EENG   3230   Electromagnetic Fields

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A study of electromagnetic fields theory and applications including Coulomb's law, Gauss' law, Divergence Theorem, potentials, polarizations, conductance, capacitances, boundary conditions, Ampere's law, Biot savart law, Faraday's law, Maxwell's equations, uniform plane, and wave propagation.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MATH   2243 and prior or concurrent enrollment in ENGR   2334.

EENG   3241   Electric Machines w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The concepts of electric machines and their operational characteristics are covered with emphasis on different types of DC/AC motors and generators including single-phase and three-phase transformers. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s):A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3230 and EENG   3345.

EENG   3337   Power Systems Fundamentals

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of electric power systems. Single-phase and 3-phase networks, electric power generation, transformers, transmission lines, and power flow analysis including stability and fault analysis are thoroughly covered. Additional topics dealing with conventional energy sources, electricity market, and regulations affecting the power sector are introduced and discussed. Students are expected to perform power flow simulations using Power World Software and/or other professional programming tools for power system studies.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3241.

EENG   3340   Microcontrollers with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Fundamental concepts of microcontroller architecture, including the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory devices (ROM & RAM), Input/output peripheral devices and sensor interfacing. Students learn to write programs in C and Assembly languages used to implement real practical applications using microprocessors. The course includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ENGR   1732 and ENGR   2323.

EENG   3341   Microelectronics with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

A study of the characteristics and design of bipolar junction and metal oxide semiconductor integrated circuit devices with emphasis on commercial and industrial applications including operational amplifiers, digital logic, and solid state memory.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3345 and CHEM   1310 or equivalent.

EENG   3345   Circuit Analysis II with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The course focuses on advanced topics in circuit analysis and design. Topics include Phasor analysis, three-phase systems, AC steady-state power, transformers, transfer functions, Bode plots, passive and active filters, Laplace and Fourier transforms, and two-port networks.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGR   2334.

EENG   3420   Linear Systems

2 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The mathematical foundations and modeling techniques to solve linear systems are covered in this course. Topics include vectors and matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, and Z-transform. Several engineering applications in control and communication systems are provided.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MATH   3230 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3345.

EENG   3421   Advanced Engineering Analysis

2 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course offers introduction to the basic concepts of probability within engineering systems such as discrete and continuous random variables and their properties. This course also introduces the basic concepts of statistics and design of experiments such as randomization, replication, blocking, hypothesis Testing, Z-test, t-test, ANOVA, pair-wise comparisons, and randomized complete block designs. Matlab and Minitab software are used to support instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in MATH   2242.

EENG   4640   Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Capstone Design

4 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   3 Lab Hours.

This course involves the development of an electrical or computer engineering capstone project with emphasis on project research, design and development under real engineering constraints. Topics include background and state-of-the-art research of the particular projects, tasks scheduling, project management, and research of ethical, environmental and sustainability issues related to the project. Students are required to work in teams, conduct research, develop the project design, testing and implementation under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “C” in (CSCI   3232 and EENG   3341 and EENG   5342) or (EENG   3340 and EENG   5431 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5540).

EENG   4890   Directed Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering

1-3 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An individualized study involving research and applications pertaining to Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Prerequisite(s): Prior study form as approved by instructor.

EENG   5090   Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering

1-4 Credit Hours.   0-3 Lecture Hours.   0-6 Lab Hours.

Students in this course will have the opportunity to study selected topics in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering not currently offered by these programs.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5090G.

EENG   5234   Nuclear Power System Fundamentals

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces the basic principles, technologies, and components of nuclear power systems. It provides a broad scientific and technological understanding of nuclear energy and the nuclear fuel cycle, understanding of economic, environmental, and political issues that influence the nuclear fuel cycle. This course focuses on nuclear power systems from an electrical power utility perspective with many of the topics applicable to other large commercial and industrial power systems.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3241 or EENG   3337.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5234G.

EENG   5235   Converters Control Techniques

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course presents the techniques required for analyzing power electronic converters, modeling their dynamics, and designing and synthesizing various types of controllers for them, employed explicitly in multi‐terminal, hybrid ac/dc, smart grids, and their real-time implementation in digital real-time simulation platforms.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3337 and EENG   3420 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5431.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5235G.

EENG   5242   Power Systems Protection with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course offers a comprehensive study of methods and devices used in power system protection including relay types, responses, pilot wire, carrier systems, transmission lines, transformers, machines protection, and modern trends in protection technology. This course will review the need for protection of power system elements and explore the development and regulations of smarter, more flexible protective systems applied to modern power grids. Students will learn the trade-offs between reliability, selectivity, speed, simplicity, and economy using real-world case studies. A hands-on lab project, using state of the art equipment, will also be completed during the course.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3337 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5242G.

EENG   5243   Power Electronics with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course provides a basic knowledge of power Electronics device characteristics and circuits for the control and conversion of electrical power with high efficiency. These converters can change and regulate the voltage, current, or power. Students will study the principles of static power conversions, PWM techniques for voltage and frequency control, circuit design considerations, and applications of power electronics.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3241 and EENG   3341.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5243G.

EENG   5244   Smart Grids Technology Fundamentals with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces new topics related to distributed generation, micro-grids, renewable energy sources, and smart home applications. Topics covered include design, modeling, control, and analysis to provide a working knowledge of smart-grid systems. Concepts dealing with computational intelligence, decision support systems, smart metering, optimization, and renewable energy sources are presented and discussed. The laboratory component will provide students with hands-on experience in the utilization of smart-grid technologies and equipment.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum of "C" and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3337 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5244G.

EENG   5330   Network Architecture and Protocols

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces students to Network architecture and protocol layering. Network design principles, communication protocols, and performance measures. Socket programming, routing, error detection and correction, access control, multimedia networking.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3421 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5342 or EENG   5540.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5330G.

EENG   5341   Robotic Systems Design with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The principles of robotics are introduced with emphasis on mobile robots and applications. Topics include robot mechanical base design, motor control, sensor interfacing, robot navigation techniques and path planning. Students will work in teams to design and build mobile robotic systems for different applications. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s):A minimum grade of "C" in (EENG   3340 and EENG   3341) or MENG   3521 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5341G.

EENG   5342   Computer Systems Design with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Digital computers with emphasis on design and simulation are covered including instruction set design, processor implementation, pipelining, cache design, memory hierarchy, and input/output. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3340 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5342G.

EENG   5431   Control Systems with Lab

3 Credit Hours.   0,2 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Introduction to classical control theory and applications is presented with emphasis on feedback and its properties including the concept of stability, stability margins, and the different tools that can be used to analyze the system properties. Students will develop a working knowledge of the basic elements of linear control techniques. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3420 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5431G.

EENG   5432   Programmable Logic Controllers with Lab

3 Credit Hours.   0,2 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Topics covered include sequential programmable logic controllers (PLC's) with emphasis on ladder diagrams, input/output devices, networking, and programming design through advanced functions. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGR   2323 and EENG   3341.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5432G.

EENG   5433   Machine Learning and Adaptive Control

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Machine Learning is one of the most widely applied technical fields in the academia and industry. The class covers fundamental algorithms in machine learning including linear regression, classification, neural networks, support vector machines, clustering, and introduction to reinforcement learning. This course also covers adaptive control algorithms: including direct and indirect adaptive control. Electrical Engineering applications are demonstrated in image processing, autonomous driving, and robotics.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3421 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5431.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5433G.

EENG   5434   Engineering Optimization Methods

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The course introduces the students to practical optimization methods for solving real-world applications and preparing them for a career in academia and industry. Topics to be covered include linear programming, unconstrained optimization, convex optimization, dynamic programming, and their applications to multiple electrical engineering systems.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3420 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5540.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5434G.

EENG   5532   Wireless Communications

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The concepts and techniques of wireless communication systems are covered in this course including propagation channels, communication link analysis, transceivers, signal processing, and multiple access schemes.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   5540 and EENG   3230 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5532G.

EENG   5533   Optical Fiber Communications

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course offers introduction to the physics of optical fiber communication components and the applications to communication systems. Topics include light and its behavior in the fiber, fiber attenuation, dispersion and nonlinear effects, laser modulation, photo detection and noise, receiver design, bit error rate calculations, and coherent communications.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   5540 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5533G.

EENG   5535   Electronic Warfare

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course covers the fundamental materials of electronic warfare (EW) including basic mathematical /physical concepts of EW, antenna parameters, various types of antennas, aperture, phased arrays, radar system, radar range resolution, radars range equations, radar wave equation, radar cross section (RCS), propagation, LPI signals, jamming, decoys, and simulation with CST and FEKO software.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3230 and ENGR   2341.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5535G.

EENG   5538   Cybersecurity for Networked Electrical and Electronics Systems

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course is designed to introduce emerging topics related to cybersecurity for networked electrical & electronics systems and cyber-physical systems. The course will provide theoretical understanding and practical basis of cybersecurity for networked systems including Shannon's secrecy system, information-theoretic security, wiretrap channels, cyber-attacks on electrical and electronics systems (smart power grid, embedded systems, connected electric vehicles, space communications, etc.), general cybersecurity models, jamming and antijamming, broadcast/interference channels cooperative secrecy, interference and broadcast channel with confidential messages, cooperative secrecy, and security limits of Gaussian and wireless channels.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in all of the following: ENGR   2332 and EENG   3421 or CSCI   5332 or IT   5434 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5538G.

EENG   5540   Communication Systems with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The theory and principles of communication systems are presented in this course. Topics covered include AM, FM, and PM modulation/demodulation, transmission and reception, noise and random processes, pulse modulation, and digital transmission techniques. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on modeling of modulation and demodulation techniques.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3341 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3421.

Cross Listing(s):EENG   5540G.

EENG   5541   Digital Communications with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Theory and applications of digital communications systems are covered. Topics include ASK, FSK, DPSK, QAM, signaling over AWGN, bandlimited and fading channels, inter-symbol interference, and error-correction codes. The course also includes hands-on laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   5540 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5541G.

EENG   5543   Antennas and Wireless Propagation with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces basic concepts of dipoles and monopoles, solution to radiation problems, antenna parameters, different types of antennas, antenna aperture/array theory, radio wave propagation, impact of antenna performance in communication links. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3230.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5543G.

EENG   5891   Special Problems in Electrical and Computer Engineering

3 Credit Hours.   0-3 Lecture Hours.   0-2 Lab Hours.

This course provides for specialized study in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering not currently offered by these programs.

Prerequisite(s): As determined by Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5891G.

EENG   5090G   Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering

4 Credit Hours.   0-3 Lecture Hours.   0-6 Lab Hours.

Students in this course will have the opportunity to study selected topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering not currently offered by these programs. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and a culminating research project commensurate with graduate level work that is not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5090.

EENG   5234G   Nuclear Power System Fundamentals

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces the basic principles, technologies and components of nuclear power systems. It provides a broad scientific and technological understanding of nuclear energy and the nuclear fuel cycle, understanding of economic, environmental, and political issues that influence the nuclear fuel cycle. This course focuses on nuclear power systems from an electrical power utility perspective with many of the topics applicable to other large commercial and industrial power systems.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3337 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5234.

EENG   5235G   Converters Control Techniques

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course presents the techniques required for analyzing power electronic converters, modeling their dynamics, and designing and synthesizing various types of controllers for them, employed explicitly in multi-terminal, hybrid ac/dc, smart grids, and their real-time implementation in digital real-time simulation platforms. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3337 and EENG   3420 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5431 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5235.

EENG   5242G   Power System Protection w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course offers a comprehensive study of methods and devices used in power system protection including relay types, responses, pilot wire, can·ier syste1ns, transmission lines, transformers, machines protection, and modern trends in protection technology. This course will review the need for protection of power system elements and explore the development and regulations of smarter, more flexible protective systems applied to modern power grids. Students will learn the trade-offs between reliability, selectivity, speed, simplicity, and economy using real-world case studies. A hands-on lab project, using state of the art equipment, will also be completed during the course. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3337 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5242.

EENG   5243G   Power Electronics w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course provides a basic knowledge of power Electronics device characteristics and circuits for the control and conversion of electrical power with high efficiency. These converters can change and regulate the voltage, current, or power; dc-dc converters, ac-dc uncontrolled and phase-controlled rectifier circuits, dc-ac inverters, and ac-ac cyclo converters. Students will study the principles of static power conversions, PWM techniques for voltage and frequency control, circuit design considerations, and applications of power electronics.Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3241 and EENG   3341.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5243.

EENG   5244G   Smart Grids Technology Fundamentals w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces new topics related to distributed generation, micro-grids, renewable energy sources, and smart homes applications. Topics covered include design, modeling, control, and analysis to provide a working knowledge of smart-grid systems. Concepts dealing with computational intelligence, decision support systems, smart metering, optimization, and renewable energy sources are presented and discussed. The laboratory component will provide students with hands-on experience in the utilization of smart-grid technologies and equipment.Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3337 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5244.

EENG   5330G   Network Architecture and Protocols

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces students to Network architecture and protocol layering. Network design principles, communication protocols, and performance measures. Socket programming, routing, error detection and correction, access control, multimedia networking. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3421 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5342 or EENG   5540 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5330.

EENG   5341G   Robotic Systems Design w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The basic elements of robotics are introduced with emphasis on mobile robots and applications. Topics include coordinate transformations, sensors, path planning, kinematics, effectors, and control. Students will work in teams to design and build increasingly complex robotic systems. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3340 and EENG   3341 or MENG   3521 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5341.

EENG   5342G   Computer Systems Design w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Digital computers with emphasis on design and simulation are covered including instruction set design, processor implementation, pipelining, cache design, memory hierarchy, and input/output. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3340 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5342.

EENG   5431G   Control Systems with Lab

3 Credit Hours.   0,2 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Introduction to classical control theory and applications is presented with emphasis on feedback and its properties including the concept of stability, stability margins, and the different tools that can be used to analyze the system properties. Students will develop a working knowledge of the basic elements of linear control techniques. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will be required to complete an individual research project not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3420 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5431.

EENG   5432G   Programmable Logic Controllers w/Lab

3 Credit Hours.   0,2 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Topics covered include sequential programmable logic controllers (PLC's) with emphasis on ladder diagrams, input/output devices, networking, and programming design through advanced functions. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3241 or MENG   3521 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5432.

EENG   5433G   Machine Learning and Adaptive Control

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Machine Learning is one of the most widely applied technical fields in the academia and industry. The class covers fundamental algorithms in machine learning including linear regression, classification, neural networks, support vector machines, clustering, and introduction to reinforcement learning. This course also covers adaptive control algorithms: including direct and indirect adaptive control. Electrical Engineering applications are demonstrated in image processing, autonomous driving, and robotics. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and/or a culminating research project commensurate with graduate level work that is not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3421 and prior or concurrent in EENG   5431, or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5433.

EENG   5434G   Engineering Optimization Methods

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The course introduces the students to practical optimization methods for solving real-world applications and preparing them for a career in academia and industry. Topics to be covered include linear programming, unconstrained optimization, convex optimization, dynamic programming, and their applications to multiple electrical engineering systems. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and/or a culminating research project commensurate with graduate level work that is not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3420 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   5540.

EENG   5532G   Wireless Communications

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The concepts and techniques of wireless communication systems are covered in this course including propagation channels, communication link analysis, transceivers, signal processing, and multiple access schemes. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3230 and EENG   5540 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5532.

EENG   5533G   Optical Fiber Communications

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course offers an introduction to the physics of optical fiber communication components and the applications to communication systems. Topics include light and its behavior in the fiber, fiber attenuation, dispersion and nonlinear effects, laser modulation, photo detection and noise, receiver design, bit error rate calculations, and coherent communications. Graduate students will be required to complete an individual research project not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   5540 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5533.

EENG   5535G   Electronic Warfare

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course covers the fundamental materials of electronic warfare (EW) including basic mathematical /physical concepts of EW, antenna parameters, various types of antennas, aperture, phased arrays, radar system, radar range resolution, radars range equations, radar wave equation, radar cross section (RCS), propagation, LPI signals, jamming, decoys, and simulation with CST and FEKO software. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and/or a culminating research project commensurate with graduate level work that is not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3230 and ENGR   2341.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5535.

EENG   5538G   Cybersecurity for Networked Electrical and Electronics Systems

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course is designed to introduce emerging topics related to cybersecurity for networked electrical & electronics systems and cyber-physical systems. The course will provide theoretical understanding and practical basis of cybersecurity for networked systems including Shannon's secrecy system, information-theoretic security, wiretrap channels, cyber-attacks on electrical and electronics systems (smart power grid, embedded systems, connected electric vehicles, space communications, etc.), general cybersecurity models, jamming and antijamming, broadcast/interference channels cooperative secrecy, interference and broadcast channel with confidential messages, cooperative secrecy, and security limits of Gaussian and wireless channels. Graduate students will be required to complete individual advanced level research in an area beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements that demonstrates a higher level of mastery in the subject matter with additional required deliverables representative of graduate level work, as determined by the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGR   2332 and EENG   3421 or CSCI   5332 or IT   5434.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5538.

EENG   5540G   Communication Systems with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

The theory and principles of communication systems are presented in this course. Topics covered include AM, FM, and PM modulation/demodulation, transmission and reception, noise and random processes, pulse modulation, and digital transmission techniques. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on modeling of modulation and demodulation techniques. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3341 and prior or concurrent enrollment in EENG   3421 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5540.

EENG   5541G   Digital Communications w/Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

Theory and applications of digital communications systems are covered. Topics include ASK, FSK, DPSK, QAM, signaling over AWGN, bandlimited and fading channels, inter-symbol interference, and error-correction codes. The course also includes hands-on laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   5540 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5541.

EENG   5543G   Antennas and Wireless Propagation with Lab

4 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces basic concepts of dipoles and monopoles, solution to radiation problems, antenna parameters, different types of antennas, antenna aperture/array theory, radio wave propagation, and impact of antenna performance in communication links. The course also includes laboratory activities in support of instruction. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and/or a culminating research project commensurate with graduate level work that is not required of undergraduate students.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in EENG   3230 or Permission of Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5543.

EENG   5891G   Special Problems in Electrical and Computer Engineering

3 Credit Hours.   0,3 Lecture Hours.   0,2 Lab Hours.

This course provides for specialized study in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering not currently offered by these programs. Graduate students will complete an independent research project which involves a written and oral presentation not required at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisite(s): As determined by Instructor.

Cross Listing(s): EENG   5891.

EENG   7330   Advanced Electromagnetics

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces fundamental concepts of wave propagation, polarization, radiation from sources, guided waves, transmission lines, smith charts, and numerical calculation techniques such as Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method. The course includes research project activities.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3230 or Permission of Instructor.

EENG   7331   Advanced Digital Signal Processing

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course discusses advanced topics in digital signal processing such as implementation of discrete-time systems, design of FIR/IIR digital filters, sampling and reconstruction of signals, multi-rate digital signal processing, linear prediction and optimum linear filters, and power spectrum estimation.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGR   2341 or Permission of Instructor.

EENG   7332   Digital Control Systems

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An understanding of the elements of digital control theory will be developed. Students will be introduced to discrete system modeling, sampled data systems, z-transforms, state-space system representation and discrete control designs. Advance topics include Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic application to control and the use of software tools that can be used to design and analyze this kind of systems. Students will also develop practical applications of digital control systems.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   5431 or MENG   5536 or Permission of Instructor.

EENG   7333   Advanced Power Systems

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course discusses advanced techniques required for analyzing power systems, modeling their circuits and dynamics, designing and synthesizing various types of controls for such systems, state estimation, and their real-time implementation on digital real-time simulation platforms. In this course, unbalanced power systems are fully considered and analyzed using different approaches. This course requires students to work on related projects assigned by the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in EENG   3337 or Permission of Instructor.

EENG   7530   Research in Electrical Engineering

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course prepares students for the study of modern research methods in electrical engineering and their application to the preparation of the theses, technical reports, and their presentation to a range of audiences. They will also learn to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Student Standing.

EENG   7890   Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering

1-6 Credit Hours.   1-4 Lecture Hours.   0-2 Lab Hours.

This course is scheduled on an infrequent basis to explore special areas of electrical engineering.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

EENG   7891   Independent Study

1-3 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Independent study is available for students to undertake individualized experimentation, research, study related to electrical engineering, or a capstone project. The specific topic will be approved by a faculty member in the program, and credit will be assigned commensurate with the magnitude of the study.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing.

EENG   7895   Special Problems in Electrical Engineering

1-3 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Individual and specialized study in the areas of electrical engineering not otherwise covered in the program. Students must submit a proposal of the special problem for approval by the faculty member of record. Credit will be assigned commensurate with the magnitude of the study.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Student Standing.

EENG   7999   Thesis

1-6 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course focuses on the preparation and completion of the thesis.