Introduction to computer engineering and electrical engineering through in-class tutorials to support hands-on activities in the computer and electrical engineering disciplines focusing on computer engineering topics relevant to both disciplines. Guest presentations by EECE instructors and industry representatives describe the education and skills needed for engineering careers in these disciplines. A formal opportunity for first-year computer engineering (COEN) and electrical engineering (ELEN) students to interact with their peers and other members of the EECE Department.

Introduction to electrical engineering and computer engineering through in-class tutorials to support hands-on activities focusing on electrical engineering topics relevant to both disciplines. Guest presentations by EECE instructors and industry representatives describe the education and skills needed for engineering careers in these disciplines. A formal opportunity for first-year computer engineering (COEN) and electrical engineering (ELEN) students to interact with their peers and other members of the EECE department.

Students are introduced to computer programming with an emphasis on object-oriented programming (OOP) and OOP design methodologies. The students learn about typical programming constructs including data types, data structures, control structures, data input and output techniques as well as several algorithms used for solving engineering problems. In addition, students learn to use modern programming tools in an integrated development environment by focusing on developing software solutions to significant engineering problems.

Circuit modeling; basic solution methods for DC and AC circuits; DC, transient, and AC analysis of first order and second order circuits. May not be taken for credit by ELEN majors.

Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws. Mesh and loop analysis of resistive circuits with DC sources. Source transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's theorems. Natural and step response of first- and second-order circuits. Circuits with ideal op amps.

Introduction to circuit design, construction, and test. The basics of circuit construction techniques and electronic test measurement skills are covered. Circuit components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors and op-amps are used. Emphasis placed on DC and transient response of circuits. 1 hr. lec., 2 hrs. lab. EECE 2010 or EECE 2001 must be taken concurrently.

Introduces students to the basic principles of digital circuit analysis and design. Topics covered include: Boolean Algebra, number systems, basic logic gates, standard combinational circuits, combinational design, timing diagrams, flip-flops, sequential design, standard sequential circuits and programmable logic devices.

Circuit design, construction and test skills are expanded to include digital circuits and programmable logic devices as well as passive and active filters. Emphasis placed on DC, AC and transient response of circuits containing passive and active devices. 1 hr. lec., 2 hrs. lab.

Electronic components are discussed including semiconducting diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, etc. These devices are analyzed from their terminal characteristics and their behavior in representative electronic circuits. Applications for devices include simple power supply analysis and design, class A amplifier analysis including transistor biasing and stability analysis, simple digital logic gates, etc.

Introduction to the use of microcontrollers and embedded systems with a focus on software and hardware typically encountered in sensor and control applications. 1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab.

Fundamentals of integrated circuit (IC) and semiconductor device fabrication technology. Also studies specialized microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing. Students develop an advanced understanding of all aspects of IC fabrication including: materials (Si, SiO2, GaAs, Al, Au, etc.), processes (deposition, etching, lithography, oxidation/diffusion, etc.), and equipment (reactive ion etching, evaporator, plasma sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, etc.). Includes both theoretical and experimental considerations.

Introduction to the theory and practice of discrete-time signals and systems. Concepts covered include Fourier Transforms, Z-transforms, linear time invariant system analysis in the time and frequency domains, sampling theory and Discrete Fourier Transforms. Application of these concepts includes digital filter design techniques and the use of Fast Fourier Transforms for efficient frequency domain analysis. Labs and design projects related to specific signal processing applications are used to illustrate the material, including topics such as audio and image processing.

Theory and practice of image digitization, processing, coding and analysis. Representations of images, image models. Techniques of image enhancement and restoration. Image compaction and coding. Segmentation and image understanding. Students have the opportunity to experiment with several image processing techniques using the MATLAB Image Processing Toolbox.

Introduction to probability: probability space, random variables, distribution/density functions, expectation, correlation; transformation of random variables; elements of statistics: sample means, confidence intervals, survival rate, hypothesis testing, model parameter estimation; computational statistical analysis using Matlab; elements of stochastic processes: autocorrelation functions, power spectral density, wide-sense stationary processes, transmission through linear time-invariant systems; applications to engineering problems in circuits, reliability, failure analysis, data communication, computer networks, signal processing, and internet-traffic models.

Present the background, abstractions, and techniques for advanced digital circuits design and optimization. Emphasis is placed on specification and synthesis using VHDL and on prototyping using FPGAs of complex systems. Such systems represent examples from various application domains, including processors, image and video processing, filtering and other DSPs, and power electronics.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes. May be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from current literature. Possible topics include laser electronics, optoelectronics and photonics, RF circuit design, SOC design.

Development and use of wave equations as derived from Maxwell’s equations to explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves. Includes wave propagation, reflection/diffraction, antennas, and transmission lines including use of the Smith chart. Discusses S parameters and the vector network analyzer. An introduction to the physical principles of radio communication.

Studies the fundamentals of microwave engineering. After a review of transmission line theory and the Smith chart, the scattering parameters are developed and used to characterize and design a variety of devices including power dividers/directional couplers, filters, amplifiers, oscillators and mixers. Receiver architectures and system noise are also introduced and developed.

Design and use of antennas of varying types, including wire, broadbands, horn, and reflector antennas in transmitting and receiving applications. The application and design of antenna arrays, and an introduction to diffraction theory.

Introduction to finite element (FE) analysis as applied to linear and static electromagnetic field problems. Review of basic field formulations using Maxwell's electromagnetic field equations, solution of boundary value problems using the finite difference methods, FE formulations, assembly of elemental and global matrices, pre-processing, post-processing. Application of the FE method using one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements, magnetostatic and electrostatic analysis, and the use of commercially available software packages.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes. May be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from current literature. Possible topics include wireless and microwave components and systems, electromagnetic compatibility, radio wave propagation.

Principles of design of AC and DC electric machines, in particular design of electric motors in power electronically controlled adjustable speed drives, torque and power to volume analysis under constant volts per hertz torque-speed control. Covers design of AC induction, synchronous, universal and DC conventional as well as brushless DC motors, and low horsepower motors in adjustable speed drives. Covers effects of space and time harmonics on motor design and performance are covered including harmonic abatement for control of torque pulsation. Use of modern modeling techniques throughout.

Fundamental concepts, techniques, and methods for design and analysis of power electronic systems. Modeling of semiconductor switching devices for use in power electronic systems. Practical aspects and power electronic conversion techniques for rectifiers, DC-to-DC converters, DC-to-AC inverters and their applications in power electronic systems.

Elements of renewable and legacy electric power systems; fundamental concepts and techniques for design and analysis; per unit system; load flow; economic dispatch; smart grids and load management; steady state and transient power system stability.

Principles of design of relay and sensor systems for detection of faulty operating conditions in electric generators, transformers, power transmission lines, motors and other loads in power systems. Symmetrical components, balanced and unbalanced faults including single and multiple unbalances. Design and hierarchical coordination of protection systems for interconnected generation, transmission and distribution facilities in power systems, which includes integrated generator-transformer-busbar-transmission line-load protection and analysis of operation under fault conditions.

Covers microsecond fast transients in power systems and devices resulting from lightning strokes, switching surges in power systems and devices, as well as impulse surges resulting from pulse width modulation in modern adjustable speed drives, using distributed parameter models and analysis of transmission lines and windings of transformers, generators and motors. Also covers successive reflections, transition points, wavefront flattening techniques and surge arrestor design applications for voltage buildup reduction and control are studied. Includes polyphase multi-velocity multi-conductor system transients.

Course content is announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes. May be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from current literature. Topics may include: electronics for machine and drive systems, electrical transients, faults and diagnostics and protection in power devices and systems, renewable energy systems, smart grids and advanced topics in the electric energy engineering area.

Review of continuous-time linear systems. Time-domain system analysis. Time-domain design of lead/lag and PID controllers. Root-Locus technique. Frequency-domain system analysis including Nyquist, Bode, and Nichols analysis and relative stability. Frequency-domain design/lag and PID controllers.

Review of sampling processes, discrete time linear systems analysis and Z-transforms. Discrete time and sampled data state-variable analysis. Stability analysis, time domain and frequency-domain analysis and design. Digital control design and implementation issues.

Course content is announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once because subject matter changes. Depending upon the subject matter and the instructor, the class may be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from the current literature. Possible topics include optimal, adaptive and robust control methods, digital control and nonlinear systems.

Fundamentals of integrated circuit (IC) and semiconductor device fabrication technology. Also studies specialized microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing. Students develop an advanced understanding of all aspects of IC fabrication including: materials (Si, SiO2, GaAs, Al, Au, etc.), processes (deposition, etching, lithography, oxidation/diffusion, etc.), and equipment (reactive ion etching, evaporator, plasma sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, etc.). Includes both theoretical and experimental considerations.

Presents fundamental physical principles of solid state devices. Includes a brief review of Quantum Mechanics and applications of modern semiconductor devices that use the Quantum Mechanics principles. Explains the operation principle of modern semiconductor devices from Quantum Mechanics, and these principles are used to extend the students’ knowledge of devices used in electronic circuits.

Lecture and laboratory work are combined to provide students with a practical, hands-on introduction to micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and nano-electro-mechanical systems (NEMS).

Sensor classification and transduction principles. Fundamental principles and theory of operation of various types of sensors, based on various technologies which include: optical, electrical, acoustical, thermal, magnetic, mechanical and chemical. Analysis of sensor signals. Study of sensor characteristics which include hysteresis, non-linearity, saturation, repeatability, sensitivity, selectivity and resolution. Design and practical implementations of various sensors for scientific, industrial and consumer applications.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes. May be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from current literature. Possible topics include: optoelectronic devices, nano-scale devices, solid-state devices, integrated electronic devices, power devices, electro-mechanical devices, quantum devices.

Introduction to the theory and practice of discrete-time signals and systems. Concepts covered include Fourier Transforms, Z-transforms, linear time invariant system analysis in the time and frequency domains, sampling theory and Discrete Fourier Transforms. Application of these concepts includes digital filter design techniques and the use of Fast Fourier Transforms for efficient frequency domain analysis. Labs and design projects related to specific signal processing applications are used to illustrate the material, including topics such as audio and image processing.

Theory and practice of image digitization, processing, coding and analysis. Representations of images, image models. Techniques of image enhancement and restoration. Image compaction and coding. Segmentation and image understanding. Students have the opportunity to experiment with several image processing techniques using the MATLAB Image Processing Toolbox.

Introduction to probability: probability space, random variables, distribution/density functions, expectation, correlation; transformation of random variables; elements of statistics: sample means, confidence intervals, survival rate, hypothesis testing, model parameter estimation; computational statistical analysis using Matlab; elements of stochastic processes: autocorrelation functions, power spectral density, wide-sense stationary processes, transmission through linear time-invariant systems; applications to engineering problems in circuits, reliability, failure analysis, data communication, computer networks, signal processing, and internet-traffic models.

Course content is announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once because subject matter changes. Depending upon the subject matter and the instructor, the class may be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from the current literature. Possible topics include filter design, DSP hardware, Nonlinear signal processing and multi-dimensional signal processing.

Survey of digital and analog communication systems including signal representation, modulation techniques, transmit and receive network design considerations.

Fundamental principles and theories of optical fiber systems are introduced and developed. Review of electromagnetic principles of wave-guides. Step-Index and Graded-Index, single and multimode fibers. Signal analysis in optical fibers: mode interaction, attenuation, dispersion and pulse spreading. Operating characteristics of optical sources and photo-receivers with impact on system performance. Coupling to a fiber and distribution system. Optical fiber communication system design. Design Elective.

Fundamentals, analysis and design of cell systems, including trunking theory and grade of service. Large scale and small scale path loss analysis and modeling. Overview of modulation techniques, including amplitude and frequency modulating, and digital modulation techniques.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes. May be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from current literature. Possible topics include digital modulation and detection, coding theory, information theory.

Presents advanced software engineering concepts in the context of object-oriented analysis and design. Topics include: concept of object-orientation, UML modeling techniques, use of CASE tools, use-case requirement analysis, modeling with classes, object-oriented design, design patterns, software quality, testing and correctness, sofware reuse and aspect-oriented software engineering.

Explores advanced topics in computer programming. Topics may include: design patterns, advanced graphical components, software component models such as Java Beans, the Java Security model, Java and databases, servlets, Java Server Pages, and Enterprise Java Beans.

Examines the relationship of software testing to quality, emphasizing testing techniques and the role of testing in the validation of system requirements. Topics include: module and unit testing, integration, walkthroughs and inspections, verification and validation, preventing and detecting errors, selecting and implementing project metrics, and defining test plans and strategies traced from system requirements.

Introduction to the algorithms analysis. Topics to be covered include: the concepts of time and space complexity, advanced data structures, general issues in problem solving methodologies, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, graph algorithms, AI-related algorithms, and an introduction to NP-completeness theory.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes.

Overview of computer system design. Cost and performance specification. Design of arithmetic and logic units. Fundamentals of central processor architecture and a comparative study of computer instruction set architectures. Detailed study of microprocessors, including instruction execution timing and other timing considerations. Discussions of memory and I/O devices, including the interfaces to the CPU and I/O transfer techniques. Study of common bus standards.

Review of basic computer architecture. Evaluation of architecture performance. Design and evaluation of instruction sets. Pipeline processors and instruction scheduling. Vector processors. Memory hierarchy and design including cache, main and virtual memories. Memory protection schemes. Input/output and its relation to system performance.

Presents the background, abstractions, and techniques for advanced digital circuits design and optimization. Emphasizes specification and synthesis using VHDL and prototyping using FPGAs of complex systems. Such systems represent examples from various application domains, including processors, image and video processing, filtering and other DSPs, and power electronics.

Course content announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once as subject matter changes.

A variety of relevant topics are discussed, including communication network architecture, networking protocols, error control, media access control, routing, addressing, congestion/flow control, TCP and UDP, cryptography, authentication and VPNs.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of operating systems together with the basics of networking and communications including: memory management, scheduling, concurrent processing, device management, file systems, networking, security, and system performance. Examples are drawn from legacy and modern operating systems.

Introduction to computer graphics algorithm design and implementation; includes considerable actual computer graphics experience. Topics include: point-plotting and line-drawing techniques, two-dimensional curve fitting, two-and three-dimensional graphics, clipping, windowing, hidden line removal, modeling, lighting and shading, 3D viewing, texturing, shadowing, introduction to ray tracing, input-output devices, and other topics as future trends dictate.

Introduction to the important issues in computer security, including cryptography, program security, operating system security, database security, and network security. Also discusses the legal, ethical and privacy issues that arise in computer security. Programming projects enable the student to practice implementing many of the security measures discussed in class.

Provides a broad exposure to intelligent systems, including related fields such as artificial and computational intelligence. Topics include: intelligent agents, search, game playing, propositional logic and first-order predicate calculus, uncertainty, learning, communication and perception, and philosophical foundations of intelligent systems.

Concepts of artificial neural network architectures and training algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, linear and non-linear neural networks, feedback neural networks, applications in scientific and engineering areas, fundamentals of fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, fuzzy rules and inference systems, fuzzy pattern classification and clustering analysis and fuzzy control systems.

Covers a set of search methods based on the Darwinian principle of survival of the fittest. The methods include genetic algorithms, evolutionary strategies and evolutionary and genetic programming, which have been successfully applied to many different problem domains including optimization, learning, control, and scheduling. Provides students with the background and knowledge to implement various evolutionary computation algorithms, discusses trade-offs between different evolutionary algorithms and other search methods, and discusses issues related to the application and performance evaluation of evolutionary algorithms.

Course content is announced prior to each term. Students may enroll in the course more than once because subject matter changes. Depending upon the subject matter and the instructor, the class may be taught in traditional lecture format or as a seminar which focuses on readings from the current literature.

Linear algebra and matrix theory, ordinary differential equations and complex variables emphasizing both theoretical and numerical aspects as well as engineering applications.

Probability, random variables, statistics, and random processes, emphasizing both theoretical and numerical aspects as well as engineering applications.

Mathematics, image processing, signal processing, image reconstruction, and imaging systems in medical imaging applications. Offered fall term at the General Electric Medical Systems facility. This course extends beyond the Marquette term; students receive an IC grade initially. The IC will be changed to an A-F grade at the end of the course.

Problem solving methodology, software engineering tools and environment (typical topics: UNIX, C, data structures, object oriented paradigm, programming strategies), and hardware engineering tools (typical topics: analog and digital CAD, PALs, VME, applications). EECE 6092 and EECE 6810 may not both be used to meet degree requirements. Offered spring term at the General Electric Medical Systems facility. This course extends beyond the Marquette term; students receive an IC grade initially. The IC will be changed to an A-F grade at the end of the course.

Covers advanced concepts in medical imaging and systems. Offered spring term at the General Electric Medical Systems facility. This course extends beyond the Marquette term; students receive an IC grade initially. The IC will be changed to an A-F grade at the end of the course.

Solutions of Laplace and Poisson equations arising from electro and magneto static field configurations. Separation of variables, numerical relaxation, and conformal mapping techniques.

Review of Maxwell's equations and waves in dielectric and lossy media; image theory, induction theorem and Green's function. Plane, cylindrical and spherical wave functions; radiation and antennas; rectangular, cylindrical waveguides and cavities; spherical cavities. Perturbation and variation techniques and moment techniques.

Introduction and overview of numerical methods in electromagnetics, focusing on high frequency methods. Topics covered include: a review of analytic methods and the generalized multipole technique, finite difference methods, variational techniques, and the solution to integral equations via the method of moments.

Machine characterization. Development and application of transformation theory to synchronous and induction machines to predict machine performance under steady state and abnormal conditions. Modeling of permanent magnet and switched reluctance machines, as well as other advanced machine systems. Dynamic performance prediction of electric machines and associated power electronics using equivalent network models and computer simulations.

Presents advanced concepts and methodologies in designing and modeling modern electric machines controlled and operated from electronically switched electric drives. Involves methods of analysis and computation of the adverse synergistic effects which occur between the space harmonics generated in electric machinery due to magnetic circuit topologies, time harmonics generated by electronic switching in the controllers/drives, and the impact of this synergism on losses, efficiency, torque quality and other performance issues. Includes full and rigorous analysis and inclusion of such space harmonics, and time harmonics. Studies, in detail, methods of mitigation or elimination of these effects using advance modeling concepts and tools.

Basic field formulations using Maxwell's electromagnetic field equations. General definitions and formulations of finite element discretization. Consideration of applications and method implementation. Application of the finite element method to engineering and design problems. Post processing, practical aspects and other considerations. Application of method involves the use of commercially available software packages as well as computer code developed during this course.

Focuses on the legal policy, technical framework and sustainability for electrical energy project development in Wisconsin. Legal policy topics include corporate structuring, financing, taxation, permitting and strategies to support and oppose such projects. Describes a general overview of technical considerations for emerging renewable technologies in Wisconsin, such as biomass, waste to energy, geothermal, solar and wind projects. Introduces sustainable development aspects of renewable energy projects to identify impacts to the triple bottom line (social, environmental and financial). Fosters a collaborative approach in a multidisciplinary setting to developing renewable energy projects, consistent with legal and technical partnerships that occur in practice.

Review of linear algebra and matrices. State variable analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time systems. Controllability and observability of linear systems. Stability of linear and nonlinear systems. Design of feedback control systems. Introduction to optimal control theory.

Presents an in-depth understanding of the problems in optimal control theory and their applications. Presents calculus of variations, linear quadratic regulator design, dynamic programming, time-optimal, and output feedback regulating and tracking optimal control techniques for continuous-time systems. Presents discrete-time techniques for calculus of variations, linear quadratic tracking, output feedback optimal control, and time-optimal control. Also presents optimal observers.

Review of state space and modern control theory with emphasis on stability, convergence, and robustness. Lyapunov stability and advanced stability theory. Nonlinear systems analysis, feedback linearization, and sliding mode control. Real-time parameter identification and adaptive observers. Continuous-time and discrete-time self-tuning regulators and model-reference adaptive systems. Introduction to system identification and adaptive control using artificial neural networks.

Modeling probabilistic dynamical behavior with stochastic systems. Analysis of behavior of linear continuous and discrete time systems via simulation and analytical methods. Filter construction for state and parameter estimation using noisy and incomplete measurements for linear and nonlinear systems and measurements models. Design of optimal controllers based on quadratic criteria for linear stochastic systems.

Fundamentals of infrared (IR) technology. Performance capabilities and operational limitations of IR and photonic devices and sensors. Principles and theory of IR radiation. Analysis of transmission characteristics of optical signals through the atmosphere: effects of scattering, absorption and diffraction as a function of atmospheric parameters. IR sources and detectors. Passive and active IR devices, components and sensors. IR-based and photonic-based sensors; applications to environmental sensing, biotechnology and medical analysis, space and surveillance systems. IR signature analysis. Aspects of advanced IR and photonic technologies with possible performance improvements.

Covers the history, design and fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and the basic operating theory of selected MEMS transducers. Typical fabrication methods covered include surface micromachining, bulk micromachining and micro-molding. Surveys a broad range of MEMS transducers (sensors and/or actuators) and applications. Activities include a weekly computer laboratory where students design, layout and simulate classical MEMS devices, to include electrostatic actuators, electro-thermal actuators, multilayer misfit-strain actuators, comb-drive resonators and hinged structures. Students prepare several MEMS designs using a computer-aided drawing program as if to be submitted for fabrication to a commercial micromachining process.

Overview of microelectromechanical-MEMS-transducers and sensors. Basic engineering sciences and fundamental principles relevant to mechanical sensors and micromachined mechanical transducers. Mathematical models and design of microelectromechanical systems. Microfabrication techniques, materials and processes. Mechanical transduction techniques, pressure sensors, force and torque sensors, inertial sensors, flow sensors, micromachined resonant sensors, micromachined chemical sensors.

Theory of surface and other acoustic modes; design, analysis, and performance of interdigital devices; multistrip couplers; SAW resonators; dispersive delay lines; system applications; current research areas.

Introduction to optimal and adaptive signal processing theory and applications. Topics include: statistically optimal gradient descent methods, such as least-mean-squares and minimal error methods, least squares and recursive least squares, Wiener filters, linear prediction, Kalman filters and performance and convergence analysis techniques.

Introduction to the fundamentals of speech processing, including speech production and perception models and frequency-domain analysis methods such as, linear predictive coding and cepstral analysis. Applications studied include: speech coding, enhancement, recognition and synthesis.

Introduces the theory and practice for analyzing chaotic and nonlinear signals. Examines methods for finding hidden structures in signals and time series, using techniques such as phase space reconstruction. Discusses topics previously mentioned along with machine learning, time series analysis, adaptive signal processing, wavelets and nonlinear dynamics.

Theory and practice of image digitization, processing, coding and analysis. Representations of images, image models. Techniques of image enhancement and restoration. Image compaction and coding. Segmentation and image understanding.

Introduction to information measure, mutual information, self-information, entropy, encoding of information, discrete and continuous channels, channel capacity, error detection, error correcting codes, group codes, cyclic codes, BCH codes, convolution codes, and advanced codes.

Topics include hypothesis testing: Bayes, minimax and Neaman-Pearson detection, asymptotic relative efficiency; Karhunen-Loeve representation; optimal discrete-, continuous-time and sequential detection: structure and performance; maximum likelihood, minimum mean square-error, and maximum a posteriori estimation; sufficient statistics; generalized bounds on estimator performance; linear estimation; Kalman-Bucy and extended Kalman filtering; importance sampling; blind estimation; and elements of compressive sensing.

Review of basic computer architecture. Evaluation of architecture performance. Design and evaluation of instruction sets. Pipeline processors and instruction scheduling. Vector processors. Memory hierarchy and design, including cache, main and virtual memories. Memory protection schemes. Input/output and its relation to system performance.

Introduction to the analysis of algorithms. Topics include: asymptotic complexity notation, recursion analysis, basic and advanced data structures, sorting methodologies, dynamic programming, and graph algorithms, including heuristic search techniques such as best-first and A-star algorithms. Advanced topics include NP-completeness theory and linear programming.

Provides a comprehensive survey of artificial intelligence. Topics include: search, logic, planning, uncertainty, learning, communication and perception, robotics and philosophical foundations of artificial intelligence.

An introduction to a range of adaptive computer algorithms that learn models from data. Explores the theoretical foundations of machine learning, including computational learning theory and PAC learnability. Examples of machine learning algorithms studied include: decision trees, artificial neural networks, Bayesian learners, evolutionary algorithms and ensemble techniques.

Theory and application of statistical pattern recognition, hypothesis testing and parameter estimation. Topics include: probability distribution models, Bayesian decision theory and hypothesis testing, classical and modern approaches to parameter estimation, parametric and non-parametric classifiers. Also, covered are feature selection and transformation techniques such as Principal Components Analysis, a wide range of classifier models and supervised and unsupervised clustering.

Advanced concepts of artificial neural networks and neural computing. Mathematical modeling of neural network architectures including feed-forward and recurrent neural network models. Optimization algorithms in the neural network training. Kohonen Feature Maps (KFM), Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) models. Applications include: optimization, pattern recognition and intelligent controls.

Course content announced prior to each offering. Students may enroll more than once as subject matter changes. Possible topics include computer operating systems, multiprogramming and multi-processing systems, computer architecture, optimal and adaptive control, stochastic control, estimation theory, and nonlinear analysis.

Course content announced prior to each offering. Students may enroll more than once as subject matter changes. Possible topics include: computer operating systems, multiprogramming and multi-processing systems, computer architecture, optimal and adaptive control, stochastic control, estimation theory, and nonlinear analysis.

Scholarly presentations on current topics in electrical engineering and computer engineering and related areas by visiting and resident investigators. Required of all full-time graduate students each term. Required of all full-time EECE graduate students. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1-3 credits will be graded.

Provides students, who are enrolled in the M.S. in computing program, an opportunity to participate in the practice of research and/or development in the area of computing. Course Guidelines are available from EECE and MSCS Departments. Available only to full-time students. At most, six credits of EECE 6964 OR MSCS 6964 may be counted toward graduation. S/U grade assessment.

Graduate independent study project of either a theoretical or experimental nature.

S/U grade assessment.

Provides students with an understanding of the career realities of their discipline and to offer them the opportunity to discern their career values and how to obtain the skills and experiences that will match that valued career direction.

Provides students with the ability to effectively communicate and lead discussions across various academic and non-academic audiences within various contexts, formats and media.

Provides students with foundational understandings of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) along with practical tools to engage across difference. Discusses how, in today’s interconnected world, understanding DEI is essential for professional growth, effective communication, fostering inclusive communities and reimagining our physical and social realities for greater accessibility. Designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary to examine how they might engage in more equitable and inclusive practices in their future careers.

Course content announced prior to each offering. Students may enroll more than once as subject matter changes. Possible topics include: computer operating systems, multiprogramming and multi-processing systems, computer architecture, optimal and adaptive control, stochastic control, estimation theory, and nonlinear analysis.

Offers an additional educational experience for graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, intended to increase student professional development and growth as an independent engineer and/or researcher. Provides the opportunity to work on-site with engineers from industry.

Graduate independent study project of either a theoretical or experimental nature.

S/U grade assessment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week toward their master's comprehensive exam. May be taken in conjunction with credit-bearing or other non-credit courses to result in the status indicated, as deemed appropriate by the department.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam. May be taken in conjunction with credit-bearing or other non-credit courses to result in the status indicated, as deemed appropriate by the department.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam. May be taken in conjunction with credit-bearing or other non-credit courses to result in the status indicated, as deemed appropriate by the department.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.