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EngiNetTM
Graduate
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Spring
2008
Courses
Registration begins November
2007 and will continue
through February 8, 2008.
See
registration
materials for more
information.
Class recording begins on
January 28, 2008.
This page contains links to
course descriptions, course
outlines (syllabi) and
faculty homepages.
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Instructor |
Delivery Format
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COMPUTER SCIENCE |
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CS 533 |
Information Retrieval |
Prof. Michal Cutler |
CD and Internet |
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CS 560 |
Computer Graphics |
Prof. Richard Eckert |
CD and Internet |
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CS 575 |
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
Prof. Michal Cutler |
CD and Internet |
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CS 680Q |
Quality
of Service Management Seminar |
Prof. Kyoung Don Kang |
CD and Internet |
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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
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EECE 527 |
Information Theory |
Prof. Scott Craver |
CD and Internet |
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EECE 542 |
Wireless
Communication Systems |
Prof. Edward Li |
CD and Internet |
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EECE 549 |
Free-Space Laser Communications |
Prof. Vladimir Nikulin |
CD and Internet |
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EECE 575 |
VLSI
System Design |
Prof. Qing Wu |
CD and Internet |
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
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WTSN 581 |
Electronics Packaging Systems |
Prof. Bill Infantolino |
CD and Internet |
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WTSN 582 |
Fundamentals of Electronics Packaging |
Prof. Bahgat Sammakia |
CD and Internet |
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SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING |
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SSIE 506 |
Systems Problem Solving |
Prof. Doug Elias |
CD and Internet |
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SSIE 515 |
Operations Management of Supply Chains |
Prof. Nagen Nagarur |
CD and Internet |
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SSIE 520 |
Modeling and Simulation |
Prof. Sarah Lam |
CD and Internet |
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SSIE 561 |
Quality
Assurance for Engineers |
Prof. Daryl Santos |
CD and Internet |
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SSIE 566 |
Designing with Experiments |
Prof. Susan Lu |
CD and Internet |
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SSIE 633 |
Advanced Human Factors Engineering |
Prof. Mohammad Khasawneh |
CD and Internet |
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Decker
School of Nursing Course |
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NURS
584B |
Psychopharmacology |
Prof. Jana Sobczak |
CD and Internet |
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CS 533 -
Information Retrieval,
Prof. Michal Cutler -
3 CR.
Indexing and data
structures for storing and searching the index. Boolean,
statistical, inference nets and knowledge-based models.
Thesaurus construction. Query expansion. Natural
language and linguistic techniques. Evaluation.
Distributed information retrieval. Information integration
and fusion. Dissemination of information. Summeries,
themes and reading tours. Hypertext. Internet tools.
Intellligent agents. Digital libraries.
Prerequisite: CS 333 - Algorithms.
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CS 560 - Computer Graphics,
Prof. Richard Eckert -
3 CR.
A comprehensive review of the
techniques needed to produce computer-generated shaded images of
three-dimensional scenes. Recent research results are
presented. Students design and implement portions of a
three-dimensional graphics package. Topics selected from
modern graphics standards (PHIGS, X-Windows), user interface
issues, 3-D viewing, geometric modeling, image synthesis, image
manipulation, animation, scientific visualization.
Prerequisites: CS 560 - Computer Graphics.
Course Syllabus
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CS 575 -
Design
and Analysis of Computer Algorithms,
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Prof. Michal Cutler
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3 CR.Analysis of
programs and review of design techniques. Lower bound
theory and NP-completeness. Heuristic, approximation,
probabilistic and parallel algorithms.
Prerequisites:
CS 333 - Algoriithms and CS 373 - Automata Theory and Formal
Languages
Course Syllabus
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CS 680Q -
Quality of Service Management seminar,
Prof.
Kyuong Don Kang
- 3 CR.
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Prerequisites: CS 428 or instructor's approval
Course Syllabus
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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
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EECE 527 Information
Theory, Prof. Scott Craver
- 3 cr.
An introduction to information theory for signal processing and
communication theory. Entropy, mutual information, divergence,
channel capacity, multi-user communications, hypothesis testing
and types.
Prerequisites: EECE 301 or equivalent.
Course Syllabus
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EE 549
Free-Space Laser Communications,
Prof.
Vladimir Nikulin
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3 CR.
Introduction to the phenomena
related to optical communications.
Laser crosslinks, optomechanical, laser and detector
technologies, acquisitions and tracking.
System configuration and design.
PrerequisiteS:
Familiarity with electromagnetic theory, basic concepts of
optics and communications theory.
Course Syllabus
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EECE 575
VLSI
System Design,
Prof.
Qing Wu
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3 CR. Gate
level and physical level design of a complex system, such as
RISC processor, is discussed. Advanced topics covered in
logic-level design, such as high performance design, dynamic
logic, low-power design, asynchronous logic, interconnect
analysis, cross-talk issues, bus architecture, layout floor
planning, and placement and routing. Students will be
asked to use Cadence physical design, analysis and simulation
tools.
Prerequisites:
EECE 574 - VLSI Circuit Design Architectures
Course Syllabus
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Comprehensive treatment of linear multivariable control.
Stability and performance robustness analysis;
computer-aided robust control system design frequency-doman
minimax (H-infinity) synthesis and linear-quadratic-Gaussian
synthesis with loop-transfer-recovery.
Prerequisites:
EECE 515- Analysis and Design of Control Systems or equivalent.
Course Syllabus
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EECE 642 -
Adaptive Signal Processing
- Prof. Edward Li -
3 CR.
Statistical signal
processing, adaptive signal processing and their applications in
wireless communications. Topics include: Wiener
filer, linear prediction, LMS algorithm, RLS algorithm, adaptive
equivalent, channel estimation, CDMS adaptive transceiver, OFDM
transceiver.
Prerequisites:
EECE 545 - Digital Communication Systems and a course in digital
signal processing
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WTSN 581 -
Electronics Packaging Systems,
Prof.
Frank Andros
- 1 CR.
Exposes the student to
the latest developments in the field of electronics packaging by
using a variety of academic and industrial experts. Provides a
broad perspective on the electronics packaging concepts,
terminology, industry and recent developments. Addresses design,
materials and manufacturing aspects of electronics packages.
Prerequisites:
graduate standing.
Course Syllabus
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WTSN
582 - Fundamentals of Electronics Packaging, Prof.
Bahgat Sammakia
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3 CR.
Provides students with a general overview of electronics
packaging, including the definition of electronics packaging,
the latest developments in packaging technology and applications
and roadmaps for the future of packaging. An almost equal
emphasis is given to both the fundamentals as well as the
applications aspects of electronics packaging. A few
applications are selected and discussed; then, the fundamental
sciences used for analyzing those applications are presented.
Using a multi-disciplinary approach, the course is taught by
world-class researchers from mechanical, electrical and
industrial engineering, chemistry and physics.
Course Syllabus
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SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING |
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SSIE 506 - Systems
Problem Solving,
Prof.
Doug Elias
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3 cr.
A comprehensive
conceptual framework for systems problem solving is introduced.
Discusses methods applicable to broad classes of problems.
Prerequisites: SSIE 505—Introduction Applied Probability
and Statistics or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Course Syllabus
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SSIE 520 - Modeling and Simulation, Prof. Sarah Lam
- 3 cr.
Stochastic processes,
review of probability and statistics, covariance, input data
selection, random number generators, non-parametric tests for
randomness, generation of random variates, output data analysis,
terminating and non-terminating simulations, model validation,
comparison of alternatives, variance reduction techniques,
sensitivity analysis, experimental design and predictive models.
Prerequisites: SSIE 505—Introduction to Applied
Probability and Statistics or equivalent.
Course Syllabus
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SSIE 561 - Quality
Assurance for Engineers - Prof. Daryl Santos -
3 CR.
Quality has become a critical issue
for competition throughout the world. Quality starts with the
engineering design process and goes through the product
manufacture. Course covers basic elements of statistical
quality control, designing for quality, process control, vendor
and customer quality issues, quality costs and the production of
a quality product.
Prerequisities: An introduction to probability and
statistics or consent of department chair.
COURSE SYLLABUS
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SSIE 566 -
Designing with Experiments, Prof.
Susan Lu -
3 CR.
Basics of
applying statistical design, and the design function,
statistical experimental design, control of experimental
setting, Taguchi methods and analysis of results.
Prerequisites: SSIE 561 and 505 or equivalents, or
approval of department chair.
Course Syllabus
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SSIE 633
advanced human factors engineering,
Prof. George Klir
- 3 CR.
Course is intended as an
advanced course in human factors/ergonomics engineering.
The course is project/research oriented in nature to provide the
graduate students a foundation from which they can explore areas
of their own interests. Focused topics include
fundamentals and dynamics of human performance modeling,
particularly using digital humans; advanced human factors
research and development, including ethics, methods, and
analysis tools; human-machine systems modeling and design; human
reliability analysis; adaptive hybrid systems; and control
theory for humans. Application areas will include
quality/process control in manufacturing, healthcare,
transportation, aviation and military systems.
Prerequisites:
SSIE 533 - Human Factors Engineering and Design, or permission of instructor.
Course Syllabus
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Nurs 584B -
Psychopharmacology - Prof. Jana Sobczak -
2 CR.
This course will provide advanced
knowledge of psychotropic medications in currect practice.
Content includes the indications, targeted effects,
interactions, side effects and potential adverse effects of
psychotropics including antipsychotics, stimulants,
antidepressants, mood stablizing agents, anxiolytics and drugs
for dementia.
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