7013*
Random Processes in Engineering
A review of probability and an introduction to stochastic processes as used in communication and control. Topics include probability theory, random variables, expected values and moments, multivariate Gaussian distributions, stochastic processes, autocorrelation and power spectral densities, andan introduction to estimation and queuing theory.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4073 or equivalent.

7023*
Electromagnetic Theory
Introduction to waves. Reflection and transmission of waves. Uniqueness, image theory, equivalence principle, reciprocity, and Green's Functions. Plane wave functions, rectangular waveguide, partially filled waveguide, modal expansion of fields. Cylindrical wave functions, circular waveguide, scattering by cylinders. Spherical wave functions, scattering by spheres.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4023 or equivalent.

7033
Electrical Power Systems Design
Analysis of balanced and unbalanced polyphase systems. Transmission line analysis, per unit parameters, load flow analysis; symmetrical components, methods of unbalanced faults, economical optimization of systems, miscellaneous topics of energy conversion, transmission, and system control.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4133 or equivalent.

7043*
Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
An intensive study of electronic circuit design based on semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors. Topics include biasing, equivalent circuits and modeling, numerical methods used in computer analysis, nonlinear time solutions.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4043 or equivalent.

7053*
Optimization Techniques
Analysis of linear and nonlinear optimization methods. Minimum principle, dynamic programming, gradient techniques, the simplex method, robustness, and linear quadratic problems.

7063*
Computer Engineering
Design techniques and components of programmable digital systems. Microprocessors, read only memories, and microprogramming. Input/output interface methods, design criteria of random access and mass storage memories, minicomputers, and digital controller architecture.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4263 or equivalent.

7073**
Fundamentals of Engineering and Management
Issues facing the engineer in the modern industrial environment are studied via guest lectures, case studies and project s. These issues include Management of Technology, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Technology Transfer, Ethics, Professionalism and Intellectual Property. While examples of technological applications related to the student's discipline may be used, the objective of these studies are to develop understanding and skills relevant to the important but non-technical issues facing the engineer in the modern competitive global business environments and international standardization of product design.

7113
Advanced Signal Processing
Multidimension sampling theory, Z and Fourier transforms. Transformation of distributed parameter continuous systems to multidimensional digital models. Emphasis on the application of these concepts to problems in exploration seismology and image processing. Computational methods and algorithms are an important part of the course.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4213 or equivalent.

7123
Passive and Active Microwave Circuits
Equivalent currents and voltages in waveguides, matrix representation of multiports, reciprocal and non-reciprocal networks. Scattering matrix, its properties and applications. Computer-aided analysis and optimization of microwave circuits. Multiconductor transmission lines, TEM directional couplers.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7023.

7133
Power System Reliability
Fundamental techniques and concepts for evaluating the long-term and short-term reliability of any system, probability ad markov processes, static spinning generation capacity; transmission lines; composite, interconnected and DC system reliability evaluation; frequency and duration techniques.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7033, Stat 4413, or permission of instructor.

7143
Linear Electronics
Topics in analysis and design of circuits, active filters, A/D and D/A converters, sample and hold circuits, phase-lock loops, frequency synthesis, comparators, modulators and demodulators, and video amplifiers.
Prerequisite :Electrical Engineering 4043 or equivalent.

7153
Optimal and Adaptive Control Systems
Analysis and design of model reference adaptive systems. Theory and design methods for optimal control. Calculus of variations, PontryaginÕsminimum principle, dynamic programming, Kalman filtering, optimal stabilization and regulator design, optimal output feedback and dynamic compensator.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4153.

7163
Cellular Logic and Iterative Systems
Sequential Machines and Cellular Automata. Tessalation. Iterative Circuit Synthesis. Near Neighbor and Global Communication trade off. Systolic Arrays.
Prerequisite Electrical Engineering 7063.

7213
Coding and Information Theory
Source coding, information measures, entropy, Shannon's theorems, channel capacity, error correcting codes, arithmetic codes, linear codes, convolutional codes, cyclic codes, encoding and decoding.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4073 or permission of instructor.

7223
Numerical Methods In Electromagnetics
Formulation of integral equations. Simple numerical methods for solving I.E.'s, choice of basis functions. Solution of strip equation, finite lengthtube, cylinder of general cross-section. Utilization of symmetry. Electric field and magnetic field integral equations for cylindrical structures, TE and TM polarizations. Cylindrical antennas and scatterers, thin wires. Three dimensional electrostatic problems.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7023 or permission of instructor.

7243
Power Electronics
Rigorous study of solid-power electronic devices, converter, rectifiers, choppers, and power supplies. Over current protection requirements and cooling requirements.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7043, or permission of instructor.

7253
Computer Control Systems
Sampling of processes and Sampling theorem. Stability of discrete systems, analysis and design using Z-transform, frequency response, and state variable methods. Design of discrete controllers, compensators, and observers. Optimal feedback control for linear processes with quadratic performance criteria. Computers for process control and automation. Implementation of control strategies.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 4253.

7313
Pattern Recognition
Decision functions. Pattern classification by distance and likelihood functions. Trainable pattern classifiers using deterministic and statistical methods. Clustering and feature selection. Syntactic pattern recognition, game playing machines, question and answers machines.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7013.

7413
Neural Networks
Analysis of various artificial neural network models. Topics covered include associative memories, multilayer perceptions, learning algorithms such as back-propagation, unsupervised and supervised learning, and applications to signal classification, pattern recognition, adaptive control systems and optimization problems.
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 7013 or permission of instructor.

7863
Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
Content varies yearly. Typical topics include advanced analysis and design of communications and signal processing systems, wave propagation, advanced circuits, microelectronics, energy conversion, and transportation systems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

7913
Design Report
Individual report on individual or group design studies. Public design review with graduate committee is required.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Pass-fail basis only.

7983
Research and Thesis
Directed research on a problem in an approved area. Written thesis and formal defense before graduate committee is required.
Prerequisite: Permission of department. Pass-fail basis only.

799V (1-3 hours)
Independent Study
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Selected study is done by appointment with the faculty.

*Core courses in the Master`s program.

Approved Undergraduate Courses For Graduate Credit

6413 Advanced Network Analysis

6423 Radio Frequency Engineering

6433 Power Systems Analysis

6443 VLSI Design

6453 Modern Control Systems

6473 Introduction to Neural Networks

6513 Digital Signal Processing

6463 Antennas

6553 Digital Control Systems

6563 Microprocessors in Digital Design

6623 Electro-Optics

6723 Robotics

The previous courses are described in the Undergraduate Catalog under similar course numbers