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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Catalog Course Definitions 

Core - Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content.  Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) - Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite: 

  • Prerequisite -  Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Educational Foundations
  

  • EDFN 7400 - Epistemologies: Ways Knowing, Res Paradigms, & Counter-Epistemologies


    Epistemologies addresses conceptions and approaches to ways of knowing including intellectual traditions and their history as well as epistemological counter-stories of marginalized and subaltern ways of knowing that expose the contingency and bias of dominant forms of knowing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • EDFN 7410 - Power and Privilege: The Social Construction of Difference


    This course will focus on understanding culture and diversity, recognizing the role of power and privilege in both individual and institutional interactions, and developing a philosophy of social justice and equity. Prereq: Doctoral Student Status. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • EDFN 7420 - Foundations of Education in Urban and Diverse Communities


    This course focuses on the complex relationship between schools and the larger society of which they are a part. Emphasizing historical, political, and sociological perspectives, this course explores the interplay of social systems in education (economic, political, social, health, legal), analyze education policies, and the intended and unintended consequences of these processes. Prereq: Doctoral Student Status. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • EDFN 7430 - Working with Families and Communities


    Designed for veteran and novice teachers and administrators to add to their present understanding of the function of families and communities in contemporary society. Participants examine key theoretical texts of important scholars in the field of human development, with an emphasis on topics such as the politics of everyday life, the salience of linguistic & cultural identity in the life of families/communities, and the political-economic and social factors that shape the “life course” of families/communities. Prereq: Doctoral Student Status. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • EDFN 7833 - Culture and Critical Theory


    Provides an introduction to critical inquiry. General topics include: the development and of the concept of culture, the development and application of critical theory, critical race theory and critical pedagogy. Through the course, students are guided to explore critical theory work in their own field. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Educational Leadrshp & Inovatn
  

  • EDLI 8994 - Doctoral Dissertation PhD


    Max hours: 40 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10

Electrical Engineering
  

  • ELEC 1201 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering


    Introduces the field of electrical engineering and the computer – its primary tool. ELEC faculty members explain the various specialties within the field by demonstration. Word processors, spreadsheets, and engineering software are introduced. Note: This course is not available to students who have taken ELEC 2142. ENGR 1000 cannot be substituted for ELEC 1201. Prereq: High School Trigonometry. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 1510 - Logic Design


    The design of combinatorial and sequential switching circuits. Topics include Boolean algebra, Boolean function minimization technique, combinatorial circuit analysis and synthesis, synchronous sequential circuit analysis and synthesis, algorithmic state machine design, asynchronous sequential circuit analysis and synthesis. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 1520 - Embedded Systems Engineering I


    This course serves as an introduction to the “C” programming language for electrical and computer engineers. Programming concepts are introduced from a hardware design standpoint specifically covering micro-controller and embedded systems design issues. Programming for engineering applications are studied. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 2132 - Circuit Analysis I


    Introduces circuit analysis: basic principles, operational amplifier circuits, first-order and second-order circuits, steady-state sinusoidal analysis with phasor mathematics. Prereq: MATH 2411 and PHYS 2311. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 2142 - Circuit Analysis II


    Sequential course after ELEC 2132. Topics include: Solution of circuits using Laplace transforms, frequency domain analysis, additional steady-state solutions, Bode plots, active filters, pulses, impluses, and computer-aided analysis. Prereq: ELEC 2132, MATH 2421, PHYS 2331. This course can be taken stand alone without a lab. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 2520 - Embedded Systems Engineering 2


    A second semester computer engineering course covering basic computer architecture including CPU’s, memory, peripherals, and operating systems including development tools, Kernel selection, file systems, and storage device manipulation, boot loaders, USB, networking, device drivers, and real-time operating system usage. Prereq: ELEC 1520. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 2531 - Logic Laboratory


    Experiments in digital logic utilizing both computer simulation and actual analysis using integrated circuits. Initially, combinational logic circuits are studied, including circuits such as binary adders and multipliers, followed by sequential circuits, including counters. Meters and oscilloscopes are introduced. Use of computer-aided design tools facilitating design, simulation, and implementation of digital systems using field-programmable logic devices are an integral part of the entire course. Prereq: ELEC 1510. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 2552 - Sophomore Circuits Laboratory


    Conduct experiments in circuit measurement using oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Verify basic circuitry, basic circuit theorems such as Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, and Thevenin’s theorem and Norton’s theorem. Learn by experiments: impedance functions, transfer functions, resonance, Fourier series and analog filters. Prereq/coreq: ELEC 2142. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 3030 - Electric Circuits and Systems


    This basic electrical engineering course is for non-majors (does not apply to BSEE degree). Students study circuit analysis, transformers, electric motors, and simple electronic circuits (diodes and transistors). Prereq: MATH 2421 and PHYS 2331. Restriction: Restricted to majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Cross-listed with MECH 3030. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3133 - Electromagnetic Fields


    Fundamental physics and applications of electric and magnetic fields are covered. Topics include: vector analysis in multiple coordinate systems, Maxwell’s equations in free space and material regions including boundary conditions, static and quasi-static electric and magnetic fields, uniform plane waves for free space and for materials. Prereq: ELEC 2132, MATH 3195, 2421 and PHYS 2331. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3164 - Energy Conversion


    Theory of transformers. Energy conversion concepts. Basic rotating energy converters, including direct current, synchronous and induction machines and applications. Prereq: ELEC 2142. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3215 - Electronics I


    The learning objective is fundamental semiconductor theory as applied to electronic circuits. Topics include: semiconductor theory, P-N junctions and diode applications, power supply design, transistor (BJT) theory and applications, low-frequency amplifiers, FET and MOSFET devices. Prereq: ELEC 2132, PHYS 2331 and CHEM 1130. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3225 - Electronics II


    BJT and FET transistor models at high frequencies, multistage amplifiers, frequency response of amplifiers. Feedback, operational amplifiers, oscillators, power amplifiers, and introduction to power electronics. Prereq: ELEC 2142 and 3215. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3316 - Linear Systems Theory


    Introduces the fundamentals of signals and systems analysis. Topics include: time domain analysis of continuous and discrete time systems, frequency domain (Laplace and z-transform) analysis, applications to filters and feedback systems, Fourier transform for both continuous and discrete time signals, sampling and signal reconstruction, applications to communication systems and state space representation. Learning experience is enhanced by using MATLAB-based examples and experiments. Prereq: ELEC 2142. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3651 - Digital Hardware Design


    The specification and design of large digital hardware systems. Applications include using a hardware description language and simple digital control circuits. Prereq: ELEC 2531 and ELEC 2520. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3715 - Electronics Laboratory


    Design and experimental verification of the operation of filter circuits, power supply circuits, transistor amplifier circuits and FET circuits. Prereq: ELEC 2552. Prereq/Coreq: ELEC 3215 Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 3724 - Energy Conversion Laboratory


    Basic electro-mechanical energy conversion concepts as applied to the synchronous machine, induction machine, and DC machine; the transformer; applications. Prereq: ELEC 2142. Prereq or Coreq: ELEC 3164. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 3735 - Junior Laboratory


    Design and measure: several nonlinear op-amp circuits, a multi-stage amplifier, and a complementary-symmetry output stage. Oral presentations on experiments tobe given. Prereq: ELEC 3715. Prereq/Coreq: ELEC 3225. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 3817 - Engineering Probability and Statistics


    Topics include: definition of probability, conditional probability, independence, combined experiments and Bernoulli trials, random variables, joint distribution and density functions, correlations, sample mean and variance. Also, introduction to random processes, auto and cross correlation functions, spectral density of random signals, responses of a linear system to random inputs. Prereq: MATH 3195 and 2421. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 3939 - Internship


    Students gain engineering design experience involving application of specific technical concepts and skills in a supervised industrial environment. (Must have approval from ELEC faculty.) Prereq: ELEC 2142. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4005 - IC Design


    Explores digital integrated circuit design including MOS processing steps, physical operation, building blocks of digital circuits, advanced nMOS, pMOS and CMOS circuit design, silicon VLSI technology and circuit and chip level. Spice and lay-out Editor are used. The physical relationship between circuit design and actual silicon layout and structure and technology are emphasized. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Prereq: ELEC 3225. Cross-listed with ELEC 5005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4025 - Device Electronics


    A course relating performance and limitations of solid state devices to their structures and technology. For both advanced circuit and device engineers. Semiconductor physics and technology, pn-junction and MOS devices used in modern integrated circuits. Prereq: ELEC 3225 and senior standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 5025. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4133 - Advanced Electromagnetic Fields


    A course focused on electromagnetic waves. Topics include: electromagnetic power, reflection and transmission of uniform plane waves in layered media, rectangular wave guides, two-conductor transmission lines, Smith Chart representation of wave impedance and reflection. Prereq: ELEC 3133. Cross-listed with ELEC 5033. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4134 - Introduction to Microwave Circuit Design


    This course provides the basic principles of microwave circuit design, including transmission line theory, network parameters, signal flow graphs, design of high frequency matching networks, filters, hybrids and couplers using waveguide elements, high frequency amplifier and mixer design. Prereq: ELEC 3133. Cross-listed with ELEC 5134. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4136 - Control Systems Analysis


    Introduces students to the fundamentals of analysis and design of feedback systems. Topics include: mathematical models of linear continuous-time systems applied to modeling physical systems in the time and frequency domain, control system characteristics, Routh’s stability and transient response analysis, Nyquist stability and polar plots, analysis and design of linear control systems by root locus and frequency response, methods, compensator implementation, finite-precision numerical effects, round-off errors, and computer-based design applications. Prereq: ELEC 3316. Coreq: ELEC 3817. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4164 - Electric Drive Systems


    Covers power electronics drives for rotating electric machinery. Topics include power electronics elements for drives, load characteristics, dynamic modeling of AC machines, fundamental control algorithms, simulation and practical commercial drives. Prereq: ELEC 3164. Cross-listed with ELEC 5164. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4170 - Electric Drive Systems Laboratory


    Offers hands-on experience on rotating electric machine drive simulations and commercial systems. Sessions include pulse-width modulation (PWM) inverter, induction, DC, and synchronous machine drives. Matlab/Simulink and a commercial inverter will be utilized. Cross-listed with ELEC 5170. Prereq or Co-req: ELEC 4164/5164 or equivalent. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4174 - Power Electronic Systems


    Topics to be covered include: power electronics fundamentals and applications in power systems; uncontrolled, semi-controlled and fully controlled power semiconductors; converters design and control. Prereq: ELEC 3164. Cross-listed with ELEC 5174. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4184 - Power Systems Analysis


    Topics to be covered include: complex power; per-unit quantities; modeling of generators, transformers and transmission lines; power flow problem; economic dispatch; faults and sequence networks; and an introduction to power system protection and dynamics. Prereq: ELEC 3164. Cross-listed with ELEC 5184. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4225 - Advanced Electronics


    Switching state models of discrete components and integrated circuits, including logic gates, comparators, and operational amplifiers. Input, output, and transfer characteristics. Non-ideal properties. Analog-digital and digital-analog conversion. MOS-integrated circuits. Prereq: ELEC 3215, 3225. Restriction: Restricted to students within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4247 - Communication Theory


    Introduces the principles of analog and digital communication systems. Series expansion and Fourier Series and transforms. The sampling theorem. Stochastic principles and noise. Linear systems and Fourier analysis. Design of transmitters and receivers: modulation and demodulation schemes. Some information theoretic concepts: source coding, channel coding, channel capacity and performance measures. Prereq: ELEC 3316 and 3817. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4248 - Digital Communication Systems


    Introduces digital communication systems covering elements of information theory; mathematical representation of signals and systems; modulation and demodulation for the additive Gaussian noise channel; performance analysis of various transmission formats; synchronization; coded waveforms; decoding algorithms; and other related topics. Prereq: ELEC 3316, 3817; recommended ELEC 4247. Cross-listed with ELEC 5248. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4249 - Space Communications Systems


    Presents the art of space communications system design around the framework of the link budget and the essential analysis tool of the radio system designer. The budget is examined from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Pointers and motivation for further study in each of the related engineering disciplines are provided. Topics to be examined include satellite orbits, propagation, antennas, noise, modulation, coding and hardware or software. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ELEC 5249. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4276 - Digital Control Systems


    Topics to be covered include: discrete-time systems and the z-transform, characteristics of open-loop and closed-loop discrete-time systems, time-response characteristics and stability analysis, design of digital and hybrid control systems using z-transform, root locus, frequency domain, and state variable compensation techniques, compensator on, implementation, and computer-based design applications. Prereq: ELEC 3316 and ELEC 3817. Cross-listed with ELEC 5276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4309 - Senior Design Project I


    Design methodology and tools, project planning and team building, ethics in engineering and research, career planning and portfolio building. Project designs are completed and presented to the class. Prereq: Students must complete their Senior/30 hour check prior to enrollment. Prereq/Coreq: All required ELEC 3000-level classes and labs. ELEC 4309 and ELEC 4319 must be completed in subsequent academic semesters. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4319 - Senior Design Project II


    Project designs completed in ELEC 4309 are constructed and tested. Oral and written presentations of the completed project performance are required. Prereq: ELEC 4309 in subsequent academic semester. Students must complete their Graduation Agreement prior to enrollment. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4333 - Introduction to Computational Electromagnetics


    An intro to computational electromagnetics based on the Finite Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) covering, finite difference methods, the Yee algorithm, numerical error, stability, boundary conditions, source excitations, hands-on programming experience and application of FDTD to real problems. Prereq: ELEC 3133. Cross-listed with ELEC 5333. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4373 - Optical Engineering


    This course introduces some of the most important concepts in optical engineering and prepares students a solid foundation to apply them to applications in the industry and academic research. Prereq: ELEC 3133 Electromagnetic Fields. Cross-listed with ELEC 5373. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4375 - Engineering Neuroscience


    In this course, mathematical models and data processing strategies will be introduced as well as other cutting-edge research techniques to help students understand how these techniques can be applied to solve modern neuroscience problems. Prereq: ELEC 3316 or graduate standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 5735 and NRSC 7674 (Anschutz Medical Campus course). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4406 - Control Systems Laboratory


    This lab includes system identification, design of velocity control systems, design of PID controllers and control systems using state variable feedback. Coreq: ELEC 4136. Cross-listed with ELEC 5276. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4423 - Radio Frequency Laboratory


    Projects involve modern RF analyzers, wave-guide devices, time-domain techniques, characterization of filters/amplifiers, signal propagation and scattering, harmonic mixing, and radio frequency identification. Students will gain experience using MATLAB for data acquisition and processing. Prereq: ELEC 3133, 3225 and 3735. Cross-listed with ELEC 5423. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4435 - Advanced Electronics Laboratory


    Projects related to digital logic, analog and digital switches, A/D and D/A converters, and design of signal filters. Prereq: ELEC 3225 and 3735; Prereq or Coreq: ELEC 4225. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4444 - Power Systems Laboratory


    This lab introduces the student to modern computational tools used in power system analysis. Algorithms to solve the “power flow problem,” the “economic dispatch problem,” and the “optimal power flow problem” are discussed and implemented in the Matlab-Simulink mathematical analysis software package. Prereq: ELEC 4184. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4466 - Adaptive Control System Design


    Basic concepts in adaptive feedback control. Overview of application areas. Stability of non-linear systems and hyperstability approach to the design of adaptive controllers. Passivity concept and Liapunoy stability. Design of model reference adaptive systems, self-tuning regulators, stochastic adaptive, and dual control systems. Computer-based design applications. Emphasis is placed on design projects. Prereq: ELEC 4136 or 4276. Cross-listed with ELEC 5466. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4467 - Communications Laboratory


    Analysis and design in three main areas: traditional analog communications at low and medium frequencies, digital communications, and microwave communications systems. Extensive use of spectrum analysis from low frequencies up to microwave range. Projects include noise, AM, FN, PM, PLL, sampling, quantizing, encoding, TDM, FSK, QPSK, 16QAM, receivers, and satellite communications systems. Prereq: ELEC 3735; Prereq or Coreq: ELEC 4247 or ELEC 4248. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4474 - Power Electronics Laboratory


    The power electronics laboratory introduces students to seven fundamental switchmode power conversion topologies, along with voltage and current feedback control, assembled on a reconfigurable power pole circuit board with external power supplies and laboratory. Coreq: ELEC 4174. Cross-listed with ELEC 5474. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4501 - Microprocessor Based Design


    Covers advanced treatment of embedded system design using microprocessors. Analog input circuitry is interfaced to a microprocessor, and a PC board layout is created to develop a complete system design. Software/Operating System is implemented for realtime I/O. Prereq/Coreq: ELEC 3651. Cross-listed with ELEC 5501. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4511 - Hardware-Software Interface


    Computer engineering methods in hardware and software design applied to problems drawn from the mini- and micro-computer systems field. Hardware and software techniques for the design of combined hardware or software are developed. Interface and real-time programming techniques are considered. Graduate level requires additional projects and homework. Prereq: ELEC 3651. Cross-listed with ELEC 5511. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4521 - Microprocessor Laboratory


    Provides support for the projects assigned in ELEC 4501 - a complete embedded system is designed, built and tested. Coreq: ELEC 4501. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4555 - VLSI Circuit Simulation


    Computer methods for large integrated circuits. Theory and practice of VLSI circuit simulation. Nodal formulations of networks. Computer generation of sensitivities. Modeling active devices. DC solution of nonlinear networks. Prereq: ELEC 3225. Cross-listed with ELEC 5555. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4561 - Hardware-Software Lab


    Projects related to the software interface of a processor to external devices. Topics include A/D converters, serial and parallel interfaces. Prereq: ELEC 3651 and Coreq: ELEC 4511. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 4637 - Digital Signal Processing


    Discrete-time signals and systems in the time and frequency domain. Digital filter structures, design of FIR filters by windowing, optimum approximations of FIR filters. Design of digital IIR filters from continuous time domain. Computer-aided design of digital filters. The discrete Fourier transform and DSP algorithm implementation. Analysis of finite word length effects. Application of digital signal processing. Prereq: ELEC 3316 and 3817. Cross-listed with ELEC 5637. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4644 - Introduction to Biomedical Imaging


    An important component of the recent expansion in biomedical engineering is the area of biomedical imaging. This ELEC 4644/5644 course is an introduction to biomedical imaging systems, not only covering the fundamentals of imaging physics but also the applications of four primary biomedical imaging modalities: X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (i.e. PET, SPECT), and Ultrasound Imaging. Prereq: ELEC 3316. Cross-listed with ELEC 5644. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4678 - Quantum Electronics


    The course teaches students to understand the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and to learn the mathematical tools needed and to be familiar with some of the technical knowledge that applies quantum mechanics to various advanced problems in engineering. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and MATH 3195. Cross-listed with ELEC 5678. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4688 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing


    A basic, broad understanding of the principles of nondestructive testing and evaluation is provided. The main objective of this course is to attract students to NDT fields and eventually help address the increasing needs of NDT engineers and technicians. Interaction and collaboration with local NDT industries will also be emphasized. As an introductory course, a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of NDT will be covered in the following sub-areas: Visual, Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Microwave, Ultrasonic, and Radiography. Prereq: ELEC 1201 and ELEC 3316. Cross-listed with ELEC 5688. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4723 - High Performance Computer Architecture


    High Performance Computer Architecture covers the design of advanced computing systems. In particular, the course includes the design of modern microprocessors, characteristics of the memory hierarchy, and issues involved in multithreading and multicore architectures. Prereq: ELEC 3651. Cross-listed with ELEC 5723. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4727 - Computer Vision & Image Processing Acceleration


    Real-time constraints on computer-vision and image processing applications have motivated numerous explorations of multicore architectures to provide more efficiency through hardware parallelism and acceleration. This course undertakes the study of image processing and computer vision algorithms in the context of parallel hardware. Cross-listed with ELEC 5727. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4755 - Renewable Energy Systems


    This course focuses on the modeling, analysis and control of grid-connected wind and photovoltaic energy systems. Prereq: ELEC 3164. Cross-listed with ELEC 5755. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4800 - Special Topics


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ELEC 4840 - Independent Study: ELEC


    An opportunity for independent creative work. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5005 - IC Design


    Explores digital integrated circuit design including MOS processing steps, physical operation, building blocks of digital circuits, advanced nMOS, pMOS and CMOS circuit design, silicon VLSI technology and circuit and chip level. Spice and lay-out Editor are used. The physical relationship between circuit design and actual silicon layout and structure and technology are emphasized. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ELEC 4005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5025 - Device Electronics


    A course relating performance and limitations of solid state devices to their structures and technology. For both advanced circuit and device engineers. Semiconductor physics and technology, pn-junction and MOS devices used in modern integrated circuits. Prereq: ELEC 3225 and senior standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 4025. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5033 - Advanced Electromagnetic Fields


    A course focused on electromagnetic waves. Topics include: Poynting’s power theorem, reflection and transmission of uniform plane waves in layered media, two-conductor transmission lines, rectangular wave guides, Smith Chart elements of radiation and antenna. Prereq: ELEC 3133 and permission of instructor for undergraduates. Cross-listed with ELEC 4133. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5133 - Electromagnetic Radiation and Antenna


    Solution of inhomogeneous wave equation. Radiation fields of elementary dipole, linear wire antenna, uniform and non-uniform linear arrays. Array synthesis. Farzone field patterns, directivity and beamwidth. Diffraction fields of aperture sources, horn antenna, conic surface reflector sources, lens antenna. Ray tracing methods. Transient-receive link. Selected Topics. Prereq: ELEC 4133, graduate standing and permission of instructor for undergraduates. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5134 - Introduction to Microwave Circuit Design


    This course provides the basic principles of microwave circuit design, including transmission line theory, network parameters, signal flow graphs, design of high frequency matching networks, filters, hybrids and couplers using waveguide elements, high frequency amplifier and mixer design. Prereq: ELEC 3133. Cross-listed with ELEC 4134. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5164 - Electric Drive Systems


    Covers power electronics drives for rotating electric machinery. Topics include power electronics elements for drives, load characteristics, dynamic modeling of AC machines, fundamental control algorithms, simulation and practical commercial drives. Prereq: ELEC 3164. Cross-listed with ELEC 4164. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5170 - Electric Drives Systems Laboratory


    Offers hands-on experience on rotating electric machine drive simulations and commercial systems. Sessions include pulse-width modulation (PWM) inverter, induction, DC, and synchronous machine drives. Matlab/Simulink and a commercial inverter will be utilized. Cross-listed with ELEC 4170. Prereq: ELEC 4164 or equivalent. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 5174 - Power Electronic Systems


    Topics to be covered include: power electronics fundamentals and applications in power systems; uncontrolled, semi-controlled and fully controlled power semiconductors; converters design and control. Prereq: ELEC 3164 and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ELEC 4174. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5184 - Power Systems Analysis


    Topics to be covered include: complex power; per-unit quantities; modeling of generators, transformers and transmission lines; power flow problem; economic dispatch; faults and sequence networks; and an introduction to power system protection and dynamics. Prereq: ELEC 3164 and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ELEC 4184. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5194 - Power Systems Operation and Control


    This course introduces the student to various operational strategies the power industry uses today to operate the power system. Topics to be covered include: economic dispatch, unit commitment, optimal power flow (linear and nonlinear), transmission congestion, control areas, state estimation, and an introduction to power markets. Prereq: ELEC 4184 or ELEC 5184 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5210 - Optimization Methods in Engineering


    Unconstrained optimization, gradient methods, conjugate direction methods, data fitting and function estimation. Applications in control, system identification and radar systems. Optimization over a convex set, LMS algorithms in adaptive systems, convergence properties. Nonlinear programming, Lagrange multipliers, projection algorithms, games and minimax theorem, application to H infinity control, communication and signal processing. Prereq: MATH 3191 and 3200/3195. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5220 - Methods of Engineering Analysis


    Real sequences and infinite series, convergence of the parameter estimates in self-tuning control. Uniform convergence and application to adaptive FIR filters. Improper integrals, application in filtering, prediction and communication. Analytic functions, Hardy spaces, maximum modulus theorem. Argument principle and Nyquist stability criteria. Calculus of residues, LQG problem. Conformal mappings, Nevelinna-Pick problem. Prereq: MATH 3191 and 3200/3195, graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5230 - Advanced Linear Systems


    Mathematical description of both continuous and discrete-time systems; vector, normed and inner-product spaces; state-space, impulse response and transfer function descriptions; state-transition response matrices; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; controllability; canonical form; state feedback; observers; realization theory. Prereq: MATH 3191, MATH 3200/3195 and permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5248 - Digital Communication Systems


    Introduces digital communication systems covering elements of information theory; mathematical representation of signals and systems; modulation and demodulation for the additive Gaussian noise channel; Performance analysis of various transmission formats; synchronization; coded waveforms; decoding algorithms; and other related topics. Prereq: ELEC 3316, 3817; recommended ELEC 4247. Cross-listed with ELEC 4248. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5249 - Space Communications Systems


    Presents the art of space communications system design around the framework of the link budget and the essential analysis tool of the radio system designer. The budget is examined from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Pointers and motivation for further study in each of the related engineering disciplines are provided. Topics to be examined include satellite orbits, propagation, antennas, noise, modulation, coding and hardware or software. Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 4249. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5250 - Information Theory


    Introduces information theory and its application in computer science, communication theory, coding and applied mathematics. Entropy, mutual information, data compression and storage, channel capacity, rate distortion, hypothesis testing. Error detecting and correcting codes, block codes and sequential codes. Prereq: ELEC 3817 or CSCI 4535 or MATH 3800. Cross-listed with CSCI 5217. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5252 - Computer Communication Networks


    Comprehensive study of issues arising in modern computer-communication networks, both wire-line and wireless, carrying traffics with heterogeneous characteristics. A conceptual and analytical approach to the design of network protocols in harmony with the appropriate modeling of the traffic and network environments. Issues covered include routing, transmission, performance monitoring, as well as and network management in ATM multi-media networks. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5276 - Digital Control Systems


    Analysis and design of discrete-time systems, as occurs when a digital computer is used to control physical systems. Topics include difference equations, Z-transform, sampled-data system modeling, sampling, discrete equivalents, stability, and discrete control design by root locus, direct design, frequency-response, and state space. Prereq: ELEC 3316, ELEC 3817, and graduate standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 4276. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5294 - Advanced Power Electronic Systems


    The course focuses on the design, modeling, modulation, control and simulation of three-phase two-level voltage sourced inverters with emphasis on applications. Student will also be introduced to advanced topologies including diode clamped multilevel inverters, modular multilevel inverters and matrix converters. Prereq: ELEC 4174 or ELEC 5174. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5333 - Introduction to Computational Electromagnetics


    An intro to computational electromagnetics based on the Finite Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) covering, finite difference methods, the Yee algorithm, numerical error, stability, boundary conditions, source excitations, hands-on programming experience and application of FDTD to real problems. Prereq: ELEC 3133 or grad standing. cross-listed with ELEC 4333. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5334 - Advanced Computational Electromagnetics


    This course on advanced computational electromagnetics covers Green’s theorems and identities, vector potential theory, equivalence principles, numerical linear algebra, numerical integration, method of weighted residuals, integral equation methods, method of moments, and Prereq: ELEC 4133 or ELEC 5133 or grad standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5373 - Optical Engineering


    This course introduces some of the most important concepts in optical engineering and prepares students a solid foundation to apply them to applications in the industry and academic research. Prereq: ELEC 3133. Cross-listed with ELEC 4373. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5375 - Engineering Neuroscience


    In this course, mathematical models and data processing strategies will be introduced as well as other cutting-edge research techniques to help students understand how these techniques can be applied to solve modern neuroscience problems. Prereq: ELEC 3316 or graduate standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 4735 and NRSC 7674 (Anschutz Medical Campus course). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5423 - Radio Frequency Laboratory


    Projects involve modern RF analyzers, waveguide devices, time-domain techniques, characterization of devices, signal propagation and scattering, harmonic mixing, and radio frequency identification. Students will gain experience using MATLAB for data acquisition and processing. Graduate students will explore projects in greater detail. Cross-listed with ELEC 4423. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 5433 - Fundamentals and Applications of Plasmas


    This course provides an introduction to plasmas, also known as the fourth state of matter, in nature and industry. Topics covered include single particle motions, plasma kinetic and fluid theory, cold and warm plasma models and interaction of electromagnetic waves with plasmas. Applications ranging from space sciences to medicine are explored. Prereq ELEC 3133 for undergraduate students or permission of the instructor. No prerequisite for CEAS graduate students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5436 - Nonlinear Control Systems I


    Analysis and synthesis of nonlinear feedback control systems. Linearization’s and stability in the small, equivalent linearization and the describing function. The dual input describing function. Stability in the large and the second method of Lyapunov. Stability of time-varying systems. Popov’s method and extensions. Prereq: ELEC 4136 or 4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5444 - Power System Laboratory


    This lab introduces the student to modern computational tools used in power system analysis. Algorithms to solve the “power flow problem”, the “economic dispatch problem”, and the “optimal power flow problem” are discussed and implemented in the Matlab-Simulink mathematical analysis software package. Prereq: ELEC 4184 or ELEC 5184. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 5446 - Introduction to Modern Control Theory


    State space representation of dynamic systems. Canonical forms. Frequency domain analysis. Controllability and observability. Design by statespace methods: pole-placement, linear observers, separation principle, robustness. Linear, quadratic optimum control. Prereq: ELEC 4136 or 4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5455 - Computer Methods for Device Electronics


    Numerical analysis of PN junctions, Bipolar transistors, GAAS MESFETS, and MOSFETS. Numerical solution of discrete-form equations. Finite-difference method for semiconductor devices. Two-dimensional models: DC, transient, and small signal numerical analysis. Prereq: ELEC 4025 or 5025. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5456 - Sampled Data and Digital Control Systems


    Elements of sampling theory. Overview of design approaches via transform methods. Analysis and design in state space. Optimal control systems. Emphasis is placed on computer-aided design projects. Prereq: ELEC 4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5466 - Adaptive Control System Design


    Basic concepts in adaptive feedback control. Overview of application areas. Stability of non-linear systems and hyperstability approach to the design of adaptive controllers. Passivity concept and Liapunoy stability. Design of model reference adaptive systems, self-tuning regulators, stochastic adaptive, and dual control systems. Computer-based design applications. Emphasis is placed on design projects. Prereq: ELEC 4136 or 4276. Cross-listed with ELEC 4466. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5474 - Power Electronics Laboratory


    The power electronics laboratory introduces students to seven fundamental switchmode power conversion topologies, along with voltage and current feedback control, assembled on a reconfigurable power pole circuit board with external power supplies and laboratory. Cross-listed with ELEC 4474. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • ELEC 5476 - Optimal Control Systems


    Liapunov stability and quadratic optimal control problems. The minimum principle and the Pontryagin maximum principle. Variational calculus and Hamilton-Jacoby-Bellman equation. The separation principle of LQG control. Combined optimal state estimation and control. Differential and difference Riccaty equations. Tracking and disturbance rejection. Computer-aided design applications. Prereq: ELEC 4136 or 4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ELEC 5486 - Modeling and System Identification


    Linear time-invariant and time-varying models. Nonlinear state space models. Non-parametric methods. Parameter estimation methods. Convergence and consistency. Computational methods in estimation. Recursive estimation methods. Experiment design and choice of identification criterion. Model structure selection and model validation. Prereq: ELEC 3817 or MATH 3800, and ELEC 4136 or4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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