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ECE 5755 - Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
This course provides hands-on exposure to real-time digital signal sampling (DSP) using general-purpose DSP processors. The laboratory sequence explores sampling/reconstruction, aliasing, quantization errors, fast Fourier transform, spectral analysis, and FIR/IIR digital filter design and implementation. Programming is primarily in C++, with exposure to assembly coding. Prerequisite: ECE 3750 and 3760; corequisite: ECE 5750.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 6140 - Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Today’s electronic devices are reaching nanometer dimensions where fundamental quantum and atomistic processes dominate. Instead of the traditional ‘top-down’ classical viewpoint in “Solid State Device” courses, quantum transport principles are needed to understand `bottom-up’ how current flows through individual atoms, molecules, nanotubes or spintronic devices. This course provides a convenient starting point.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6155 - Microelectronic Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory
Topics include the determination of semiconductor material parameters: crystal orientation, type, resistivity, layer thickness, and majority carrier concentration; silicon device fabrication and analysis techniques: thermal oxidation, oxide masking, solid state diffusion of intentional impurities, metal electrode evaporation, layer thickness determination by surface profiling and optical interferometer; MOS transistor design and fabrication using the above techniques, characterization, and verification of design models used. Corequisite: ECE 5150.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 6163 - Solid State Devices
Introduces semiconductor device operation based on energy bands and carrier statistics. Describes operation of p-n junctions and metal-semiconductor junctions. Extends this knowledge to descriptions of bipolar and field effect transistors, and other microelectronic devices. Related courses: ECE 5150, 6155, and 6167. Prerequisite: ECE 3103 or equivalent, or solid state materials/physics course.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6167 - Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Examines the fundamentals, materials, and engineering properties of semiconductors; and the integration of semiconductors with other materials to make optoelectronic and microelectronic devices. Includes basic properties of electrons in solids; electronic, optical, thermal and mechanical properties of semiconductors; survey of available semiconductors and materials choice for device design; fundamental principles of important semiconductor devices; sub-micron engineering of semiconductors, metals, insulators and polymers for integrated circuit manufacturing; materials characterization techniques; and other electronic materials. Cross-listed as MSE 6167. Prerequisite: Some background in solid state materials and elementary quantum principles.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6261 - Microwave Engineering II
Explores theory and design of active microwave circuits. Review of transmission line theory, impedance matching networks and scattering matrices. Transistor s-parameters, amplifier stability and gain, and low-noise amplifier design. Other topics include noise in two-port microwave networks, negative resistance oscillators, injection-locked oscillators, video detectors, and microwave mixers. Prerequisite: ECE 5260 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6265 - Microwave Engineering Laboratory
Explores measurement and behavior of high-frequency circuits and components. Equivalent circuit models for lumped elements. Measurement of standing waves, power, and frequency. Use of vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers. Computer-aided design, fabrication, and characterization of microstrip circuits. Corequisite: ECE 5260 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 6331 - Advanced Switching Theory
Review of Boolean Algebra; synchronous and asynchronous machine synthesis; functional decomposition; fault location and detection; design for testability techniques. Prerequisite: ECE 2330 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6332 - VLSI Design
Digital CMOS circuit design and analysis: combinational circuits, sequential circuits, and memory. Second order circuit issues. Global design issues: clocking and interconnect. Use of Cadence CAD tools. Semester long team research project investigating new areas in circuit design. Prerequisites: ECE 2630, ECE 2330.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6415 - Performance Analysis of Communication Networks
Analyzes topologies arising in communication networks; queuing theory; Markov Chains and ergodicity conditions; theory of regenerative processes; routing algorithms; multiple-access and random-access transmission algorithms; mathematical methodologies for throughput and delay analyses and evaluations; performance evaluation; performance monitoring; local area networks (LANs); interactive LANs; multimedia and ATM networks. Cross-listed as CS 6415. Prerequisite: ECE /CS 4457, APMA 3100, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6434 - Dependable Computing Systems
Examines techniques for designing and analyzing dependable computer-based systems. Topics include fault models and effects, fault avoidance techniques, hardware redundancy, error detecting and correcting codes, time redundancy, software redundancy, combinatorial reliability modeling, Markov reliability modeling, availability modeling, maintainability modeling, safety modeling, trade-off analysis, design for testability, and the testing of redundant digital systems. Includes a research project and investigation of current topics.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6435 - Computer Organization and Design
Integration of computer organization concepts such as data flow, instruction interpretation, memory systems, interfacing, and microprogramming with practical and systematic digital design methods such as behavioral versus structural descriptions, divide-and-conquer, hierarchical conceptual levels, trade-offs, iteration, and postponement of detail. Design exercises are accomplished using a hardware description language and simulation. Prerequisite by topic: Digital Logic Design (ECE 2330 or equivalent), Introductory Computer Architecture (ECE 3330 or equivalent), Assembly Language Programming.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A first-level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. The topic will usually reflect new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A first-level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. The topic will usually reflect new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6505 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar
This one-hour weekly seminar course features presentations given by ECE faculty members, to introduce various research areas, topics, and advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering. It is a one-credit course required for all first-year ECE graduate students.
Credits: 1
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ECE 6555 - Special Topics in Distance Learning
Special Topics in Distance Learning
Credits: 3
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ECE 6642 - Optoelectronic Devices
Optoelectronics merges optics and microelectronics. Optoelectronic devices and circuits have become core technologies for several key technical areas such as telecommunications, information processing, optical storage, and sensors. This course will cover devices that generate (semiconductor light emitting diodes and lasers), modulate, amplify, switch, and detect optical signals. Also included are solar cells, photonic crystals, and plasmonics.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6660 - Analog Integrated Circuits
Design and analysis of analog integrated circuits. Topics include feedback amplifier analysis and design including stability, compensation, and offset-correction; layout and floor-planning issues associated with mixed-signal IC design; selected applications of analog circuits such as A/D and D/A converters, references, and comparators; and extensive use of CAD tools for design entry, simulation, and layout. Includes an analog integrated circuit design project. Prerequisite: ECE 3103 and 3632, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6710 - Pattern Recognition
Studies feature extraction and classification concepts: analysis of decision surfaces, discriminant functions, potential functions, deterministic methods, automatic training of classifiers, analysis of training algorithms and classifier performance, statistical classification including optimality and design of optimal decision rules, clustering and non-supervised learning, feature selection and dimensionality reduction. Assignments include programming and analytical problem sets and a final computer project. Prerequisite: ECE 6711 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6711 - Probability and Stochastic Processes
Topics include probability spaces (samples spaces, event spaces, probability measures); random variables and vectors (distribution functions, expectation, generating functions); and random sequences and processes; especially specification and classification. Includes detailed discussion of second-order stationary processes and Markov processes; inequalities, convergence, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem, ergodic, theorems; and MS estimation, Linear MS estimation, and the Orthogonality Principle. Prerequisite: APMA 3100, MATH 3100, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6713 - Communication Systems Engineering
A first graduate course in principles of communications engineering. Topics include a brief review of random process theory, principles of optimum receiver design for discrete and continuous messages, matched filters and correlation receivers, signal design, error performance for various signal geometries, Mary signaling, linear and nonlinear analog modulation, and quantization. The course also treats aspects of system design such as propagation, link power calculations, noise models, RF components, and antennas. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in probability.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6714 - Estimation Theory
Presents estimation theory from a discrete-time viewpoint. One-half of the course is devoted to parameter estimation, and the other half to state estimation using Kalman filtering. The presentation blends theory with applications and provides the fundamental properties of, and interrelationships among, basic estimation theory algorithms. Although the algorithms are presented as a neutral adjunct to signal processing, the material is also appropriate for students with interests in pattern recognition, communications, controls, and related engineering fields. Prerequisite: ECE 6711 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6717 - Information Theory and Coding
A comprehensive treatment of information theory and its application to channel coding and source coding. Topics include the nature of information and its mathematical description for discrete and continuous sources; noiseless coding for a discrete source; channel capacity and channel coding theorems of Shannon; error correcting codes; introduction to rate distortion theory and practice of data compression; information and statistical measures. Prerequisite: two years of college-level mathematics including discrete probability, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6750 - Digital Signal Processing
A first graduate course in digital signal processing. Topics include discrete-time signals and systems, application of z-transforms, the discrete-time Fourier transform, sampling, digital filter design, the discrete Fourier transform, the fast Fourier transform, quantization effects and nonlinear filters. Additional topics can include signal compression and multi-resolution processing.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6782 - Digital Image Processing
Analyzes the basic concepts of image formation and image analysis: imaging geometries, sampling, filtering, edge detection, Hough transforms, region extraction and representation, extracting and modeling three-dimension objects. Students will be assigned analytical and programming assignments to explore these concepts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6784 - Wireless Communications
This is a survey course in the theory and technology of modern wireless communication systems, exemplified in cellular telephony, paging, microwave distribution systems, wireless networks, and even garage door openers. Wireless technology is inherently interdisciplinary, and the course seeks to serve the interests of a variety of students. Prerequisites: ECE 3750/3760, and ECE 4710.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6785 - Optical Communications
This course covers the basics of optical communications. The first part of the course is spent describing optical devices including the LED, laser, optical fiber, PIN photodiode, APD detectors, optical amplifiers, modulators, etc. Characteristics of devices and their effect on the overall system are discussed. The second part of the course is devoted to system design and analysis. The emphasis is on modulation/demodulation and channel control methods, defining performance measures, and describing network architectures. Common applications of optical communications are then discussed. This course is intended to complement training in communications and in optics. Prerequisites: ECE 3750 and APMA 3100.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6851 - Linear Automatic Control Systems
Provides a working knowledge of the analysis and design of linear automatic control systems using classical methods. Introduces state space techniques; dynamic models of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and other systems; transfer functions; block diagrams; stability of linear systems, and Nyquist criterion; frequency response methods of feedback systems design and Bode diagram; Root locus method; System design to satisfy specifications; PID controllers; compensation using Bode plots and the root locus. Powerful software is used for system design. Cross-listed as MAE 6610. Prerequisite: ECE 3750 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6852 - Linear State Space Control Systems
Studies linear dynamical systems emphasizing canonical representation and decomposition, state representation, controllability, observability, stability normal systems, state feedbacks and the decoupling problem. Representative physical examples. Cross-listed as MAE 6620. Prerequisite: APMA 6150, ECE 6851, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6993 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECE 6995 - Supervised Project Research
Formal record of student commitment to project research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. A project report is required at the completion of each semester. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 3 to 6
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ECE 6996 - Supervised Graduate Teaching Experience
A guided teaching experience for Ph.D. students, with selected teaching assignments and directed performance evaluation, under the supervision of a faculty member, as a part of Ph.D. training designed for students’ development of independent teaching skills.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7163 - Physics of Semiconductors
Analyzes semiconductor band theory; constant energy surfaces and effective mass concepts; statistics treating normal and degenerate materials; spin degeneracy in impurities; excited impurity states and impurity recombination; carrier transport; scattering mechanisms; and prediction techniques. Prerequisite: ECE 6163 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7168 - Semiconductor Materials and Characterization Techniques
Analyzes semiconductor growth and characterization methods applicable to III-V heteroepitaxial growth along with etching and contact formation mechanisms; and the physical, structural, and electrical characterization tools including X-ray diffraction, Auger, Hall and C(V). Prerequisite: ECE 6163 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7209 - Electromagnetic Field Theory
Topics include techniques for solving and analyzing engineering electromagnetic systems; relation of fundamental concepts of electromagnetic field theory and circuit theory, including duality, equivalence principles, reciprocity, and Green’s functions; applications of electromagnetic principles to antennas, waveguide discontinuities, and equivalent impedance calculations. Prerequisite: ECE 4209 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7332 - Advanced VLSI Systems Design
This course surveys advanced, challenging topics related to digital circuit design, using SRAM as a design driver. Topics include CMOS scaling and technology changes, variation tolerant design, leakage reduction, design for reliability, alternative devices, and advanced memory design. The class draws heavily from current literature on these topics. Students will conduct a semester long project related to the class topics.
Prerequisites: ECE 4332 or ECE 6332 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7438 - Computer System Reliability Engineering
A mathematical introduction to system reliability theory, emphasizing the analysis of digital computer systems. Includes time-to-failure models and distributions, fault tree analysis, Markov models and counting processes, failure and repair dependencies, sensitivity and importance analysis, hardware and software redundancy management, and dependability measurement.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7457 - Computer Networks
Analyzes network topologies; backbone design; performance and queuing theory; data-grams and virtual circuits; technology issues; layered architectures; standards; survey of commercial networks, local area networks, and contention-based communication protocols; encryption; and security. Cross-listed as CS 7457. Prerequisite: CS 6456 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A second level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. Topics usually reflect new developments in electrical and computer engineering and are based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECE 7502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A second level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. Topics usually reflect new developments in electrical and computer engineering and are based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7555 - Advanced Topics in Distance Learning
Advanced Topics in Distance Learning
Credits: 3
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ECE 7712 - Digital Communications
An in-depth treatment of digital communications techniques and performance. Topics include performance of uncoded systems such as Mary, PSK, FSK, and multi-level signaling; orthogonal and bi-orthogonal codes; block and convolutional coding with algebraic and maximum likelihood decoding; burst correcting codes; efficiency and bandwidth; synchronization for carrier reference and bit timing; baseband signaling techniques; intersymbol interference; and equalization. Prerequisite: ECE 6711.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7714 - Advanced Detection and Estimation
Analyzes classical detection theory and hypothesis testing (Bayes, Neymon-Pearson, minimax); robust hypothesis testing; decision criteria; sequential and nonparametric detection; classical estimation theory (Bayes, minimax, maximum likelihood); performance bounds; robust-outlier resistant estimation of location parameters; stochastic distance measures; parametric and robust operations in time series (Prediction, interpolation, filtering). Applications to problems in communications, control, pattern recognition, signal processing. Prerequisite: ECE 6711 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7774 - Adaptive and Statistical Signal Processing
Topics include a review of probability and stochastic processes, parametric and non-parametric spectral estimation, optimal filtering, linear prediction, methods of steepest descent, LMS filters, methods of least squares, RLS filters, Kalman filters, and array signal processing techniques. Prerequisite: ECE 6711, 5750, or equivalent; corequisite: ECE 6714.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7776 - Multi-Dimensional Signal Processing
Provides the background of multi-dimensional digital signal processing, emphasizing the differences and similarities between the one-dimensional and multi-dimensional cases. Includes M-D Fourier transforms, M-D sampling and reconstruction, M-D DFT, M-D filtering, M-D spectral estimation, and inverse problems such as tomography, iterative signal reconstruction, and coherent imaging. Broad applications in radar, sonar, seismic, medical, and astronomical data processing are introduced. Prerequisite: ECE 5750 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7853 - Optimal Control Systems
Analyzes the development and utilization of Pontryagin’s maximum principle, the calculus of variations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory and dynamic programming in solving optimal control problems; performance criteria including time, fuel, and energy; optimal regulators and trackers for quadratic cost index designed via the Ricatti equation; introduction to numerical optimization techniques. Cross-listed as MAE 7630. Prerequisite: ECE 6852 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7855 - Multivariable Robust Control Systems
Studies advanced topics in modern multivariable control theory; matrix fraction descriptions, state-space realizations, multivariable poles and zeroes; operator norms, singular value analysis; representation of unstructured and structured uncertainty, linear fractional transformation, stability robustness and performance robustness, parametrization of stabilizing controllers; approaches to controller synthesis; H2-optimal control and loop transfer recovery; H2-optimal control and state-space solution methods. Cross-listed as MAE 7650. Prerequisite: ECE 6852 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7856 - Nonlinear Control Systems
Studies the dynamic response of nonlinear systems; analyzes nonlinear systems using approximate analytical methods; stability analysis using the second method of Liapunov, describing functions, and other methods. May include adaptive, neural, and switched systems. Cross-listed as MAE 7660. Prerequisite: ECE 6851 and 6852.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7858 - Digital Control Systems
Includes sampling processes and theorems, z-transforms, modified transforms, transfer functions, and stability criteria; analysis in frequency and time domains; discrete state models of systems containing digital computers; and advanced discrete-time control techniques. Some in-class experiments using small computers to control dynamic processes. Cross-listed as MAE 7680. Prerequisite: ECE 4860 and 6851, APMA 6150, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7993 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credits: 3
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ECE 7995 - Supervised Project Research
Formal record of student commitment to project research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Registration may be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 3 to 6
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ECE 8501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A third-level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. The topic will usually reflect new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 8502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A third-level graduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the graduate course offerings. The topic will usually reflect new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 8782 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The course covers the physical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance, the biological and medical problems addressed using MRI, the analysis and design of MRI pulse sequences from a signal processing perspective, and MR image reconstruction techniques. It will introduce various advanced topics, including non-Cartesian scanning and compressed sensing. The course will include a laboratory session working with an MRI scanner.
Prerequisites: BME 6311 BME Measurement Principles, or knowledge of 2D Fourier transforms and linear systems theory.
Credits: 3
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ECE 8825 - Adaptive Control
Analyzes parametrized control system models, signal norms, Lyapunov stability, passivity, error models, gradient and least squares algorithms for parameter estimation, adaptive observers, direct adaptive control, indirect adaptive control, certainty equivalence principle, multivariable adaptive control, stability theory of adaptive control, and applications to robot control systems. Prerequisite: ECE 6851 and 6852, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 8897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For master’s students.
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECE 8999 - Thesis
Formal record of student commitment to master’s thesis research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECE 9897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For doctoral students.
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECE 9999 - Dissertation
Formal record of student commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 1 to 12
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ENGR 5555 - Special Topics in Engineering Education
Special Topics in Engineering Education
Credits: 1 to 3
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ENGR 6000 - Effective Communication in English
This course is designed to teach reading/writing/ speaking/ listening skills required for success in technical communication for graduate students whose first language is not English, and scored less than 50 on the SPEAK Test. Specialized instruction in academic/content area writing as well as personal expression in a variety of settings will enable students to complete academic programs in a more efficient and timely manner.
Credits: 0 to 3
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ENGR 6555 - Advanced Topics in Engineering Education
Advanced Topics in Engineering Education
Credits: 3
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ENGR 6890 - Industrial Applications
Students register for this course to complement an industry work experience. Topics focus on the application of engineering principles, analysis, methods and best practices in an industrial setting. A final report is required. Registration is only offered on a Credit/No Credit basis. Courses taken for Credit/No Credit may not be used for any major or degree requirements.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EP 6950 - Supervised Project
Formal record of student commitment to project research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 6993 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 7000 - Graduate Seminar
Weekly seminars for graduate students in Engineering Physics offered every semester. All resident EP graduate students enroll each semester.
Credits: 1
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EP 7592 - Special Topics in Engineering Physics
Advanced-level study of selected problems in engineering physics. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EP 7993 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 8970 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For master’s students.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 8999 - Master’s Degree Research
Formal record of student commitment to master’s thesis research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 9970 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
For doctoral students.
Credits: 1 to 12
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EP 9999 - Ph.D. Dissertation Research
Formal record of commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 1 to 12
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ESL 500 - Introduction to Global Studies and Leadership
Seminar discussions and presentations in Global Studies will broadly introduce participants to the major historical, political, economic, environmental, and cultural phenomena that affect the global society of states.Workshops and sessions on the TOEFL, the SAT, university admissions, and academic writing will prepare participants both for the American university application process and for success upon matriculation.
Credits: 0
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ESL 800 - American English Language & Culture and U.S. Higher Education
An intensive language and culture course, designed for non-native speakers of English with an interest in university studies in the United States. Participants work on development of language skills required for success in U.S. higher education through exercises in academic writing, academic reading and vocabulary development, listening comprehension, pronunciation, classroom discussion strategies, and presentation skills.
Credits: 0
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ESL 801 - Workplace Communication for English Language Learners
Participants learn and practice ways to improve oral and written communication in the workplace. Activities relate to the participant’s work. Goals include improving fluency, accuracy, and comprehensibility. Learning and practicing vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in work related contexts are an important part of the course. Participants will also learn about and discuss issues relating to workplace culture in North America.
Credits: 0
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ESL 802 - Multiskills English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation to reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Open to intermediate and advanced students.
Credits: 0
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ESL 803 - Oral Expression in English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course focuses on improving fluency. Students practice communication skills and express their feelings and opinions through group discussions. All conversation skills are practiced and grammar is reviewed when needed.
Credits: 0
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ESL 804 - TOEFL Test Preparation
This course prepares students for the comprehensive TOEFL exam. Students will learn appropriate skills and test-taking strategies to improve their performance on the test. This small class setting will provide the students with many opportunities to practice their language skills and ask individual questions.
Credits: 0
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ESL 805 - Pronunciation Workshop
This course provides intermediate and advanced English language learners with an opportunity to review and improve pronunciation and listening comprehension skills. Students will practice the ‘melody and rhythm’ of American English in a relaxed, small group environment. Activities will include speaking, listening, taking dictation and working in pairs. Students will prepare brief oral presentations that they will share with the class.
Credits: 0
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ESL 806 - Advanced Oral Communication
Designed to help students already proficient in English to speak fluently, accurately, and with the rhythm and intonation patterns of American English. Students will learn phrasal verbs and review parts of speech through interactive tasks such as role-play, debate and discussion.
Credits: 0
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ESL 901 - ESL-Academic Writing I
This course is designed for students who need work on controlling English syntax. Students review and practice important structures. Norms of organization and rhetorical expression are introduced. Writing tasks, which complement the work with structures, will be contextualized in the student’s field of study.
Credits: 0
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ESL 902 - Advanced Writing II - ESL
Students focus on organization and rhetorical models of academic English. Sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics are reviewed as needed. Writing tasks, which complement the work with rhetorical models, will be contextualized in the student’s field of study.
Credits: 0
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ESL 903 - Academic Writing for Advanced Graduate Students
This is a writing course for advanced graduate students for whom English is a second language. Course topics include reporting research, critical analysis, and argumentation. Structures and vocabulary are addressed as needed. Individual consultations are an important part of the course. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor and is limited to students at or near the dissertation stage.
Credits: 0
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ESL 905 - American English Pronunciation and Conversation
This course covers pronunciation for students who have difficulty with the perception and production of the sounds and patterns of American English. Pronunciation instruction is coupled with conversation practice designed to improve the general production and comprehension skills of nonnative English speakers. Attention is given to idiomatic vocabulary building and American English conversational patterns.
Credits: 0
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ESL 906 - American English Conversation
Small group conversational practice designed to improve the general oral production and aural comprehension skills of nonnative English speakers. Attention given to idiomatic vocabulary building and American English conversational patterns and strategies.
Credits: 0
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ESL 907 - Oral Academic Communication I
This course is designed to help students develop the oral English skills needed for success in a graduate level academic program in the US. They will gain skills in conversing with individuals and groups, in group problem solving, and in giving presentations.
Credits: 0
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ESL 908 - Oral Academic Communication II
Students will learn and practice strategies to enhance oral communication with colleagues, classmates, and professional contacts within their fields. They will gain skills in conversing with individuals and groups, in group problem solving, and in giving presentations. While pronunciation and listening skills are not the main focus of this course, recommendations for self-study in this area will be given.
Credits: 0
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ESL 909 - Oral Academic Communication III
This course is designed for students who need both to practice speaking in academic contexts and to develop their presentation skills. Course activities include discussing academic topics, summarizing texts, paraphrasing, reporting research, and organizing and giving oral presentations.
Credits: 0
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ESL 910 - Accent Modification
Students who have a good command of English syntax and vocabulary, but who are being held back by pronunciation problems will be referred to this course. Enrollment is generally limited to prospective international teaching assistants. Other students may enroll as space allows.
Credits: 0
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ESL 911 - Classroom Communication I
This course addresses skills and strategies International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) need in order to carry out teaching responsibilities for their department, and it helps them learn how to communicate more effectively with American students. Graduate student ITAs successfully complete the course by demonstrating their ability to convey content information from their field to undergraduate students in a comprehensible and appropriate manner.
Credits: 0
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ESL 912 - Classroom Communication for Graduate Teaching Assistants II
International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) receive assistance in improving spoken English proficiency and/or teaching skills, as individual needs require. A noncredit course, does not meet as a regular class; Student Teaching Consultants work individually with the ITAs.
Credits: 0
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ESL 913 - Academic Communications Seminar for Researchers- Oral Skills
This course is an advanced oral communication course designed for researchers, fellows, and visiting faculty at the University. Participants learn and practice strategies to enhance oral communication with colleagues and professional contacts, gaining skills in conversing with individuals & groups and giving presentations. Available in a one-on-one format, 2 hours/week plus one hour/week of structured practice for 6 weeks. Program fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 0
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ESL 914 - Academic Communication Seminar for Researchers - Writing Skills
An advanced course for researchers, fellows,and visiting faculty at the University.Participants hone writing skills through analyzing models, writing up research and creating professional correspondence. Topics include effective argumentation, academic style, coherence, conciseness, and clarity,, strategic use of sentence structure, and vocabulary. Students receive feedback on writing assignments. One-on-one format, 2 hrs/wk. Program fee applies. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 0
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ESL 915 - Special Topics: English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes is an intensive language and culture course, designed for nonnative speakers of English who have been admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Virginia or who are prospective U.Va. research associates or visiting scholars. Participants fine-tune the language skills required for success in US higher education through exercises in academic writing, research and speaking.
Credits: 0
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ENAM 5840 - Contemporary African-American Literature
This course for advanced undergraduates and master’s-level graduate students surveys African-American literature today. Assignments include works by Evreett, Edward Jones, Tayari Jones, Evans, Ward, Rabateau, and Morrison
Credits: 3
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ENAM 8100 - Early American Literature
Surveys American literature to 1840 designed to introduce the literature of the Colonial and early National periods, and to examine the intellectual and literary backgrounds of nineteenth-century American literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Credits: 3
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ENAM 8130 - Early African American Literature
Surveys pivotal moments and texts in the history of African-American prose, from 1760, the date of Briton Hammon’s Narrative of Uncommon Sufferings to 1903, the year of W. E. B. DuBois’s The Souls of Black Folk. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Credits: 3
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ENAM 8300 - American Poetry of the Nineteenth Century
Studies selected poets of the century, their media, their audiences, and their reputations. Coverage will be broad, with some emphasis on Bryant, Longfellow, Lowell, Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, and Crane. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Credits: 3
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ENAM 8520 - Major American Authors
Studies the work of one or two major writers within a precise historical context. A recent pair was Hawthorne and Melville. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Credits: 3
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ENAM 8540 - Studies in American Fiction
Analyzes the writings of major authors approached through the consideration of such specific topics as historical romance, Gothic romance, and American mythmaking. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Credits: 3
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