Deals with the generation, transmission, modification and detection of light. Applications include fiber optics communications, data storage, sensing, and imaging. Leads to understanding of fundamental physical principles used in the analysis and design of modern photonic systems. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3400 (minimum grade C-). Requires a corequisite course of ECEN 3300. Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Given data rates, distance, reliability or bit error rates, the information required to specify the type of fiber, the source, the wave length, type of modulation, repeater or optical amplifiers, and detectors will be presented. Same as TLEN 5480. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces basic (artificial) neural network architectures and learning rules. Emphasizes mathematical analysis of these networks, methods of training them, and application to practical problems such as pattern recognition, signal processing, and control systems. Shows how to construct a network of "Neurons" and train them to serve a useful function. Same as ECEN 5120. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2360 or MATH 3130 and ECEN 1310 or CSCI 1300 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Analysis and design of continuous time control systems using classical and state space methods. Laplace transforms, transfer functions and block diagrams. Stability, dynamic response, and steady-state analysis. Analysis and design of control systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Computer aided design and analysis. Department enforced prereq., background in Laplace transforms, linear algebra,and ordinary differential equations. Same as ECEN 5138. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3300 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduction to electric machine drives, basic electric machine mechanics, structure and modeling of electric machines (DC, Synchronous, Linear, Induction), reference frame theory using d-q modeling based on the complex space vector and on matrix transformation, transient and steady state analysis of three-phase machine, design of speed regulators, vector control. Matlab/Simulink will be used. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of 3170 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Covers fundamentals of high-speed properties of: logic gates, measurement techniques, transmission lines, ground planes and layer stacking, terminations, vias, power systems, connectors, ribbon cables, clock distribution and clock oscillators. Same as ECEN 5224. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Covers modern digital and analog communication systems. Analysis and design of communication signals, transmitters, channels, and receivers. Amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation are treated as well as theory and application of digital data transmission. Emphasis is also placed on the analysis and mitigation of the effects of noise through signal design at the transmitter and signal processing at the receiver. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3300 and ECEN 3810 or APPM 3570 or MATH 4510 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduction to the fundamentals of microsystems packaging. This is a seminar style course which surveys topics in microsystem packaging such as: electrical package design, design for reliability, thermal management, multichip packaging, IC Assembly, sealing and encapsulation, and board assembly. Same as ECEN 5324. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course or corequisite course of ECEN 3410 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Effects of electric and magnetic fields on biological systems are described with applications to therapy and safety. The complexity of biological systems is described to provide a better understanding of the distribution of fields inside the body. Risk analysis is also introduced. Same as ECEN 5341. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECEN 3400 and ECEN 3810 or APPM 3570 or MATH 4510 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Offers experience in monolithic silicon integrated circuit fabrication techniques, including Ic layout,pattern compiling and generation, mask making, oxidation, photolithography, diffusion, implantation, metallization, bonding, process analysis, and testing. Includes design project. Same as ECEN 5375. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3320 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Explores chaotic dynamics theoretically and through computer simulations. Covers the standard computational and analytical tools used in nonlinear dynamics and concludes with an overview of leading-edge chaos research. Topics include time and phase-space dynamics, surfaces of section, bifurcation diagrams, fractal dimension, and Lyapunov exponents. Recommended prereqs., PHYS 1120, CSCI 3656, and MATH 3130. Same as CSCI 4446 and ECEN 5423. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 1360 or MATH 2300 and ECEN 1310 or CSCI 1300 and PHYS 1110 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Focuses on analysis, modeling, design, and testing of electrical energy processing systems in a practical laboratory setting. Studies power electronics converters for efficient utilization of available energy sources, including solar panels and utility. The experimental projects involve design, fabrication, and testing of a solar power system. Same as ECEN 5517. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 4797 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Develops experience in code development, debugging, and testing of real-time digital signal processing algorithms using dedicated hardware. Applications include filtering, signal synthesis, audio special effects, and frequency domain techniques based on the Fast Fourier Transform. Same as ECEN 5532. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 4632 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces the principles and techniques for compiling high-level programming languages to assembly code. Topics include parsing, instruction selection, register allocation, and compiling high-level features such as polymorphism, first-class functions, and objects. Students build a complete compiler for a simple language. Same as CSCI 4555 and ECEN 5523. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECEN 2703 and ECEN 3350 (all minimum grade C). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Develops principles underlying electronic, optical and thermal devices, materials and nanostructures for renewable energy. Course provides a foundation in statistical thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the operation and efficiency limits of devices for photovoltaics, energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors), chemical conversion (fuel cells and engines), solid state lighting, heat pumps, cooling, and potentially harvesting zero-point energy from the vacuum. Same as ECEN 5555. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECEN 3810 or APPM 3570 or MATH 4510 and PHYS 2130 or PHYS 2170 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Lectures deal with techniques for product requirements definition, project planning, coding, verification, validation, performance evaluation, and maintenance of medium-scale (2-3000 line) systems. Primary emphasis is on practical application of these techniques to a specified software project. Students work in teams to produce appropriate documents for each phase and are responsible for project completion according to specification and schedule. Course project is written in C on a Unix look-alike system; prior knowledge of C or Unix is not required. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CSCI 2270 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Studies computer design at the gate level. Discusses instruction set architecture design, arithmetic and logic unit design, control logic, memory design and caches, simple pipelining, I/O, and peripheral devices. Briefly covers aspects of modern computer architecture, such as multicore processors and cache coherence for these. Same as CSCI 4593. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3350 or CSCI 2400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Introduces fundamental concepts, techniques, and technology of modern optical and photonic systems. Individual labs cover particular fields of optical technology, including light sources such as lasers and Leds, interferometers, fiber-optic communications, photodetection, spectrometers, and holography. Practical skills such as how to align an optical system will also be emphasized. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.
Hands-on laboratory experience utilizing teams in the systematic proposal, design, integration, and testing of an electronic/computer based system. The result will be the prototype of a stand-alone analog/digital system. Must have completed all required Advanced Analog Core courses for major, except one course may be taken concurrently by petition. Must take ECEN 4620 to complete the sequence. Minimum required grade for both 4610 and 4620 is C-. Requisites: Requires prereq courses of ECEN 2270 and 3360 (min grade C-). Restricted to Electrical and Computer Engr (ECEN), or Electrical Engr (EEEN) majors or Electrical/Computer Engr or Electrical Engr Concurrent Degree (C-EEEN or C-ECENEEN) majors only.
Introduces system hardware and firmware design for embedded applications. Students independently design and develop a hardware platform encompassing a microcontroller and peripherals. Firmware is developed in C and assembly. A significant final project is designed, developed, documented, and presented. Recommended prereqs., ECEN 3250 and 4593. Same as ECEN 5613. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3350 or CSCI 2400 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) College of Engineering majors only.
Examines optical components and electro-optic devices with the goal of integrating into well design optoelectronic systems. Sample systems include optical storage, zoom lenses, and telescopes. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ECEN 3400 (minimum grade C-).
