Special Topic Courses
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Permanent Course Descriptions and Outlines
Introduction to MEMS
Introduction to Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems: Microfabrication techniques including: photolithography, etching, physical and chemical vapor deposition, electroplating, bonding and polymer processing. Application to sensors and actuators. Credit not allowed for both ECE 6229 and ME 6229 or CHBE 6229.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
An introduction to advanced signal processing methods that are
used in a variety of application areas.
used in a variety of application areas.
Statistical Machine Learning
An introduction to the theory of statistical learning and practical machine learning algorithms with applications in signal processing and data analysis.
Digital Processing of Speech Signals
The application of digital signal processing to problems in speech
communication. Part of this goal requires a laboratory project.
communication. Part of this goal requires a laboratory project.
Digital Image Processing
An introduction to the fundamentals and the theory of multidimensional signal processing and digital image processing, including key applications in multimedia products and services including machine learning
Data Compression and Modeling
Theory and algorithms of signal encoding and decoding for data compression. Applications in information systems, digital telephony, digital television, and multimedia Internet.
Adaptive Filtering
Basic theory of adaptive filter design and implementation.
Steepest descent, LMS algorithm, nonlinear adaptive filters, and
neural networks. Analysis of performance and applications.
Steepest descent, LMS algorithm, nonlinear adaptive filters, and
neural networks. Analysis of performance and applications.
Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing
Signal modeling including radar cross section, multipath, and
clutter. Properties of the ambiguity function and coded waveforms.
Algorithms for doppler processing, detection, and radar imaging.
clutter. Properties of the ambiguity function and coded waveforms.
Algorithms for doppler processing, detection, and radar imaging.
Methods of Pattern Recognition with Application to Voice
Theory and application of pattern recognition with a special
application section for automatic speech recognition and related
signal processing.
application section for automatic speech recognition and related
signal processing.
DSP Hardware Systems Design
A study of theory and practice in the design and implementation of
DSP algorithms on programmable processors, multiprocessors, and
ASICs.
DSP algorithms on programmable processors, multiprocessors, and
ASICs.
DSP Software Systems Design
Specification, evaluation, and implementation of realtime DSP applications
on embedded DSP-based environments.
on embedded DSP-based environments.
Spatial Array Processing
Introduce application areas where signals are sampled over space and time.
Transfer knowledge of time-based techniques to spatial processing.
Develop algorithms unique to spatial processing.
Transfer knowledge of time-based techniques to spatial processing.
Develop algorithms unique to spatial processing.
Cryptography and Security
Algebraic and number theory approaches to cryptographic techniques, information security, secret key and public key encryption, signature schemes, hash functions, message authentication, and key distribution. Credit not allowed for both ECE 6280 and CS 6260.
Radar Imaging
An in depth study of digital signal processing methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image formation. Methods are also applicable to sonar.
Power Systems Control and Operation
Introduction to methods used in the real time operation and control of
power systems as well as to the hardware and software technology of
energy management systems (EMS).
power systems as well as to the hardware and software technology of
energy management systems (EMS).
Power System Stability
Techniques for stability analysis of electric power systems and
applications of these methods.
applications of these methods.
Power System Planning and Reliability
To introduce basic concepts as well as analysis and optimization techniques
underlying reliability assessment of electric power systems and
planning techniques.
underlying reliability assessment of electric power systems and
planning techniques.
Power System Protection
The theory and practice of modern power system protection
techniques.
techniques.
Power Electronic Circuits
The analysis, control and design of switching power converters:
rectifiers, cycloconverters, voltage-sourced and current-source
inverters, dc-dc converters, pfc and resonant converters.
rectifiers, cycloconverters, voltage-sourced and current-source
inverters, dc-dc converters, pfc and resonant converters.
Electric Machinery Analysis
An introduction to the analysis and basic construction principles of
rotating electric machines and transformers, including ac synchronous
and induction machines and dc machines. Credit is not allowed for both ECE 4335 and ECE 6335.
rotating electric machines and transformers, including ac synchronous
and induction machines and dc machines. Credit is not allowed for both ECE 4335 and ECE 6335.
Dynamics and Control of Electric Machine Drives
A study of the dynamics and control of electric machinery and variable
speed machine drive systems.
speed machine drive systems.
Applied Electromagnetics
The methodology and application of advanced electromagnetic theory.
Microwave Design
Applications of electromagnetic theory to microwave components and systems.
Introduction to the latest characterization and design techniques
including monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology.
Introduction to the latest characterization and design techniques
including monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology.
Microwave Design Laboratory
This laboratory course will teach microwave measurement/design
fundamentals for both passive and active components. Students will use
both CAD tools and network analyzers.
fundamentals for both passive and active components. Students will use
both CAD tools and network analyzers.
Electromagnetic Radiation and Antennas
The fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation and antennas.
Radio Wave Propagation in the Earth and Space Environment
How the Earth's atmosphere, space plasma environment, and solar space weather, vary to affect communication, navigation, space science, and remote sensing, across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Introduction to Computational Electromagnetics
The practical application of the finite-difference time-domain and
finite element techniques to electromagnetic problems. Computer
projects are required.
finite element techniques to electromagnetic problems. Computer
projects are required.
Satellite Communications and Navigation Systems
To introduce satellite communications and navigation system design
including microwave transmission, satellite transponders, earth station
hardware and satellite networks. A design project is required.
including microwave transmission, satellite transponders, earth station
hardware and satellite networks. A design project is required.
Analog Integrated-Circuit Design
Design of analog circuits using CMOS and bipolar technology.
Analog Integrated System Design
Design of analog systems using CMOS and bipolar technology. A higher level
of design for analog and digital systems is presented.
of design for analog and digital systems is presented.
Wireless IC Design
Wireless system specifications are translated to architectures and building
blocks compatible with silicon technology. The course focuses on the
analysis and design of these blocks.
blocks compatible with silicon technology. The course focuses on the
analysis and design of these blocks.
Interface IC Design for MEMS and Sensors
Design of low-noise interface circuits for sensors and micromechanical devices (MEMS). Design of integrated microsystems.
Digital MOS Integrated Circuits
Detailed analysis of the operaration and design of high performance MOS
digital integrated circuits. Emphasis is on current design techniques
with examples from the literature.
digital integrated circuits. Emphasis is on current design techniques
with examples from the literature.
Neuromorphic Analog VLSI Circuits
Large-scale analog computation for sensory and motor processing. Analog
building blocks are presented, leading to VLSI systems inspired by
neurobiological architectures and computational paradigms.
building blocks are presented, leading to VLSI systems inspired by
neurobiological architectures and computational paradigms.
Silicon-Based Heterostructure Devices and Circuits
Theory and design of novel silicon-germanium microelectronic devices and circuits. Materials, device physics, fabrication, measurement, circuit design, and system applications.
Power IC Design
Analysis and design of switched-inductor dc-dc supplies with CMOS and BiCMOS integrated circuits (ICs).
Introduction to Microelectronics Technology
Presents the fundamentals of microelectronics material, device, and circuit
fabrication
fabrication
Introduction to the Theory of Microelectronics
Basis of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and the behavior of
solids to serve as an introduction to the modern study of semiconductors
and semiconductor devices.
solids to serve as an introduction to the modern study of semiconductors
and semiconductor devices.
Semiconductor Process Control
This course is designed to explore methods of applying statistical process
control and statistical quality control to semiconductor manufacturing
processes. Students will be required to complete a design project.
control and statistical quality control to semiconductor manufacturing
processes. Students will be required to complete a design project.