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EE 0903701: Digital Signal Processing and Filtering (3 Cr.)
Review of discrete time signals and systems. Z-transform. Discrete and fast Fourier transform. FIR and IIR filter design. Multirate digital signal processing. Introduction to digital signal processing system design. Applications of digital signal processing.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903720: Random Variables and Stochastic Processes (3 Cr.)
Probability and random variables. Distribution and density functions. Functions of random variables. Two random variables and sequences of random variables. Multidimensional random variables. Stochastic Processes. Markov chains. Spectral representation of stochastic processes. Spectral estimation. Project.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903721: Digital Communications I (3 Cr.)
Introduction to Communication Systems. Baseband and Bandpass digital modulation techniques: Line Codes, ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, QAM. Performance measures: power, bandwidth, bit error rate. Carrier and symbol synchronization. Signal design for band-limited channels. Signal design for fading channels. Project.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903722: Information Theory and Coding (3 Cr.)
Information measures and channel capacity. Source coding. Rate-Distortion theory. Linear block codes, Cyclic codes, BCH codes, convolutional codes. Burst error correcting codes. Maximum likelihood decoding of convolutional codes. Performance of block and convolutional codes in additive white Gaussian channel. Trellis coded modulation. Turbo codes and parity check codes.
Prerequisite: 0903721
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EE 0903723: Analysis of communication Networks (3 Cr.)
Introduction to queueing theory and traffic engineering. Markov chains, steady-state and balance equations. Continuous and discrete arrival models. Basic queueing systems. Erlang formulas. Applications to telephony systems and aata networks, performance parameters (blocking probability, delay, throughput and reliability). Systems with vacations, priority systems, polling and reservation systems. Network simulation. Project.
Prerequisite: 0903720
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EE 0903724: Analysis and Design of Communications Systems (3 Cr.)
Review of analog communications. Noise and distortion. Design and analysis of communication links (Microwave, Satellite, etc). Communication channels. Performance of communication systems. Audio and video broadcasting systems. Project.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903725: Wireless Communication Systems (3 Cr.)
Review of Multiple Access Techniques: TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, OFDMA. Design of wireless communication systems: modulation, propagation, channel estimation, equalization and coding. Cellular systems (GSM/3G/4G), Synchronous and Asynchronous CDMA and code synchronization. CDMA performance and multi-user interference cancellation. Satellite communication systems. Indoor communication systems, wireless LANs and wireless protocols.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903726: Statistical Communication Theory (3 Cr.)
Introduction to classical detection and estimation theory: simple and composite binary detection problems. M-hypothesis. Random and nonrandom parameter estimation and multiple parameter estimation. Representation of random processes. Detection of signals in white Gaussian noise. Linear and nonlinear estimation. Kalman Filters. Project.
Prerequisite: 0903720
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EE 0903727: Digital Communications II (3 Cr.)
Review of digital modulation techniques. Partial response signaling. Multiple Access Techniques: TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, OFDMA. Combined coding and modulation: Trellis coded modulation (TCM). Multiple-In multiple-Out (MIMO) systems and spatial filtering. Performance measures. Project.
Prerequisite: 0903721
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EE 0903728: Data Communication Systems (3 Cr.)
Introduction to communication and switching networks. Asynchronous and synchronous transmission, SDH/SONET. Design and planning of telephony systems. Broadband access technologies. Internetworking and the Internet Protocol (IP), routing in IP. Quality of Service (QOS). Voice over IP (VoIP). Audio and video streaming. IP network planning. Integration of data and cellular/wireless networks. Security issues. Project.
Prerequisite: 0903721
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EE 0903729: Selected Topics in Communications (3 Cr.)
Subjects to be specified when course is offered.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903750: Electromagnetic Fields and Radiating Systems (3 Cr.)
Review of Maxwell's equations including the boundary conditions. Wave equation and the general plane wave in lossless, lossy and good conducting media. Energy flow and the pointing vector. Reflection, refraction and scattering of electromagnetic waves. Modes classification and the general concept of transmission lines including two conductors system (coaxial cable) and one conductor system (waveguides). The resonant cavities. Radiation of electromagnetic waves and antennas.
Prerequisite: N/A
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EE 0903751: Electromagnetic Wave Propagation (3 Cr.)
RWave components and polarization. Wave equation. Reflection, refraction, diffraction and transmission of waves. Huygence's principal. Behavior of unguided electromagnetic waves in atmosphere and the effect of earth surface. Physics of the atmosphere. Wave Propagation in the Troposphere. Space wave. Surface wave. Physics of the Ionosphere. Wave Propagation in the Ionosphere. Sky Wave. Effect of the earth magnetic field. Special topics in electromagnetic wave propagation.
Prerequisite: 0903750
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EE 0903752: Antenna Theory and Design (3 Cr.)
The concept of radiation. Antenna types and their parameters. The electric and magnetic vector potentials. Wire antennas. Wire antennas above conducting surfaces. Loop antennas. Antenna arrays, analysis and synthesis. Numerical techniques in antennas. Mutual coupling in antennas. Aperture antennas including slots and horns. Reflector antennas. Special topics in antennas.
Prerequisite: 0903750
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EE 0903753: Optical Communications Systems (3 Cr.)
General overview of the course. Optical fibers, Attenuation and dispersion, guided wave propagation, modes in optical fiber. Laser generation, semiconductor lasers. Light amplifiers and their applications. Optical modulation techniques. Multiplexing methods. Optical detectors and receivers, quantum efficiency, responsivity and bandwidth. Optical communication systems: optical modems, digital optical networks. Nonlinear optics and Soliton systems. Simulation techniques and practical aspects. Research Project.
Prerequisite: 0903750
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EE 0903799: Thesis (9 Cr.)
Prerequisite: N/A
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