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EDNC 7804 - Financial Issues in K-12 Education
This course will examine the principles, processes, and responsibilities of financing public education with a focus on the leadership provided at the school level in finance. The course will have a special emphasis on budgeting procedures and accounting systems critical to the management of finances at the building level.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 7805 - Internship for K-12 Education Leaders
This course is designed to prepare individuals for positions of education leadership by exposing them to hands-on administrators. Students will be engaged in a significant number of administrative activities at the elementary, middle, and high schools levels as well as at central office and at community out-reach sites. Students will be mentored on site by licensed school administrators during their 320-hour internship.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 7806 - Practicum for K-12 Education Leaders
This course provides students with the necessary blend of theory, best practice, and authentic problems of practice in leadership. The course provides a bridge between their thought in other courses and the practicalities involved as they prepare for the administrative leadership selection process and their first leadership assignment. Students learn how to use personal assessment tools and feedback to construct Individual Development Plans.
Credits: 0
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EDNC 7807 - Special Education Module
This module will investigate the current legal, moral, and instructional impact of special education policies in the Commonwealth of Virginia and across the nation. Response to Intervention concepts will be explored in-depth.
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ECE 5150 - Microelectronic Integrated Circuit Fabrication
Explores fabrication technologies for the manufacture of integrated circuits and microsystems. Emphasizes processes used for monolithic silicon-based systems and basic technologies for compound material devices. Topics include crystal properties and growth, Miller indices, Czochralski growth, impurity diffusion, concentration profiles, silicon oxidation, oxide growth kinetics, local oxidation, ion implantation, crystal annealing, photolithography and pattern transfer, wet and dry etching processes, anisotropic etches, plasma etching, reactive ion etching, plasma ashing, chemical vapor deposition and epitaxy; evaporation, sputtering, thin film evaluation, chemical-mechanical polishing, multilevel metal, device contacts, rapid thermal annealing, trench isolation, process integration, and wafer yield. Prerequisite: ECE 3103 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 5241 - Optics and Lasers
Reviews the electromagnetic principles of optics; Maxwell’s equations; reflection and transmission of electromagnetic fields at dielectric interfaces; Gaussian beams; interference and diffraction; laser theory with illustrations chosen from atomic, gas and semiconductor laser systems; detectors including photomultipliers and semiconductor-based detectors; and noise theory and noise sources in optical detection. Prerequisite: ECE 3103, 3209, 3750.
Credits: 3
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ECE 5260 - Microwave Engineering I
Design and analysis of passive microwave circuits. Topics include transmission lines, electromagnetic field theory, waveguides, microwave network analysis and signal flow graphs, impedance matching and tuning, resonators, power dividers and directional couplers, and microwave filters. Prerequisite: ECE 3209 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 5501 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A first-level graduate/advanced undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 0.5 to 3
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ECE 5502 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A first-level graduate/advanced undergraduate course covering a topic not normally covered in the course offerings. The topic usually reflects new developments in the electrical and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECE 5555 - Special Topics in Distance Learning
Special Topics in Distance Learning
Credits: 3
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ECE 5630 - Introduction to VLSI
Digital CMOS circuit design and analysis: combinational and sequential circuits, arithmetic structures, memories. Modern design issues: leakage, optimization, clocking, and interconnect. VLSI circuit design, simulation, and layout. Prerequisite: ECE 2630, 2330. Desirable: ECE 3103, ECE 3330 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 5750 - Digital Signal Processing
Fundamentals of discrete-time signal processing are presented. Topics include discrete-time linear systems, z-transforms, the DFT and FFT algorithms, digital filter design, and problem-solving using the computer. Prerequisite: ECE 3750 and 3760, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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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, ECE 4760 or ECE 6750 co-requisite
Credits: 1.50
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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: 1.50
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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 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: 1.50
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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 6434 - Dependable Computing Systems
Focuses on techniques for designing and analyzing dependable computer-based systems. Topics include basic dependability concepts and attributes, fault models and effects, combinatorial and state-space modeling, hardware redundancy, error detecting and correcting codes, time redundancy, software fault tolerance, checkpointing and recovery, reliable networked systems, error detection techniques, and experimental dependability evaluation techniques.
Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of probability and computer architecture is required. A working knowledge of programming is required for homework and mini projects.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6435 - Computer Architecture 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 6465 - Robots and Humans
Interactions between robots and humans are influenced by form, function and expectations. Quantitative techniques evaluate performance of specific tasks and functions. Qualitative techniques are used to evaluate the interaction and to understand expectations and perceptions of the human side of the interaction. Students use humanoid robots to develop and evaluate interactions within a specific application context.
Credits: 3
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ECE 6501 - 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 6550 - Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A non-graded lab-based course that provides a hands-on way to learn about new developments in electrical and computer engineering fields. Topics include technologies or application areas that relate to ongoing design and research activities of faculty and students.
Credits: 1 to 3
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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 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 7209 - Techniques of Advanced Electromagnetics
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 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. Course equivalent to 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 7776 - Advanced Digital 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 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 900 - International Scholars Independent Study
A zero-credit course with enrollment restricted to international scholars.
Credits: 0
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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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ENGR 9997 - Graduate Teaching Instruction
Graduate Teaching Instruction for doctoral students.
Credits: 1 to 12
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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 886 - Listening and Speaking I
This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and key communication functions to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. Open to intermediate students.
Credits: 0
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ESL 887 - Listening and Speaking II
This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and key communication functions to help students develop their listening and speaking skills. Open to high intermediate/low advanced students.
Credits: 0
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ESL 896 - Reading and Writing II
This course focuses on vocabulary, structures, reading strategies, and writing tasks to help students develop their reading and writing skills. Open to intermediate students.
Credits: 0
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ESL 897 - Reading and Writing II
This course focuses on vocabulary, structures, reading strategies, and writing tasks to help students develop their reading and writing skills. Open to high intermediate/low advanced students.
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 904 - Academic Communication Skills
Designed to enhance the academic oral and written communication skills of international graduate students with a business communication focus, this course will target the skills business students’ need to actively and successfully engage in the work required for their programs and relevant activities, which includes dynamic, fast-paced classroom discussions with professors and classmates, study group discussions and collaborative written work.
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ESL 905 - American Pronunciation and Conversation: Navigating Campus and Community
Group and individual instruction on speech and pronunciation will be given for students who have difficulty with the perception and production of the sounds and patterns of American English as well as conversational practice designed to improve the general oral production and aural comprehension skills for navigating the U.S. University.
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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.
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ESL 907 - Oral Communication: Negotiating the American Classroom
Students will practice strategies to enhance oral communication within the classroom. They will gain skills in conversing with individuals & groups, in group problem solving, and in giving short presentations. While pronunciation & listening skills are not the main focus of these courses, recommendations for self-study in this area will be given. Structures & vocabulary addressed as needed.
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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.
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ESL 909 - Advanced Oral Communication: Academic Interaction & Research Presentations
ESL 909 is a course 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, particularly in a poster presentation. Pronunciation is addressed as needed.
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ESL 910 - Pronunciation Training
Students who have a good command of English syntax and vocabulary, but who are being held back by pronunciation will be referred to this course. Students will be divided into groups to work on individualized recommendations for intelligibility and comprehensibility.
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