Special Topic Courses

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Permanent Course Descriptions and Outlines

Medical Imaging Systems

A study of the principles and design of medical imaging systems such
as X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and nuclear magnetic
resonance. Cross-listed with BMED 6786.

Quantitative Electrophysiology

A quantitative presentation of electrophysiological systems in biological
organisms, emphasizing the electrical properties and modeling of neural
and cardiac cells and systems. Cross-listed with BMED and PHYS 6787.

Information Processing Models in Neural Systems

Examines 'top-down' modeling approaches for sensorineural systems, where optimal computational principles used in engineering (e.g., information theory, Bayesian inference, control theory) explain observed information processing.

Manufacturing Seminar

Guest speakers on a broad range of manufacturing-related topics: research,
applications, and technology. Required for Certificate in Manufacturing.
Cross-listed with ISYE and ME 6792.

Master's Thesis

Credit to be arranged.

GT-SJTU

For GT-SJTU dual-MS students during terms when they are not taking other GT courses.

RISC Architectures

An advanced design oriented class studying the design techniques and
operational principles of modern Superscalar RISC datapaths.

Asynchronous and Self Timed Systems

Specification and design of asynchronous digital systems.

Advanced Digital Systems Test

Design and test techniques for high-speed digital systems operating at
rates above 100 MHz with a practical emphasis via substantial projects.

Fault Tolerant Computing

Key concepts in fault-tolerant computing. Understanding and use of modern
fault-tolerant hardware and software design practices. Case studies.

Signal Detection and Estimation

Detection theory and estimation theory and their application to
communications and statistical signal processing problems.

Advanced Signal Processing Theory

A lecture and seminar treatment of the latest developments in signal
processing. Emphasis is placed on current literature and emerging
research areas.

Topics in Analytical Electromagnetics

An in-depth treatment of several analytical techniques used in current practice for solving real-world EM wave propagation problems and their impact on wireless communications.

Antennas and Wave Propagation in Matter

Basic methods for characterizing the electromagnetic properties
of common materials (geophysical, biological, etc.) and
techniques for analyzing antennas and wave propagation in these
materials.

Topics in Computational Electromagnetics

Computational approaches for applications such as radar signature
prediction, microwave antenna and device design, and modeling
techniques for electronic packaging.

Advanced Communication Theory

Latest developments in communications and networking are treated in lecture
and seminar. Emphasis on current literature and open research areas.

Introduction to Robotics Research

Familiarizes students with the core areas of robotics; mechanics, control, perception, AI, and autonomy. Provides an introduction to the mathematical tools required in robotics research. Crosslisted with AE and CS 7785.

ECE Seminar

Speakers with diverse backgrounds and representing many different
industries, professions, and institutions describe their experiences,
entrepreneurial ventures, and research challenges.

ECE Seminar

Speakers with diverse backgrounds and representing many different
industries, professions, and institutions describe their experiences,
entrepreneurial ventures, and research challenges.

ECE Seminar

Speakers with diverse backgrounds and representing many different
industries, professions, and institutions describe their experiences,
entrepreneurial ventures, and research challenges.