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HIEA 704 - Modern East Asian History
Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East
Asian history. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of
undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed
readings at an advanced level on the development of the social,
political and cultural institutions of East Asia. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 706 - Modern Chinese History
Research and writing on selected topics in modern Chinese history, emphasizing the period since 1919. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 801 - East Asian History
Directed readings, discussions, and research papers on selected topics in Chinese and Japanese history. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 802 - East Asian History
Directed readings, discussions, and research papers on selected topics in Chinese and Japanese history. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 811 - Traditional Chinese History
Studies documents related to social and political philosophy. Emphasizes translated texts, but some attention will be paid to Chinese texts and the problems of translation. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 821 - Japanese History
Discusses selected issues in the social, political, and economic development of Japan from the Tokugawa period to the present. (IR)
Credits: 3
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EVEC 521 - Aquatic Ecology
Reviews the physics and chemistry of fresh-water and marine environments; functional classification of organisms in aquatic communities; and the energy and nutrient dynamics of aquatic communities. Three lecture hours, three laboratory hours. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320, 340, 420 or equivalent; integral calculus; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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EVEC 522 - Terrestrial Ecology
Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topic include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and time. Three lecture and four field or laboratory hours. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or equivalent, and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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EVEC 523 - Microbial Ecology
Explores relationships of microorganisms to similar organisms, dissimilar (macro) organisms, and the physical-chemical environment to demonstrate basic ecological theory and indicate the importance of microbes in maintaining our world. Includes the organisms, microbial habitats, community formation and structure, interspecific relationships, nutrient cycling, and anthropocentric ecology. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 280, 320, 340, 350 or equivalent; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 523L - Microbial Ecology Laboratory
Provides an opportunity to learn and experience the techniques used in microbial ecological research. Utilizes both classic techniques and state-of-the-art methods to determine microbial biomass in nature. Covers various methods of determining microbiological activity. Several exercises involve field sampling and analysis. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: EVEC 523.
Credits: 1
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EVEC 525 - Ecological Issues in Global Change
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission; corequisite: EVSC 525L.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 525L - Ecological Issues in Global Change Laboratory
Computer-based laboratory in the application of ecological models to problems in evaluating the responses of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale environmental change. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite EVEC 525.
Credits: 1
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EVEC 722 - Estuarine Ecology
Includes hydrology, sediments, and biogeochemical cycles of the estuarine environment; organisms and their physiological adaptations, primary production, tropic relationships, and human-induced alterations. (E)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVEC 521, EVGE 584, introductory chemistry, and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 793 - Independent Study: Ecology
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of ecology and interrelated areas. (S)
Credits: 1 to 6
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EVEC 795 - Special Topics in Ecology
Current problems and research in various areas of ecology and related fields. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: One semester of ecology and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 796 - Special Topics in Ecology
Current problems and research in various areas of ecology and related fields. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: One semester of ecology and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 895 - Advanced Topics in Ecology
Integrative study of ecosystems emphasizing the dynamics of components
and processes as fundamental to comprehension and analysis. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 896 - Advanced Topics in Ecology
Integrative study of ecosystems emphasizing the dynamics of components
and processes as fundamental to comprehension and analysis. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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Economics |
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ECON 507 - British Economic History Since 1850
Studies the structure, performance, and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain’s relative economic decline. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 509 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics I
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: One semester of calculus plus one additional semester of college mathematics or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 510 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics II
Studies topics in the theories of difference and differential equations and dynamic optimization. Includes applications to the theory of economic dynamics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 509 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 520 - Special Topics in Economics
Graduate students combine course work in an upper-level undergraduate economics course with additional special assignments. Because topics vary with instructor, this course may be repeated for credit (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 572 - Introductory Econometrics
Meets concurrently with ECON 372. The application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relations; the development of the linear regression model including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares; and introduces identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 371 or the equivalent and one semester of calculus.
Credits: 3
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ECON 701 - Microeconomic Theory I
Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 702 - Macroeconomic Theory I
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 703 - Microeconomic Theory II
Studies general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, externalities, and public goods. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 701 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 704 - Macroeconomic Theory II
Studies advanced topics in the theory of money and income. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 702 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 771 - Econometrics I
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 772 - Econometrics II
Development of the linear and non-linear regression models including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares, and asymtotic distribution theory. Includes an introduction to identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 771 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 791 - Guided Study in Economic Theory and Policy
Studies selected topics in economics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 792 - Guided Study in Economic Theory and Policy
Studies selected topics in economics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 801 - Microeconomic Theory III
Studies advanced topics in microeconomic theory such as uncertainty, imperfect information, imperfect competition, game theory, capital theory and dynamic analysis. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 803 - Advanced Economic Theory I
Studies advanced topics in economic theory. Specific topics vary from year to year. Recent examples are models of Bayesian learning, the economics of uncertainty, and game theory. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 804 - Advanced Economic Theory II
Studies advanced topics in economic theory. Specific topics vary from year to year. Recent examples are models of financial intermediation, endogenous growth, and alternatives to expected utility theory. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 805 - American Economic History
Studies the economic evolution of the United States. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 806 - Topics in Economic History
Studies selected topics in economic history. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 805 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 811 - Foundations of Modern Economic Thought
Studies the development of classical economic thought from Adam Smith to Karl Marx. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 812 - Seminar in the History of Economic Thought
Studies topics in the history of economic thought. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 701 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 815 - Economics of Labor Markets
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 and 772 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 816 - Seminar in Labor Economics and Development
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 852. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 815 and 772.
Credits: 3
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ECON 817 - Industrial Organization I
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 818 - Industrial Organization II
Advanced study of selected problems in industrial organization. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 817 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 821 - International Trade Theory
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 822 - International Finance
Topics include the balance of payments, long-term and short-term capital movements, the international money market, international monetary standards, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, exchange variations, and the objectives of international monetary policies. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 702 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 831 - Public Economics I
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 832 - Public Economics II
Studies the foundations of excess burden, incidence analysis, and optimal taxation; studies of taxation; general equilibrium analysis for tax policy; and the study of tax reform. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 833 - Theory of Financial Markets
Studies the theory and operation of financial markets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 771 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 834 - Derivative Securities
Studies the theory of options pricing and other derivative assets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 701, 771 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 835 - Monetary Economics I
Studies selected monetary topics, emphasizing theoretical issues. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 704 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 836 - Monetary Economics II
Studies selected monetary topics, emphasizing empirical issues. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 704 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 851 - Topics in Growth Theory
Studies the issues related to economic development, emphasizing endogenous growth models. Topics include human capital, R & D, learning by doing, fiscal policy, trade, and financial development. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 704 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 852 - Economics of Underdeveloped Areas
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 816. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ECON 871 - Cross Section Econometrics
Studies econometric tools for the analysis of cross-section and qualitative data. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 772 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 872 - Time Series Econometrics
Studies econometric techniques for the analysis of economic time series. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 772 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 882 - Experimental Economics
Analysis of the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, and nonparametric analysis of data. Emphasizes using controlled observations to evaluate alternative economic theories and policies. Applications include bargaining, auctions, oligopoly, asymmetric information, voting, public goods, financial markets, and tests of expected utility and game theories. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 701 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 891 - Applied Microeconomics Workshop
Studies Current research in applied microeconomics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 892 - Macroeconomics Workshop
Studies current research in macroeconomics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 893 - Economic Theory Workshop
Studies current research in economic theory. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 894 - International Trade and Development Workshop
Studies current research in finance. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 895 - Public Economics Workshop
Studies current research in public economics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 896 - Econometrics Workshop
Studies current research in econometrics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 897 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. (S-SS)
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECON 898 - Non-Topical Research
For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. (S-SS)
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECON 995 - Selected Research Problems in Economics I
Advanced research into specific economic problems under detailed faculty supervision. (SI)
Credits: 3
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ECON 996 - Selected Research Problems in Economics II
Continuation of ECON 995. (SI)
Credits: 3
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ECON 997 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
For doctoral research, to be taken only in the first semester after passing a field exam, and before a dissertation director has been selected. (S-SS)
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECON 998 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of the second reader or prospective second reader. (S-SS)
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECON 999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader. Creative Writing (S-SS)
Credits: 1 to 12
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ECE 525 - Introduction to Robotics
Analyzes kinematics, dynamics and control of robot manipulators, and sensor and actuator technologies (including machine vision) relevant to robotics. Includes a robotics system design project in which students completely design a robotic system for a particular application and present it in class. Includes literature related to emerging technologies and Internet resources relevant to robotics. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 402 or 621, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 541 - 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. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 303, 309, 323.
Credits: 3
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ECE 556 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 309 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 563 - Introduction to VLSI
Digital CMOS circuit design and analysis: combinational and sequential circuits. Computer microarchitecture: datapath, control, memory, I/O. Global design issues: clocking and interconnect. Design methodologies: custom, semicustom, automatic. Faults: testing and verification. VLSI circuit design, layout and implementation using the MOSIS service. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 203, ECE 230.
Credits: 3
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ECE 564 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 303 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 576 - Digital Signal Processing
Fundamentals of discrete time signal processing are presented. Topics include discrete-time linear systems, continuous time signal sampling and reconstruction, Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT), Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Spectral analysis, Z-transform, FIR and IIR digital filter design, and digital filter implementations. Problem solving using MATLAB is required. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 323 and 324, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 578 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 323 and 324; corequisite: ECE 576.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 586 - 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. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECE 587 - 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 electrial and computer engineering field. Offering is based on student and faculty interests. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECE 601 - Network Analysis and Synthesis
Design with active and passive elements is introduced from an immittance realization standpoint. Initially, the course deepens the student’s circuit theory to include general passive and active elements and their characterization and manipulation using matrix methods. Passive synthesis is then used as a foundation for active synthesis employing immittance-conversion devices The course also introduces some of the software packages available for approximation, network function extraction, circuit synthesis and tolerance analysis. This material provides a good background for continuing studies in signal processing, communications, passive or active circuit design. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 204 and 324, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 602 - Electronic Systems
Explores frequency response and stability of feedback electronic circuits. Analysis and design of analog integrated circuits, such as operational amplifiers, multipliers, phase locked loops, A/D and D/A converters and their application to instrumentation, and control. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 204/307 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 611 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: APMA 310, MATH 310, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 613 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in probability.
Credits: 3
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ECE 614 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 611 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 621 - 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 651. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 323 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 622 - 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 652. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: APMA 615, ECE 621, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 631 - Advanced Switching Theory
Review of Boolean Algebra; synchronous and asynchronous machine synthesis; functional decomposition; fault location and detection; design for testability techniques. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 230 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 634 - Fault-Tolerant Computing
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. Cross listed as CS 634. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ECE 635 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite by topic: Digital Logic Design (ECE 230 or equivalent), Introductory Computer Architecture (ECE 333 or equivalent), Assembly Language Programming.
Credits: 3
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ECE 642 - Optics for Optoelectronics
Covers the electromagnetic applications of Maxwell’s equations in photonic devices such as the dielectric waveguide, fiber optic waveguide and Bragg optical scattering devices. Includes the discussion of the exchange of electromagnetic energy between adjacent guides, (i.e., mode coupling). Ends with an introduction to nonlinear optics. Examples of optical nonlinearity include second harmonic generation and soliton waves. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 541 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 645 - Computer Graphics in Engineering Design
Analyzes display devices, line and circle generators; clipping and windowing; data structures; 2-D picture transformations; hidden line and surface algorithm; shading algorithms; free form surfaces; color graphics; 3-D picture transformation. Cross-listed as CS 645. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites by Topic: Digital Logic Design (ECE 230 or equivalent), Introductory Computer Architecture (ECE 333 or equivalent), Assembly Language Programming.
Credits: 3
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ECE 652 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: ECE 556 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 655 - 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. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 556 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 663 - 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 564, 666, and 667. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 303 or equivalent, or solid state materials/physics course.
Credits: 3
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ECE 666 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: ECE 564.
Credits: 1.5
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ECE 667 - 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 667. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Some background in solid state materials and elementary quantum principles.
Credits: 3
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ECE 673 - 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. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and 307, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 682 - 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. Cross-listed as CS 682. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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ECE 686 - 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. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 687 - 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. (SI)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 693 - Independent Study
Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member. (S)
Credits: 3
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ECE 695 - 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. (S)
Credits: 3 to 6
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