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Education-Science |
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ESC 342 - Studies in the Earth Sciences I
For elementary/middle school teachers. A series of elementary laboratory and field studies in astronomy and meteorology. Topics will be explored through direct observation and study.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ESC 343 - Studies in the Earth Sciences II
An introduction to geology and soil sciences for elementary/middle teachers. Where possible, the studies will be undertaken in a natural setting using equipment and materials appropriate to the learning tasks.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ESC 348 - Natural History-Inland (K-12)
Introductory field studies for pre-service or in-service teachers focusing on the natural habitats found in areas surrounding the Orono campus. Emphasis on plants and animals in their environment, their behavior and structural adaptations.
Credits: 3
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ESC 426 - Methods of Teaching Environmental Education (K-12)
Classroom and field-based studies of a broad spectrum of up-to-date environmental teaching methods and resources.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESC 316 or ESC 452 and permission.
Credits: 3
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ESC 444 - Basic Field Ecology
For teachers (K-12) who wish to learn about the natural environment by carrying out field studies in a variety of biotic communities. Emphasis on experimental procedures and important concepts of ecology.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ESC 446 - Marine Education for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (K-8)
Designed to help elementary/middle school teachers learn about the world’s oceans from a multidisciplinary perspective. Particular focus on the Gulf of Maine. Course topics include geology, physical and chemical oceanography, ecology, natural resources.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ESC 452 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School
Instructional strategies and general approaches to teaching science in grades 7-12. Emphasis on professional literature, curriculum development, teaching and learning styles and reflective teaching.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 204 and EDB 221.
Credits: 3
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ESC 463 - Workshop in Environmental Education for Elementary Teachers
Natural resource concepts from an ecological perspective. Students will develop a course design to teach these concepts in an elementary school classroom. Includes accessing curriculum resource data bases, using indoor and outdoor activities to teach about natural resources and selection of intended learning outcomes appropriate for elementary students.
Credits: 3
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ESC 516 - Advanced Studies in Science Instruction (Elementary and Middle Schools)
Examines instructional strategies for science education in elementary and middle schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESC 316 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ESC 525 - Planning the Environmental Curriculum
Designed to develop skills necessary for curriculum design based on content analysis of student knowledge. A specific topic, such as acid rain or pollution, is selected for group investigation.
Credits: 3
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ESC 542 - Advanced Studies in Science Education (Secondary)
Critical appraisals of curriculum and instructional practices at middle and secondary school levels.
Credits: 3
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ESC 622 - Seminar in Science Education (K-12)
Overview of issues influencing implementation of Science Education. Emphasis on in-service science education programs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESC 516 or ESC 542 and ESC 604 or permission.
Credits: 3
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Education-Social Studies |
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ESS 441 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
Covers current practices in teaching social studies, selection and use of instructional materials, modern trends in curriculum construction for social studies in the secondary school.
Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to first-year students.
Credits: 3
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ESS 516 - Social Studies Education
Examines the social science content and pedagogical principles relevant for making curriculum, instruction and assessment decisions for K-8 social studies education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 3
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ESS 541 - Social Studies Curriculum
Studies in development of the curriculum, materials, resources and methods of social studies instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESS 315, ESS 441 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ESS 603 - Seminar in Social Studies (Elementary)
Problems in the development of the curriculum, materials, resources and methods of social studies in elementary schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESS 315 or ESS 515 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ESS 621 - Seminar in Social Studies (Secondary)
Problems in curriculum, materials, resources and methods in social studies in the secondary school.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESS 441, ESS 541 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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Education-Special Education |
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SED 401 - Introduction to Students with Severe Disabilities
Provides an overview of issues, practices and strategies for educating students with severe and multiple disabilities in today’s public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 402 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Develops knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities. Topics include: adaptation of instruction, legal and ethical issues, family and social relationships and collaboration between school and community agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 204 and EDB 221.
Credits: 3
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SED 509 - Curriculum Development for Students with Severe Disabilities
In-depth study of curriculum for students with severe disabilities. Emphasizes the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum designs as well as co-teaching and peer-mediated strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 401, SED 402, SED 536 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 515 - Organization and Management of Special Education Services
Explores the rationale, history, and current status of public school efforts to meet the needs of students with mild-to-moderate disabilities. Various models of service delivery in special education are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 520 - Law and Policy Affecting Individuals
Examines state and federal laws and policies that affect individuals with disabilities in both school and the community.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 532 - Behavior Management and Intervention
Approaches to behavior management and behavior change in educational settings. Examines principles of cognitive behavior modification, social skills training and crisis intervention.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SED 533 - Learning Disability - Theory and Characteristics
An examination of the major theories related to etiology and treatment for specific learning disabilities. Familiarization with selected tests.
Credits: 3
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SED 536 - Educational Strategies For Students with Severe Disabilities
Examines instructional strategies that have been effective in the education of students with severe disabilities. Emphasis on models of inclusive education; nonverbal communication strategies; and behavioral supports.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 401.
Credits: 3
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SED 545 - Intervention for Reading Difficulties
Explores strategies for adapting reading instruction for students with reading difficulties. Topics include theoretical explanations of reading difficulties; approaches to reading intervention; and criteria for evaluating the efficacy of reading interventions.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 550 - Theories of Exceptionality
Examines diverse perspectives in exceptionality using conceptual models derived from medicine, psychology, education, sociology and anthropology to explore the influence of theory on special education practice and policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 551 - Methods and Curriculum for Students with Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities
A consideration of educational principles and practices essential to the development of effective instructional strategies for students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 552 - Working with Families of Students with Disabilities
Models for consulting with families of children and youth with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 553 - Assessment in Special Education I
Provides introductory experiences with procedures used to assess the educational functioning of students with mild/moderate to severe disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 and SED 550 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 554 - Mild/Moderate Disabilities Assessment II
Provides advanced training in assessing the educational functioning of students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 553.
Credits: 3
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SED 555 - Transition Services for Adolescents with Disabilities
Explores models for preparing youth with disabilities in secondary level programs for post-secondary opportunities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 556 - Severe Disabilities: Assessment II
Provides advanced training in assessing individual learning needs of students with severe disabilities, emphasizing ecological inventories, person-centered planning and quality of life indicators.
Credits: 3
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SED 563 - Positive Supports for Challenging Behavior
Knowledge and skills in positive behavioral support strategies to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors to live and participate in inclusive community settings. For special educators and adult service providers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 570 - Technology for Individuals with Disabilities
Develops strategies for identifying and implementing adaptive and assistive technology in educational settings. Explores current technology available to assist students with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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SED 572 - Educational Needs of Students with Physical and Medical Disabilities
An overview of the physical and medical aspects of children and youth with severe and multiple handicaps. Course taught by skilled health, medical and special education professionals who work directly with students with severe handicaps. Course is appropriate for educators, therapists and other professionals who work directly with students with severe handicaps.
Credits: 3
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SED 575 - Consultation, Collaboration and Teamwork in Special Education
Discusses background information and field-tested recommendations for helping teachers, parents, administrators and support personnel work together within their school context. Stresses the importance of word analysis and semantics, school context, processes and content.
Credits: 3
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SED 592 - Introduction to Behavior Disorders
Examines issues and research related to the education and treatment of children and adolescents with behavior disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SED 605 - Seminar in Special Education
Advanced study of current issues, problems, and controversies in special education. Typically taken as the final course in the master’s program in special education.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 610 - Internship in Special Education Teaching
Supervised student teaching experience in special education. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
M.Ed. student in special education and permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 620 - Practicum in Special Education
Supervised practice to develop and apply advanced professional skills for certified special education or related services professionals. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
M.Ed. or C.A.S. student in special education, certification in special education or related services and permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 630 - Internship in Special Education Administration
Supervised school-based practice in special education administration. Requires mentoring by a certified special education administrator. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
M.Ed. or C.A.S. student in special education, Maine teacher certification in special education or related services, three years teaching experience and permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 650 - Seminar in Learning Disabilities
Current practices and issues related to diagnosis and educational, social and vocational preparation for individuals with learning disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 550 and experience in the field of learning disabilities.
Credits: 3
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SED 651 - Seminar in Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities
Advanced study of recent research, educational practices and policy analyses in the field of emotional and behavioral disabilities. Topic varies by semester. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor (maximum of six credits).
Prerequisites & Notes
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities and a minimum of 15 graduate credits completed in Special Education or a related field.
Credits: 3
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SED 691 - Graduate Apprenticeship
None.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2-6
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Education-Technology |
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EDT 400 - Computers in Education
An introduction for students majoring in education. Nature and use of the computer and its impact on the curriculum and other areas of education are studied. Laboratory experience in developing practical programs using the computer included.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 500 - Summer Technology Institute
A one week summer technology immersion designed to help classroom teachers plan how to integrate new technologies into their existing classrooms.
Credits: 3
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EDT 520 - Technology Tools for K-12 Schools
Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms. Examines tool applications (WD, DB, SS and Telecommunications), multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways these support learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 400 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 525 - Telecommunication in K-12 Classrooms
Telecommunications used to support teaching and learning in K-12 environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 400 or EDT 520 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 527 - Networking and Troubleshooting Basics for Educators
The basics of networking and troubleshooting for designing, building and managing a Local Area Network (LAN) in a classroom environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 530 - Introduction to Hypermedia in Education
Presents hypermedia tools for Macintosh and/or PC platforms. Emphasizes writing code for Hypermedia applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 400 or EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 535 - Multimedia Design for Teaching and Learning
Develops skill in educational multimedia design and development using educational software found in most schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 530.
Credits: 3
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EDT 540 - Instructional Design
EDT 540 Principles of strategic and systematic design, implementation and evaluation of instruction with emphasis on integration of technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 550 - Production and Application of Educational Video
Examines roles of video in education and the technology behind video as an information medium.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 560 - Applying Technology to Assessment in Education
Evaluation and integration of technology-based assessment tools for K-12 schools, including electronic portfolios, digital grading programs and relational databases.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 540 and EDS 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 616 - Seminar in Educational Media
Discussions and individual reports on current research and activities in the field of instructional technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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Education-Workshops |
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EDW 462 - Workshop in Elementary Education (Activity)
Designed to increase the competence of the elementary school teacher, supervisor, curriculum director, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of elementary education.
Credits: 1-6
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EDW 472 - Workshop in Secondary Education (Activity)
Designed to increase competence of the teacher, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of secondary education.
Credits: 1-6
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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ECE 414 - Feedback Control Systems
Analysis and design of continuous control systems using transfer function and state variable system representations. Covers signal flow graphs and Mason’s gain formula, decomposition of transfer functions, controllability and observability, root locus techniques, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Nyquist criterion, controller design in time and frequency domains, State feedback, phase lead and lag controllers, PID type controllers. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 314, basic knowledge of matrix algebra.
Credits: 3
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ECE 417 - Introduction to Robotics
Introduces robotics and operation of microcomputer-controlled manipulators with their applications in automation. Includes a general review of robot structure, current application of robots in automation, spatial descriptions and coordinate transformations, manipulator kinematics and solutions, robot control and path planning, dynamics and vision in robot application. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 215 or COS 220; MAT 228; knowledge of matrix algebra and some familiarity with basic control and rigid body mechanics suggested.
Credits: 3
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ECE 427 - Electric Power Systems II
Power system models, power flow solutions, fault analysis, protective relaying. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 323.
Credits: 3
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ECE 435 - Network Engineering
Focuses on the engineering aspects of data networks including physical media and interconnections, signals and noise, modulation, multiplexing, frame and packet transmission, routing, network design and network management. Problem solving and diagnostic methods, legal and professional issues, ethics and policies, and security aspects of interconnected networks are discussed. Students gain hands-on experience and complete networking projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 431 or equivalent and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 444 - Analog Integrated Circuits
Considers topics in the internal circuit design and system applications of analog integrated circuits. Concerns addressed include temperature and power supply sensitivity, gain, bandwith, stability and I/O characteristics. Specific topics include current sources, differential amplifiers, level shifters, op-amps, regulators and phase-locked loops. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 314 and ECE 343.
Credits: 3
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ECE 445 - Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits
Reviews device characteristics with emphasis on switching behavior. Considers ramifications of need for designs to be compatible with IC processing technology. Emphasis on CMOS and ECL based systems. Explores interface and optimization problems as related to timing and loading. Brief look at significant parameters needed for accurate computer modeling. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 342.
Credits: 3
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ECE 453 - Microwave Engineering
Topics include: rectangular and cylindrical waveguides, transmission line models, impedance matching, Smith chart methods, microwave circuits and components, s-parameter measurement techniques and antennas. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 351.
Credits: 3
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ECE 464 - Microelectronics Science and Engineering
The science and engineering of CMOS and deep sub-micron semiconductor device fabrication. Semiconductor process steps including: diffusion, oxidation, reactive ion etching, chemical etching, surface cleaning, lithography, ion implantation, thin film deposition and chemical-mechanical polishing. A CMOS process flow is outlined. Computer simulation is utilized to provide insight into ion implantation, diffusion and lithography. Lec 3 (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 121, PHY 122.
Credits: 3
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ECE 465 - Introduction to Sensors
Various types of conductometric, acoustic, magnetic, thermal and optical sensors are presented. Techniques for interfacing the sensors using microprocessor control systems and signal processing are discussed. Applications of sensor systems in medicine, environmental monitoring, the automotive industry, the chemical industry, manufacturing and construction are given. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
junior level standing in engineering.
Credits: 3
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ECE 466 - Sensor Technology and Instrumentation
Design and fabrication techniques for piezoelectric, thin film, fiber optic and silicon based sensors. Topics include: cutting, polishing and cleaning crystals, the deposition of electrodes and sensing elements and sensor characterization. Students will design, fabricate and test a sensor. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 465 or permission.
Credits: 4
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ECE 471 - Microprocessor Applications Engineering
Application of micro-processors to the solution of design problems, including hardware characteristics, peripheral control techniques and system development. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 171.
Credits: 3
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ECE 473 - Computer Architecture and Organization
Historical computers and topics of importance in the design of modern computer systems including memory technology, memory system design, and parallel processing. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 471.
Credits: 3
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ECE 477 - Hardware Applications Using C
Programming examples will include hardware application, timing, sound generation and instrumentation interfacing. Review of the necessary features of the C programming language will be included. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 172, COS 220.
Credits: 3
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ECE 478 - Industrial Computer Control
Design of computerized systems for industrial applications. These include programmable logic controllers, personal computers and embedded controllers. Interface electronics, communication strategies, design for hostile environments, fault tolerance and fail safe design will also be covered. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220 or instructor’s permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 486 - Digital Signal Processing
A study of discrete-time signals and systems, Z-transforms, discrete Fourier series and transforms. Efficient implementations of discrete-time system and design of IIR, FIR and multirate digital filter structures. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 314.
Credits: 3
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ECE 498 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Topics in electrical engineering not regularly covered in other courses. May include advanced microprocessor applications, robot applications, instrumentation semiconductor technology, introduction to VLSI design and microwave acoustics. Content can be varied to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit, with departmental permission. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 512 - Linear Systems Analysis
Analysis of linear dynamic systems using matrices and linear vector spaces, internal and external models, state variable analysis, controllability and observability, stability. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 314, MAT 262.
Credits: 3
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ECE 515 - Random Variables and Stochastic Processes
Engineering applications of probability theory. Analysis of random variables, random processes and stochastic models. Introduction to the analysis and optimization of linear systems with random inputs. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing, ECE 383 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 523 - Mathematical Methods in Electrical Engineering
Application of advanced mathematical methods to problems in electrical engineering. Topics include conformal mapping, calculus of variations, and difference equations. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 512 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 533 - Advanced Robotics
Introduces intelligent robot control system and programming. Robot dynamical equations, path planning and trajectory generation, control system, off-line simulations, robot languages and vision integration in robot applications will be discussed. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 417.
Credits: 3
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ECE 535 - Computer Vision
Topics include: image generation, the physics of images and sensors, binary images, image processing and understanding, computational methods for recovery and representation of visual information, review of available vision systems and their applications in automation. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 215 or COS 220 and ECE 314 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 543 - Microelectronic Devices I
Physics, engineering and design of deep-submicron Si devices used in microelectronic circuits; non-Si devices used for Photonics; and novel quantum-mechanical single-electron devices. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 343.
Credits: 3
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ECE 547 - VLSI Design/Layout
Integrated circuit design methodologies. Semi-custom ASICs, logic synthesis and simulation, design automation techniques and designing for testability. Chips designed in this course will be fabricated and tested in ECE 548. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 445.
Credits: 3
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ECE 548 - VLSI Test/Characterization
Laboratory course covering the testing and characterization of integrated circuits designed in ECE 547 and fabricated externally. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.) (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 547.
Credits: 1
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ECE 550 - Electromagnetic Theory
Reviews of Maxwell’s Equations and waves in dielectric and lossy unbounded and layered media. Covers plane cylindrical and spherical wave functions; reflection and transmission properties of layered media, electromagnetic radiation and antenna theory. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 351 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 552 - Wave Propagation
Theory of the propagation of electromagnetic and sound waves in unbounded and layered isotropic and anisotropic solids and liquids. Specific applications to wave propagation in the ocean and crystals are also presented. Lec 3. (Summer.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 453 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 565 - Solid State Device Theory I
A study of physical principles underlying solid state devices. Topics include: crystalline structure, x-ray diffraction, reciprocal space, lattice vibrations, phonons, specific heat and introduction to quantum mechanics. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 571 - Advanced Microprocessor-Based Design
Includes techniques for developing software and hardware for microprocessor-based systems, computer aided design using a multistation logic development system, use of components commonly found in microprocessor-based systems. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 471 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 573 - Microprogramming
Fundamentals of microcoding and the design of microcoded systems including bit slice design. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 471, ECE 475.
Credits: 3
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ECE 577 - Fuzzy Logic
Covers the fundamentals of fuzzy logic and its application in control, model identification, information systems and pattern recognition, as well as in conjunction with artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 477 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 580 - Communications Engineering
Topics include: probability theory, random processes, optimum receivers, vector channels, matched filters, block orthogonal signaling, time-bandwidth product, channel capacity, and implementation of coded systems. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 383 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 581 - Estimation and Detection Theory
Mathematical fundamentals of optimal signal-processing strategies. Neyman-Pearson and Bayes Detectors applied to radar and sonar systems. Maximum Likelihood and Bayes Estimators and applications. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 515.
Credits: 3
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ECE 590 - Neural Networks
Introduces artificial neural networks. Provides supervised and unsupervised learning in single and multi-layer networks, software implementation, hardware overview. Applications in pattern recognition and image analysis. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 598 - Selected Advanced Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 599 - Selected Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advanced independent study for qualified students who present suitable projects for intensive investigation in the area of faculty interest. (Fall/Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 643 - Microelectronic Devices II
A continuation of topics undertaken in ECE 543. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 543.
Credits: 3
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ECE 662 - Microwave Acoustics
A study of the theory of acoustic wave propagation in piezoelectric media. Focuses on bulk acoustic waves and guided acoustic waves and use of these waves in microwave acoustic devices such as sensors. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 550, ECE 552 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 663 - Design and Fabrication of Surface Wave Devices
Covers the design, fabrication and measurement of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, e.g. delay lines, filters, resonators, oscillators, convolvers and sensors. Topics include: planar fabrication techniques, surface properties of piezolectric crystals, photolithography, vacuum technologies for thin film deposition, electronic systems for the measurements of impulse and frequency response, phase and group velocity, insertion loss, distortions and spurious effects. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 550, ECE 662 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 667 - Solid State Device Theory II
Theory of electronic properties of solids. Topics include: statistical mechanics, free electron theory, thermoelectric effects semiconductor theory and electronic transport properties in semiconductors. Lec 3 (Summer.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 565.
Credits: 3
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ECE 699 - Graduate Thesis
Selected research problems.
Credits: Ar
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English |
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ENG 405 - Directed Writing
Supervised practice in the writing of the novel, drama, short story, poetry, essay, literary criticism, technical or professional writing. Individual projects for students with demonstrated ability, usually seniors concentrating in writing. ENG 405 and/or ENG 406 may be taken for credit up to a total of 6 credit hours.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ENG 406 - Advanced Creative Writing
A workshop in fiction and poetry at the advanced level. ENG 406 and/or ENG 405 may be taken for up to a total of 6 credit hours.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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