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EC EN 563 - Numerical Methods

Introduction to numerical methods for engineering. Algorithms for numerical integration, large linear system solutions, finite difference methods, method of moments, and the finite element method, with examples from wave propagation and electromagnetic field theory.
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EC EN 799 R - Dissertation

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EC EN 777 - Digital Signal Processing

Advanced theory and applications including optimal statistical processing, adaptive processing, and array processing methods.
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EC EN 776 - Adv Digital & Wireless Comm

Linear and nonlinear M-ary modulation and detection, system performance in AWGN and multipath fading environments, equalization, synchronization, spread spectrum.
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EC EN 775 - Error-Control Coding

Theory and implementation of block and convolutional codes for error control in digital communication systems. Iterative detection of low-density parity-check codes and turbo codes.
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EC EN 774 - Nonlinear System Theory

Mathematical introduction to nonlinear dynamic systems. Topics include Lyapunov methods, passivity, input-output stability, and nonlinear feedback design.
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EC EN 773 - Linear System Theory

Mathematical introduction to time-varying linear systems; state space descriptions, controllability, observability, Lyapunov stability, observer-based control. Design of linear quadratic regulators and infinite-horizon Kalman filters.
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EC EN 770 - Information Theory

Mathematical development of information theory applied to data communications and coding. Topics include entropy, mutual information, channel capacity, data compression, rate distortion theory, etc.
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EC EN 699 R - Master's Thesis

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EC EN 692 - Professional Writing for EC En

Advanced writing concepts. Organizing, writing, and publishing scholarly research.
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EC EN 689 R - Adv Topics: Signals & Systems

Subjects that may be offered include: information theory, optimal estimation theory, system identification, advanced image processing, pattern recognition
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EC EN 682 R - Spec Tpcs Sig/Sys

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EC EN 674 - Flight Dynamics & Control

Dynamics of flight, stability, and control derivatives, longitudinal and lateral control design, state-space control strategies for aircraft; and unmanned air vehicle applications.
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EC EN 673 - Digital Control Systems

Design of digital controllers for dynamical systems, analysis using the z-transform, digital filter implementation, application of transform-based classical design methods, and modern state-space techniques.
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EC EN 672 - Detection&Estimation Theory

Sufficiency, completeness; Neyman-Pearson and Bayes detector; maximum likelihood, Bayes, minimum mean square, and linear estimation; Kalman filters; selected topics.
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EC EN 671 - Math of Signals & Systems

Introduction to mathematics of signal processing, communication, and control theory; linear spaces, Eigenvalue and singular-value decompositions, quadratic forms, linear operators, adjoints, dual spaces.
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EC EN 670 - Stochastic Processes

Review of elementary probability, introduction to random processes: definitions, properties, covariance, spectral density, time average, stationarity, ergodicity, linear system relations, mean square estimation, Markov processes.
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EC EN 667 - EM Properties of Materials

Understanding the physical roots of the electromagnetic properties of materials. Review of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, and relating these principles to electrical and magnetic properties. Students will gain an understanding of the great variation in the types of behaviors associated with materials, as well as a foundation for measurement of material characteristics.
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EC EN 665 - Antennas & Wireless Commun

Antenna analysis, array theory, and propagation channel models with application to wireless communication systems.
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EC EN 663 - Holography

Special topics in electromagnetics. Development of visual and mathematical models for understanding diffraction and interference; creation of Gabor, Denisyuk, Leith-Upatnieks, and Benton holograms; and study of the limitations and opportunities in current approaches to advanced 3D displays.
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EC EN 662 R - Special Topics EM

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EC EN 661 - Applied EM & Optics

Principles and methods of modern electromagnetic wave theory: Green functions, Huygen's principle, diffraction, radiation and scattering. Application of theory including beam propagation and image formation.
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EC EN 654 - VLSI Systems Design

Design of structured circuit systems for very large-scale integrated semiconductor chips. Architecture of digital VLSI systems.
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EC EN 648 - Adv Mixed-Sig Ccts

New converter architectures, advanced measurement and characterization techniques, low-noise timing circuits, VLSI layout and package considerations, bond wire inductance, and wireless applications.
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EC EN 631 - Robotic Vision

Deriving 3-D geometry and motion from image sequence or multiple digital images: camera modeling, image processing techniques, and geometry models of single and multiple-view systems.
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EC EN 629 - Reconfig Computing Systems

Introduction to FPGA devices, lab experience developing FPGA-based configurable systems.
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EC EN 627 - Advanced Embedded Systems

Topics include embedded system architecture and organization, hardware-software codesign, hardware-software partitioning, co-verification, system-on-a-chip, and real-time systems.
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EC EN 625 - High-Perf Systems Comp

Compilation and synthesis strategies for high-performance hardware/software systems.
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EC EN 620 - Adv Digital Systems

Advanced synchronous systems design; CAD and HDLs; high-speed, low-power digital circuit architectures.
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EC EN 595 - Patent & IP Law Fundamentals

Exploration of the basics of patent law and other areas of intellectual property, including trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. The fundamentals of protecting and formalizing rights to inventions and other intellectual property, both in the United States and internationally. How to operate in an environment composed of your competitors' intellectual property.
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