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The students will learn and practice advance level PLC programming knowledge in the Industrial Automation LAB. Learn programming and implementation of servo drive, VFD, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming, Cognex vision system and controlling in a close loop with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC hardware.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course introduces students the recent advances in real-time embedded systems design. Topics cover real-time scheduling approaches such as clock-driven scheduling and static and dynamic priority driven scheduling, resource handling, timing analysis, inter-task communication and synchronization, real-time operating systems (RTOS), hard and soft real-time systems, distributed real-time systems, concepts and software tools involved in the modeling, design, analysis and verification of real-time systems.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Machine Learning (ML) is the study of algorithms that learn from data, and it has become pervasive in technology and science. This course is an introductory course on the application of Artificial intelligence (AI) & ML in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The course has three units. The first unit introduces several ML algorithms and Python programming languages. The second unit deals with autonomous driving. The last part deals with AI & ML-based wireless network design.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Individual studies of problems of special interest. Open only to advanced students.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Application of EE computer modeling and simulation tools. Design of experiments, Taguchi methods, automated data acquisition, and analysis methods.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) | Electrical Engineering (MS) | Mechanical Engineering (MS) | Modeling and Simulation (GC)

This course covers the analysis of continuous and discrete multivariate systems, linear models of stochastic and non-stochastic systems, and analog and digital sampled data systems. Issues examined include controllability, stability, observability, tensor properties, signal spectra, state equations, optimization, and computer simulation. A variety of case studies of advanced systems also examined.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) | Modeling and Simulation (GC)

This course covers the analysis of non-linear continuous and discrete systems and devices. Topics covered include non-linear circuit analysis, non-linear stochastic and non-stochastic system models, limit cycles, oscillators, stability, non-linear wave functions. Computer simulation will be utilized in conjunction with selected case studies in advanced non-linear systems.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Modeling and Simulation (GC)

Study of major paradigms used in the evaluation and execution of algorithms. Algorithm analysis will include complexity measure, hardware requirements, organization and storage system requirement.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

A treatment of computer architecture covering new technological developments, including details of multiprocessor systems. Special emphasis will be devoted to new concepts. Architectures of FPGAs and CPLDs will be explored and Hardware Description Languages such as VHDL and VERILOG will be used in project assignments.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)

Computer architecture for parallel processors designed for high computation rates. Primary emphasis is on image processing, pattern recognition, etc. Performance of various systems with regard to interconnect network, fault tolerance, and programming.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course covers the programming model of a contemporary microprocessor/microcontroller. The course encompasses the interfacing and application of parallel and serial I/O devices using the parallel and serial ports such as SPI, I2C, and CAN. Industrial standard interface such as USB and Ethernet would be discussed. Development tools would be reviewed and used in projects. Multi-tasking and real-time kernal would be presented and projects would be assigned. Memory technologies and expansion issues would be reviewed and taught.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programmable logic design, simulation, synthesis, verification, and implementation using a Hardware Description Language (HDL), industry standard tools, and prototyping hardware. Mixed-level modeling including gate-level, dataflow and behavioral levels. HDL language constructs and design techniques. Logic timing and circuit delay modeling. Programming Language Interface (PLI). Advanced verification techniques.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Study the ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless specifications and develop embedded products with wireless communication capabilities for sensor intensive and control applications. An 8-bit or a 16-bit microcontroller will be used to implement the target hardware and software.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Wave equations, solutions, wave propagation and polarization, reflection and transmissions, rectangular wave guides and cavities, strip line and microstrip lines, and geometric theory of diffraction.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Active and passive microwave devices, microwave amplifiers and oscillators, mircowave filters, cavity resonators, microwave antennas, microwave receivers, microwave transmitters.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Coherent and incoherent radiation, optical resonators, laser oscillators and amplifiers, propagation in optical fibers, integrated optical dielectric wave guides, semiconductor lasers, wave propagation in anisotropic, and non linear media, detection and noise.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Selected topics in the theory of probability and statistics. Spectral analysis. Rayleigh, Rician, Gaussian, and Poisson processes. Noise figure. Signal-to-noise ratio requirements for analog and digital communications, remote sensing, radar and sonar. Random signals in linear and nonlinear systems. Signal-to-noise enhancement techniques. Source encoding. Shannon's theorems.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Digital communication system modulation techniques. A/D conversion. Additional noise sources from sampling and encoding. Error detection and correction. Speech encoding. Data compression. Data networks. Companding. Multiplexing. Packet switching. Performance of digital baseband. Digital Signal Processing. Digital system design trade-offs.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Principles of silicon integrated circuit fabrication processes and design limitations. Process modeling, crystal growth, oxidation, implantation, diffusion, deposition. Processing of bipolar and MOS devices and circuits. Photolithography and design rules. Introduction to GaAs technology. Use of SUPREME.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Design and layout of passive and active electronic devices in silicon integrated circuits, both digital and analog. CMOS and bipolar circuit design principles will be developed. Assembly techniques and process control measurements and testing for yield control will be introduced.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course will introduce students to nanotechnology, and focus on the atomic conduction in material leading to the fundamentals of nanoscale transistors. Models for nanoscale devices, processes, and circuit considerations in the development of integrated circuits.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Mathematical modeling of living systems. Entropy and information. Thermodynamic constraints. Feedback and feedforward mechanisms in metabolic processes. Metabolic heat generation and loss. Energy flow in living systems. Atomic and molecular bonds in biological systems. Engineering analysis of the cardiovascular, renal, immune, endocrine and nervous systems; analysis of specific disease states.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Modeling and Simulation (GC)

Physiological transport phenomena (intercellular, intracellular and membrane transport), strength and properties of tissue, bioelectric phenomena, muscle contraction, cardiovascular and pulmonary mechanics, design of artificial organs, diagnostic tools, therapeutic techniques in the treatment of cancer, material compatibility problems in prosthetics, and ethical dilemmas in biomedicine.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Fundamentals of RF, microwave, millimeter wave, and optical communication systems. Link power budgets. Bandwidth constraints. Phase-locked loop receivers. Matched filters. Spread spectrum communication systems. Modulation formats. Comparison of active and passive sensing systems. Signal processing.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics