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GECE 574 Artificial Neural Networks 3 credits This course will present artificial neural network (ANN) architectures and computational algorithms suited for practical engineering applications. Topics will include an overview of artificial neural networks and neural computing, elementary ANN building blocks and models. Concepts of learning and training rules, the back-propagation algorithm as well as examples and discussion of several classes of ANN such as feed-forward networks, multilayer networks, recurrent networks, and self-organizing networks will be presented. GECE 575 DSP System-level Design & Integration 3 credits This is a hands-on laboratory-based course with emphasis on design and integration of digital signal processing (DSP) systems. Industry-standard tools such as NI-LabVIEW, Matlab/Simulink, and TI-DSK processor boards will provide the platform to build and test systems such as analog-to-digital converters (ADC), sampling rate converters, digital FIR and IIR filters, spectrum analyzers. DSP implementation and system integration will be emphasized through laboratory projects such as dual-tone multi-frequency analysis, adaptive noise cancellation, and software-defined radio. Pre-requisite: GECE 572 GECE 583 Introduction to Communication Systems 3 credits This course emphasizes Fourier Series/ Transform, frequency shifting concepts ideally and in reality. Analog modulation techniques and technology including enhancement techniques (AM, SSB and FM), sampling theory and digital modulation (PAM, PWM, PPM, PCM). Noise considerations in determining best SNR technique. Multiplexing and practical examples included. GECE 584 Power System Analysis and Control 3 credits Basic principles in power system analysis; models for elements of power system components, the per unit system, Load flow analysis; optimal dispatch of generation; synchronous machine transient analysis; balanced faults; symmetrical Components and unbalanced faults; stability; power system control. GECE 585 Wireless System Applications 3 credits This course will cover topics in wireless and mobile communications and their application to the design of systems and networks. These topics will include cellular concepts, beam formation, path loss, fading, and multi-path in radio propagation, digital modulation formats, equalization, diversity, coding, and multiple access techniques. Wireless local area networks (WLAN), global system for mobile (GSM), and wideband CDMA (W-CDMA) will be discussed.
GECE 586 Computer Communication Networks 3 credits This course introduces fundamental concepts and theories in data and computer communications and networking. Topics include data transmission techniques and encoding for data communication, networking techniques, circuit and packet switching, and network access protocols. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor consent GECE 587 Wireless Data Communications 3 credits This course introduces a comprehensive list of topics in the emerging field of wireless data communications. Focused on upper layer (above the physical layer) protocols and operations for wireless data transmission. Topics include wireless cellular system infrastructures, wireless circuit data, wireless packet data, mobile IP, and packet data in third generation wireless networks. Various existing and soon-to-be available wireless data systems and technologies are also discussed. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor consent GECE 588 Simulation of Communication Systems 3 credits Comprehensive course for simulation-based design and analysis of communication systems; Focused on the physical layer in the context of the OSI-layer model of communication systems, topics include modeling of communication systems, performance measures and statistical methods for interpretation of simulation results, simulation techniques and technology, and case studies. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor consent (desired: GECE 583 or equivalent) GECE 590-599 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 3 credits Special courses developed from study interest in all areas of Electrical Engineering and Embedded Software. Brief description of current content to be announced in schedule of classes. GECE 671 Design of Electrical Machinery 3 credits A design-oriented course which emphasizes realistic characteristics and specifications applicable to AC and DC motors and generators leading to an individual design project. GECE 672 Digital Image Processing 3 credits Prerequisite: GECE 572 This course presents strategies to process digital image data. Topics covered will include the representation and perception of images, the use of operations in the spatial and spatial-frequency domains to segment, enhance, filter, and restore digital images as well as transformations of images for multi-resolution analysis. Algorithms will be implemented and evaluated in Matlab/Simulink.