May 21, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Electrical and Computer Engineering

  
  • ECE 8379 - Fault-Tolerant Computing


    Credits: 3

    Discusses faults, errors and failures, hardware fault tolerance, reliability, availability, reliable distributed systems, checkpointing and recovery, atomic actions data and process resiliency, and software fault tolerance. Uses case studies. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
  
  • ECE 8381 - Quantum Logic and Design


    Credits: 3

    Survey of quantum logic and quantum computing from the viewpoint of a computer engineer or computer scientist. Focuses on issues in reversible computation, quantum information modeling, quantum logic circuit design, models of quantum computation, and quantum computer algorithms. Also surveys existing and emerging circuit models used to implement quantum logic circuits. Introduces principles of quantum mechanics as related to quantum computation. Prerequisite: CS 7381 , CS 7385 , ECE 7381 , or ECE 7385 ; or consent of instructor.
  
  • ECE 8382 - Digital Signal Processing Architectures


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to DSP systems; iteration bound; pipelining and parallel processing, retiming, unfolding, and folding; systolic architecture design; speed, power, computational, and memory resource design issues; case studies and design examples for FIR filters, IIR filters, and orthogonal transforms; and architectural overview of programmable digital signal processors. Prerequisite: ECE 5372, equivalent knowledge of digital signal processing concepts, or permission of instructor.
  
  • ECE 8386 - Testing of VLSI Circuits


    Credits: 3

    The objective of testing is to verify that the manufactured custom chips function correctly according to their specifications. Testing process includes fault modeling, mainly automated simulation, test pattern generation, and testable and self-testing design synthesizing. Structured chips such as memories, PLAs, and FPGAs are also tested for correctness. The course surveys the state-of-the-art test approaches used in industry and in other research environments. Prerequisite: Digital logic design, data structures, and algorithms. Crosslisted as CS 8386 .
  
  • ECE 8387 - Switching Theory and Applications in VLSI Cad


    Credits: 3

    Advanced topics in switching theory and electronic design automation methods. Emphasizes the underlying theory and algorithms of EDA tools and their application. Particular emphasis on the representation and properties of discrete mathematics and synthesis, verification, and simulation problems. Includes binary and multiple-valued logic models that are targeted to conventional and emerging technologies, as well as optimization techniques for cost, performance, low power, and other constraints. Recommended: Experience in the use of HDLs and algorithm development and implementation.
  
  • ECE 8388 - Embedded Computing System Design


    Credits: 3

    Covers the process of embedded computing system design under cost, power, performance, and several system-specific restrictions.
  
  • ECE 8389 - Foundations of Formal Verification and Validation


    Credits: 3

    Surveys common approaches for formal methods of detecting and correcting integrated circuit design errors before device fabrication used in industry and in other research environments. Emphasizes trade-offs between formal methods and validation techniques and the use of commercial state-of-the-art software tools. Includes equivalence checking, model checking, theorem proving, and advanced topics in validation and simulation. Introduces the application of formal methods in other areas. Prerequisite: Knowledge of programming languages, data structures, advanced digital logic design, and computer architecture, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ECE 8390 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8391 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8392 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8393 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8394 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8395 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8396 - Dissertation


    Credits: 3

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8490 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8491 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8492 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8493 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8494 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8495 - Special Topics


    Credits: 4

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8496 - Dissertation


    Credits: 4

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8596 - Dissertation


    Credits: 5

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8690 - Special Topics


    Credits: 6

    Study of selected topics in electrical and computer engineering. The course must have a section number associated with a faculty member.
  
  • ECE 8696 - Dissertation


    Credits: 6

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8796 - Dissertation


    Credits: 7

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8896 - Dissertation


    Credits: 8

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8990 - Dissertation


    Credits: 9

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.
  
  • ECE 8996 - Dissertation


    Credits: 9

    Students may need to register in several dissertation courses to obtain the desired number of dissertation credit hours, with a limit of no more than 15 credit hours in a single term and no more than 10 credit hours in the summer terms.

English

  
  • ENGL 6301 - Directed Studies


    Credits: 3

    Directed readings in an area of the student’s choice, to be approved by the director of graduate studies and the instructor.
  
  • ENGL 6302 - Directed Studies


    Credits: 3

    Directed readings in an area of the student’s choice, to be approved by the director of graduate studies and the instructor.
  
  • ENGL 6310 - Advanced Literary Studies


    Credits: 3

    Readings and practice in research methods and materials, bibliography and textual editing, and the history and practices of the profession. Required of all doctoral candidates.
  
  • ENGL 6311 - Survey of Literary Criticism


    Credits: 3

    Readings in criticism and theory from Aristotle through contemporary approaches. Required of all doctoral candidates. Advanced literary studies.
  
  • ENGL 6312 - Teaching Practicum


    Credits: 3

    Course in pedagogy for English teachers at the university level. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and appointment to a graduate fellowship in the English Department.
  
  • ENGL 6313 - Rhetorical Theory


    Credits: 3

    Selected major figures and movements from 1920 to the present in the context of the history of rhetoric, recent philosophy, and literary theory.
  
  • ENGL 6320 - Medieval Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in medieval writers and literary-cultural history through 1500.
  
  • ENGL 6321 - Readings: Medieval Literature


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and director of graduate studies.
  
  • ENGL 6322 - Readings: Medieval Literature


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and director of graduate studies.
  
  • ENGL 6330 - Early Modern British Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major British writers and literary-cultural history from 1500 to 1775.
  
  • ENGL 6335 - Early Modern American Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major American writers and literary-cultural history from the discovery to 1750.
  
  • ENGL 6340 - British Literature in the Age of Revolutions


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major British writers and literary-cultural history from 1775 to 1900.
  
  • ENGL 6345 - American Literature in the Age of Revolutions


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major American writers and literary-cultural history from 1750 to 1900.
  
  • ENGL 6350 - Modern and Contemporary British Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major British writers and literary-cultural history after 1900.
  
  • ENGL 6360 - Modern and Contemporary American Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in major American writers and literary-cultural history after 1900.
  
  • ENGL 6370 - African-American Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in African-American literary-cultural history, from Colonial to contemporary.
  
  • ENGL 6373 - Hispanic-American Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies in Hispanic-American literary-cultural history, from Colonial to contemporary.
  
  • ENGL 6375 - Sex, Gender, and Literature


    Credits: 3

    Studies of the constructions of sexuality and gender in literature and culture, informed by historical study and current theoretical work in such fields as feminism, gender studies, and queer theory.
  
  • ENGL 6380 - History of Print Culture


    Credits: 3

    A literary historical survey of major developments, issues, formations, and institutions in British and/or American print culture.
  
  • ENGL 7311 - Seminar in Literary Theory


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a topic in literary theory.
  
  • ENGL 7340 - Seminar in British Literature


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a topic in British literature.
  
  • ENGL 7350 - Seminar in American Literature


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a topic in American literature.
  
  • ENGL 7370 - Seminar in Minority Literature


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a topic in minority literature.
  
  • ENGL 7372 - Seminar in Transatlantic Literature


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a topic in transatlantic literature.
  
  • ENGL 7374 - Problems in Literary History


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of problems in literary history.
  
  • ENGL 7376 - Seminar: Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of a literary topic that crosses traditional national boundaries.
  
  • ENGL 7398 - Directed Readings


    Credits: 3

    Directed readings in an area of the student’s choice, to be approved by the director of graduate studies and the instructor.
  
  • ENGL 7399 - Directed Readings


    Credits: 3

    Directed readings in an area of the student’s choice, to be approved by the director of graduate studies and the instructor.
  
  • ENGL 8049 - Graduate Full-Time Status


    Credits: 0

    Graduate full-time status at the Ph.D. level.
  
  • ENGL 8105 - Research


    Credits: 1

  
  • ENGL 8398 - Dissertation


    Credits: 3

    Research and writing of the dissertation.
  
  • ENGL 8399 - Dissertation


    Credits: 3

    Research and writing of the dissertation.

English as a Second Language

  
  • ESL 6001 - Seminar for International Teaching Assistants


    Credits: 0

    Graduate students who speak English as a second language prepare for their teaching responsibilities with undergraduate students taking University Curriculum courses. The main components include language skills needed as international teaching assistants, ITA-related teaching methodology, cross-cultural communication within the American classroom, and presentation skills. Also, examination of case studies, microteaching demonstrations, and periodic out-of-class individual consultations on the student’s language and pedagogical skills. The course is free of charge, noncredit bearing, and transcripted as pass or fail. Prerequisite: ESL Program approval required.
  
  • ESL 6002 - Seminar for International Teaching Assistants


    Credits: 0

    Graduate students who speak English as a second language prepare for their teaching responsibilities with undergraduate students taking University Curriculum courses. The main components include language skills needed as international teaching assistants, ITA-related teaching methodology, cross-cultural communication within the American classroom, and presentation skills. Also, examination of case studies, microteaching demonstrations, and periodic out-of-class individual consultations on the student’s language and pedagogical skills. The course is free of charge, noncredit bearing, and transcripted as pass or fail. Prerequisite: ESL Program approval required.
  
  • ESL 6011 - Seminar for International Teaching Assistants (Non-Certificate Program)


    Credits: 0

    Graduate students who speak English as a second language prepare for their teaching responsibilities with undergraduate students taking University Curriculum courses. The main components include language skills needed as international teaching assistants, ITA-related teaching methodology, cross-cultural communication within the American classroom, and presentation skills. Also, examination of case studies, microteaching demonstrations, and periodic out-of-class individual consultations on the student’s language and pedagogical skills. The course is free of charge, noncredit bearing, and transcripted as pass or fail. Prerequisite: ESL Program approval required.
  
  • ESL 6012 - Seminar for International Teaching Assistants (Non-Certificate Program)


    Credits: 0

    Graduate students who speak English as a second language prepare for their teaching responsibilities with undergraduate students taking University Curriculum courses. The main components include language skills needed as international teaching assistants, ITA-related teaching methodology, cross-cultural communication within the American classroom, and presentation skills. Also, examination of case studies, microteaching demonstrations, and periodic out-of-class individual consultations on the student’s language and pedagogical skills. The course is free of charge, noncredit bearing, and transcripted as pass or fail. Prerequisite: ESL Program approval required.

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 7090 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7091 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7092 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7093 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7094 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7095 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7096 - Master’s Thesis


    Credits: 0

  
  • ENGR 7097 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7098 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7099 - Special Topics


    Credits: 0

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7190 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7191 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7192 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7193 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7194 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7195 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7196 - Master’s Thesis


    Credits: 1

  
  • ENGR 7197 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7198 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7199 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7290 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7291 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7292 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7293 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7294 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7295 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7296 - Master’s Thesis


    Credits: 2

  
  • ENGR 7297 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7298 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7299 - Special Topics


    Credits: 2

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7390 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7391 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7392 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7393 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7394 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • ENGR 7395 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    Individual or group study of selected topics in engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
 

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