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Education-Science |
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ESC 580 - Science Education Institute
Provides understanding and insight into the area of science education. Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.
Credits: 1-6
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ESC 598 - Special Topics in Science Education
Concentrated study of designated topics in science education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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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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ESC 697 - Independent Study in Science Education
Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in science education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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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
Secondary Education majors.
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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Education-Special Education |
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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 500 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Provides an overview of the philosophies, legislation and litigation, and methods that serve as the foundation of special education services.
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 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 524 - Literacy and Language Development
Examines how oral and written language are acquired; sociocultural linguistic variations, connections between language acquisition and print awareness and classroom practices that promote language development. (ERL 534 and SED 524 are identical courses.)
Credits: 3
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SED 528 - Educational Methods for Students with Autism
Provides an overview of diagnostic, clinical, and educational approaches for students with autism. Topics include definitions and characteristics under the autism spectrum, historical perspectives on etiology and treatment, curriculum and instructional strategies, and bio-medical interventions. Specific research-based intervention procedures in language development, social behavior, sensory implications, pivotal responses, and the development of academic and functional skills are examined. Emphasis placed upon educational and behavioral methods used in school and family settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
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 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 543 - Program Planning and Curriculum Access
Topics include an overview of the special education process through the development of the IEP; how to write an educationally useful IEP; planning for general education curriculum access.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 544 - Math Methods in Special Education
Examines educational principles and strategies for teaching students with math
difficulties.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
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, multi-tiered systems of support, research-based approaches to intervention, and procedures for evaluating response to interventions. Addresses the needs of students with high- and low-incidence disabilities as well as students at risk.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 302 or SED 402 or SED 500 or Permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 551 - Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education
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
Develops knowledge of basic measurement concepts and principles and provides introductory experiences with procedures used to assess the educational performance of students with mild/moderate disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402 and teaching experience or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 554 - Assessment in Special Education II
Develops skill in selecting educational measures to address assessment questions pertaining to students with mild-moderate disabilities; administering, scoring, and interpreting norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance-based, and curriculum-based assessments of educational performance; and communicating assessment results.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 553 and enrollment in M.Ed. program in Special Education or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 555 - Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
Explores models of career preparation for students with disabilities, including postsecondary opportunities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 402.
Credits: 3
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SED 556 - Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Disabilities
Provides training in assessing individual learning needs of students with autism spectrum disorders and severe disabilities, emphasizing curriculum-based assessment, diagnostic criteria, ecological inventories, adaptive behavior scales, person-centered planning, and quality of life indicators.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 304 or SED 402 or SED 500 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 563 - Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provides training in behavioral assessment, support, and intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Emphasizes evidence-based practices including functional behavioral assessment and communication training, social skills instruction, self-management, and antecedent and broader environmental interventions.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 528 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SED 564 - Universal Design for Learning in PreK-12 Classrooms
This course will acquaint PreK-12 educators with principles, theories, research, and policies related to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The course will examine the historical roots and policies related to UDL, neuropsychological and sociological theories driving UDL, core components of UDL, application of UDL within various content areas (e.g., reading, mathematics, social studies, science), and systems issues related to meeting the diverse needs of students.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 302 or SED 402 or SED 500 or permission
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 581 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: School-Wide Prevention
Critical components of universal positive behavioral interventions and supports. Focus on a continuum of research-based behavioral practices integrated into a system for all students, and using data to evaluate student outcomes and program fidelity.
Credits: 3
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SED 582 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: Targeted Interventions
Based on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports model, addresses effective implementation of secondary behavioral systems and practices. Emphasizes behavioral interventions, outcome data tools, and fidelity measures for targeted groups of students who require behavioral support and intervention beyond Tier 1 to succeed in school settings. Includes check-in/check-out and group social skills programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 581
Credits: 3
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SED 583 - Response to Intervention for Behavior: Individualized Interventions
Based on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports model, addresses effective implementation of Tier III behavioral systems and practices. Focus on comprehensive, multi-component behavioral interventions, outcome data tools, and fidelity measures for individual students who require intensive behavioral support and interventions beyond Tier I and II to succeed in school settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
SED 581 and SED 582
Credits: 3
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SED 598 - Special Topics in Special Education
Concentrated study of designated topics in special education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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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 a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
M.Ed. student in special education and permission.
Credits: 1-6
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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 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 697 - Independent Study in Special Education
Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in special education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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SEI 523 - Home-based Practicum and Seminar in Early Intervention
This course focuses on the application of methods for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or who are at-risk for developmental problems and their families in home-based settings. An important emphasis of the field experience is the design and adaptation of curricular goals and objects, instructional strategies, environments, materials, and activities to promote active learning and full participation by infants and young children with developmental delays and disabilities in home-based settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
SEI 501 and SEI 508. Corequisite: SEI 510.
Credits: 3
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SEI 524 - Supporting Play and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Young Children
Methods of supporting emotional competence and self-regulation, attachments and parent-infant relationships, play, peer interaction and friendships of infants and young children including children with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
SEI 501 or permission.
Credits: 3
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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
Elementary and secondary education majors; CHF-Early Childhood Education option majors; KPE-Exercise Science and Administration option or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 520 - Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology
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.
Credits: 3
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EDT 522 - Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology - M.A.T.
Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms.. Examines tool applications, multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways these support learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Degree student in Master of Arts in Teaching program (College of Education and Human Development).
Credits: 3
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EDT 525 - Using the Educational Web
Introduces methods and models of using the Internet effectively for PK-adult education. Includes emerging Web 2.0 and 3.0 technologies.
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 529 - Advanced Networking & Troubleshooting
Provides participants with the advanced capabilities needed for the position of an educational technology coordinator. An in-depth knowledge of behavior and problems leads to the skills needed to isolate and solve security and advanced application problems. Course work is based on theory, class exercises and “on-line” labs, which will allow students to manage and manipulate hardware remotely.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 527 or permission of instructor
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 537 - Foundations of Distance Education
Provides students with philosophies, strategies, and techniques involved in teaching outside of a face-to-face environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDT 540 - Instructional Design
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 545 - Information Security in the K-12 Environment
Covers privacy and security in the educational environment from several perspectives: legal issues, social and ethical concerns, standards and policy development.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 520 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDT 550 - Video Communication in the 21st Century
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 555 - Computers and Cooperative Learning
Strategies for using computer technology in cooperative learning environments. Topics include theoretical explanations of cooperative groups, online cooperative learning projects, criteria for evaluating resources, and lesson plans.
Credits: 3
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EDT 559 - Essentials for Educational Technology Leaders
Focuses on the management of computer technology at the school or district level. Students will grow into instructional technology leaders in the areas of school change, budgeting, law, and resources management. Case problems and local fieldwork will provide insight into the administrative operations regarding computer technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDT 545, EDT 529, EDT 537, and EDT 616 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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EDT 560 - Applying Technology to Assessment in Education
Evaluation and integration of technology-based assessment tools for PK-12 schools, including electronic portfolios, digital grading programs and other digital tools.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDS 520 or Permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 580 - Instructional Technology Institute
Provides understanding and insight into the area of instructional technology. Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.
Credits: 1-6
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EDT 598 - Special Topics in Instructional Technology
Concentrated study of designated topics in instructional technology. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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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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EDT 657 - Practicum
This course is an alternative capstone experience for students in the Instructional Technology master’s degree who choose not to seek the Maine Department of Education 680 endorsement prior to graduation. Students will develop and implement an approved project to include the following components: research review; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of Practicum Supervisor.
Credits: 1-6
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EDT 693 - Educational Internship
This course provides an internship experience for students in the Instructional Technology M.Ed. program who are certified PK-12 teachers and are seeking the Maine Department of Education 680 endorsement. Students will complete an approved internship aligned with performance-based standards identified by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as well as the College of Education and Human Development’s NCATE proficiencies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission
Credits: 3-6
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EDT 697 - Independent Study in Instructional Technology
Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in instructional technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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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 211, 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
ECE 177 or COS 220 and 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
Power system models, power flow solutions, fault analysis, protective relaying. Lec 2. Lab. 3 (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 211.
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: 4
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ECE 457 - Nanoscience
An introduction to nanoscience that details the basic principles and recent developments of nanoscale science and technology. Students will learn both the fundamental concepts of nanoscale science and its application to the development of new materials, processes, technology and devices. Scientific explanations for the basis of nanoscale derived properties will be illustrated by specific research examples. Topics will include: nanoscale materials, micro/macro fabrication, nano instrumentation, atomic manipulations and nanorobotics.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY122 (or CHY131), PHY122, and MAT258
Credits: 3
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ECE 462 - Introduction to Basic Semiconductor Devices and Associated Circuit Models
Introduces the fundamental device material that is basic to electronics engineering. Initial concepts include diamond (zinc-blende) crystal structure, holes, free electrons, drift, diffusion, and the energy band model. These are then used to explore p-n junction and MOS structures including the extraction of SPICE model parameters. A more detailed look at reasons behind the characteristics of p-n and Schottky diodes, MOSFETs and BJTs follows. The goal is an understanding of the behavior of the basic semiconductor devices, their limitations and their models. If time permits additional topics from the following list will be discussed: Power Semiconductors, Photonic Devices, Semiconductor Reliability. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 121 and PHY 122 and co-requisite MAT 258.
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 467 - Solar Cells and Their Applications
This course is concerned with electricity generation direction from solar energy using photovoltaic solar cells. The solar spectrum is discussed, solar cell types are introduced and efficiency factors are discussed. Techniques for efficiency improvement are reviewed. Photovoltaic electricity generation system design methods are introduced. Economic analysis, such as life cycle costing, and environmental impact of PV systems are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 209 or ECE 210 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 471 - Embedded Systems
Application of micro-processors to the solution of design problems, including hardware characteristics, peripheral control techniques and system development. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 271.
Credits: 3
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ECE 473 - Computer Architecture and Organization
Evolution, design, implementation, and evaluation of state-of-the-art systems; the organization and structure of computer systems; the architecture of single-processor computer systems; Memory Systems, including interleaving, hierarchies, virtual memory and cache implementations; Communications and I/O, including bus architectures, disk arrays, and DMA. Lec 3. Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 275.
Credits: 4
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ECE 477 - Hardware Applications Using C
Emphasizes the use of the C programming language to control hardware devices. Review of the necessary features of the C programming language will be included. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220 or ECE 171 and ECE 271, or permission.
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 ECE 177 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 484 - Communications Engineering
Topics include: digital communication systems, multiplexing, signal space, information theory and coding. Lec. 3
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 383
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 177 and C- or better in ECE 211.
Credits: 4
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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, MAT 332 or equivalent.
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 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 343
Co-requisite: ECE 445 or ECE 444.
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 574 - Cluster Computing
Advances in high-end computational technology continue to bring the digital revolution into academic, industrial and commercial areas. A popular approach for achieving high performance for these application domains is to use parallel computers. Introduces the primary parallel computer architectures, as well as the programming techniques applicable to concurrent, parallel and distributed computations. Students will gain experience in developing parallel computing solutions for challenging problems. Lec 3. (Offered one every two years - Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
At least a C- in ECE 177 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 577 - Fuzzy Logic
This course 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 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 583 - Coding Theory
In this course students will learn how to compute the maximum rate of reliable transmission and design, evaluate, and implement codes that achieve capacity with reasonable decoding complexity.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 515 or permisson.
Credits: 3
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ECE 585 - Fundamentals of Wireless Communication
Aims to present the modern wireless communication concepts in a coherent and unified manner and to illustrate the concepts in the broader context of the wireless systems on which they have been applied. Recent wireless standards will be studies in depth and emphasized through a course project.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHB 350 or ECE 383 or ECE 515 or MAT 332 or instructor permission.
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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