2009-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix code letters, as listed here. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions may consist of sentence fragments. Unless otherwise specified, graduate courses carry three credits. |
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Education |
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ED 638 - Strategies for Teaching Music
Prerequisite: Permission of the Education Department. Introduction to current concepts and trends in the field of music education with particular focus on new materials, methods and teaching strategies that will assist prospective teacher candidates as they plan, present and evaluate music education.
3 credits
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ED 639 - Second Language Acquisition in PK-12 Classrooms
This course prepares teachers to support the acquisition of second language in contemporary world language classrooms. Investigates theories of second language acquisition and their relationship to second language instruction; emphasizes the characteristics of language learners across the grade spans.
3 credits
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ED 641 - Teaching English Language Learners
This course prepares teachers to support the acquisition of English as a second language in contemporary classrooms. Emphasizes theories of second language acquisition, characteristics of language learners, including young children, and culturally responsive pedagogies for promoting language and literacy development across the grade spans.
3 credits
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ED 642 - Current Instructional Trends
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department required. Course designed to update, classroom teachers' kowledge of instructional methodologies in particular content areas. Topics vary depending on the content area and major disciplines. 1-3 credits; may be taken more than once; limited to six credits in any one content area.
0 credits
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ED 650 - Law for Teachers
The primary focus of this online course is current legal cases and statutes, which impact teachers and students today in schools and classrooms. Includes a brief look at the historical context in which these laws evolved as well as current federal and state mandates.
3 credits
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ED 654E - Organization and Structure in the Schools
Study of the structural arrangements and organizational practices in the classroom and in the school unit at the different levels of education: elementary, middle school, and secondary.
3 credits
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ED 654M - Organization and Stucture in the Schools
Study of the structural arrangements and organizational practices in the classroom and in the school unit at the different levels of education: elementary, middle school, and secondary.
3 credits
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ED 654S - Organization and Structure in the Schools
Study of the structural arrangements and organizational practices in the classroom and in the school unit at the different levels of education: elementary, middle school, and secondary.
3 credits
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ED 656 - Adaptive Teaching
Introduces teachers to theory and practices in adaptive teaching; includes both tailoring instruction to individual differences and teaching learners motivational and self-regulated learning strategies that enable learners to benefit from the range of instruction commonly implemented in group settings. Current instructional practices, such differentiation, dynamic assessment, and response to intervention are discussed.
3 credits
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ED 657 - Instructional Technology for Today's Classroom
This course is designed as a hands-on introduction to contemporary technological Web platforms with emphasis on technology, information, media, and visual literacy. By exploring various technological platforms, teachers will be able to examine their current teaching practices and incorporate various tools into their curriculum and instruction, such as Web 2.0 tools, Wikis, iGoogle, Nings, Animoto, Web design, and much more.
3 credits
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ED 661 - Job Readiness and the Labor Market for Secondary School
This course introduces educators to the theories and principles of cooperative work education. It will discuss the implementation of a cooperative work experience for high school students.
3 credits
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ED 670 - ST: Law for Educators
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3 credits
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ED 680 - Contemporary Issues
Seminar course on current issues relating to American education and the differing viewpoints expressed. While the exact content is expected to vary from year to year, in accordance with the varied interests of educators and the general public, the basic theme is the exposition of the fundamental and present concerns in education.
3 credits
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ED 681 - Principles of Classroom Management
No prerequisite course is required. This course introduces students to the basic principles of effective classroom and behavior management. The course examines historical and contemporary theories, classroom models, and case study analyses. The importance of contexual variables such as instructional goals, socioeconomic levels, cultural imperatives, and students' cognitive skills are also examined.
3 credits
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ED 682 - Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation
Trains teachers and other educators to construct reliable and valid measurements for a variety of pedagogical situations, to identify major standardized testing instruments, to use test results efficiently and effectively, and to design a variety of assessment strategies appropriate to students, staff, and functions. 1-3 credits
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ED 683 - Computer Applications for Teachers
This online course provides or enhances a working knowledge of educational computing in order to evaluate educational software and create new instructional materials for the classroom. Relates students' knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum to the creative use of instructional technology. 1-3 credits ONLINE
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ED 685 - Teacher Research
An in-depth analysis of research on teaching practices, including the study of quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Students are required to conduct mini research projects and to design a research proposal for a final project.
3 credits
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ED 687 - Field Project I
An individualized project related to the classroom, to the curriculum, or to school methodology. 1-3 credits
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ED 688 - Field Project II
An individualized project related to the classroom, to the curriculum, or to school methodology. 1-3 credits
0 credits
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ED 689 - Research Design
This course introduces students to the techniques of educational research. Students will learn how to design a research project, how to read and critique professional journal articles, and how to design a research project appropriate for elementary, middle, or secondary students.
2 credits
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ED 691 - Capstone Project
This course is required for those students who do not serve as interns. Students will research and prepare a teaching portfolio. Non-interns must show evidence of having served 100 hours of participation in a child-centered activity. Students will not receive credit for both ED 691 and ED 694. 2-3 credits
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ED 692C - Field Experience I
INTERNSHIP I
1 credits
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ED 692I - Field Experience I
INTERNSHIP I
1 credits
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ED 693C - Field Experience II
INTERNSHIP II
1 credits
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ED 693I - Field Experience II
INTERNSHIP II
1 credits
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ED 694C - Field Experience III
Prerequisites: ED 692C AND ED 693C INTERNSHIP III
2 credits
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ED 694I - Field Experience III
Prerequisites: ED 692I AND ED 693I INTERNSHIP III
2 credits
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ED 695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 1-3 credits
0 credits
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ED 696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
0 credits
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ED 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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ED 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I
3 credits
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ED 700R - Continuing Registration
CONTINUING REGISTRATION
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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EE 600 - Electromagnetics
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Program Coordinator. Basic electromagnetic theory including static fields of electric charges and the magnetic fields of steady electric currents. Fundamental field laws including Coulomb's Law, Gauss's Law, Biot Savart's Law and Ampere's Law. Maxwell's Equations, scalar and vector potentials, Laplace's equation and boundary conditions. Magnetization, polarization. This course is intended for those students whose undergraduate background did not emphasize this content.
3 credits
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EE 601 - Digital Systems
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Program Coordinator. Course focuses on sequential logic design. Both synchronous and asynchronous techniques are covered with an emphasis on controller-based modular design. Design with a hardware description language. Advanced topics will be covered as time permits. Course includes laboratory activity. This course is intended for those students whose undergraduate background did not emphasize this content.
3 credits
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EE 602 - Embedded Systems
Prerequisite: Permission of program coordinator. Introduction to the architecture of digital computers, stored program concept, instruction processing, memory organization, instruction formats, addressing modes, instruction sets, assembler and machine language programming, direct memory access, bus structure and control signals. Course includes laboratory activities, and is intended for those students whose undergraduate background did not emphasize this content.
3 credits
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EE 603 - Discrete and Continuous Systems I
Prerequisite: Linear system Analysis. This course exposes the students to the tools and mathematical techniques used in the analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Topics include a thorough coverage of Fourier series, Fourier Transform, Hilbert transform, Laplace transform, Z transform, discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), discrete Fourier transform (DFT), fast Fourier transform (FFT), and state-space analysis.
3 credits
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EE 604 - Discrete and Continuous Systems II
Prerequisites: EE 603 and M 611 or consent of instructor. Proficiency in Mathematica, or MATLAB is desirable. Mathematical review: Quadratic forms, convergence, matrix calculus, solutions to systems of linear equations. Nonlinear state equation representation of physical systems: linearization of nonlinear state equations about trajectories, time-varying state equation solutions, Peano-Baker series, existence, uniqueness, complete solution, time-varying state transition matrix properties, time-invariant case. Stability: uniform stability, uniform exponential stability, Lyapunov stability criteria.
3 credits
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EE 605 - Computer Controlled Systems
Prerequisites: EE 604 and EE 650 . Disturbance models, design, analog design, state space design methods, pole placement design based on input-output models, optimal design methods (state space approach), optimal design methods (input-output approach), identification, adaptive control, implementation of digital controllers, reduction of the effects of disturbances, stochastic models of distrubances, continuous time stochastic differential equaltion.
3 credits
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EE 606 - Robot Control
Prerequisite: EE 605 Orientation coordinate transformations, configuration coordinate transformations, Denavit-Hartenberg coordinate transformation, D-H matrix composition, inverse configuration kinematics, motion kinematics, force and torque relationships, force and moment translation, trajectories, coordinated motion, inverse dynamics, position control, feedback systems, performance measures, PID control, inverse dynamic feedforward control, nonlinear control.
3 credits
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EE 607 - Adaptive Control
Prerequisites: EE 605 and EE 650 , or concent of instructor. An introduction to adaptive control methods and their application. The identification and control of linear deterministic time-invariant dynamical systems with parametric uncertainty are emphasized. Topics such as real time parameter estimation, model reference adaptive systems, robust adaptive control, and implementation issues are covered.
3 credits
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EE 610 - Networking I
Discussion of TCP/IP and OSI reference models, LANS and WANS, different topologies, the internet structure, Data and signals, sampling, bandwidth, transmission, impairment, digital and analog transmission, multiplexing and spreading, guided and unguided media. Switching and virtual circuit networks, telephone networks, DSL, Cable moderm. Error detection and correction, hamming codes, CRC, checksums, lab experiments.
3 credits
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EE 611 - Networking II
Prerequisite: EE 610 . Network layer design, routing algorithms, congestion control algorithms, transport layer issues, application layer, network security, lab experiments.
3 credits
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EE 620 - Fuzzy Logic and Control
Prerequisites: basic linear algebra, probability, systems theory. Introduction to fuzzy logic and fuzzy control systems. Basic fuzzy logic concepts will be covered, followed by a selection of fuzzy applications from the literature. Topics include fuzzy sets, fuzzy numbers, fuzzy relations, fuzzy logic and appropriate reasoning, fuzzy rule-based systems, fuzzy control, fuzzy classification, fuzzy pattern recognition. Homework will consist of computer exercises and simulations; a final project is required.
3 credits
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EE 630 - Electronic Instrumentation
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Design of modern electronic instrumentation. Circuit and system examples, evaluation and design techniques. Emphasis on practical applications including design theory and the circuit techniques used in linear integrated devices. Variety of electronic instrumentation including computer interfaces, signal conditioners, waveform generators and shapers, filters, V/F, A/D, D/A converters, and other special-purpose circuits.
3 credits
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EE 631 - Electronic Instrumentation II
Prerequisite: EE 630. NULL
3 credits
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EE 634 - Digital Signal Processing I
Prerequisite: EE 603 A study of the theories of digital signal processing and their applications. Topics include discrete time signals, the Z-transform, the discrete Fourier transform, the FFT, homomorphic signal processing, and applications of digital signal processing.
3 credits
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EE 635 - Digital Signal Processing II
Prerequisites: EE 634 and knowledge of programming in MAT-LAB or other high-level language. Wiener filter theory, linear prediction, adaptive linear filters using gradient estimation, Least Mean Squares (LMS) algorithm, least squares formulation and the Recursive Least Squares (RLS) algorithm, fast implementations, recursive adaptive filters, lattice structures, eigenstructure methods for spectral estimation elements of adaptive nonlinear filtering, and applications.
3 credits
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EE 637 - Power Systems Engineering
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Changing power systems landscape, electric energy sources including renewable and various distributed generation (DG), environmental consequences of the electrical energy, AC transmission lines and cables, power flow in transmission networks, loadability of transmission lines, transformers, High Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission lines, power electronics devices and their applications, power quality and power factor, synchronous generators, voltage regulation and stability, peak load issues, ways to prevent voltage collapses, dynamic stability, automatic generation control (AGC). To reinforce the concepts, the course will utilize a number of tools such as PSCAD, POWER WORLD, EMTDC, MATLAB.
3 credits
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EE 638 - Power Systems Engineering II
Prerequisite: EE 637 Prerequisite: EE 637 or equivalent.
3 credits
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EE 639 - Electric Power Distribution
Prerequisite: EE 637 or equivalent. Structure of electric power distribution, distribution transformers, subtransmission lines, substations, bus schemes, primary and secondary systems, radial and loop feeder designs, voltage drop and regulation, capacitors, power factor correction and voltage regulation, protection, buses, automatic reclosures, and coordination.
3 credits
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EE 640 - Power Electronics
Switch-mode power electronics, switch-mode DC power supplies, switch-mode converters for DC and AC motor drives, wind/photovoltaic inverters, interfacing power electronics equipment with utility system, power semiconductor devices, magnetic design, electro-magnetic interference (EMI).
3 credits
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EE 640L - Power Electronics Laboratory
Corequisite: EE 640 Laboratory to accompany EE 640 . PSpice/Simulink-based simulations of converters, topologies, and control in switch-mode dc power supplies, motor drives for motion control, and inverters for interfacing renewable energy sources to utility grid.
1 credits
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EE 641 - Electric Drives
AC/DC electric-machine drives for speed/;position control, integrated discussion of electric machines, power electronics and control systems. Applications in electric transportation, robotics, process control, and energy conservation, computer simulations.
3 credits
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EE 641L - Electric Drives Labaoratory
Corequisite: EE 641 . To reinforce various concepts from Electric Drives course (EE
641 ) through hands-on experiments. The Electric Drives laboratory is build around DSP-based electric-drives systems.
1 credits
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EE 645 - Introduction to Communication Systems
The anlysis and design of communication systems. Includes analog and digital signals, sampling, quantization, signal representation. Analog and digital modulation, pulse code modulation, delta modulation, time and frequency muliplexing. Noise in communication systems.
3 credits
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EE 646 - Digital Communications
Prerequisite: EE 645 Formatting and baseband transmission, bandpass modulation and demodulation, communication link analysis, channel coding synchronization.
3 credits
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EE 647 - Digital Communications II
Prerequisite: EE 646 Multi-plexing and multiple access, spread spectrum techniques, source coding and encoding, encryption and decryption.
3 credits
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EE 648 - Microwave Engineering
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Electromagnetics; programming experience, preferably in MATLAB; Graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to familiarize the students with microwave components and their operating principles. This course covers transmission line, including microstrip and coplanar waveguides, impedance matching, S parameters, Smith chart, couplers/dividers, waveguides, EM simulators, and antennas. Some homework assignments may require use of computer-aided design software.
3 credits
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EE 649 - Wireless Communications
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Electromagnetics; programming experience, preferably in MATLAB; Graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts and applications of wireless communications. Topics: Path Loss and fading, Mobile radio channel, channel capacity, Digital modulation scheme, coding, and multiple access.
3 credits
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EE 650 - Random Signal Analysis
A study of the theory of random signals and processes. Includes correlations, spectra, stationarity, ergodicity, and systems with random inputs. Hilbert's transforms, shot noise, thermal noise, Markoff processes, mean square estimation, spectral estimation, and entropy.
3 credits
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EE 652 - Design of Digital Filters
Techniques in the analysis and design of digital filters. Digital filter terminology and frequency responses, FIR filter design, IIR digital filter design including Butterworth and Chebyshev lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and bandstop filters. The DFT and IDFT; FFT algorithms
3 credits
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EE 653 - Digital Image Processing
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of signal analysis and linear algebra; programming experience, (languages such as MATLAB, C.net, java, C++); or permission of instructor. Fundamental concepts and applications of image processing and analysis. Topics include image formation, imaging geometrics, image transform theory and restoration, encoding and compression.
3 credits
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EE 656 - Hardware Description Language
General structure of VHSIC (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit) Hardware Description Language (VHDL) code; entities and architecture in VHDL; signals, variables, data types; concurrent signal assignment statements; processes; if, case, and loop statements; components; package; functions and procedures; slices; attributes; generate statements; blocks; projects on design of combinational and sequential circuits using VHDL.
3 credits
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EE 657 - VLSI Design
Complex logic gates, flip-flop, cascade voltage switch logic, differential split level logic, Schmitt trigger, dynamic logic gates, clocked CMOS logic, Domino logic, SRAM and DRAM, VCO, Voltage generator, lab activities.
3 credits
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EE 658 - Embedded Applications
Design of advanced embedded microcontroller applications. Interface and control of several devices and buses. Classwork will focus on laboratory exercises and projects.
3 credits
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EE 659 - System on Chip
Prerequisite: CS 610 Prerequisite: CS 610 or equivalent and basic knowledge of hardware description language or consent of instructor. Design of system-on-chip embedded systems using reconfigurable devices; embedded programming principles for real-time execution; exploring the use of Linux in embedded systems; interfacing custom HDL designs with software; multi-core programming and interaction (if time permits).
3 credits
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EE 670LL - Selected Topics: Lab--Electric Motors
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1 credits
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EE 670R - Selected Topics: Electric Motors
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3 credits
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EE 680 - Fiber Optic Communications
The fundamentals of fiber optics technology and optical systems, light emission and detection. Single and multi-mode fibers, LED and semiconductor lasers, optical detectors, signal degradation, power launching and coupling, connectors, and splicers, geometric optics, ray tracing, system requirements for point to point link analysis. Includes selected laboratory experiments.
3 credits
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EE 681 - Lightwave Technology
Prerequisite: EE 680 . Advanced topics in lightwave technology. Optical fiber waveguides, transmission characteristics of optical fibers, ray theory, and electromagnetic mode theories are considered. Forms of communication systems and distribution networks. Optical sources, detectors, and receivers are discussed in conjunction with modulation formats and system design.
3 credits
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EE 682 - Computer Architecture
Review of design of large systems, arithmetic and logical operations, design of ALU, design of control unit, microprogramming, RISC architecture, memory organization, design of cache memory, system organization, design of a processor using bit-slice ALU.
3 credits
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EE 685 - Optimization of Engineering Systems
Prerequisite: EE 604 The calculus of variations, functionals, linearity of functionals, closeness of functions, the increment of a functional, maxima and minima of functionals, the fundamental theorem of the calculus of variations, the variational problem, Euler-Lagrange equations, boundary conditions, the transversality conditions, piece-wise-smooth extremals, the first and second carrier conditions, Lagrange multiples, the Hamiltonian canonical equations, the control problem, the problems of Lagrange and Mayer, Strong's variation, Legendre conditions, Weierstrass excess function, Pontryagin's minimal principle.
3 credits
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EE 690 - Research Project
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and written permission of program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor, such study terminating in a technical report of academic merit. Research may constitute a survey of a technical area in electrical engineering or involve the solution of an actual or hypothetical technical problem.
3 credits
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EE 695 - Independent Study I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A planned program of individual study or research under supervision of a faculty member.
3 credits
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EE 696 - Independent Study II
Prerequisite: EE 695 A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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EE 697 - Thesis I
Prerequisites: completion of 15 credits of graduate work; student must have submitted a thesis proposal and performed a literature search in the preceding trimester. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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EE 698 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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EE 699 - Thesis III
A continuation of thesis II.
3 credits
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Engineering Management |
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EM 604 - Concepts of Engineering & Quality Management
Introduction to contemporary engineering management concepts as they appear in organizations. Review of the challenges faced by such organizations, and the various methodologies in use to meet these challenges. Review of the complex and dominant role that quality plays in creating excellent customer-supplier relationships. Discussion of quality goals and management strategies to achieve them.
3 credits
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EM 607 - Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Concepts of probability and applications of probability theory for dealing with uncertain situations in engineering and technology management. Topics include random variables, probability functions, expectations, discrete and continuous distributions, probability computation, summary measure, data presentation schemes and their applications in process control, forecasting, lead time estimation, queues and customer demand functions. Excel and other software will be used.
3 credits
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EM 609 - Applied Statistics for Quality&Engineering Management
Comprehensive survey of the many roles of statistics in TQM, quality assurance, simulation, experimentation, risk assessment and performance evaluation. Topics include confidence intervals, statistical process control, analysis of variance, regression, and nonparametric methods and their applications in engineering management. Excel and other software will be used. Deming, Juran, Taguchi and ASQ contributions are presented as engineering management resources.
3 credits
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EM 613 - Organizational Change & Development
The course is targeted towards managers and other change agents within organizations. Organizational Change fosters the development of competency in skills necessary during all phases of the planned change process--from diagnosis, to interventions, through evaluation. Organizational change issues are critically examined, and case studies, exercises, and assessments are utilized to better understand change from organizational, group, and individual levels.
2 credits
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EM 615 - Applied Marketing for Engineers&Operations Managers
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. An intensive study of modern marketing fundamentals in a diverse, global economy; a study of the decision-making problems encountered by marketing managers, using lectures and case studies.
2 credits
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EM 627 - Value Engineering and Design
Prerequisite: EM 609 or equivalent. A framework for optimal design based on internal and external issues related to value-added criteria is provided. Topics to be covered include: function analysis and costing, the technology roadmap, and techniques involving customer-oriented product concepts in the areas of performance, maintenance/service, user friendliness, and quality. Case studies and real-world situations are presented.
3 credits
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EM 628 - Six Sigma Quality Planning
Prerequisite: EM 609 or equivalent. Review of Six Sigma and its role in managing quality at all levels of an organization, including its relationship to lean initiatives. Presentation of Six Sigma history, philosophy, tools, processes, and significant case studies. Projects utilize the techniques to generate "hands-on" experience.
3 credits
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EM 630 - Project Management
Prerequisite: EM 609 or equivalent. Review of CPM-PERT methodologies and use in managing complex engineering related projects. Analysis of bias in estimating and in forecast preparation. Strategies for achieving on-time task completion and minimizing critical chains.
2 credits
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EM 639 - Achieving Optimal Operations
Prequisite: EM 609 and EM 604 or equivalent. Concepts of lean production, Japanese production systems, push vs. pull production systems, benchmarking and evaluation schemes, schedule management, overcoming bottlenecks, and performance and productivity improvement techniques applicable to service and manufacturing systems. Workforce issues (affairs) including union acceptance, productivity, and workforce education, training and compensation.
3 credits
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EM 641 - Supply Chain Management
Introduction to global supply chain management in support of manufacturing and technical services, with emphasis on procurement, use of web-based information technology, logistics, and integration with JIT scheduling at the customer level.
3 credits
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EM 673 - Special Topics in Engineering Management
Prerequisite: Permission of the program coordinator. Current topics relevant to engineering management but focusing on specific themes including but not limited to technology leadership & entrepreneurship, conflict management & negotiation techniques, safety organization and management, corporate law (contracts and patents), and environmental laws and regulations.
3 credits
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EM 681 - Simulation Techniques and Applications
Prerequisite: EM 609 and EM 639 or equivalent. Review of the role of computer simulation in analyzing complex systems and operations. Emphasis on problem formulation, model building, input and output data analysis, experimentation and evaluation of alternative designs/processes in complex systems/operations. Case studies of successful implementations are reviewed together with guidelines for using state-of-the -art simulation software (currently ARENA in use) to solve system problems.
3 credits
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EM 690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate credits hours or permission of the program coordinator. Independent study and research focused on a problem of interest in either a work environment or in a community or non-profit organization. Guided by a faculty advisor, a project report is written that describes the problem, outlines the scope of work and presents recommendations and solutions in a professional manner. An oral presentation is made to program colleagues, a capstone experience ending the program of study
3 credits
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EXI 901 - Engineering Management Concepts
Introduction to contemporary engineering management concepts as they appear in manufacturing and related service organizations. Review of the challenges faced by such organizations and of the various methodologies in use to meet these challenges. Managing the lean enterprise to deliver high-quality product in timely fashion within demanding customer-supplier relationships.
3 credits
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EXI 902 - Managing Uncertainty
Probability models, stochastic processes, and descriptive statistic approaches applicable to managing engineering and technology projects. Topics include random variables, probability functions, expectations, discrete and continuous distribution, probability computation, summary measures, data presentation schemes and their applications in process control, forecasting, lead time estimation, queues, and customer demand functions. Excel and other software will be used.
3 credits
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EXI 903 - Statistics for Quality and Engineering Management
Comprehensive survey of the many roles of statistics in TQM, quality assurance, simulation, experimentation, risk assessment, and performance evaluation. Deming, Juran, Taguchi, and ASQ contributions are presented as engineering management resources.
3 credits
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EXI 914 - Achieving Optimal Operations
Concepts of lean production, Japanese production systems, push vs. pull production systems, benchmarking and evaluation schemes, schedule management, overcoming bottlenecks, and performance and productivity improvement techniques applicable to service and manufacturing systems. Workforce issues including union accpetance, productivity, and workforce education, training, and compensation.
3 credits
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EXI 926 - Constraint Assessment
Achieving effectiveness, productivity, and profitability through management of constraints. Automation issues, off-shore production, union reactions, and access to capital. Strategic planning for optimality.
3 credits
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EXI 930 - Project Management
Review of CRM-PERT methodologies and use in managing complex engineering-related projects. Analysis of bias in estimating and in forecast preparation. Strategies for achieving on-time task completion and minimizing critical chains.
3 credits
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EXI 940 - Supply Chain Management
The course presents the process of planning, implementing, and controlling flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point to point of consumption with customer requirements in mind. Topics include fundamentals of logistics, logistics information systems, inventory concepts and management, material flow and transportation management, warehousing and material handling, and global logistics.
3 credits
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EXI 948 - Queueing Theory and Applications
Survey of queueing problems met in both manufacturing and service organizations, and a description of queueing theory applicable to such problems. Roles of analysis and simulation are discussed in the context of managing queues and solving queueing problems.
3 credits
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EXI 950 - Simulation of Processing Systems
Review of the role of simulation in analyzing complex manufacturing and nonmanufacturing systems, and an introduction to typical simulation software. Case studies of successful implementations are presented together with guidelines for using simulation to solve system problems.
3 credits
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