Course Descriptions

Engineering problem solving using MATLAB. Basic programming concepts include input/output, branching, looping, functions, file input/output, and data structures such as arrays and structures. Matrix operations for solving linear equations. Engineering computations and visualization. CENG and EE majors only. A-F only. Pre: MATH 241 (or concurrent) or MATH 251A (or concurrent) or consent.

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Introduction to computer programming and modern computing environments with an emphasis on algorithm and program design, implementation, and debugging. Includes a hands-on laboratory to develop and practice programming skills. BENG, CE, CENG, EE, ME, PREN, CNST, and ENGS majors only.  A-F only. Pre: MATH 241 (or concurrent) or MATH 251A (or concurrent) or consent.

Freshman level individual or team project under ECE faculty direction and guidance. This project provides early student entry into ECE hands-on project activity providing practical skills, ECE subject exposure and experience. Second semester freshman standing required. Repeatable unlimited times. CENG, EE, and PREN majors only. A-F only. Pre: consent.

Second programming for computer engineers. System programming language, such as C. Object-oriented programming paradigm, definition and use of classes, fundamentals of object-oriented design, such as C++. Common data structures. Common searching and sorting algorithms. CEE, CENG, EE, ME, PREN majors only. A-F only. Pre: 160 or consent. 

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Introduction to the design of digital systems with an emphasis on design methods and the implementation and use of fundamental digital components. Pre: 160 or 110 or ICS 111 or consent.

Sophomore level individual or team project under ECE faculty direction and guidance. The project provides design experience and develops practical skills. Repeatable unlimited times. CENG, EE, and PREN majors only. A-F only. Sophomore standing or higher. (Cross-listed as ENGR 296)

Discrete-time and continuous time signals and systems, linear systems, convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform, sampling. Pre: 213 and either MATH 244 or MATH 253A; or consent.

Probability, statistics, random variables, distributions, densities, expectations, limit theorems, and applications to electrical engineering. Pre: 315 (or concurrent) and either MATH 244 or MATH 253A; or consent.

Signal representation, Fourier analysis; amplitude and angle modulated systems; sampling theorems, pulse and digital modulation systems; carrier modulation by digital signals. Pre: 342 (or concurrent) and 315.

(1 3-hr Lab) Experiments illustrating the basic principles of communication systems.  Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing laboratory reports. Pre: 315. Co-requisite: 343.

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Covers 4 semesters from the Cisco Networking Academy plus supplementary material; hands-on experience with routers and switches; prepares students for the CCNA. Topics include TCP/IP, LANs, WANs, routing protocols, network security; PPP; ISDN, frame relay. A-F only. Pre: 160 or consent.

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Mathematical and algorithmic fundamentals of linear algebra and their applications and illustrations to machine learning. Lab introduces programming with data and uses machine learning libraries for an introduction to commonly used technologies. MATH, CENG, EE, CEE, ME, ICS majors only. A-F only. Pre: MATH 242 or MATH 252A or consent.

(1 3-hr Lab) Provides experience in applying theoretical tools to analyze linear systems. Extensive use is made of computer-aided analysis and design packages study system performance. Pre: 315. Co-requisite: 351.

Design methodology, processor design, control design, memory organization, system organization. Pre: 205 and 260, or consent.

(1 3-hr Lab) Laboratory for 361, experiments on digital systems and interfacing. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing laboratory reports.  Co-requisite: 361.

Logic, sets, number theory, properties of functions, properties of relations, methods of proofs, recursion, counting, probability, trees, graphs, analysis of algorithms, finite state autonoma. Pre: 160 and 260 and MATH 242.

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Introduction to the design of very large scale integrated (VLSI) systems and use of CAD tools and design languages. Lab includes hands-on use of CAD tools and experiments with field programmable logic devices. Pre: 260.

Design and analysis of data structures and algorithms, including correctness and performance. Topics include time complexity, hash tables, sorting, search trees, self-balancing trees, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, and graph algorithms. Pre: (205 or ICS 212) and (362 or ICS 241).

(1 3-hr Lab) Laboratory for 367. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing laboratory reports.  Pre: 367 (or concurrent).

Topics include General Purpose Input/ Output (GPIO), serial communications, sensors, actuators, low-power wireless communications. TCP/IP networking, dynamic service discovery, distributed network messaging, machine-to-machine communication and cloud-computing interaction. A-F only. Engineering majors only. Pre: 205.

Intermediate object-oriented programming within the context of interactive media systems and video game development. Topics: classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, event-driven programming, vectors, geometric primitives, game mechanics, and relevant design patterns. CENG, EE, ICS, CM, CSCI, THEA, DNCE majors only. A-F only. Pre: 160 or ICS 111 or instructor approval. (Cross-listed as ICS 369)

Transient and steady-state waves on transmission lines. Plane wave solutions of Maxwell’s equations. Application of Maxwell’s equations under static and time-varying conditions. Pre: 213.

Solution of Maxwell’s equations under various boundary conditions. Introduction to radiation, guided waves, and principles of optics. Pre: 371 and PHYS 274 (or concurrent); or consent.

(1 3-hr Lab) Experiments illustrating the basic principles of electromagnetics and optics. Pre: 371 and PHYS 274 (or concurrent), or consent. Co-requisite: 372.

Junior level individual or team project under ECE faculty direction and guidance. The project provides design experience and develops practical skills. It may be a continuation of ECE 296 or a new project. Repeatable unlimited times. Junior standing or higher. A-F only. Pre: 296 or consent. (Cross-listed as ENGR 396)

Review basic network mechanisms, introduce basic cryptography concepts, and study algorithms and protocols used in computer and network security. Discuss practical security mechanisms. A-F only. Pre: 361 or ICS 312 or ICS 331 or instructor consent. (Once a year)

(3 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Discrete-time signals and systems, sampling, Z-transform, transform, transform analysis of linear time-invariant systems, filter design, discrete Fourier transform, and computation of discrete Fourier transform. Pre: 315 and 342 (or concurrent), or consent.

Digital image representation, intensity transformations, spatial filtering, filtering in the frequency domain, image restoration, color spaces and transformations, the fast wavelet transform, image compression. Pre: 315 (or equivalent) or consent.

Application of linear, nonlinear and integer optimization models and algorithms to communications, control, signal processing, computer networking, financial engineering, manufacturing, production and distribution systems. CENG, EE, ME, or CBA majors only. Pre: MATH 307 or consent. (Alt. years)

Algorithms and techniques used in computer-aided analysis and design of electronic circuits. Circuit simulation with interactive computers. Pre: 326 or consent.

Design/ operation of “the grid.” History of electric power systems, three-phrase power, real and reactive power, transformers, transmission, distribution, circuit analysis, protection, load flow, load frequency control, optimal power flow, and renewable energy integration. Pre: MATH 243 (or concurrent) or MATH 253A (or concurrent). (Fall only)

Baseband transmission, intersymbol interference and pulse shaping, partial response signaling, equalization, bandpass modulation and demodulation, channel coding, synchronization, multiplexing and multiple access, spread spectrum techniques. Pre: 342 and 343, or consent.

Foundation for algorithms, practice, and theory behind common machine-learning applications. Includes projects, statistical programming, and an introduction to the unique challenges of high-dimensional problems. CENG, EE, CEE, ME, MATH, ICS majors only. A-F only. Pre: 342 (or equivalent) and MATH 307 (or equivalent).

Models of communication systems. Channel noise, measurement, and coding of information. Intrinsic limits of performance of communication systems. Pre: 342 and 343, or consent.

ISO Reference Model. Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer and Transport Layer protocols. Wired and wireless local-area networks. Structure and operation of the Internet including routing, congestion control and flow control. Pre: 315 and one of 342, or MATH 371 or MATH 471; or consent.

Sampling/ reconstruction, Z-transform, DT transfer function. Reachability/observability. State and output feedback, observer design, input-output models, diophantine equations. Implementation procedures. Pre: 315 and 351, or consent.

Analysis and synthesis of nonlinear control systems by means of Lagrange’s equation, state space techniques, maximum principle. Lyapunov’s theorems, the phase plane, and Z-transform techniques. Optimization and adaptation by means of gradient methods, calculus of variations, dynamic programming. Pre: 351.

Structure of stored program machines, data flow machines, pipelining, fault-tolerant computing, instruction set design, effects of compilation on architecture, RISC vs. CISC architecture, uses of parallelism. Pre: 361.

Introduction to advanced techniques for designing, implementing, and testing computer software with a particular focus on using object-oriented design, analysis, and programming to produce high-quality computer programs that solve non-trivial problems. A-F only. Pre: 367 or consent.

Computer system organization; multiprocessor systems, memory hierarchies, assemblers, compilers, operating systems, virtual machine, memory management, processor management; information management.  Emphasis on written communication through written assignments on relevant topics. Pre: 361 (or concurrent) and 367 or consent.

Mobile agent’s platforms and systems, mobile agent-based service implementation, middleware, and configuration, wireless local area networks, wireless protocols, network architecture supporting wireless applications, routing protocols in mobile and wireless networks, handoff in mobile and wireless networks. Pre: 344 and 367, or consent.

Introduction to computational methods used to simulate/solve engineering design problems focusing on electromagnetics. Finite difference, method of moments, and finite elements methods will be described; students will write computer programs in each. A-F only. BE, CENG, EE, ENGR majors only. Pre: 371 or consent. (Spring only)

Electromagnetic wave propagation in free space and ionized media. Geomagnetic and solar effects on the ionosphere. Absorption and dispersion. Antenna arrays, apertures, horns, impedance. Design of antenna systems. Pre: 371.

Application of engineering principles and technology to biological and medical problems. Introduction to human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical measurements. Systems modeling, physiological control systems, computer applications, health-related problems. Pre: 213 and either MATH 244 or MATH 253A.

(1 3-hr Lab) Measurement of bioelectrical signals, computer and electronic simulation of biological systems, design and evaluation of electronic circuits for biomedical measurements, evaluation of instruments for patient safety. Pre: 323 and 323L. Co-requisite: 480.

Study of electrical phenomena in living systems. Mechanisms underlying bioelectric activity. Membrane and transepithelial potentials, skin impedance, electrocardiography, neuroelectric signals, diagnostic considerations, laboratory demonstrations. Pre: 480 or consent.

(2 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Principles, applications, and design of biomedical instrumentation. Transducers, IC and microcomputer applications, patient safety. Pre: 326, 480; or consent.

Content will reflect special interests of visiting/permanent faculty; to be oriented toward juniors and seniors. (B) artificial intelligence; (C) circuits; (D) communications; (E) computer hardware; (F) computer software; (G) computer vision; (H) control; (I) devices; (J) fields; (K) power. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.

Upper division course with subject matter to be announced.

Equip electrical engineers with the necessary background for ethical reasoning, as it pertains to technology, society, workplace issues, and the environment. CENG and EE majors only. A-F only. Pre: senior standing or consent. (Once a year)

Significant project integrating the design content of previous courses and incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Written report must document all aspects of the design process: reliability, safety, economics, ethics. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. Pre: 396 or consent.

Investigation of advanced engineering problems. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: senior standing and consent.