M. SC Courses
Math 505 - Numerical Linear Algebra (3 credit hours)
Linear equations and matrix analysis; Approximation of functions, error analysis; Special matrices, error analysis for linear systems, iterative methods, computation of eigen values and eigen vectors.
EE 502 - Stochastic Modelling of Engineering Systems (3 credit hours)
Concepts of probability and random variables, reliability, lifetime, failure rate; Functions of random variables; Parameter estimations; Correlation; Experimental design; Stochastic processes; Time series models and regression models; Various applications in engineering systems.
GE 501 - Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems (3 credit hours)
Introduction to system modelling; Principles of computer simulation: system structure, function, timing rules, performance measures, and validation; Random number generators and Monte Carlo simulation; Simulation approaches using: languages and general purpose packages; Continuous system simulation; Discrete system simulation; Simulation examples of engineering systems.
EE 511 - Solid State Electronics (3 credit hours)
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics; Energy bands and carrier concentration; Carrier transport and recombination; P-N junctions; Schottky barrier junctions; Heterojunctions and ohmic contacts; Bipolar junction transistors; Field effect transistors; Semiconductors and diodes in optoelectronics.
EE 512 - Applications of Integrated Circuits (3 credit hours)
Review of semiconductor devices and their applications; Logic circuits and timers; Operational amplifiers applications; Function generators; Phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits.
EE 513 - Layout Design of Integrated Circuits (3 credit hours)
Basic concepts of integrated circuits; MOS integrated circuits fundamentals; Bipolar integrated circuits fundamentals; Integrated circuits layout; Design methods; CAD Tools; Packaging and testing.
EE 514 - Analysis of Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits (3 credit hours)
Nonlinear IC transistor model; Measurement and extraction of nonlinear model parameters; Terminal parameter characterization of logic circuits; Analysis of integrated ECL, TTL and MOS circuits; Analysis of integrated op-amp circuits: Bipolar and FET differential amplifiers, current sources, current mirrors, active loads, super-beta gain stages, cascaded differential amplifiers and the end amplifier.
EE 515 - Microwave Electronics (3 credit hours)
Survey of microwave semiconductor devices, their limitations and equivalent circuits; Microwave circuit techniques: design and construction of cavities; Analysis and design considerations of parametric amplifiers, harmonic generators, impulse generators, reflection-type tunnel diodes amplifiers; Microwave switches and limiters; Microwave transistors and circuits.
EE 516 - Selected Topics in Electronics (3 credit hours)
Topics of current interest will be offered.
EE 517 - VLSI Fabrication Technology (3 credit hours)
VLSI processing: crystal growth, oxidation, epitaxy, lithography, etching, doping and diffusion, ion implantation, dielectric and polysilicon film deposition, metallization; VLSI manufacturing: wafer cleaning and contamination control, process characterization and control, process modelling and simulation, emerging processes, Bipolar IC technology; MOS IC technology.
EE 518 - Optical Electronics (3 credit hours)
Optical principles; Optical detection; Laser theory; Laser light properties; Practical lasers; Noncoherent light sources.
EE 520 - Two-Dimensional Signal and Image Processing (3 credit hours)
Two-dimensional (2-D) signals, systems, and transforms; Design and implementation of linear 2-D digital filters; Image formation; Image sampling and quantization; Image transforms; Image enhancement and restoration; Image coding; Basic image analysis techniques: feature extraction, segmentation, edge detection and pattern recognition; Image processing systems and applications.
EE 521 - Electromagnetic Fields (3 credit hours)
Time harmonic fields; Wave propagation in unbounded media; Transmission line and waveguide concepts; Resonators; Radiation and antenna concepts; Quasi-stationary fields; Current sheets; Analytical and numerical techniques for solving field problems; Applications.
EE 524 - Communication Networks (3 credit hours)
Introduction to data networks; Data transmission over the telephone networks; Modems, multiplexers, concentrators and communication processors; Local area networks; Interfaces and protocols; Packet switching; Analysis of multiple access algorithms.
EE 525 - Digital Signal Processing (3 credit hours)
Mathematical description of discrete signals and systems; the z-transform; Processing continuous signals with discrete systems; Decimation and interpolation of discrete signals; Design of FIR and IIR digital filters; Realization and implementation of FIR and IIR digital filters; The discrete Fourier transform and the fast Fourier transform; Filtering of random signals and the finite precision arithmetic effects; Applications.
EE 526 - Optical Communications (3 credit hours)
Trends in optical communications; Laser theory and sources; Optical transmission; System components and design considerations; System applications; Future directions.
EE 527 - Selected Topics in Communications and Electromagnetics (3 credit hours)
Topics of current interest will be offered.
EE 528 - Digital Communication (3 credit hours)
Statistical decision theory; Geometrical representation of signals; The signal space; The optimum receiver; Modulation and Demodulation for the AWGN channel; Digital signaling over a channel with ISI and AWGN; Digital signaling over fading multipath channels; Introduction to spread spectrum signals for digital communications.
EE 529 - Information Theory and Coding (3 credit hours)
Measure of information (entropy and mutual information); Coding for discrete sources; Discrete memoryless channels and capacity; The noise channel coding theorem; Error detection and correction using block codes; Convolutional encoding and decoding (Viterbi and sequential codes); Application of coding to communication channels.
EE 531 - Advanced Theory of Electrical Machines (3 credit hours)
Transients of synchronous machines; Subsynchronous resonance phenomenon; Application of superconductivity to electrical machines; Operation of induction and reluctance generators.
EE 532 - The Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines (3 credit hours)
Linear transformation methods; General matrix equations of rotating machines; Applications to different machines; Determination of machine performance by matrix techniques.
EE 533 - Electrical Machine Dynamics (3 credit hours)
Electrical machines modelling techniques; State space representation; Small displacement equations; Simulation techniques; Applications to different types of electrical machines.
EE 534 - Power Semiconductor Converters (3 credit hours)
Semiconductor devices: Driving, snubber and protection circuits; Resonant converters; Switching D.C power supplies; Power conditioners; Applications in the fields of electrical energy utilization.
EE 535 - Selected Topics in Electrical Machines (3 credit hours)
Topics of current interest will be offered.
EE 541 - Advanced Power System Analysis (3 credit hours)
Advanced load flow techniques; Unit commitment; Optimal load flow; Contingency analysis; State estimation.
EE 542 - Stability and Control of Power Systems (3 credit hours)
Synchronous machine equations and equivalent circuit; Swing equation; Classical model; Small disturbance models; Damping and synchronizing torques; Linear model; Excitation and turbine systems; Load models; Principles of multi-machine modelling.
EE 543 - Extra High Voltage Transmission Systems (3 credit hours)
Performance characteristics of EHV and UHV transmission lines; Origin, propagation, control and simulation of transients on transmission lines; Corona and its effects.
EE 544 - Reliability Evaluation and Power System Planning (3 credit hours)
Probabilistic modelling of power system reliability evaluation; Reliability methods as applied to power system planning problems; Reliability methods for composite power system planning process; Reliability-based expansion planning methodologies.
EE 546 - High Voltage Test Techniques (3 credit hours)
Philosophy, significance and methods of high voltage AC, DC and impulse testing; Testing standards; Response of measuring systems and evaluation of measurement errors; Origins, practical significance and measurements of partial discharges; Dielectric loss measurements; High current testing of high voltage apparatus; High voltage testing of cables, insulators, transformers and surge arrestors.
EE 547 - Selected Topics in Power Systems (3 credit hours)
Topics of current interest will be offered
EE 548 - Power System Protection (3 credit hours)
type of relays; Three-phase relays; Transmission line protection; Generator and motor protection; Transformer protection; Bus protection; Overvoltage protection.
EE 551 - Computer - Controlled Systems (3 credit hours)
Introduction to digital systems: interfacing, sampling theorem, reconstruction; Computer oriented mathematical models; Process oriented models; Analysis of discrete systems; Design concepts: overview, conversion of analog design, state space designs; Implementation issues: prefiltering, computational delay, finite word length arithmetic.
EE 552 - Advanced Microprocessors and their Applications (3 credit hours)
Microprocessors architecture; Programming and interfacing; Supporting devices; Development tools; Real time programming aspects. Systems Applications with case studies.
EE 553 - Computer Organization and Architecture (3 credit hours)
Multilevel computer architecture; Memory hierarchy and management; I/O systems; Operating system processors and their management; C.P.U.; Control unit operations; Parallel architecture; RISC architecture.
EE 554 - Performance Evaluation of Computing Systems (3 credit hours)
Basic principles; Evaluation tools: Markov chains and queuing analysis; Analysis of single user system, time sharing and multiaccess system; Analysis and performance evaluation of LAN and WAN networks; Case studies.
EE 555 - Expert Systems in Engineering (3 credit hours)
Expert systems versus conventional systems; Components of an expert system; Knowledge representation; Development tools; Knowledge engineering languages; Phases of building expert systems; Applications of expert systems in engineering domain.
EE 556 - Selected Topics in Computers and Control systems (3 credit hours)
Topics of current interest will be offered.
EE 557 - Linear Systems (3 credit hours)
Linear system representation; State and simulation diagrams; Companion forms; Controllability and observability of systems; Sensitivity analysis, State and output feedback controllers; State estimations; Structural properties of linear multivariable system; Minimum order design problem.
EE 558 - Optimal Control (3 credit hours)
System description and performance measure; Dynamic programming; Pontryagin's minimum principle; Variational approach; Linear quadratic problems; Rieatti equations, Numerical techniques for optimal control, case studies.