recursive least squares algorithm, where parameter estimates
are updated in real time. Covers simple adaptive systems, adaptive
observers, and adaptive control. Discusses in detail two major
adaptive schemes, model reference adaptive control (MRAC) and
self-tuning regulators (STR). Prerequisites: ECE G110 and
ECE G200.
ECE G214 Optimal and Robust Control (4SH)
Explores state-space, time-domain techniques for analyzing and
designing optimal and robust linear control systems. Introduces
basic concepts of dynamic optimization and applies them to problems
of short-term and long-term optimal control, path planning and
stabilization, state estimation, and filtering. Emphasizes linear
quadratic optimization, H2 control, H-infinity control, and
mu-synthesis. Reviews pertinent linear systems concepts and
discusses connections with a geometric intuition relating quadratic
optimization to projections. Prerequisite: ECE G200.
ECE G220 Power Systems Analysis 2 (4SH)
Continues ECE G101. Reviews power flow studies, power system
protection, power system controls, transient operation of transmission
lines, transient stability, and HVDC transmission. Prerequisite:
ECE G101 or equivalent.
ECE G221 Power System Operation and Control
(4SH)
Provides tools and techniques needed to analyze and quantify
phenomena that arise in operation and control of modern power
systems. Considers problems that have a wide-ranging importance
in power systems and includes analysis of steady-state and control
of power systems dynamics. These problem areas share a common
mathematical framework. The first part of the course covers
a classical study of steady states in power systems and the
solution of voltage stability problems associated with them.
The goal is to present problems (and solutions) of load flow
with several modifications, namely, frequency deviations and
voltage-sensitive loads. The second part covers modeling, analysis,
and controller design for electromechanical transients in power
systems (load variations, frequency, and power transmission
dynamics). Connections are established with modern robust control
theory. Prerequisite: Knowledge of controls.
ECE G236 Special Topics in Control (4SH)
Covers aspects of controls not studied in other courses. Topics
may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor/faculty.
ECE G237 Special Topics in Power Electronics
(4SH)
Covers aspects of power electronics not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor/faculty.
ECE G238 Special Topics in Electric Drives
(4SH)
Covers aspects of electric drives not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor/faculty.
ECE G239 Special Topics in Power Systems
(4SH)
Covers aspects of power systems not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor/faculty.
ECE G240 Analog Integrated Circuit Designs
(4SH)
Treats the analysis and design of analog ICs, their functional
performance and applications. Focuses on the various building
blocks of analog circuits, their operation and the underlying
principles and techniques, with analysis supplemented by CAD
simulation. Topics include modeling and layout of CMOS, Bipolar,
BiCMOS devices, and passive components; DC building blocks,
including precision current and voltage references; performance
analysis of signal gain, impedances, and frequency response
and speed of basic/compound amplifier structures; architectures
of operational amplifiers, including low-voltage, OTAs, and
three-stage designs; feedback and performance merits, topologies,
instability and frequency compensation of feedback amplifiers;
nonlinear and analog computation IC functions; noise in ICs,
physical origins and device modeling , noise circuit analysis,
SNR and NF, and techniques for the enhancement of system noise
performance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE G241 Advanced Solid State Devices
(4SH)
Covers state-of-the-art topics in solid-state devices including
advanced MOSFET concepts like deep-submicron scaling, HBTs,
HEMTs, MESFETs, and other high-frequency/high-speed semiconductor
devices. Prerequisite: ECE G201.
ECE G242 Integrated Circuits for Communications
and Analog Signal Processing (4SH)
Covers the analysis and design of ICs for wireless communications
and mixed-signal processing. Focuses on function and performance
of CMOS and BiCMOS. Implementations of these systems building
blocks. Topics include: devices and passive R,L,C elements for
RFICs; HF amplifiers and neutralization, circuit noise, and
optimized LNA design; frequency conversion for superheterodyne
receivers, frequency converters for analog/digital modulation
and demodulation; oscillators, resonator-based designs, VCOs
and PLLs, and frequency synthesis; RF power amplifiers—classes
and performance; filters for baseband and RF, design approaches,
integrated filters including L-C, OTA/MOSFET-C, and switched-C;
data conversion, DAC and ADC characteristics, popular DAC architectures,
serial and parallel ADCs, high-speed resolution techniques.
Course requirements include a verification review of a selected
technical paper publication. Prerequisite:
ECE G240.
ECE G243 Integrated Circuit Fabrication
(4SH)
Discusses the fundamental aspects of integrated circuit fabrication
beginning with the scientific foundations for diffusion, oxidation,
ion implantation, chemical and physical vapor deposition, etching,
and lithography. Then covers state-of-the-art integrated circuit
fabrication technologies in a seminar format. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE G244 Introduction to Microelectromechanical
Systems (MEMS) (4SH)
Introduces microelectromechanical systems, including principles
of sensing and actuation, microfabrication technology for MEMS,
noise concepts, and packaging techniques. Covers a wide range
of disciplines, from electronics to mechanics, material properties,
microfabrication technology, electromagnetics, and optics. Studies
several classes of devices including inertial measurement devices,
pressure sensors, rf components, and optical MEMS. Devotes the
last third of the semester largely to projects involving design
of MEMS devices to specifications in a realistic fabrication
process. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE G245 Microwave Circuit Design for
Wireless Communication (4SH)
Covers planar microwave circuits and microwave integrated circuits.
Reviews the scattering matrix and signal flow graphs before
the discussion of passive structures such as microstrips, coplanar
wave-guides, slot lines, and fin lines. The design of lumped
elements such as inductors, capacitors, and resistors is followed
by impedance matching, tuning, resonators, and filters. Also
discusses active microwave circuits such as amplifiers, negative
resistance oscillators, detectors, and mixers. Prerequisite:
ECE G201.
ECE G246 Design and Analysis of Digital
Integrated Circuits (4SH)
Explores the analysis and design of basic digital-integrated-circuit
logic families. Focuses on CMOS and BICMOS circuits and covers
emitter-coupled logic (ECL). Covers design considerations including
propagation delay, switching speed, fan-out, and the effect
of parasitics. Discusses noise, cross talk, and interconnect
issues as well as bistable circuits and clocks. Correlates design
techniques with computer simulations.
ECE G269 Special Topics in Electronics,
Semiconductor Devices, and Microfabrication (4SH)
Covers aspects of electronics, semiconductor devices, and microfabrication
not studied in other courses. Topics may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G270 Electromagnetic Theory 2 (4SH)
Continues ECEG202. Examines important electrodynamic applications
by the use of advanced mathematical techniques. Topics include
general theory of wave-guides and resonators with application
to the cylindrical geometry; dielectric rod wave-guide; optical
fibers; radiation; linear antennas; loop antenna; linear arrays;
ray optics; scattering and diffraction of waves for planar,
cylindrical, and spherical geometries; and effects of random
media. Prerequisite: ECE G202.
ECE
G271 Computational Methods in Electromagnetics
(4SH)
Presents solutions to problems in electromagnetics using a wide
variety of numerical and computational methods. Discusses in
detail the finite difference approximations of partial differential
equations and the finite difference time-domain method of simulating
electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering. Uses moment
methods to solve the integral equations related to currents
and charges on wire structures. Uses finite element and higher-order
finite difference methods to solve problems in electrostatics
and wave propagation. Discusses efficient matrix methods, relaxation
methods, the conjugate gradient technique, and multidimensional
Newton’s method in the context of electromagnetic field
simulation. Prerequisite: ECE G202.
ECE G272 Radar System (4SH)
Provides emphasis on the system’s aspects of radar engineering.
Topics include basic theory of radar detection, measurement
of range, angle, and Doppler shift; classes of radar systems;
types of radar noise; components of a radar system; matched
filters and correlation receivers as applied to radar systems;
and fundamental ideas of radar system analysis. Also explores
search radar theory, maximum likelihood estimation approach
to measurement of radar target parameters, resolution and ambiguity
functions applied to radar, and radar parameter uncertainty
principles. Prerequisite: ECE G204.
ECE G273 Remote Sensing (4SH)
Introduces the theory, instruments, and techniques for remote
sensing of the earth. Topics include fundamental properties
of electromagnetic radiation; matter-energy interaction in the
optical and microwave regions; optical imaging systems; synthetic
aperture radar and side-looking airborne radar imaging systems;
radar polarimetry; microwave scatterometry and radiometry; system
considerations, such as temporal and spatial resolution, operating
frequency and bandwidth, calibration, measurement precision,
and accuracy; data acquisition and storage, such as models and
techniques for retrieving geophysical parameters from remotely
sensed data; and survey of current and planned airborne and
spaceborne remote sensing systems and application of these sensors
to measuring geophysical phenomena and monitoring global change.
Prerequisite: ECE G202 and ECE G204, or equivalent.
ECE G274 Propagation in Artificial Structures
(4SH)
Covers effective dielectric and permeability constants in composite
materials at high frequencies, electromagnetic wave propagation
in electrical and magnetic anisotropic media, magneto-static
and magneto-elastic wave propagation in single layer, and electromagnetic
wave propagation in multilayers. Prerequisite: Knowledge
of electromagnetic field theory.
ECE G275 Antennas and Radiation (4SH)
Presents the fundamental theory and properties of antennas.
Topics include equivalence, reciprocity, uniqueness, Huygen’s
principle, antenna impedance, and diffraction; linear, loop,
array, and aperture antennas including horns, reflectors, lenses,
and microstrip; transmitting and receiving antennas and transmission
formulas; and numerical antenna analysis methods. Prerequisite:
ECE G202 and ECE G270.
ECE G276 Microwave Properties of Materials
(4SH)
Discusses general dielectric and magnetic properties of materials,
tensor properties of dielectric and magnetic materials, special
microwave properties of thin-film materials, and experimental
techniques developed in the characterization of microwave materials.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of electromagnetics and materials science.
ECE G277 Microwave Electron Devices (4SH)
Presents the fundamental principles and operation of the principal
types of conventional (linear-beam and crossed-field) and novel
(maser effect) devices. Topics include interactions of nonrelativistic
and relativistic electron beams with electromagnetic fields,
linear-beam tubes (klystron, traveling wave tube, backward-wave
amplifier, and oscillator), crossed-field tubes (magnetron,
forward-and-backward cross-field amplifier, and high-gain CFA),
and maser-effect devices (cyclotron maser and gyrotron).
Prerequisite: ECE G202.
ECE G280 Fourier and Binary Optics (4SH)
Examines the fundamentals of Fourier and binary optics from
a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. Topics include radiation
as a wave, polarization of radiation, reflection and refraction
at surfaces, optical diffraction, scalar wave equation, Helmholtz
and Kirchoff integral theorems, Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction,
Green’s theorem, interferometry, division of amplitude,
division of wave front, diffraction gratings, multilayer filters,
interferometric instrumentation, and holography. Also discusses
imaging properties of lenses and optical systems, coherent and
incoherent imaging, modulation transfer function, spatial filtering,
diffraction-limited optical systems, surface design of binary
optical elements, miniature and micro-optics, fabrication of
diffraction-limited optics, and applications of diffraction-limited
optics. Prerequisite: ECE G105.
ECE G281 Fourier Optics 2 (4SH)
Covers current topics of interest in Fourier optics and optical
instrumentation. Discusses application of coherence phenomena
to optical instrumentation including microdensitometers, microscopes,
viewers, cameras, spectraphotometric, and interferometric instruments.
Also considers applications of holography, optical data processing
and computing, holographic memories, optical modulation, noise
and its effects on data collection, synthetic aperture optics,
and medical application of laser optics. Prerequisite: ECE
G280.
ECE G282 Lasers (4SH)
Introduces basic principles of lasers. Topics include models
for the interaction of electromagnetic radiation and matter,
laser threshold and rate equations, resonator theory, transverse
and longitudinal modes, Rigrod analysis, homogeneous and inhomogeneous
broadening, Q switching, cavity dumping, and mode locking. Discusses
specific laser types including gas, liquid, and solid, and the
applications of lasers and laser systems. Prerequisite: Admission
to Graduate School of Engineering.
ECE G284 Optical Properties of Matter
(4SH)
Presents the formal mathematical treatment of classical crystal
optics including dispersion, polarization, birefringence, metal
optics, and the optics of thin films. Emphasis is on the interaction
of electromagnetic waves and the crystal lattice. Classical
crystal optics are extended to nonlinear effects observed with
very intense electric and magnetic fields. Presents applications
of nonlinear optics, such as second- and third-harmonic generation,
optical mixing, optical parametric oscillation, multiple photon
interaction, and linear and nonlinear scattering. Various topics
in linear and nonlinear optics are applied in such areas as
birefringent filters, second-harmonic generators, optical parametric
oscillators, and acousto-optical beam deflectors. Prerequisite:
Bachelor of Science in engineering or physics.
ECE
G285 Opto-electronics and Fiber Optics
(4SH)
Covers the fundamentals of the opto-electronic elements that
interconnect to create a fiber-optic system for communication
and sensing. Discusses the structure of single and multimode
fibers, step and graded index fibers, modal theory of fiber
propagation, ray theory of multimode fibers, fiber parameters,
numerical aperture, Etendue, modal cutoff, couple mode theory,
semiconductor physics, diode lasers and LED sources, photovoltaic
and photoconductive detectors, coupling sources and detectors
to optical fibers, noise in fiber-optic systems, active and
passive components, modulators and couplers, fiber interferometry,
and applications in communication and sensing. Prerequisite:
ECE G105.
ECE G286 IR Imaging (2SH)
Covers the basic concepts necessary for understanding, designing,
and evaluating electro-optical systems including modern infrared
technology. Emphasis is on considering the system as a whole
including radiation sources, the optical collection system,
and the detection process. Performance characteristics and system
limitations are derived for a variety of imaging and nonimaging
systems, as well as for laser devices. Systems to be analyzed
may include standard commercial television, night vision devices,
laser rangers, thermal imagers, satellite imagers (LANDSAT,
SPOT), optical communications, and guidance systems. Prerequisite:
Admission to Graduate School of Engineering.
ECE G287 Optical Detection (4SH)
Covers the detector as a component of an optical system. Topics
include the laws governing radiation and radiometry, properties
of real radiation sources, detailed descriptions of detection
devices, noise, contrast, and MTF, imaging and ranging devices,
and electro-optical detector systems analysis. Also includes
practical consideration in real detectors, resolution and recognition
of signals, heterodyne detection, sub-nanosecond pulse detection,
and calibration of electro-optical detectors. Prerequisite:
Bachelor of Science in engineering or physics.
ECE
G288 Light and Information (4SH)
Covers the fundamentals of classical and quantum optical signal
processing and information theory. Topics include a review of
basic wave theory for signal and information processing, classical
wave entropy and information, number of degrees of freedom and
information capacity of classical imaging systems, information-theoretic
wave imaging algorithms, number of degrees of freedom and information
capacity of general wave radiation, propagation and scattering
systems, basic quantum physics for electrical and computer engineers,
quantum bits (qubits), quantum circuits, quantum entanglement,
the basics of quantum wave entropy and information, and the
basics of quantum information theory. Applications covered include
information-theoretic characterization of wireless and antenna
systems, fundamental limits in sensors and vision, optical imaging,
optical communications, and cryptography. Prerequisites:
ECEG202 and ECEG204.
ECE G290 Plasma Engineering (4SH)
Overviews the basic principles and applications of plasma and
gaseous discharges. Topics include gas kinetics, interaction
of electrons and ions with static and rf fields, and wave propagation
in plasmas. Discusses applications in material processing, space
exploration, and microwave devices. Prerequisite: ECE G202.
ECE G291 Plasma Theory (4SH)
Introduces the basic theory of gaseous discharges. Discusses
fluid and kinetic description of collisionless and collisional
plasmas with and without magnetic field effects. Emphasis is
on linear stability analysis, although also discusses nonlinear
effects. Prerequisite: ECE G202.
ECE G292 Plasma Processing Seminar (4SH)
Covers the fundamental physics of plasmas in a lecture format.
Students then investigate state-of-the-art plasma processing
techniques used in integrated circuit fabrication, MEMS, and
other materials processing applications in a seminar format.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ECE.
ECE
G293 Modern Imaging (4SH)
Covers basic and advanced topics in imaging engineering. Starts
with the formulation of typical forward problems in electromagnetic
and acoustic wavefield propagation and scattering, with emphasis
on biomedical and nondestructive testing applications, and continues
with a survey of imaging methodologies including the so-called
qualitative imaging methods. Topics covered are: obstacle scattering,
inhomogenous medium scattering, uniqueness and stability in
inverse scattering, imaging with finite data, point-source method
and its applications, singular sources and shape reconstruction,
linear sampling methods, signal-subspace-based methods, noniterative
approaches for the inverse medium problem, intensity-only imaging,
estimation theory in imaging and the question of super-resolution,
and selected topics in compressive sensing and quantum imaging.
Prerequisite: ECEG202.
ECE G309 Special Topics in Electromagnetics,
Plasma, and Optics (4SH)
Covers aspects of electromagnetics, plasma, and optics not studied
in other courses. Topics may very from year to year. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G310 Modern Signal Processing (4SH)
Theory and practice of modern signal processing techniques.
Optimum Filtering: Principle of orthogonality, Wiener and Kalman
filters; linear prediction, spectral factorization and cepstrum,
triangular matrix factorization, autoregressive model matching
and the Yule-Walker equations, maximum entropy. Applications:
adaptive arrays, echo cancellation, equalization, spectrum estimation,
system identification, adaptive control, and speech analysis
and synthesis. Filter Realization: State-space description,
realizability criteria, min/max/allpass phase systems, inverse
systems; Orthogonal realizations, cascade realization for lossless
two-ports; quantization and finite precision effects. Multirate
signal processing: decimation and interpolation, Noble identities
and polyphase representation, efficient rate conversion, complementary
transfer functions and Nyquist filters, autocorrelation and
spectrum in multirate systems; Maximally Decimated Filter-Banks,
aliasing and distortion, perfect reconstruction, binary tree-structured
filter banks, conjugate QMF and cascade (lattice) realization,
filter-bank applications, speech/image coding, transmultiplexers.
Spectrum Analysis: Fast Fourier transform, the short-time Fourier
transform, uniform DFT filter banks; Gabor and Heisenberg representations;
Fundamentals of continuous and discrete wavelet transform, connection
to QMF filter banks, applications; Wigner-Ville spectrum and
Cohen class, ambiguity functions and radar processing, evolutionary
spectrum. Prerequisite: ECE G204.
ECE G311 Two Dimensional Signal and Image
Processing (4SH)
Examines the fundamentals of two-dimensional signal processing,
with emphasis on image processing. Topics include signals, systems,
and transforms in two dimensions; design and analysis of FIR
and IIR filters; DFT and FFT algorithms; generation of digital
image from the source; image digitizers and display devices;
image transforms; techniques for point-wise, local, and global
image enhancement; statistical image restoration techniques
including recursive estimation; image coding techniques in spatial
and transform domain including coding for facsimile transmission;
and feature analysis. Prerequisite: Good understanding of
linear systems, transform techniques, linear algebra, and random
processes.
ECE G312 Statistical and Adaptive Signal
Processing (4SH)
Introduction to statistical and adaptive signal processing;
FIR Wiener filter: linear mean square estimation, the orthogonality
principle; the stochastic gradient approach: Least-Mean-Squares
(LMS) and normalized LMS adaptive FIR filters; linear prediction
and autoregressive models: Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization and
triangular matrix factorization, autoregressive model matching
and the Yule-Walker equations; Applications: noise cancellation,
system identification, equalization, spectrum estimation, line
enhancing, speech analysis and synthesis, beamforming; Estimation
of signal statistics: autocorrelation estimates and their statistical
properties, the deterministic least-squares approach; Recursive
Least Squares (RLS) adaptive filters: conventional RLS, QR-RLS;
comparative performance analysis of adaptive LMS and RLS filters:
steady state error, tracking error, convergence rate and the
role of orthogonalization; order-recursive estimation: forward
and backward prediction, lattice filter configuration, the Levinson
and Schur algorithms, fast triangular factorization; adaptive
lattice filters: gradient and RLS; classification of adaptive
(RLS) filters by: architecture (triangular vs. linear, transversal
vs. lattice), internal scaling/implementation (quotient, error-feedback,
QR-based); introduction to advanced adaptive filters: transform
and subband domain, IIR (Laguerre-based), radial basis functions,
back propagation in neural nets, Voltera/Laguerre models.
Prerequisite: ECE G204.
ECE G313 Pattern Recognition (4SH)
Discusses introductory concepts, statistical classification
problem, and the Bayes classifier. Covers parametric estimation
and supervised learning, ML and Bayes approaches, and Bayes
learning. Topics include nonparametric techniques, Parzen windows,
nearest neighbor rules, convergence properties, and error bounds.
Examines linear discriminant functions, linear separability,
perceptrons and their training, and relaxation techniques. Discusses
unsupervised learning and clustering, unsupervised Bayes learning,
ML estimates, k-means algorithm, and learning vector quantization.
Introduces neural network structures, feed-forward nets, ADALINE,
Widrow-Hopf approach, the back propagation training algorithm,
Kolmogorov's theorem, and capacity of feed-forward nets. Focuses
on Hopfield model and learning, associative memory, bidirectional
associative memory, stable states and convergence, and capacity
of the Hopfield model. Also covers unsupervised learning, adaptive
resonance theory, and self-organizing feature maps. Prerequisite:
ECE G204.
ECE
G314 Auditory Signal Processing (4SH)
Offers particular relevance to engineers interested in the processing
and production of audio signals including speech, music, and
audible noise. Discusses how sounds are processed and perceived
in the auditory system by exploring physiological and psychological
acoustics. Emphasis is on mathematical models of the auditory
system. Topics include properties of acoustical stimuli; anatomy
and physiology of the auditory system; electrical recordings
from the auditory system; acoustic emissions from the ear; nonlinear,
positive feedback model of cochlear mechanics; methods of psychophysical
measurements; absolute thresholds; temporal integration; masking
and auditory frequency analysis; signal detection theory applied
to the auditory system; experiments on and models of auditory
discrimination; temporal processing in the auditory system including
gap detection thresholds and models of temporal processing;
loudness; Zwicker's loudness summation model; pitch of simple
and complex tones; and binaural hearing. Explores practical
applications of psychoacoustics.
ECE G315 Digital Image Processing (4SH)
Focuses on generation of digital image from the source; image
digitizers and display devices; image transforms; enhancement
techniques, such as histogram, equalization, and edge sharpening;
restoration by Wiener and Kalman filters; image coding using
run-length coding; DPCM; transform coding; and feature analysis.
Prerequisite: ECE G110.
ECE G316 Modern Spectral Analysis and
Array Processing (4SH)
Describes the problem of estimating spectra from finite records
of noisy data and a review of applications including communications
(especially wireless communications), biomedicine, geophysics,
speech, nondestructive testing, and sonar and radar. Explores
common power spectrum estimation algorithms including both conventional
and modern techniques. Emphasis is on the advantages and limitations
of conventional, Capon's, multiple window, maximum entropy,
parametric (AR, MA, and ARMA), and harmonic decomposition (Prony,
Pisarenko, and SVD) methods, in terms of accuracy (bias), reliability
(variance), applicability, and other criteria. Introduces higher-order
and nonstationary spectrum estimation including conventional
and parametric higher-order methods and sliding window (short-time
Fourier transform and model-based), adaptive, time-frequency,
and wavelet techniques for the nonstationary problem. Examines
extensions to multichannel and multidimensional data, discusses
the array processing problem from a spectrum estimation perspective,
and introduces the wave-field perspective. Discusses nonparametric
and parametric array processing techniques and applications,
especially the use of antenna arrays for wireless communications
and nontraditional wave-field processing problems. Prerequisite:
ECE G110, ECE G204, and ECE G312.
ECE G317 Digital Filter Banks and Wavelets
(4SH)
Develops the theory and applications of perfect reconstruction
digital filter banks (PR filter banks) and continuous-time wavelet
and wave-packet representations. The mathematical structure
of the two disciplines are shown to be intimately related and
the theory of both is developed from a signal processing and
an abstract mathematical viewpoint. Examines applications that
include signal processing and digital communications. Emphasis
is on the multiresolution analysis (MRA) of discrete and continuous-time
signals and to applications that make use of this paradigm.
Prerequisite: Strong understanding of DSP, modern signal
processing, and linear systems/vector spaces.
ECE G327 Special Topics in Signal Processing
1 (4SH)
Covers aspects of signal processing not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Topics may include physics-based
image restoration methods for subsurface sensing problems, fundamentals
of linear and nonlinear inverse problems, wave-field signal
processing, and tomographic imaging. Prerequisite: ECE G110.
ECE G328 Special Topics in Signal Processing
2 (4SH)
Covers aspects of signal processing not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Topics may include physics-based
image restoration methods for subsurface sensing problems, fundamentals
of linear and nonlinear inverse problems, wave-field signal
processing, and tomographic imaging. Prerequisite: ECE G110.
ECE G329 Special Topics in Signal Processing
3 (4SH)
Covers aspects of signal processing not studied in other courses.
Topics may vary from year to year. Topics may include physics-based
image restoration methods for subsurface sensing problems, fundamentals
of linear and nonlinear inverse problems, wave-field signal
processing, and tomographic imaging. Prerequisite: ECE G110.
ECE G330 Multi-User Detection (4SH)
Focuses on the fundamentals of joint data detection for cochannel
users. Applications include magnetic recording channels and
3G base station design. Topics include the multiaccess channel,
long sequences, random sequences, carrier modulation, nonantipodal
modulation, matched-filter outputs, single-user matched filter,
optimal receiver for the single-user channel, probability of
error for asynchronous users, asymptotic multiuser efficiency
and related measures, coherent single-user matched filter in
Rayleigh fading, optimum coherent multiuser detection, minimum
error probability in the asynchronous channel, optimum asymptotic
efficiency, near-far resistance, performance analysis in Rayleigh
fading, optimum noncoherent multiuser detection, decorrelating
detector, truncated-window decorrelating detector, coherent
decorrelator in the presence of fading, differentially coherent
decorrelation, decorrelation for nonlinear modulation, nondecorrelating
linear multiuser detection, mmse linear multiuser detection,
linear multiuser detection, adaptive mmse linear multiuser detection,
blind mmse multiuser detection, decision-driven multiuser detectors,
successive cancellation, performance analysis of successive
cancellation, and multistage detection. Prerequisite: ECE
G336, or permission of instructor/faculty.
ECEG331 Network Communications and Performance
Engineering (4SH)
Presents principles for the design and analysis of modern communications
networks. Emphasis is on theoretical and practical concepts.
Uses the concept of a layered network architecture as a framework
for understanding the functions and services of reliable end-to-end
communications. Analyzes different switching and multiplexing
techniques within the context of network session requirements
and network traffic characterization. Introduces performance
modeling with intermediate-level problems in queuing theory
including MG1 queues, simple queuing networks, the IPP, and
the MMPP. Discusses models for transmission, encoding, and fundamental
limitations of physical channels as motivation for the development
of data-link-layer services. Presents correctness and performance
analysis with respect to framing, error detection, and ARQ schemes.
Discusses host-to-host communications as a problem of routing
and addressing. Discusses routing, emphasizing correctness,
stability, and performance of fundamental algorithms. Students
gain insight into the problems of adapting traditional routing
strategies to high-speed and wireless environments. Considers
flow and congestion control strategies within the context of
end-to-end session requirements and global network performance.
Prerequisite: ECE G204, working knowledge of C programming
and recommended understanding of statistics, discrete-event
simulation, and networking.
ECE G332 Error Correcting Codes (4SH)
Algebra and Golois field theory is covered in detail. Linear
block codes, Hamming codes, cyclic codes, their encoding and
decoding algorithms, BCH and Reed-Solomon Codes, the Berlekamp-Massey
decoding algorithm, Fourier transform over finite fields, codes
in the frequency domain, and frequency domain decoding techniques
are covered. Bounds on code performance, and burst error correcting
codes are studied. Convolutional codes, their properties, Viterbi
Algorithm, performance of the ML decoding, sequential decoding
of convolutional codes, Zigangirov-Jelinek algorithm are studied.
Concatenated codes, array codes, BCJR and SOVA algorithms, turbo
codes and iterative decoding schemes are covered. Trellis coded
modulation, low density parity check codes and coding for fading
channels are also covered. Prerequisite: Knowledge of probability
and digital communications.
ECE G333 Spread Spectrum Communication
Systems (4SH)
Introduces the fundamental concepts of spread spectrum communication
systems. Studies the basic theory of direct sequence (PN) and
frequency hopping (FH) spread spectrum techniques. Topics include
direct sequence code generation, acquisition, and tracking;
and phase and Doppler tracking. Emphasis is on the performance
of uncoded and coded spread spectrum communications in the presence
of interference, jamming, and fading environments. Considers
the low probability of interception/detection (LPI/LPD) characteristics
of spread spectrum techniques in multiuser communication systems.
Presents various practical applications of spread spectrum including
IEEE 802.11b, HomeRF, and Bluetooth. Prerequisite: ECE G336,
or equivalent.
ECE G334 Wireless Communications (4SH)
Treats a diverse range of topics in wireless communications
for applications such as cellular mobile radio, personal communication
services (PCS), and wireless LANs (local area networks). Cellular
system design, frequency reuse, channel assignment, handoff,
power control, cell splitting, sectorization and system capacity.
Radio propagation, path-loss models, log-normal shadowing, determination
of coverage area, multipath and fading, statistical models for
indoor and outdoor channels. Signal design principles: spectrum-efficient
modulation methods (GMSK, QPSK), spread-spectrum modulation
techniques (direct-sequence and frequency-hopping). Radio reception,
receiver/transmitter architectures. Adaptive equalization (maximum-likelihood,
linear and decision-feedback methods). Diversity techniques
(selection, maximum ratio combining, equal gain combining).
Bit error rate and outage probability on fading channels. Multiple
access for wireless systems: frequency, time, code and space
division multiple access (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, SDMA). Wireless
networking (packet-reservation multiple access, switching, mobility
management for PCS). Standards for wireless systems: AMPS, IS-54,
IS-95 (U.S. digital cellular based on CDMA), GSM (Global Systems
Mobile) and the PCS standards. Future (third generation) systems
and the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT-2000).
Prerequisite: ECE G336.
ECE G335 Detection and Estimation Theory
(4SH)
Reviews vector space and stochastic concepts, sufficiency, unbiased
estimation, Cramer-Rao bound, Rao-Blackwell theorem, Pitman
efficiency, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian estimation,
minimum mean squared error estimation, least squares estimation,
and Gauss-Markov theorem. Topics include simple and composite
hypotheses, Neyman-Pearson tests, uniformly most powerful tests,
invariant tests, CFAR detection, Bayesian detection, minimax
detection, nonparametric testing, sequential testing, and quickest
detection. Prerequisite: ECE G204, or permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G336 Digital Communications (4SH)
Covers fundamentals of digital communications and coding and
the basic structure of a communication system. Topics include
modeling of information sources; entropy; rate distortion function;
lossless and lossy source coding theorems; Huffman coding; Lempel-Ziv
algorithm; scalar and vector quantization; digital modulation
schemes and their spectral characterization including PAM, MPSK,
QAM, OQPSK, MSK, pi/4-QPSK, CPFSK, CPM, and GMSK; and orthogonal,
biortogonal, and simplex signaling. Explores optimal receiver
design and probability of error derivation for various systems.
Covers noncoherent detection and DPSK systems and their performance.
Discusses synchronization systems, analysis of PLL in the presence
of noise, methods of timing recovery, channel capacity, and
Shannon's noisy channel coding theorem. Studies cutoff rate
and its communication system design. Other topics include coding
systems, linear block codes, soft and hard decision decoding,
performance of linear block codes, cyclic codes, convolutional
codes, Viterbi decoding, error probability bounds, concatenated
codes, MAP decoding, Trellis code modulation, communication
over band-limited channels, ISI, Nyquist conditions, raised
cosine signaling, partial response signaling, equalization techniques,
linear adaptive equalization, decision feedback equalizers,
maximum likelihood sequence detection, and communication over
fading channels. Prerequisite: ECE G204.
ECE G337 Information Theory (4SH)
Discusses basic properties of entropy and mutual information,
Shannon's fundamental theorems on data compression and data
transmission in the single-user case, binning, and covering
lemmas. Topics include rate distortion theory, feedback in one-way
channels, Slepian-Wolf coding of correlated information sources,
source coding with side information at the receiver, multiple
access channel and its capacity region, and the capacity region
of the Gaussian multiple access channel. Also covers broadcast
channels, superposition coding, and the capacity region of the
degraded broadcast channel; performance and comparison of TDMA,
FDMA, and CDMA systems from a theoretical point of view; capacity
issues for time-varying channels and channels with memory; relation
between information theory and statistics; Stein's lemma; and
large deviation theory. Prerequisite: ECE G204.
ECE G338 Local Area Networks and Interworking
(4SH)
Presents fundamental principles on the design and analysis of
local area networks (LANs) and internetworking strategies. The
traditional definition of a LAN is that it provides high-speed
transmission within a limited geographic scope, and ownership
is associated with the organization that uses and manages it.
An alternative definition is that a LAN provides the physical
and link-layer access point to an internetwork. LAN technology
provides electrical, physical, and signaling specifications,
as well as the rules for transmission on various shared or dedicated
media. Today LANs can operate at speeds in the gigabits per
second and may span great distances. Internetworking imposes
a higher logical-layer abstraction that provides the protocols,
algorithms, and devices for interconnecting a mesh of heterogeneous
LANs and intermediate networks into an Internet. Guides students
through the evolution of LAN technology, from the challenges
addressed by engineers designing first- and second-generation
LANs to present and future advances. Emphasizes basic algorithms
and protocols used for media access control and performance
evaluation. Discusses internetworking concepts related to the
protocols used in the present-day Internet. Prerequisite:
ECE G331 and ECE G336.
ECE G339 Testing and Design for Testability
(4SH)
Encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of digital
systems testing and the design of easily testable circuits.
Topics include defect and fault models, test generation for
combinational and sequential circuits, testing measures and
costs, functional and parametric test methods, design for testability,
built-in self-test, and concurrent testing. Provides the foundations
for developing test methods for digital systems and provides
the techniques necessary to practice design for testability.
ECE G340 Broadband Communications Networks
(4SH)
Covers the basic principles and fundamental design issues relevant
to broadband communication networks and exposes students to
current research problems. Broadband networks are designed to
support a variety of services and applications. Topics range
from SONET and ATM switching to high-speed network control.
Other topics include characterization of network traffic and
its implications on network design; traffic management, flow
control, and congestion control including call admissions control,
scheduling, and policing; quality of service-based routing;
and multicast routing. Networking technologies reflect current
research areas and implementations. Focuses on high-speed wide-area-networking
(WAN) technologies including frame relay (FR), asynchronous
transfer mode (ATM), and next-generation Internet architecture.
Includes lectures, readings from relevant literature, and student
presentations.
ECE G347 Special Topics in Communications
1 (4SH)
Covers state-of-the-art advanced topics in communications. Topics
are selected from the areas of interest and research of the
instructor. The prerequisites are determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G348 Special Topics in Communications
2 (4SH)
Covers state-of-the-art advanced topics in communications. Topics
are selected from the areas of interest and research of the
instructor. The prerequisites are determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G349 Special Topics in Communications
3 (4SH)
Covers state-of-the-art advanced topics in communications. Topics
are selected from the areas of interest and research of the
instructor. The prerequisites are determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
ECE G350 Software Engineering 1 (4SH)
Presents traditional methods in software engineering. Includes
the various development models, requirements, specification,
design, prototyping, implementation, test, and maintenance.
Discusses object-oriented design principles, such as encapsulation,
inheritance, and polymorphism. A software project is assigned
that contrasts the differences between function-oriented and
object-oriented design. Prerequisite: Working knowledge
of C programming language.
ECE G351 Software Engineering 2 (4SH)
Continues ECE G350. Focuses on a very specific issue, modular
design of software. Explores issues of stepwise-refinement and
top-down design in depth and considers organizational/data-flow
issues. Prerequisite: ECE G350.
ECE G352 Computer Architecture (4SH)
Presents many of the issues involved in the design and analysis
of new and evolving computer architectures. Topics include all
aspects of the system including the microprocessor, memory,
I/O, and networking. Emphasizes the connection between architecture
and the underlying software that drives it. Topics include pipelining,
superscalar, out-of-order execution and completion, data flow,
caching, prefetching, virtual memory, RAID, and ATM switching.
Performance analysis is another fundamental theme of this course.
A project is assigned that involves the creation of a trace-driven
simulation model to study the performance of various hardware
or software architectural features. Also provides a survey of
the current state of the art in processor architectures and
provides additional readings from recent research in the field.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of C programming language.
ECE G353 VLSI Design (4SH)
Covers all aspects of VLSI design and engineering including
VLSI design methodology; MOS transistors and circuits; CAD tools
to create, extract, simulate, and evaluate physical layouts;
CMOS fabrication process; evaluation and optimization of circuit
area, power consumption, and propagation delay; CAD tools to
design CMOS systems with standard cells; system clocking design
and evaluation; the characteristics and limitations of CAD tools,
such as simulation, placement, and routing; VLSI testing, fault
models, test vector generation, and design for testability;
design projects going through a complete VLSI design cycle;
and a research project targeting a specific area of VLSI engineering.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of electronics and digital systems design.
ECE G354 VLSI Architecture (4SH)
Augments the physical-level VLSI design knowledge built in ECE
G353 by studying how to take advantage of VLSI technologies.
Provides students with the opportunity to go through the design
process of VLSI architectures with two architectural-level design
projects. Prior project examples include the design and evaluation
of FPGAs, application specific processors, and microprocessors.
Emphasizes performance and cost tradeoffs and decision making
in these projects. Lectures provide theories and discussions
to support these design projects that include a brief review
of VLSI design methodology, pipelining and parallel processing
in VLSI processors, interconnection between VLSI processing
units, VLSI-oriented algorithms and applications, VLSI architecture
synthesis, such special VLSI architectures as synchronous and
asynchronous processor arrays and massively parallel fine-grained
processor arrays, and reconfigurable VLSI architectures.
Prerequisite: ECE G353.
ECE G355 Digital Systems Design with Hardware
Description Languages (4SH)
Covers design, simulation, modeling, and implementation of complex
digital systems using high-level computer hardware description
languages (HDL). Begins with a description of digital system
design hierarchy and abstraction. Overviews available design
tools and simulation programs. Introduces HDLs, with emphasis
on VHDL and AHPL. Studies using these languages for design and
verification of digital systems at different levels of abstraction.
Students use VHDL software for design and simulation of large
digital circuits. Also addresses silicon compilation, computer-aided
design, and automatic generation of hardware. Prerequisite:
ECE G352.
ECE G356 Digital Systems Design and Interfacing
with Verilog (4SH)
Covers automated design and synthesis of digital systems with
the standard Verilog hardware description language, with an
emphasis on CPU structures and interfacing. Demonstrates how
Verilog can be used for simulation, synthesis, and test of digital
systems. Discusses hardware description using predefined parts,
using the bussing structure of a system, or using a mapping
of inputs to outputs. After a complete presentation of the Verilog
language, presents synthesizability concepts and templates for
logic unit, memory unit, and state machine synthesis. Continues
by using Verilog in a complete design and description of a CPU,
its peripheral devices, and generation of a complete CPU board.
Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate School of Engineering.
ECE G357 Fault-Tolerant Computers (4SH)
Overviews fault-tolerant computing and the design and evaluation
of dependable systems, and provides a base for research in fault-tolerant
systems. Quantitative evaluation and modeling provide the foundation
for study of fault avoidance, fault detection, and fault removal
from the component level to the system level. Analyzes contemporary
and historical architectures. Software evaluation tools are
available for the class to explore fault-tolerant design spaces.
ECE G358 Parallel Architectures for High-Performance
Computing (4SH)
Introduces different models of parallel computation, network
architectures used for parallel processing (ring, mesh, and
hypercube, etc.), message routing mechanisms, point-to-point
and collective communication primitives (one-to-all, all-to-all,
scatter, gather, etc.) parallel and distributed systems performance,
and scalability evaluation methods. Discusses how a sequential
algorithm can be transformed systematically into a parallel
computational strategy, so that it can be realized either in
hardware (using an application-specific architecture) or in
software (using a network of distributed general-purpose computers).
Numerical algorithms are used to highlight the key issues involved
in this mapping. Case studies include high-performance scalable
parallelization strategies for computationally intensive operations,
such as dense and sparse linear system solvers, multidimensional
data transforms, etc. which are often encountered in scientific
and multimedia applications. Students learn parallel programming
using intermediate level C/MPI.
ECE G359 Multiprocessor Architectures
(4SH)
Presents the issues related to designing and programming tightly
coupled shared-memory multiprocessor systems. Covers memory
structure, snoopy and directory-based caching, memory consistency
protocols, cache coherency protocols, processor interconnect
strategies, and multiprocessor scalability. Covers issues related
to program execution of real applications on a multiprocessor
system including synchronization primitives, task scheduling,
and memory allocation. Prerequisite: Familiarity with computer
architecture.
ECE G360 Combinatorial Optimization (4SH)
Introduces combinatorial optimization, an emerging field that
combines techniques from applied mathematics, operations research,
and computer science to solve optimization problems over discrete
structures. Emphasizes problems that arise in the areas of electrical
and computer engineering including VLSI, computer-aided design,
parallel computing, computer architecture, and high-performance
compiling. Covers the foundations of algorithm analysis including
asymptotic notation and complexity theory, and a range of optimization
techniques including divide and conquer, local optimization,
dynamic programming, branch and bound, simulated annealing,
genetic algorithms, approximation algorithms, integer and linear
programming, matroid theory, and greedy algorithms. Considers
the efficient generation of optimal solutions, the development
and evaluation of heuristics, and the computation of tight upper
and lower bounds. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate School
of Engineering.
ECE G361 Digital Hardware Synthesis (4SH)
Techniques and tools for the automatic synthesis of digital
systems. The course will focus on algorithms for translating
a high level specification into an implementation. Topics covered
will include a brief introduction to hardware description languages
(HDL), automatic translation of the HDL to an intermediate format,
architectural synthesis of the register transfer level implementation,
automatic state machine synthesis and logic synthesis. Students
will complete a research project in the automatic synthesis
of digital designs. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of C programming
language. Knowledge of digital design and VLSI design.
ECE G362 Network Computing (4SH)
Studies the theory and practice of analysis and design of network-based
computing systems. Programs can be executed adaptively in a
changeable computing environment, such as clusters of workstations
or PCs. Topics include distributed shared memory, cache coherence,
snooping, locking, atomic exchange, deadlock, message passing
interface (MPI-1 and MPI-2), point-to-point communication, collective
communications, and groups, contexts, and communicators. Also
studies process topologies (virtual topologies), network of
workstations (NOW), protocols and programming, scalable coherent
interface (SCI) using point-to-point connection of distributed
shared memory (DSM) machine, SCIs, cache coherence protocol,
clusters of workstations based on SCI, scalable networks for
data processing topologies, wormhole routing, deadlock avoidance,
scalability, message format, fault tolerance, arbitration policies,
and performance evaluation of network-based computing systems.
Case studies include ServerNet, myrinet, and clusters of advanced
workstations. Prerequisites: ECE G352 and ECE G363.
ECE G363 Interconnection Network for Multicomputers
(4SH)
Covers static interconnection networks, topological properties
of static interconnection networks, dynamic networks, routing
in multicomputer networks, path setup, path selection (deterministic
and adaptive), network flow control (store and forward, virtual
cut-through, and wormhole), deadlocks in routine (virtual networks),
multicasting and broadcasting in static networks (one-to-all,
all-to-all broadcasting, and spanning graphs), fault tolerance
and reliability of interconnection networks, and performance
metrics for different topologies (through-put, message latency,
max delivery time, saturation point, hot spots, stable state,
average link usage, and dynamic hot spots identification). Also
studies modules for a realization of interconnection networks,
Node's architecture and organization, based on 32- and 64-bits
CPU. Case studies include different topologies and routine strategies.
Prerequisite: ECE G352.
ECE G364 Mobile and Wireless Networking
(4SH)
Introduces the fundamental techniques and protocols in first-
and second-generation, and emerging third-generation, wireless
systems. Examines how mobility affects networks, systems, and
applications. Mobility of devices and end-users has behavioral
implications at all layers of the Internet protocol stack, from
the MAC layer up through the application layer. Handling mobility
efficiently requires more information sharing between network
layers than is typically considered. Topics include cellular
system, medium access control protocols for wireless systems,
mobility management and signaling within mobile networks, common
air interfaces (AMPS, IS-136, IS-95, or GSM), wireless data
networking (CDPD), ad hoc networks, Bluetooth, Mobile IP, and
PCS systems. Also introduces students to the problems and current
research in the provision of quality of service (QoS) in wireless
networks. Methodology includes lectures, textbooks, and emphasis
on readings from relevant literature.
ECE G365 Distributed Systems (4SH)
Covers fundamentals of distributed systems, distributed computing
models, client-server computing, remote procedure calls, distributed
file and directory services, distributed systems design and
implementation issues, reliability and availability, security,
overview of computer networks, and case studies in distributed
systems. Prerequisite: Knowledge of operating systems.
ECE G366 Special Topics in Computer Engineering
1 (4SH)
Covers topics in computer engineering not studied in other courses.
Subject matter may change from year to year. Topics may include
computer architecture, design automation, parallel computing,
VLSI, networks, compilers, algorithm design, fault-tolerance,
and testing.
ECE G367 Robotics and Automation Systems
(4SH)
Explores methods of operation of general-purpose and industrial
manipulator systems, kinematic and dynamic models of mechanical
arms, joint solutions and motion characteristics, trajectory
planning, arm control through coordinate transformations, classical
feedback methods and modern closed-loop control techniques,
and real-time control of robotic systems. Prerequisite:
ECE G200.
ECE G368 High Level Design
of Hardware-Software Systems (4SH)
This course discusses principles, methodologies and tools used
for a modern hardware design process. Design flows and hardware
languages needed for each stage of hte design process are discussed.
The course starts with hardware description in UML and then
discusses the use of C++ in hardware design. SystemC and its
TLM derivative as well as the role of SystemC in high level
design will be discussed. Register Transfer Level SystemC for
implementation of hardware will be covered in detail. The coruse
will show the design and implementation flow of a complete system.
In this flow, methodologies, concepts, and languages used for
various parts of this system will be discussed. Prerequisite:
ECE G205.
ECE
G387 Special Topics in Computer Networks
(4SH)
Covers current aspects of computer communications networks not
covered in previous courses. Subject matter may change from
year to year. Topics may include wireless ad hoc networks, quality
of service in wireless networks, network and Internet security,
modeling and analysis of network traffic and mobility, and advanced
queuing.
ECE G388 Special Topics in Computer Engineering
2 (4SH)
Covers topics in computer engineering not studied in other courses.
Subject matter may change from year to year. Topics may include
computer architecture, design automation, parallel computing,
VLSI, networks, compilers, algorithm design, fault tolerance,
and testing.
ECE G389 Robot Vision and Sensors (4SH)
Examines methods of acquisition, representation, and processing
of real-world information for robot control. Focuses on the
different aspects of robot vision. Topics include projection,
lens distortion, image noise reduction, texture, edge-based
systems, region-based systems, Hough space, matched filtering,
object modeling, stereo vision, motion, and optical flow. Robot
sensors covers a variety of sensor types including force/torque,
proximity, and tactile sensors. Prerequisite: ECE G367.
ECE G391 Special Problems in Electrical
Engineering (1SH)
Offers theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
ECE G392 Special Problems in Electrical
Engineering (2SH)
Offers theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
ECE G393 Special Problems in Electrical
Engineering (3SH)
Offers theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
ECE G394 Special Problems in Electrical
Engineering (4SH)
Offers theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
ECE
G398 Special Topics (4SH)
Covers topics of interest to the faculty member conducting this
class for advanced study. Prerequisite: Permission of the
department.
ECE
G399 Advanced Seminar (4SH)
Offers treatment of advanced topics of research to include theoretical
as well as experimental aspects. Requires reports and discussion
of selected technical articles in professional journals and
symposia.
ECE G664 Master's Research (4SH)
Offers investigation of master's research topic under supervision
of individual faculty member.
ECE G668 Master's Research (8SH)
Offers investigation of master's research topic under supervision
of individual faculty member.
ECE G674 Master of Science Project (4SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work leading to a written
report and a final exam consisting of a poster session together
with a five-minute presentation. The student is required to
select an adviser, who will be responsible for the grade, and
one other ECE faculty member. All MS projects shall be presented
at one poster session together with five-minute presentations
scheduled the Friday before final exam week. Prerequisite:
Permission of the Graduate Committee.
ECE G681 Thesis (1SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the
auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Science
in engineering or science and permission of the department.
ECE G682 Thesis (2SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the
auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Science
in engineering or science.
ECE G684 Thesis (4SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the
auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Science
in engineering or science.
ECE G688 Thesis (8SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the
auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Science
in engineering or science.
ECE G699 Thesis Continuation (0SH)
Offers analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the
auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Science
in engineering or science and permission of the department
ECE G803 PhD Seminar (0SH)
Requires the student to present a seminar to the Department
of Electrical Engineering on a subject related to his/her PhD
thesis. The thesis supervisor coordinates the seminar.
ECE G860 PhD Reading (0SH)
Approved material by the candidate's adviser (only S or F grades
will be assigned for this course). Prerequisite: Passing
of PhD qualifying exam.
ECE G864 PhD Research (4SH)
Investigates doctoral research topic under supervision of individual
faculty member. Prerequisite: Passing of PhD qualifying exam.
ECE G868 Doctoral Research (8SH)
Investigates doctoral research topic under supervision of individual
faculty member. Prerequisite: Passing of PhD qualifying
exam.
ECE G890 Dissertation (0SH)
Offers theoretical and/or experimental work conducted under
the auspices of the department. Prerequisite: Passing of
PhD qualifying exam.
ECE G899 Dissertation Continuation (0SH)
Offers continuing dissertation supervision under individual
faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Passing of PhD qualifying
exam.
