Graduate Course Descriptions Effective 2009-10
EE 5200 - Advanced Methods in Power Systems
Advanced analysis and simulation methods for load flow, symmetrical components, short circuit studies, optimal system operation, stability, and transient analysis. Application of commonly used software reinforces concepts and provides practical insights.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4222
EE 5220 - Transient Analysis Methods
A study of transient behaviors and their analysis and prediction. Addresses analytical methods and their numerical implementation, switching and lightning surges, short circuits, and non-linear effects. Includes computer simulations.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4222
EE 5223 - Power System Protection
Real-time monitoring and protection of modern power systems. Secure and reliable operation of radial and grid systems. Protection of transmission lines, buses, generators, motors, transformers, and other equipment against disturbances.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year
EE 5224 - Power System Protection Lab
Theory-based application of software and hardware used for power system protection. Fault simulations, protective relay settings and coordination, and test operation of relays under static, dynamic, and transient conditions.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5223(C)
EE 5230 - Power System Operations
Study of advanced engineering and economic algorithms and analysis techniques for the planning, operation, and control of the electric power system from generation through transmission to distribution.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5240 - Computer Modeling of Power Systems
Topics include modeling and computer methods applied to electrical power systems, matrix formulations, network topology and sparse matrix data structures, loadflow, short- circuit and stability formulations, constrained optimization methods for loadflow and state estimation, and time-domain simulation methods for transient analysis.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5200
EE 5250 - Distribution Engineering
Modeling and analysis of electrical distribution systems; load characteristics, load modeling, unbalanced three-phase overhead and underground line models, and distribution transformers. Analysis of over current protection, voltage drop, and power quality.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4221
EE 5260 - Wind Power
Wind turbines are the fastest growing segment of the generator mix being added to power systems today. There is a growing need to understand the many issues caused by these additions. This course covers the theoretical background, regulations, integration experience, and modeling.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
EE 5290 - Selected Topics in Power Systems 1
Selected topics of current interest.
Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5410 - Engineering Electromagnetics
A mathematically rigorous study of dynamic electromagnetic fields, beginning with Maxwell's equations. Topics include scalar and vector potentials, waves, and radiation.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140
EE 5430 - Electronic Materials
A study of the physical principles, operational characteristics, models, and basic applications of selected solid-state devices.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
EE 5440 - Laser Types, Laser Design, Modeling Techniques, and Nonlinear Optics
Survey of laser types and analysis of the common physical and engineering principles, including energy states, inversion, gain, and broadening mechanisms. Design issues include resonators, packaging, cooling, pulsed power, and safety. Students will construct computational model that predicts laser performance. Nonlinear optics and selected applications also covered.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140
EE 5460 - Solid State Devices
A study of the physical principles, operational characteristics and models and basic applications of solid state devices such as p-n junctions, metal- semiconductor junctions and transistors.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
EE 5470 - Semiconductor Fabrication
Graduate level introduction to the science and engineering of semiconductor device fabrication.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
EE 5480 - Advanced MEMS
This course will cover advanced topics dealing with MEIXIS technologies, transduction mechanisms, and microfabricated sensors and actuators and is a continuation of EE4240/MY4240
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4240 or MY 4240
EE 5500 - Statistical Signal Processing
Focuses on the application of statistical techniques to the study of random signals and noise. Includes random processes in continuous and discrete time and space, second-order properties of random processes, the interaction of random processes with linear systems, parameter estimation, and the design and implementation of statistical signal-processing algorithms.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5511 - Information Theory
Mathematical models for channels and sources; entropy, information, data compression, channel capacity, Shannon's theorems, and rate-distortion theory.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5500
EE 5512 - Coding Theory
General discussion on coding theory with emphasis on the algebraic theory of cyclic codes using finite field arithmetic, decoding of BCH and RS codes, convolutional codes and trellis decoding algorithms.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5511
EE 5520 - Fourier Optics
Analysis and modeling of diffraction effects on optical systems, emphasizing frequency-domain analytic and computational approaches. Presents wave propagation, imaging, and optical information processing applications.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3190
EE 5521 - Detection & Estimation Theory
Detecting and estimating signals in the presence of noise. Optimal receiver design. Applications in communications, signal processing, and radar.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5500
EE 5522 - Digital Image Processing
Image formation, enhancement, and reconstruction. Applications in medical imaging, computer vision, and pattern recognition.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3190 and EE 3160
EE 5525 - Wireless Communications
Principles of wireless communications systems. Projects may include cell phones, computer networks, paging systems, satellite communications, radio, television and telemetry.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
EE 5527 - Digital Communications
This course focuses on the basic principles that underlie the analysis and design of digital communication systems. Topics covered include: characterization of communication signals and systems, modulation schemes, optimum receiver design and performance analysis in AWGN and band-limited channels, concepts of information theory and channel coding, carrier and symbol synchronization, and ISI channel equalization.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4250
EE 5535 - Wireless Communications II - Advanced Topics
The objective of this course is to identify and understand some of the key research issues and recent research advances in wireless communications. This course will provide a brief introduction to wireless communication systems, visions and challenges, wireless channel modeling, channel estimation, diversity and fading. MIMO multi-antenna systems and space-time coding, as well as selected topics of contemporary interest, such as turbo coding, multi-carrier OFDM, and ultra-wideband systems.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4250 and EE 5527
EE 5540 - Statistical Optics
Study of the effects of randomness in optical systems. Covers coherence theory, photon statistics, wave propagation, and imaging through random media. Presents analytic and computational approaches.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5722 - Computer Networks
Focuses on the fundamental network architecture concepts and the core design principles and issues in the emerging communication/data networks. The course systematically gives students the complete picture of data and computer networks.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EE 3180) and EE 2150
EE 5723 - Computer and Network Security
Learn fundamental of cryptography and its application to network security. Understand network security threats, security services, and countermeasures. Acquire background knowledge on well known network security protocols. Address open research issues in network security.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2150 and (MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EE 3180)
EE 5725 - Mobile Robotics & Multi-Robot Systems
Introduction to mobile robotics and multi-robot systems. Introduce spatial description, mobile robot locomotion, kinematics, localization and mapping, motion planning and navigation. Topics in multirobot systems include biological inspirations, control structure, inter-robot communication, learning in multi-robot systems, and modeling and analysis.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3160 or EE 4261) and (MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EE 3180) and (CS 1129 or CS 2141)
EE 5726 - Embedded Sensor Networks
Introduces the concepts of wireless sensor networks. Topics include sensor network coverage and sensor deployment, time synchronization and sensor node localization, network protocols, data storage and very, collaborative signal processing. Introduce sensor network programming network reliability and tolerance.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Pre-Requisite(s): (CS 4461 or EE 4272 or EE 5722) and (EE 3170 or EE 3173) and (CS 1129 or CS 2141)
EE 5732 - Real-Time System Design
Introduces the fundamentals of Real-Time system design from practicing engineer's point of view. Focus will be on hardware, operating system, and software issues with topics derived from scheduling theory, algorithms, computer architecture and organization, hardware design, and operating systems.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3173 or CS 4431 or EE 4431
EE 5751 - Verilog HDL Design
Use of Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL) to model, simulate, and synthesize combinational and sequential digital hardware systems. Emphasis is on developing Verilog models of encryption and authentication cryptographic algorithms.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2171 or EE 2173
EE 5752 - Digital Storage Technologies
Digital Storage Technologies including solid state memory devices, magnetic and optical disks will be covered. The usage of the available technologies in a microprocessor system memory hierarchy will be explored using architectural simulation tools.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3173
EE 5755 - Fault-Tolerant Systems
Covers both the theory and the practice of how to design, model, evaluate, and implement reliable systems out of unreliable components. Includes: Fault Models, Redundancy Management, Agreement, Consensus, Voting, Clock synchronization and reliable broadcast. Material is reinforced with real-world case studies.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 3710 or MA 3720) and CS 4411 and (EE 3175 or EE 4431 or CS 4431)
EE 5805 - Directed Study in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Directed study on a topic mutually agreed upon by the student and the instructor.
Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5900 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
Special topics in electrical engineering selected by the student and approved by his/her advisor and the faculty member who will approve the study.
Credits: variable to 5.0; May be repeated
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5920 - Power Systems Seminar
An analytical study of any current high-level problem or series of problems associated with the advance of knowledge in power systems.
Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5940 - Electrophysics Seminar
An analytical study of any current high-level problem or series of problems associated with the advance of knowledge in electrophysics.
Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5950 - Signals and Systems Seminar
An analytical study of any current high-level problem or series of problems associated with the advance of knowledge in signals and systems.
Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
EE 5970 - Computer Engineering Seminar
An analytical study of any current high-level problem or series of problems associated with the advance of knowledge into computer engineering.
Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
EE 5975 - Full Time Master's Research
Open to students who have successfully completed all the required courses as well as the required number of credits for the master's degree. Students in this course are involved in full-time research. Tuition for this course is charged at the graduate full-time research rate. Students enrolled in this course may not register for any other course.
Credits: 9.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-9-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
EE 5990 - Thesis Research in Electrical Engineering
Study of some acceptable electrical engineering problem and preparation of a thesis.
Credits: variable to 10.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
EE 5991 - Project Research in Electrical Engineering
Study of some acceptable electrical engineering problem and preparation of a report.
Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
EE 5992 - Practical Experience in Electrical Engineering
A collaboration with industry on some acceptable electrical engineering task and preparation of a report.
Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required
EE 6210 - Power System Dynamics and Stability
A study of the dynamic behavior of power systems. A review of synchronous machine modeling, system dynamic equations, and method of analysis. Examines overall system behavior via small signal and transient stability and energy functions. Also studies voltage stability and non-linear effects.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5200
EE 6975 - Full-Time Doctoral Research
Open to students who have successfully completed all required courses as well as the comprehensive and proposal defense exams. Students in this course are involved in full-time research. Tuition for this course is charged at the graduate full-time research rate. Students enrolled in this course may not register for any other course.
Credits: 9.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-9-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
EE 6990 - Doctoral Research
Original research leading to the preparation of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.
Credits: variable to 15.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
